Lin Ji Grilled Corn at Hualien Dongdamen Night Market | My Brother's Must-Eat Grilled Corn Recommendation

Hualien Dongdamen Night Market is a must-visit spot in Hualien at night, as there isn't much else to do in the evening. The market offers a wide variety of snacks, including all the typical night market favorites. According to my brother, he always buys grilled corn from Lin Ji every time he visits Dongdamen Night Market. It perfectly suits his taste! So this time, he asked if we wanted to try it too.

Hualien Dongdamen Night Market is the most famous night market in Hualien, featuring a wide array of local delicacies and snacks. Among them, Lin Ji Grilled Corn is a highly popular grilled corn stall.

Lin Ji Grilled Corn uses fresh corn marinated with a special sauce. The grilled corn is aromatic and has a firm texture, making it a must-eat for many visitors to Dongdamen Night Market. 

Let's talk about the price first. Currently, the price of grilled corn is quite varied and can be extremely high. Some grilled corn can sell for nearly NTD $200, which completely changes the perception of grilled corn—it's practically like gold! Generally, the price ranges from NTD $100 to $150, which seems a bit exaggerated regardless of how delicious the corn or the sauce is. I would rather buy corn from the market and steam it myself, which is healthier and more cost-effective.

Each stall likely has its own choice of corn, whether sticky or sweet, paired with their unique sauces. The key lies in the sauce and how well the corn is grilled to absorb the flavors. The sauce should penetrate every crevice, ensuring each bite is flavorful. A pure corn taste would be considered a failure, though not excessively so.

Lin Ji Grilled Corn offers good value for money. Although the queue is long, it moves quickly. The corn is pre-prepared and then brushed with sauce and reheated. The temperature of the corn can vary; some are very hot while others are warm. The sauce is applied generously, though it may not fully seep into every crevice. The corn is tender and not dry, which is a matter of personal preference—some people like it drier and with a charred flavor. The taste is decent and not too greasy, even when eaten cold.