Sold for only 3.5 hours a day！A 17-year-old local treasure in Tainan — copper-priced “pan-fried buns”
Text and photos byMr. Tainan
This unassuming roadside pan-fried bun stall has been a local favorite for 17 years. It only opens in the afternoon for 3.5 hours daily, and sells out quickly. Made fresh by hand and pan-fried on the spot, ingredients are prepared daily — no leftovers. Regulars rave about the generous portions and great value.
There’s no official shop name, and most customers are locals — not tourists. It originally opened near Chi Mei Hospital, then moved to Wusheng Road, and finally settled at its current location on Chenggong Road. However, many regulars have been coming since the Wusheng Road days, so the sign on the counter says “Former Wusheng Road Pan-Fried Buns.”
The owner is single and unmarried. The two women working beside him are his elder sisters. Many customers mistakenly think they are his wives. The whole family is very friendly and will chat with familiar faces when it’s not too busy.
Homemade dough is hand-kneaded and divided on-site in preparation for filling.
The filling is mainly cabbage, along with pork and scallions — not suitable for vegetarians.
Handmade and generously stuffed — no holding back on the filling.
Made and pan-fried fresh; they don’t pre-fry a big batch and let it sit. Pan-fried buns are best enjoyed fresh off the pan.
Each batch takes about 10 minutes to cook. During busy times, every batch sells out within five minutes of coming out of the pan.
The owner is very attentive and picks out any slightly overcooked bottoms.
Each bun is roughly the size of an adult’s fist, with an ultra-plump filling. Just one costs NT$12 (price as of December 2017), and buy 10 get 1 free.
The top layer of dough is thin, while the bottom is thick and chewy. The veggies are crispy, the meat fresh and juicy.
Unnamed Pan-Fried Buns (Subject to change; please refer to the shop’s official notice.)
Address: No. 479, Chenggong Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Phone: 0955478431 (Phone reservations available for pickup)
Business Hours: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Closed when sold out; closed on Sundays)
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