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Over a year ago, a famous stinky tofu restaurant from Hualien opened a location in Taipei’s Dazhi, eliciting complaints from nearby residents who said the smell was unbearable. It was repeatedly reported to authorities and one person even said they were losing their hair from the stress. Now the shop seems to be opening another location in New Taipei’s Bitan, with residents taking note of the sign already hung outside. Some are concerned about the stench, but other shopkeepers are hopeful that having a famous restaurant in Bitan could bring the crowds back.

Yang Ssu-min
FTV reporter
People love to come here to Bitan for its beautiful natural scenery and fresh air. But that peace was broken recently by a sign that went up for a restaurant from Hualien infamous for its stinky tofu.

Just seeing the sign has sparked intense debate. That’s because the residents near its other location in Dazhi couldn’t stand the smell, with one person even claiming they were going bald because of the stress. The residents filed over 100 complaints with the city, resulting in NT$580,000 in fines.

Member of public
Stinky tofu is naturally smelly. Those who like it, like it. Those who don’t, don’t.

Member of public
It isn’t that close to any homes. The smell might not reach them.

Member of public
I think it’ll be really difficult for the people living around here. For those who don’t live nearby, they’ll just think it’s nice to have another option.

Some people are worried about the smell, but others say it won’t be a problem since it’s a standalone building next to the bridge and far away from residences. At the moment, the shop is still under renovation, with construction materials and large ventilation pipes propped up by the entrance.

Neighboring business owner
There’s been pretty active construction across the street. They’ll likely put in ventilation, since the nearby businesses like us and neighbors will complain. But a new business coming in could attract more visitors.

Neighboring business owner
No one’s been there for a while. Over the past 10 years it’s changed owners a bunch of times. Even when the landlord tried running it, it didn’t go well. It closed pretty quickly. It’s too expensive. The rent is at least NT$100,000.

Nearby shop owners say that the crowds in Bitan aren’t what they used to be, while rents are also expensive. The building has gone through four or five owners, but none could sustain the business. It remains to be seen whether this well-known stinky tofu shop will be able to bring in the crowds, or just a chorus of complaints from the neighbors.

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