By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
Who says eating bao buns can’t be hipster? A tiny five-ping shop with passionate owners and a minimalist Japanese-inspired aesthetic—this renowned bao bun spot in Taichung City, Shengqiao Bao Buns, is a household name. Their fame isn’t just due to the adorable storefront winning hearts, but also because of Shengqiao Bao Buns’ innovative flavors that refresh the palate. Stir-fried noodles bao buns, sakura shrimp cheese potato bao buns, OREO ice cream bao buns, and red bean ice cream bao buns—these uniquely sweet-and-savory creations are so intriguing just from their names that you’ll crave a taste. Now, you don’t have to rush to Taichung to try these special buns. Shengqiao Bao Buns’ limited-time Taipei pop-up shop will debut from October 7–10. Don’t miss your chance to uncover the secrets of these buns.
Shengqiao Bao Buns’ limited-time Taipei pop-up shop is coming soon (Photo / Shengqiao Bao Buns)
Shengqiao Bao Buns’ Taipei pop-up shop will open at Dadaocheng in Taipei, selling a daily limited quantity of 200 buns, with sales starting promptly at noon. Featuring four classic bao bun flavors from Taichung, combined with Dadaocheng’s local shop culture, these offerings deliver a delightful blend of savory and sweet. The stir-fried noodles bao buns, sakura shrimp cheese potato bao buns, OREO ice cream bao buns, and red bean ice cream bao buns—just hearing about these four special buns is enough to make your mouth water. Paired with the traditional Taiwanese drink, Luo’s Autumn Water Tea, the flavors of this time-honored shop come alive in this moment.
Stir-fried noodles bao buns and sakura shrimp cheese potato bao buns (Photo / Shengqiao Bao Buns)
OREO ice cream bao buns and red bean ice cream bao buns (Photo / Shengqiao Bao Buns)
If a shop’s philosophy lacks social significance, Shengqiao Bao Buns believes it will struggle even more in this era. Yet, Shengqiao Bao Buns remains steadfast in its mission to infuse Taiwanese street food with new elegance and soul, with hopes of sharing it with the world. Such passion is truly rare. This meaningful little shop and its enthusiasm for promoting Taiwanese snacks deserve to be seen by more people. For those who want to learn more about this small shop but are in Taipei, why not visit the Shengqiao Bao Buns pop-up shop this weekend? Aside from tasting the innovative bao buns, you can also experience the warm greetings and feel the power of Taiwan’s local culinary culture.
【Info】
Shengqiao Bao Buns
Address: 1F, No. 26, Zhongshan Rd., Taichung City
Phone: 0903-402-778
Business Hours: 12:00–18:00, closed on Mondays
Shengqiao Bao Buns Taipei Limited-Time Pop-Up Shop
Address: No. 155, Section 1, Dihua St., Datong District, Taipei City (Reunion Dadaocheng)
Phone: 0903-402-778
Dates: October 7–10, 2017
Business Hours: Sales start at 12:00, limited to 200 buns per day (numbered tickets distributed starting at 11:00)
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