This lava custard bun oozes molten filling—its sleek black crust splits open to reveal a "golden, flowing center" that’s incredibly enticing.

▲The Bamboo Charcoal Imperial Gold Lava Custard Bun ranks among the top three most delicious lava buns in the eyes of Singaporean media. (Photo / Provided by Royal Legend)

Reported by Hua Shaofu / Taipei

Renowned for its eight-color xiaolongbao, Royal Legend has been operating in Taiwan for over a year. Beyond these uniquely crafted dim sum, the restaurant’s diverse stir-fried dishes have also gained popularity. Recently, the eatery introduced seasonal specials, including Lingzhi Mountain-Water Steamed Tofu, Scallion Princess Meat, and Secret Recipe Chef’s Steamed Fish Head. Among them, the Bamboo Charcoal Imperial Gold Lava Custard Bun stands out as the most distinctive.

This Bamboo Charcoal Imperial Gold Lava Custard Bun boasts a unique flavor. Its exterior is coated with bamboo charcoal, giving the entire bun a striking jet-black hue. Not only that, but this lava bun was once honored by Singaporean media as one of the best, offering a sweet yet not cloying taste. With a single twist, the molten center bursts forth—a treat that ranks among the top three most delicious lava buns in the eyes of Singaporean media.

▲Lingzhi Mountain-Water Steamed Tofu is seasoned solely with a proprietary simmered sauce, never salt or MSG, highlighting the tofu’s tender silkiness and delicate sweetness. (Photo / Provided by Royal Legend)

Additionally, Lingzhi Mountain-Water Steamed Tofu, Scallion Princess Meat, and Secret Recipe Chef’s Steamed Fish Head were created as seasonal new items. The head chef carefully considered Taiwanese dietary habits and preferences, selecting ingredients that are lighter on the body—such as fish head, tofu, and pork collar meat—and then using cooking techniques to enhance their natural flavors.

▲Scallion Princess Meat uses premium black-haired pig pork collar from Taiwan. (Photo / Provided by Royal Legend)

Take Lingzhi Mountain-Water Steamed Tofu, for example—it’s handcrafted by the chefs using top-grade soybeans and mineral-rich spring water. After fine grinding and triple filtration to remove residue, health-promoting lingzhi powder is added. Throughout the process, no salt or MSG is used; instead, a proprietary simmered sauce infuses the tofu with flavor, delivering its signature tender silkiness and delicate sweetness.

▲Secret Recipe Chef’s Steamed Fish Head uses premium silver carp fish heads. (Photo / Provided by Royal Legend)

The Secret Recipe Chef’s Steamed Fish Head is lightly seasoned with generous amounts of minced ginger and garlic, then steamed to perfection. The Taiwan branch uses premium silver carp fish heads, steamed fresh daily. The ginger and garlic infuse the dish with healthy, delicious flavor. Meanwhile, Scallion Princess Meat is made with premium black-haired pig pork collar from Taiwan, paired with crisp onions, asparagus, and sweet peppers, then quickly stir-fried in a homemade black pepper sauce. These new dishes aim to offer diners a healthy, guilt-free dining experience.

Royal Legend

Address: No. 68, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: 02 2722 6545
Business Hours: 11:00–22:00

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