Cailiao Tofu Pudding

Review

Cailiao Tofu Pudding is on Zhongxiao Road, about an eight-minute walk from Pingtung Station. Supertaste included it in its 2026 Pingtung food guide as a hidden gem that often sells out, and Yam Travel writes that it is a place locals grew up with and recommend warmly. The shop is tiny, makes everything on site and is takeaway only.

The tofu pudding carries a rich soybean aroma with a silky texture, which Supertaste describes as firm and bouncy; the syrup is lightly sweet and the toppings are kept simple so the soy flavour leads. Besides the sweet version, try the local savoury way with garlic paste, chopped scallion and soy sauce, which eats like a refreshing tofu snack. Soy milk is also sold. The articles only describe it as coin-cheap without exact prices, so check on site.

Fans praise the strong soy flavour, the smooth texture and the big portions at low prices, and many find the savoury version a fun discovery. Complaints are mostly about the lack of seating and takeaway-only service, and about arriving in the afternoon to find it sold out; some also find one bowl too much for one person, or the flavour plain with few topping choices.

Google and Yam Travel list hours of 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays, closed Sundays, and it may close early once sold out, so come in the morning or early afternoon. There is no parking in front, so a scooter or walking from the station is easiest. Since it is takeaway only, you can enjoy it on a stroll toward nearby parks or the Shengli Star Village area.

It suits fans of traditional tofu pudding, anyone who prefers less sweetness, and travellers wandering central Pingtung in search of a light snack. On a first visit, get a classic sweet bowl plus a savoury one to compare; one bowl is about right for two people to share, and in summer you can take a bottle of soy milk too.