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The upgraded version of the pineapple bun with ice cream and ham—now with a macaron filling—is taking Instagram by storm

Published: 2026-10-05 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-10-05 — Recently, filled-style snacks have become a huge trend on Instagram. Here are two Japanese-style shops in Taichung that serve filled pineapple buns. Unlike the classic ice cream and ham pineapple buns, these creative treats are an ice cream-filled steamed pork bun and an ice cream-filled pineapple bun—bursting with generous fillings and irresistibly delicious textures that you’ll just want to devour.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Recently, filled-style snacks have become a huge trend on Instagram. Here are two Japanese-style shops in Taichung that serve filled pineapple buns. Unlike the classic ice cream and ham pineapple buns, these creative treats are an ice cream-filled steamed pork bun and an ice cream-filled pineapple bun—bursting with generous fillings and irresistibly delicious textures that you’ll just want to devour.

Filled pineapple snacks are making waves (Photo / Liuchuan Ya, Shengqiao Gua Bao)

1. Liuchuan Ya
 
Located in West District, Taichung, Liuchuan Ya has a name and shop design full of Japanese flair. The wooden building, colorful murals on the two-story side wall, and dreamy ice cream-filled pineapple buns are must-photo features here.

Liuchuan Ya Japanese-style shop (Photo / Liuchuan Ya)

Since opening earlier this year, it has sparked a wave of Instagram photography. The signature “Italian Ice Cream Pineapple Bun” allows you to choose any two flavors of ice cream balls as the filling, served with a small cookie.

Liuchuan Ya mural wall (Photo / Liuchuan Ya)

[Info]
Address: No. 10-1, Lane 25, Zili Street, West District, Taichung City
Business hours: 12:00 – 19:00

Liuchuan Ya “Italian Ice Cream Pineapple Bun” (Photo / Liuchuan Ya)

2. Shengqiao Gua Bao

Shengqiao Gua Bao Japanese-style shop (Photo / Shengqiao Gua Bao)

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