Taipei still can't get its hands on Japan's "King of Dumplings" — but the brand is set to expand smoothly in southern Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported

After the opening of Taiwan No. 1 store — Hanshin Dome Store in Kaohsiung — in April 2017, the store was frequented by many customers for several consecutive days. As a result, sales in May exceeded the initial target by 2.6 times, marking a strong start. At its peak, the No. 1 store alone sold up to 5,000 of its signature dumplings per day.

In order to offer "Japanese-style dumplings as a side dish" in Taiwan — the home of dumplings — the store conducted repeated research in advance, understanding the preferences of Taiwanese customers while also adjusting the Japanese way of eating dumplings. The result of these efforts is that the dumpling set meal, pairing rice with dumplings, has become a popular favorite at the store.

　

The No. 2 store has opened as a shop within the food court, not only featuring 32 seats inside the store but also with many additional seats in the food court area, providing the convenience of being able to enjoy Dumplings King at any time. In terms of overall concept, the food court store shares the same core as the No. 1 store, with a design inspired by Japanese aesthetics. Its refined design is conceived for future expansion to various types of outlets.　

Operating Dumplings King in Taiwan since April 2017. Signature dishes such as dumplings and noodles are the same as in Japan, using 100% Hokkaido-produced wheat flour, among other ingredients. The store maintains the same quality as in Japan while also developing exclusive dishes for Taiwan. The No. 2 store's exclusive NEMU Hokkaido soy sauce ramen uses 100% Hokkaido-produced wheat flour for its noodles.