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🚩Location🧭
Located near the intersection of Minsheng Road and Lequn Street in the West District of Taichung City, right next to the Taichung Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. This is a one-way street, so you can't park at the entrance, but the Taichung Hospital parking lot is next door, so it shouldn't be a problem.
🪑About the Overall Atmosphere🎡
The red sign only has "different" written on it along with a mantou (steamed bun) icon. Every time I pass by, I see a lot of people lining up, wondering what exactly they are selling, so today I decided to try it. The setup is simple, with food carts placed under the arcade. Inside, there are some red bean cakes, peanut cakes, and steamer baskets full of mantou. Although there is often a line, the staff works really fast, so the wait is usually not long.
💰About the Price💰
Red bean cake $18, which is considered very cheap.
🍴About the Food☕
The red bean cake is quite large, and when you take a bite, there's a good amount of filling with actual red bean chunks. It's not too dry or too sweet, somewhat like a larger version of a wheel cake with a multi-layered crust.
🤨Conclusion♥
After trying it, I understand why there are always crowds waiting in line. The high value-for-money price, coupled with the fact that this seems to be a long-established shop, makes it very delicious. I will come back next time to try other flavors.