Still in Kaohsiung, the 2nd branch of Gyudon no Wangzai opens at Hanshin Department Store Main Hall

▲Dumpling King is set to open its second branch in Kaohsiung, with an expected launch in mid-November. (Photo / Huang Shiyuan)

Reporter Huang Shiyuan / Taipei

The Chinese cuisine chain "Dumpling King," which sells 2 million dumplings daily in Japan, launched in Taiwan in April. Its first Taiwanese branch opened at Hanshin Arena in Kaohsiung. Although its prices are significantly higher than those of local potstickers, it has still managed to attract a solid customer base. While many had hoped for a branch in northern or central Taiwan, on the 28th Dumpling King’s official Facebook page announced that its second branch will be located in the main building of Hanshin Department Store in Kaohsiung—still within the city. The second branch is expected to open in mid-November.

Although the second branch isn’t opening up north, the Dumpling King social media team also revealed that expansion plans for central and northern Taiwan are already underway. Moreover, the Japanese parent company of Dumpling King recently increased its investment in its Taiwanese subsidiary by 50 million New Taiwan Dollars, likely in preparation for future expansion.

Founded in Kyoto in 1967, Dumpling King gained immense popularity by adapting Chinese cuisine to Japanese tastes. In addition to its signature Japanese-style dumplings, the menu also features Tianjin Rice. By 1985, it had opened 300 stores; by 2007, that number grew to 500; and by 2015, it reached 700. As of 2017, the brand has expanded to a total of 720 outlets nationwide. It went public in 2005 and became a member of the Japan Economic Federation in 2014.

Address: No. 266-1, Chenggong 1st Rd., Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City (Inside Hanshin Department Store, B3)