Popularity rivaling Din Tai Fung’s – Six famous xiaolongbao spots across Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Xiaolongbao is one of Taiwan’s representative dishes, and most foreign tourists make it a point to try it—especially the renowned Din Tai Fung, which is a must-visit spot for many visitors. Aside from Din Tai Fung, there are other places serving incredibly delicious xiaolongbao, with some netizens even praising them as not inferior to Din Tai Fung.

1. Taipei – Shengyuan Loofah Xiaolongbao
Shengyuan is a long-established xiaolongbao eatery located near Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and is a popular spot in the area. Its signature loofah xiaolongbao, enhanced with loofah, offers a refreshing twist, and the meat filling is even more flavorful thanks to the loofah. It’s a go-to place for many foreign visitors.
 
Address: No. 1, Lane 25, Section 2, Hangzhou South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:00 – 21:30

2. Taipei – Zhenghao Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao
Coming all the way from Yilan, Zhenghao Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao is located near Tonghua Street. The shop only serves three simple items: xiaolongbao, shumai, and hot and sour soup. The thin xiaolongbao wrappers reveal green scallions and meat filling inside, with a taste that carries a hint of Yilan’s signature flavor, rich with the aroma of scallions.
 
Address: No. 6-1, Lane 57, Tonghua Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 17:00 – 00:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

3. Zhudong – Ah Ying Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao
Located in Zhudong Market, Ah Ying Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao sells only four dishes: xiaolongbao, shrimp dumplings, mutton thick soup, and squid thick soup. It’s a popular spot with long lines. The xiaolongbao here are slightly larger than typical ones, resulting in more generous broth and filling.
 
Address: No. 32, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County
Business Hours: 15:30 – 23:00
 
4. Miaoli – Zhen. Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao
Zhen. Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao is a well-known eatery in Toufen, Miaoli. The scallions in the xiaolongbao filling are freshly chopped and added right before wrapping. Once steamed, you can also sprinkle more scallions on top for extra aroma. The xiaolongbao are big in size—six pieces just about fill a lunchbox.
 
Address: No. 246, Zhongzheng Road, Toufen City, Miaoli County
Business Hours: 06:00 – 13:00

5. Taichung – Huangshengxiang Xiaolongbao
Located in Taichung, Huangshengxiang Xiaolongbao is one of the city’s popular eateries, even hailed by netizens as the “Din Tai Fung of Taichung.” The xiaolongbao are handmade, steamed fresh, with Q (chewy) wrappers, generous filling, and ample soup—every bite bursting with flavor. The eatery emphasizes authentic taste, using no MSG or pre-packaged seasoning powders.
 
Upward Branch Address: No. 95-2, Section 1, Xiangshang Road, West District, Taichung City
Beiping Branch Address: No. 77, Section 3, Beiping Road, Beitun District, Taichung City
Business Hours: 11:00 – 20:30 (Closed on Thursdays)