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[2024 Tainan Souvenirs] Don’t miss out on any of the best Tainan souvenirs worth buying!

2024/02/24
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《2024 Tainan Souvenir Selection》

Tainan, a city full of history, is not only famous for its rich cultural heritage and historical sites, but also for its unique food and souvenirs. When it comes to Tainan souvenirs, you can think of more than just a gift, but also a cultural heritage and a reflection of local sentiment. From traditional snacks and handicrafts to innovative products, Tainan’s souvenirs showcase the city’s rich historical background and the ingenuity of its locals.

What kind of souvenirs will be popular in Tainan in 2024? What are the must-buys? Here is a summary for you!

《Klintai Bag》

The first one I want to recommend is Kelintai Bao, which has been established for 60 years. The store is located next to the Confucius Temple in the center of Tainan City, which is one of the favorite visiting routes for many tourists. Most local Tainan people have a deep impression of Klintai buns, among which the “Eight Treasures Meat Bun” is a classic among classics.

Klin has always provided high-quality products to customers, but there was a period of 10 years when it could not find its future direction. It was not until the second generation, Mr. Liu Zong’an, felt the decline of early Japanese bread and the rise of hypermarkets that imported food was no longer rare, so he made the store’s long-standing eight-treasure meat buns the main product. Due to the unique craftsmanship of the bun skin, which is resistant to freezing and steaming, and the fillings are plump and substantial, many people became addicted to it. Then the tourism boom in Tainan arose, and naturally it became a must-try snack and souvenir in Tainan.

Time: 08:00-20:00 daily
Tel: (06)222-2257
Address: No. 218, Section 1, Fuqian Road, West Central District, Tainan City 70046 (Go now)
Website: Official website, Facebook fan page

《Portuguese Bread》

When it comes to borscht bread, the first thing that comes to mind for Tainan residents must be the time-honored Pu Ji Bakery. Pu Ji is a delicious taste that every Tainan resident has tasted. It has been deeply rooted in Tainan for 30 years. Every time you pass by, you can smell the rich aroma of bread, which is an old taste familiar to Tainan residents.

Recommended products: Milk bread, borscht bread

Time: Monday-Wednesday 08:00-20:00
Tel: (06)226-3593
Address: No. 200, Chenggong Road, North District, Tainan City 704 (Go now)
Website: Official website, Facebook fan page

《Shrimp Crackers》

Shrimp to Explode is the shrimp cake souvenir that I personally recommend. You can taste the full shrimp flavor in every bite and feel the solid texture of the shrimp cake.

The production process of shrimp cakes is very complicated and time-consuming. The freshest shrimps from the harbor must be transported back to the factory. The shrimp eyes and shrimp mud are removed from the live shrimps one by one, and the required shrimp bodies are selected. The whole fresh shrimps are rubbed and beaten into shrimp chips, and then the semi-finished shrimp chips are made into shrimp cakes. Adhering to the spirit of naturalness and health, it is made from 100% pure fresh shrimp ingredients.

Recommended products: Original shrimp crackers, black pepper shrimp crackers

Time: 10:00-18:00 daily
Tel: (06)229-3968
Address: No. 592-1, Anping Road, Anping District, Tainan City 708 (Go now)
Website: Official website, Facebook fan page

“Jin Taojia Strawberry Daifuku”

The recently popular Jin Tao Jia was founded in 2014. At the beginning, it had no store but only a small kitchen. It was not until 2016 that it had its own store. It made do with tables and chairs to form a small wooden stall and started selling daifuku. At that time, people gradually began to know about Jin Tao Jia. It was not until 2019 that he finally built his own store and opened it in 2023.

Jin Tao’s daifuku has rich flavors, and each one is made with solid ingredients. It incorporates many innovative elements into tradition, making it not only beautiful in appearance, but also with solid ingredients.

Recommended products: Strawberry Daifuku, seasonal limited edition Daifuku

Website: Official website, Facebook fan page

Yongkang Store
Time: 13:00-18:00 daily
Tel: 0903-888-154
Address: No. 536, Minzu Road, Yongkang District, Tainan City 710 (Go now)

Kintaojia Strawberry Daifuku No. 2
Time: Closed on Mondays, 15:00-17:00 on other days
Tel: 0902-222-154
Address: No. 283, Kangle Street, West Central District, Tainan City 700 (Go now)

《Elete Pudding》

Needless to say, Ilete pudding is one of the popular souvenirs that has been popular for a long time. Its classic and delicate pudding is an item that has not been surpassed to this day.

Ilet Pudding was founded in 1999. At that time, a father watched his little daughter, who was exhausted from studying day and night for the college entrance examination and gradually became thinner due to loss of appetite. The father, who was usually a good cook, felt very distressed but didn’t know how to express his concern, so he carefully prepared a fresh milk pudding with rich milk flavor, rich texture and nutrition to replace his daughter’s daily meals.

Recommended products: Original milk pudding, premium caramel smooth pudding

Time: 10:30-20:00 daily
Tel: (06)226-0919
Address: No. 422, Anping Road, Anping District, Tainan City 708 (Go now)
Website: Official website, Facebook fan page

“Nanasaka Strange Fruits”

When visiting Tainan, you must definitely recommend the most famous Hawaiian bean tower – Mingbanqi. Founded in 2007, Meisaka Qiyang Confectionery is famous for its focus on the production of macadamia nut tarts and has become a well-known souvenir shop in Tainan.

Meisaka Qiyang Confectionery provides consumers with products with real ingredients, diverse flavors and affordable prices. Our persistence in desserts is the main reason why we have come this far!

In 2020, a gorgeous princess-style dessert shop was built in the East District of Tainan, selling coffee, tea, ice cream, French desserts, room temperature cakes, souvenirs, etc., so that people who enjoy desserts can enjoy the beauty of a fairy tale in a happy environment.

Recommended products: Hawaiian bean tower series, lace pancake series

Time: 09:00-19:30 daily
Tel: (06)331-6728
Address: No. 321, Yuxin Road, East District, Tainan City 701 (Go now)
Website: Official website, Facebook fan page