Local Culinary Landmark Reopens After Half-Year Closure: Guanshan Stinky Tofu in Taitung Returns in June
Guanshan Stinky Tofu, a famous and influential eatery in Taitung's Guanshan Township, will reopen in June after a half-year hiatus due to the owner's health issues, much to the excitement of locals and tourists.
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(CNA Reporter Lu Tai-cheng, Taitung 16th) Seen as a landmark snack shop in the East Rift Valley of Taitung, "Guanshan Stinky Tofu" closed last year due to the owner's health issues. Recently, rumors spread online that it will resume business in June; the landlady discreetly confirmed this through a friend. Guanshan Township Mayor Peng Cheng-feng also stated that he had received related information.
"The internet says it's going to open," inside the traditional market of Guanshan Township, Taitung County, almost every vendor and grocery-shopping woman has heard that the "Guanshan Stinky Tofu" inside the market is about to reopen. A female employee at a beverage shop said that after the stinky tofu stall closed last year, the beverage shop's business dropped by 20%. A fruit stall owner said that almost all vendors are looking forward to the stinky tofu's quick return.
Recently, a post in the Facebook group "Guanshan Roaming" read, "Guanshan Stinky Tofu starts business on 6/18, closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please understand." The post garnered attention, with netizens commenting, "Really?", "That's great, Stinky Tofu brother is back," "I missed it during Chinese New Year and Tomb Sweeping Day~ Finally!", and "Everyone's long-awaited stinky tofu. I also hope the boss can take good care of his health while working."
Guanshan Township Mayor Peng Cheng-feng told the CNA reporter today that the information is confirmed: "Guanshan Stinky Tofu" will resume business. However, considering the owner's physical burden, they will rest for 2 days a week and hire more employees to let the boss and landlady rest more. "We warmly welcome the return of the stinky tofu. After all, during the closure, business in the Guanshan commercial district dropped by over 10%."
Chou Fu-an, an assistant to independent County Councilor Chen Hung-tsung, told the CNA reporter that he asked the landlady, who discreetly confirmed that they will resume business in June, but did not want to make a fuss, only saying, "Living a plain and simple life is more important."
Peng Cheng-feng stated that Guanshan Stinky Tofu is a landmark and indicator of the restaurant industry in Guanshan Township. Many people come to Guanshan just to eat the stinky tofu, which has been local for over 40 years. The first-generation boss pushed a stall cart calling out along the streets of Guanshan Township. Because of a special recipe, it was highly favored by everyone, so he set up a storefront in the market. Later, the boss had health issues and closed for several years. The second-generation daughter, the current landlady, and her husband were willing to take up the burden and reopen, but they closed again last year due to exhaustion. Now that news of their June reopening is out, the townspeople are full of expectations. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150416
(CNA Reporter Lu Tai-cheng, Taitung 16th) Seen as a landmark snack shop in the East Rift Valley of Taitung, "Guanshan Stinky Tofu" closed last year due to the owner's health issues. Recently, rumors spread online that it will resume business in June; the landlady discreetly confirmed this through a friend. Guanshan Township Mayor Peng Cheng-feng also stated that he had received related information.
"The internet says it's going to open," inside the traditional market of Guanshan Township, Taitung County, almost every vendor and grocery-shopping woman has heard that the "Guanshan Stinky Tofu" inside the market is about to reopen. A female employee at a beverage shop said that after the stinky tofu stall closed last year, the beverage shop's business dropped by 20%. A fruit stall owner said that almost all vendors are looking forward to the stinky tofu's quick return.
Recently, a post in the Facebook group "Guanshan Roaming" read, "Guanshan Stinky Tofu starts business on 6/18, closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please understand." The post garnered attention, with netizens commenting, "Really?", "That's great, Stinky Tofu brother is back," "I missed it during Chinese New Year and Tomb Sweeping Day~ Finally!", and "Everyone's long-awaited stinky tofu. I also hope the boss can take good care of his health while working."
Guanshan Township Mayor Peng Cheng-feng told the CNA reporter today that the information is confirmed: "Guanshan Stinky Tofu" will resume business. However, considering the owner's physical burden, they will rest for 2 days a week and hire more employees to let the boss and landlady rest more. "We warmly welcome the return of the stinky tofu. After all, during the closure, business in the Guanshan commercial district dropped by over 10%."
Chou Fu-an, an assistant to independent County Councilor Chen Hung-tsung, told the CNA reporter that he asked the landlady, who discreetly confirmed that they will resume business in June, but did not want to make a fuss, only saying, "Living a plain and simple life is more important."
Peng Cheng-feng stated that Guanshan Stinky Tofu is a landmark and indicator of the restaurant industry in Guanshan Township. Many people come to Guanshan just to eat the stinky tofu, which has been local for over 40 years. The first-generation boss pushed a stall cart calling out along the streets of Guanshan Township. Because of a special recipe, it was highly favored by everyone, so he set up a storefront in the market. Later, the boss had health issues and closed for several years. The second-generation daughter, the current landlady, and her husband were willing to take up the burden and reopen, but they closed again last year due to exhaustion. Now that news of their June reopening is out, the townspeople are full of expectations. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150416