#Vegetarian
Tainan has a famous baozi (steamed bun) shop! Every afternoon, a group of people goes to the store to buy them.
There is a wide variety of baozi, and my personal favorite includes many different vegetable flavors, such as bok choy and mushrooms, cabbage buns, green bean tofu buns, and the seasonal bamboo shoots buns. Of course, there are also popular options like cheese, scallions, brown sugar, and taro buns, all at reasonable prices.
On sunny days, the baozi shop has a big selling point: as soon as you enter, there’s a large piece of baozi for tasting, often paired with a refreshing cup of iced tea, basically creating a mini afternoon tea time. No wonder many people spend their afternoons in the store! 🤣
For those interested, you can also have it delivered, and eating them will really lift your spirits! 🌞
Old-fashioned pancakes, made on-site with freshly ground batter and fried right there, the environment is decent. They offer both sweet and savory options, as well as soy milk and milk tea, and there are also time-limited freshly made dumplings. However, there are no indoor seating options.
It feels like a popular old shop; there's no waiting if you go in the morning. The radish cake has plenty of filling and a chewy, delicious skin, while the red bean cake is substantial but can feel a bit too rich after finishing one (because it's a bit large). Overall, the flavors are moderate, but unfortunately, the sauces offered for customization are quite average; it would be great if they had a decent hot sauce to pair with it.
Insisting on the good taste of tradition, we currently focus on handmade production with mechanical assistance, without adding preservatives. The sweetness is moderate, not greasy, and the texture is quite refreshing. We independently research, develop, and sell our products, adhering to the delicate and delicious traditional quality of baking. A visit to Tamsui Old Street is a must.
My favorite is the original flavor of Shaqima; it's not oily or sticky, and it's crispy and delicious—I can't stop eating it.
The Suzhou-Hangzhou Dim Sum Shop was established in 1967, and with nearly 60 years of history, it is indeed an old establishment. There was a second location in the Minsheng community, but it has closed down; perhaps the original shop is best at preserving the authentic flavors.
The first dish to be served is the hot and sour soup. Taking a sip, it certainly had a sour taste, and the white pepper brought out the spiciness. The flavor is very pronounced.
The Suzhou-Hangzhou soup dumplings are filled with pure, finely minced meat and are a translucent red. The meat juice is not scalding and is not greasy at all, truly achieving a thin skin with lots of juice. It is well-seasoned, and tastes great even without dipping sauce—it's of exceptionally high quality!
The Huzhou fresh meat zongzi is overly moist and mushy, and its shape is not very appealing. However, the rice is indeed soft and glutinous, and the meat chunks are all lean and flavorful.
The pork rib and egg fried rice is the signature dish of the shop. The staff specifically mentioned that the ribs are not coated in batter and deep-fried, allowing the sauce to penetrate inside. The fried rice is fluffy with each grain distinct. The most unique aspect is the addition of diced pickled beans, which are not overly sour, providing a refreshing contrast that pairs perfectly with the rich fried rice—surprisingly suitable!
Old Shanghai buns are a snack that's often enjoyed while shopping for groceries at Yongchun Market on weekends. They come in a variety of flavors, and the dough is made from fermented old dough. The business is usually quite good. When I arrived this morning close to 10 AM, they hadn't started operating yet, and by the time I finished shopping and came back, there was already a long line.
Today, I bought three: spicy meat bun, chive bun, and sauerkraut bun. My preference ranking is spicy meat bun > sauerkraut bun > chive bun.
Reviewer comment: There is no toilet at the roadside stand.
The pancake from this "Delicious Clams Cake" stall has quite distinctive characteristics, especially its firm texture and sweet flavor. The outer layer is crispy, while the inside is dense, giving it a different taste from typical pancakes, with a milder milk flavor and a more layered eating experience.
However, there are hygiene issues; handling money and then preparing food may raise concerns. Additionally, lines on Sunday afternoons indicate its popularity. If you're near the Zhonghe Temple area, it's worth a try.
The reviewer of the fried bun says: Takeout only
The fried bun stall at Zhonghe Temple Square is a locally famous snack spot, opening at 3 PM and often attracting queues of customers. Each bun costs 12 NT dollars and offers cabbage fried buns, with fillings of cabbage, carrots, chives, and shrimp, seasoned lightly.
The outer skin of the fried bun is pan-fried on both sides, thin and crispy, providing a delightful texture. The filling primarily consists of crunchy cabbage, which is sweet and non-greasy, rather than mushy. You can choose between original or spicy flavors; the original contains no extra seasonings, while the spicy option comes with the boss's homemade chili sauce, which has a strong aroma, moderate spiciness, and isn’t overly salty.
Around 3 PM, there were about 10 people in line, and the wait time wasn’t too long. Although some regular customers feel that the thickness of the buns is a bit uneven and they aren't as delicious as before, overall, they still maintain a good standard. Parking is convenient, making it a worthy afternoon snack to try in the area.
Previously very popular on IG, the Yongkang Street delicacies are still attracting quite a crowd during peak hours. You have to be patient as they make it fresh on the spot. There are various flavors to choose from, making it perfect for afternoon tea or a light snack – affordable street food!
🍽 Scallion pancake + egg 🅽🆃 $40
The pancake is a bit thick, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, simply delicious.
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🎉 Nankan Noodle Processing Specialty Store 🎉
🎉 Masterfully Made Potstickers and Steamed Dumplings 🎉
This store is located on Nankan Road, right in the heart of the Nankan food scene. There are limited seats inside, so most people take out their food. If you want to enjoy freshly cooked dumplings, you might have to wait a little bit. 😁
The main offerings in the store include steamed dumplings, potstickers, scallion pancakes, and rolled pancakes, focusing on these types of noodle dishes. The steamed dumplings are made in the same way as the potstickers, with a chewy and resilient dumpling skin and tasty fillings that don’t even require dipping sauce to be flavorful. 😋
Chive Steamed Dumplings (5 pieces for 70 TWD):
The chive flavor is excellent 👍 but since they are handmade, the amount of filling may vary. Steaming makes it lighter, allowing you to enjoy the original taste of the food.
Signature Potstickers (5 pieces for 55 TWD):
The pan-fried skin is super crispy 🤩 and cooked just right. The signature filling is loaded with the aroma of scallions and has a nice crunch and sweetness from the cabbage. 👍
To sum up:
Although the potstickers are pan-fried, they are steamed first, causing some of the juices to be lost, and the steamed dumplings are made in the same style as the potstickers, so they share the same issue. It's a bit disappointing. 😂
Personally, I feel that a potsticker costing over ten TWD is somewhat on the higher side. 😀 However, given the rising costs everywhere, perhaps this price reflects the expenses. ☺️
