All reviews of category "Steamed bun"
"I saw that they sell scallion wheel cakes here at the place, so I specifically came over, but I couldn't find this item no matter what, sob sob sob." - me, feeling very sad for not being able to try something new.
<About the meal 🥣>
A detailed description of the meal is in the picture, feel free to scroll down to take a look (๑•̀ㅁ•́ฅ)
<About the staff 👨🍳>
Since ordering is done through a machine, the owner doesn't interact much with customers; the only interaction is when the food is served 😂
<About the environment 🐾>
It’s located at a corner, so parking might be a bit difficult. I personally suggest walking over as a better option.
💠 Qiu Shicheng Traditional Burned Grass Jelly
Hi everyone! I'm Wolf Wolf 🪽
The nights in Pingtung are slightly cool, making it the perfect time for a warm bowl of "burned grass jelly" that warms both the heart and the stomach! This shop, "Qiu Shicheng Traditional Burned Grass Jelly," is a small stall hidden next to a temple, without a flashy sign, yet it's beloved by many locals who have grown up eating here. Each bite is filled with the warmth of tradition.
🍵 Must-Try Signature Dish
🔸 Burned Grass Jelly (Small $35 / Hot) ♨️
This bowl of burned grass jelly has a broth that is meticulously cooked, with a subtle herbal aroma, smooth and not astringent. The thickness of the sauce is just right, making it smooth and not greasy, and you can feel the richness of the gelatin in every bite!
📌 Rich toppings: It’s served with soybeans, red beans, mung beans, and tapioca balls, creating an incredibly rich texture!
👉 The tapioca balls are QQ bouncy, soaking up the rich flavor of the burned grass jelly, with a slight sweetness when chewed.
👉 The soybeans, red beans, and mung beans have been simmered for a long time until soft and fluffy, each absorbing the sweetness of the burned grass jelly, adding different textures for a richer drinking experience!
🔸 Tender Grass Jelly (Large $60 / Cold) ❄️
This version is perfect for summer, served cold and without crushed ice; the grass jelly's texture is incredibly smooth and tender, nearly melting in your mouth! It’s softer and more delicate than regular tender grass jelly, and just a gentle nibble brings out its QQ smoothness.
📌 The benefit of not adding crushed ice: It doesn't dilute the flavor of the grass jelly, ensuring each bite has a rich grass jelly aroma.
📌 Loaded with toppings: Just like the burned grass jelly, it's paired with soybeans, red beans, mung beans, and tapioca balls, with just the right amount of sweetness that isn’t overly cloying.
📍 Shop Information
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🔹🏠: Qiu Shicheng Traditional Burned Grass Jelly
🔹📍: No. 100, Victory East Road, Pingtung City, Pingtung County
🔥 Do you prefer hot burned grass jelly or cold tender grass jelly? Let me know in the comments!
The xiaolongbao at this place has thicker skin, giving it a solid texture with a hint of nostalgia.
Compared to the xiaolongbao at Houshanpi, the prices here are a bit higher—each one costs 12 yuan, while at Houshanpi, they only cost 7-8 yuan, so there is quite a difference in price.
However, the taste is not bad; the filling is seasoned well, and overall, it's pretty good, but it doesn't make you want to come back specifically for it.
If you're nearby and looking for a traditional-style xiaolongbao shop, you can give this place a try to experience this chewier texture.
But if you’re looking for value for money, Houshanpi's xiaolongbao is still a better deal.
The snowflake ice wasn't as amazing as I imagined, but the grilled rice cakes were really delicious, and they gave a lot of red beans. This is my second time eating here; the first time I ordered the regular grilled rice cakes, and a plate has three pieces for 60 dollars. They were tasty, and I rarely see grilled rice cakes, so I quite like this shop. They also have many other items like douhua, grass jelly, tangyuan, and taro balls... The staff and the owner's attitude were also very nice, and I will come again next time.
A soup dumpling shop hidden inside a residential area
The location is not too hard to find, just near the subway station
Around 1:30 PM, there were quite a few people when I went to eat
You won't have to wait long for a seat
But it really feels like eating at home
The seating is casual, giving a sense of eating together with a group 😂
After ordering, the soup dumplings are made to order, so you'll need to wait
The hot and sour soup is 45 TWD per bowl
The broth is neither too sour nor too spicy, and you can add seasoning if you like
The ingredients inside are quite rich!
There are 8 bamboo shoot soup dumplings in a basket for 90 TWD
The filling is not too salty and quite light
It has a faint meat and bamboo shoot aroma
The texture of the bamboo shoots is quite rich
Soy sauce is drizzled directly over the soup dumplings
I recommend adding a bit of vinegar for extra flavor
If I lived nearby, I would visit very often!
Review from a person with braces: No restroom
This place is Yang's Handmade Dumplings at Jingmei Night Market, quite a popular shop that has never lacked a queue. The store is not large, and there aren't many seats for dining in, but the speed of serving is very quick.
The dumplings are of the thin skin and small size type, with a chewy texture that's easy to eat, and they're flavorful even without dipping sauce. This time I ordered:
Chives and Pork Dumplings (10 pieces / 70 NT)
Cabbage and Pork Dumplings (10 pieces / 70 NT)
Overall, it's a dumpling shop with consistent quality, but if you want to eat here, you might need to wait in line.
"Today, I don't even need to count the calories; I'm sure I've exceeded 3000..." - by me, who posted about my meals from three days ago today.
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<About the meal 🥣>
Detailed meal descriptions are in the images below, feel free to scroll down ( • ̀ω•́ )✧
<About the staff 👨🍳>
The staff auntie seemed particularly tired, perhaps because there were a lot of people during this time (around 7:00). She had to deal with a large crowd, so she appeared a bit exhausted and lacked patience. It's really tough on her 😂
<About the environment 🐾>
Located in the underground food street of the city government transfer station, the environment is clean, no doubt, with someone always cleaning. However, the space feels a bit lacking in such a busy area, so during meal times, I think it's still a matter of luck to get a spot to eat here.
<Little wails 🫠>
I had planned to relax a bit today, but I ended up relaxing too much and ate a ton of food. For breakfast, I ordered a hamburger sandwich and an egg pancake; for lunch, I had instant noodles; and for dinner, I had a pork chop combo with dessert. Wow, I hope I don't gain 3 kilograms overnight😭
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❤️ Lao Zhang's Sesame Cake - Shilin Night Market Store
🔸 No dine-in seating available
🔸 Both sweet and savory varieties contain five pungent ingredients; the pepper cake is non-vegetarian
Every time I come here, there's a long line. If there are many people, the sesame cakes are freshly baked and sold on the spot. I've had the sesame cake that came out of the oven before, and it was super delicious! Plus, the older boss is very friendly and even tells everyone that health is important, haha.
This time I visited Shilin Night Market and bought one again; I got the sweet sesame cake with red bean flavor. There were many foreigners in line, and I wonder if it’s because red bean isn’t a popular choice. By the time I got mine, it had already cooled down. The pastry wasn’t chewy and was rather dry and hard, and there wasn't much filling—felt a bit disappointing...
In conclusion, I think the sesame and peanut sesame cakes are worth trying, but you have to assess the crowd. If there's no line, what you get will likely be cold. However, I still want to try their soy milk and fried dough sticks next time! 😋
🔸 Cash only
The atmosphere is comfortable.
No outside food allowed.
Street parking available.
Ordered banana chocolate chips 🍌🍫 for $60.
The outer layer is very hard! Inside is hot and delicious, perfect for the cold weather 😋 highly recommend!
Made to order, requires a wait of 5-10 minutes.
The retro milk tea is $40 and it's delicious, worth ordering.
Their fried buns are dark in color and look like brown sugar buns (?).
They are small, so I suggest sharing as they are quite sweet 🤣
There is a restroom, but you need to go outside the store.
#Vegetarian
The "Meat Hand Meat Sandwich" at Taichung's Zhongxiao Night Market seems quite famous based on Google reviews, and it feels like one of the more popular snacks in the night market. I happened to pass by and decided to give it a try.
The outer bread is cooked quite crispy, which is a plus. The amount of meat inside is average—slightly on the lesser side—not quite satisfying enough. Additionally, green peppers are added to balance the richness, making the overall flavor more harmonious. As for the seasoning, it has a salty and savory taste, and the braising sauce seeps into the meat, preventing it from being too dry. However, having tasted better and more generously portioned meat sandwiches, my rating is a bit lower than it could be, though this one is still pretty tasty.
The price is moderate—not cheap, but not so expensive that you feel it's not worth it. Overall, it's a decent meat sandwich that doesn't disappoint, but it’s not sensational either. If you already enjoy meat sandwiches, you might want to give it a try.