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When you come to Tamsui Old Street, besides the iron eggs and shrimp crisps, give the brand-new milk mochi a try—richly milky, chewy yet non-sticky, and made without a speck of glutinous rice. This creative Tamsui sweet is the work of Mr. Lee, owner of “Grandma Machi Fresh-Milk Mochi.” After mastering Japan’s fresh-milk mochi techniques, he opened a specialty shop in Tamsui, introducing a dessert rarely seen in Taiwan. With its cute Grandma Machi image, the treat feels both stylish and adorable, and it’s been a huge hit. Hand-crafted daily in a limited batch of 100, the mochi can be paired with peanut, red-bean, Hakka ground-tea and more—every flavor is worth tasting. There’s also the icy “Niú Huàn Shuǐ” series, even chewier and silkier. Adventurous foodies visiting Tamsui Old Street shouldn’t miss this showcase of local desserts! Recommended: Peanut Niú Huàn Shuǐ Mochi