Hidden Gem Snack “200-Item Menu” Astonishes – Everything Tastes Amazing

▲ This snack shop in Taipei’s East District boasts an incredibly diverse menu with abundant choices.

Reporter Chen Tzu-yin / Special Report

Walking along the streets of Taipei’s East District, you’ll mostly find Western restaurants or casual tea shop meals, but for budget-conscious young professionals looking to eat well without breaking the bank, such expenses can be tough to manage. In fact, there’s a low-key snack shop that has been operating in bustling East District for over a decade, open 24/7 all year round, with a menu featuring as many as 200 items – ensuring even the most thrifty foodies won’t get bored, no matter how often they visit.

 
▲ The snack shop is tucked between a building and the driveway of a parking lot, and has actually been around for over 10 years.

This seemingly nameless East District snack shop is actually called “Wenzhou Big Wontons,” located in an alley between a building and a parking lot entrance. It may look like an ordinary snack spot, but once you step inside, you’ll notice walls plastered with handwritten “menus.” The owner hands over the official menu, revealing a dazzling array of noodles, stir-fries, soups, and side dishes. Combined with the wall menus, there are nearly 200 items in total. First-time visitors might easily find themselves stuck in the “dilemma” of “what should I order?”


▲ The already extensive menu isn’t enough – the walls are also covered with additional new dishes, including seasonal winter and summer specials, offering more than enough to feast your eyes on.

“Owner, what’s your most popular signature dish?” a customer at the next table asks. The owner replies coolly, “Fried rice!” In fact, this snack shop has been in business for over a decade – she’s not even sure exactly how many years. Often, it’s just the owner running the place alone, with both takeout and dine-in customers waiting during dinner time. But she works swiftly, so you won’t have to wait long for a steaming plate of rice or noodles.

After visiting a few times, you’ll notice that although the owner is reserved and doesn’t talk much, the food she cooks is full of “heartwarming” home-style flavors – simple yet satisfying and delicious. This signature fried rice recommended by the owner has distinct grains, isn’t greasy, and tastes just like the comforting fried rice your mom used to make when you came home hungry – perfectly soothing the cravings of the “office worker away from home.”

 
▲ The freshly stir-fried rice carries a “homemade taste,” with distinct grains and a satisfying flavor.

 
▲ The Wenzhou Big Wontons have a delicious filling, and the soup paired with seaweed is sweet and tasty.

Of course, you should also try the namesake Wenzhou Big Wontons. Served in a bowl, the Wenzhou Big Wonton soup comes with a piece of seaweed. Once opened, the aroma of the seaweed wafts through the broth. The thick wontons have a great texture, and you can taste the sweet umami of the meat. Take another sip of the broth infused with the flavor of seaweed, and it’s simply delightful.

Isn’t it exhausting to operate 24/7, all year round? The owner says, “Actually, we have several people taking shifts!” It turns out the owner is in charge of the night shift. So if you’re used to coming here for dinner, you’ll likely always find her serving. Next time you’re in East District and want something affordable yet filling, why not check out this 200-item menu snack shop and enjoy the thrill of picking from the extensive menu along with the delicious food.


▲ This bowl of “Soy Sauce Beef Dry Noodles” is perfect for female office workers with smaller appetites – shredded beef with a soy sauce flavor, simple yet flavorful.  

【Shop Information】
Address: No. 2, Lane 10, Alley 181, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2711-1789
Business Hours: Open 24 hours, no days off

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