Hsinchu doesn't have any special advantages that make it suitable for pork ball production, but it enjoys a good reputation for pork balls thanks to the conscientious use of good ingredients and hand production by the early makers, along with clever branding for their products.
新竹倒沒有什麼製作貢丸的先天條件，之所以有名，全靠早年業者用料、手工都實在認真的態度，以及善用品牌促銷打出名號。