These bursting sesame-filled buns are insanely good!"HowToTrip's affordable version of Din Tai Fung" will have you coming back for more

Reported by Hua Shaofu / Taipei

Praised by many netizens as the "affordable Din Tai Fung," Shili'an was founded in 2012. The owner, who loves good food, created this brand. The shop offers a variety of signature dishes, ranging from regional specialties, noodles, dim sum, to desserts. Below is an introduction to them. As part of a special promotion, from now until the end of May, show the "ETtoday Eastday News Cloud" app when dining in to get a choice of three complimentary side dishes.

▲ The plum tomato is made with fresh cherry tomatoes. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Plum Tomato
Using fresh cherry tomatoes, the nutrients are locked in through high heat before peeling, then marinated with plums and honey. With a sweet and sour taste, smooth and juicy texture, it’s a favorite appetizer among female customers and also the perfect dish to cut through greasiness after a meal.

▲ The beef roll wrap is refreshingly delicious. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Beef Roll Wrap
A freshly rolled, crispy and chewy golden flatbread wraps tender American beef shin braised in a special sauce, paired with sweet bean paste, fresh cucumber, and shredded scallions. This multi-layered beef roll wrap has a very satisfying texture, tender and juicy meat, and offers a refreshing crunch with every bite that lingers on the palate.

▲ The honey date crispy chicken is tender and springy. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Honey Date Crispy Chicken
Made with crispy-fried imitation free-range chicken thigh meat, which is tender and springy, paired with black dates and honey date juice known for their beauty benefits. It’s a unique dish not commonly found elsewhere, with a sweet and distinctive flavor, and is one of the most featured and recommended dishes in the store.

▲ Stuffed pepper is one of the store’s classic handmade snacks. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Stuffed Pepper
Made with minced pork filling freshly mixed and stuffed into corno di toro peppers, this is one of the store’s classic handmade snacks. After being deep-fried for about one minute to remove excess oil, it is braised with ginger, garlic, and chili slices. The resulting stuffed pepper is aromatic, soft, rich in texture, and not greasy.

▲ Osmanthus honey taro uses the firmer middle section of fresh Dajia taro for a smoother texture. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Osmanthus Honey Taro
Made with the firmer middle section of fresh Dajia taro for a smoother texture, it is slowly simmered with osmanthus and honey until softened, then immediately cooled. It tastes sweet without being cloying and has a subtle floral aroma.

▲ The Shaoxing wine flavor of the Drunken Chicken is intense. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Drunken Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh is simmered and marinated with Shaoxing wine and traditional Chinese herbs over low heat. The result is tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat with a strong Shaoxing wine aroma, refreshing and slightly sweet.

▲ The clam and loofah stewed noodles have a broth rich in collagen, great for skin beauty. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Clam and Loofah Stewed Noodles
The broth is primarily made by simmering old hen and pork bones over low heat, then combined with Penghu angle gourd and spa clams. Noodles steamed in the stew absorb all the flavors. With every bite, you’ll taste the sweetness of the angle gourd and the umami of the spa clams, offering layers of textures that delight the taste buds.

▲ Shili'an’s bursting sesame buns are incredibly juicy. (Photo / Provided by Shili'an)

Bursting Sesame Buns
Made mainly with salted egg yolk, fresh milk, and butter, these buns have a rich, smooth texture and are one of the must-have desserts at the end of a meal.

Currently, Shili'an has four branches in the Taipei metropolitan area: Minquan Branch, Ruiguang Branch, Dunhua Branch, and Qingcheng Branch. As part of a special promotion, from now until May 31st, simply show the "ETtoday Eastday News Cloud" app when dining in at any branch to enjoy a choice of three complimentary side dishes: plum tomato, cold mixed fern, or black fungus in aged vinegar.

Minquan Branch

Address: 1F, No. 68, Minquan Rd., Xindian District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-8911-0999
Business hours: 11:30–14:30 / 17:30–21:30 (Mon–Fri), 11:30–21:30 (Holidays)

Rui Guang Branch

Address: No. 413, Rui Guang Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8797-5398
Business hours: 11:30–14:30 / 17:30–21:30 (Mon–Sun)

Dun Nan Branch

Address: No. 61, Lane 81, Section 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2708-5027
Business hours: 11:30–14:30 / 17:30–21:30 (Mon–Sun)

Qing Cheng Branch

Address: 2F, No. 1, Qingcheng St., Taipei City
Phone: 02-8712-3863
Business hours: 11:00–21:30 (Fri & Sat 11:00–22:00)

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