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A-Guo-Shi Squid Soup
Long-standingLocal favoriteTakeaway
VerdictDouliu's squid beak soup benchmark: fun crunch, sweetish broth
A decades-old squid soup shop on Datong Road in Douliu, described by Supertaste as the originator of braised squid beaks. Each bowl of squid beak soup holds several crunchy beaks, and paired with braised pork rice it is a classic Douliu lunch.
Review
A-Guo-Shi Squid Soup on Datong Road is one of Douliu's most established snack shops. Supertaste says it has been running for over 70 years and calls it the originator of braised squid beaks, while another Douliu roundup says about 60 years and mentions a plaque honouring it as a pride of Douliu. Sources disagree on its age, but all treat it as the town's benchmark squid soup.
The signatures are squid beak soup and braised squid beaks. Reports say each bowl holds at least eight to ten beaks, crunchy yet springy, in a sweetish, thick broth, and some say the squid flavour is stronger than at similar shops nearby. The menu also has squid soup noodles, smoked shark, braised pork rice and side dishes, and frozen packs of braised squid beaks to take home.
Diners praise the unusual texture of the beaks, the fragrant braised pork rice, the roomy dining room and the wide choice, which makes it good for families. Complaints focus on hard bits in some beaks, a sweet and heavy broth that leaves you thirsty, and a feeling that the fame outweighs the food. Order one bowl first to see if you like the texture.
It opens roughly from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and closes on Wednesdays; opening times vary slightly between sources, so check before you go. The shop is in central Douliu, not far from Taiping Old Street, so you can stroll over. Some diners mention a parking discount, so ask the staff.
It suits travellers who want to get to know Yunlin squid beak soup and anyone after an edible souvenir. Order one bowl of squid beak soup and one braised pork rice each, and share smoked shark or blanched greens. If two of you go, try a bowl at the rival shop across the street and compare.
Why go
- Each bowl holds eight to ten squid beaks
- Pair the soup with braised pork rice
- Add smoked shark or greens to share
- Closed Wednesdays; closes at 7:30 p.m.
- Frozen braised beaks make a good souvenir
- A rival shop across the street invites comparison
What people say
Liked
- Squid beaks are crunchy and springy
- Fragrant braised pork rice and many sides
- Spacious and good for families
Complaints
- Some beaks have hard bits
- Sweet, heavy broth leaves you thirsty
- Some feel it is overhyped
Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.
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