Taipei’s Ultra-Popular Vegetarian Tea Restaurant – Delicious Hong Kong-Style Dim Sum

Text and photos by /Miss KitB

I’ve been wanting to try Yangxin Teahouse for a while now, since it’s one of Taipei’s trendier vegetarian spots lately, but I could never find anyone to go with me. In the end, I couldn’t wait any longer and went for dim sum solo, ordering a few vegetarian Hong Kong-style dim sum baskets. T??

The shop is right next to Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station. Exit and turn right, then you can take the stairs or elevator up to the second floor. The basement has a bakery from the same group, and their cakes and bread look really tempting. Just looking at their business hours shows how popular they are — dining is by time slot, and without a reservation, you’ll most likely have to queue. Fortunately, I went alone, and a customer who had reserved a table didn’t show up, so I got seated quickly.

Tea costs NT$40 per person, and vegetarian Hong Kong dim sum comes in large, medium, small, and special sizes, priced at NT$68/98/108/128. I picked a few that use {???, and also ordered a crab roe puff. The dim sum arrived steaming hot, each piece generously filled, and the taste was quite satisfying.

Yangxin Xiao Long Bao (NT$68)

First to arrive were the xiao long bao. It’s been ages since I last had them, so I gave the vegetarian version a try. The wrappers were of decent thickness, and there was indeed soup inside — the flavor was pretty good.

Luffa Lily Bulb Sausage Roll (NT$98)

This sausage roll was delicious. I felt it had a nice balance of textures, with the filling being soft and tender, and the skin was smooth and silky. The presentation and taste were also quite interesting.

Black Rice Glutinous Rice Shaomai with Fake Crab Roe (NT$108)

This is a more filling option, as the shaomai are stuffed with black rice, which is chewy and sticky, plus some imitation crab roe. The appearance and flavor are quite fun.

Beef Liver Mushroom Pumpkin Puff (NT$108)

Both beef liver mushrooms and pumpkin are among my favorite ingredients, and their flavors complement each other really well — aromatic and delicious.

Taro Sago Pudding (NT$68)

I ended the meal with a dessert. It wasn’t overly sweet, and both the taro and sago were generously portioned.

Aside from vegetarian Hong Kong dim sum, Yangxin Teahouse also offers a variety of Chinese side dishes — there are mock meat dishes as well as real vegetables, along with soups, rice, and noodles, just like a traditional Hong Kong-style restaurant. With its luxurious decor and upscale vibe, the prices are on the higher side. It’s the kind of place you’d go for a nice meal or to celebrate a special occasion.

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INFO
Yangxin Teahouse
Address: 2F, 128 Songjiang Rd., Taipei City (Exit 8, Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station)
Phone: +886-02-2542-8828
Website: www.ysvege.com
Facebook: yangshin2012

Business Hours:
Weekdays
Lunch: 11:30–14:30 (Last order: 13:30)
Afternoon Tea: 14:30–16:30 (Last order: 16:00)
Dinner: 17:30–21:30 (Last order: 20:30)

Holidays
Lunch Session 1: 11:30–13:00 (Last order: 12:30) | Lunch Session 2: 13:15–14:45 (Last order: 14:00)
Afternoon Tea: 15:00–16:30 (Last order: 16:00)
Dinner Session 1: 17:30–19:00 (last order: 18:30) | Dinner Session 2: 19:30–21:30 (last order: 20:30)

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