Popular snack stall in Sanchong!* Limited-edition colorful dumplings made with fresh pork, available only on holidays

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If you often visit Xiao Hu’s place for food, you must know about my favorite “dumpling” shop in Sanchong—“Ding Wei Zhi Jiao.” In the past, if I wanted dumplings, I had to buy them to cook at home, BUT now you can eat them on-site, Up！ Plus, there are delicious double sesame sauces and side dishes that go perfectly with noodles and dumplings, Up！

Exit at Cairiao Station, make a U-turn, and walk straight along Guangming Road for about 5 minutes. You’ll see the “Ding Wei Zhi Jiao” sign right across from the back entrance of RT-Mart. It should be pretty easy to find, XD, but for some reason, many netizens have told me they couldn’t find this dumpling shop....

In the past, I mostly ordered dumplings over the phone to take home. Recently, I noticed a small noodle stall opened up in front of the shop. At the request of customers, the owner started selling the dry noodles and side dishes that were previously reserved for staff and close friends. This also caters to those who can’t cook dumplings at home, allowing them to casually enjoy a satisfying and tasty meal of dumplings on the spot.

I’ve been here a few times recently, and almost every time, the place was packed with local customers. I heard there are even loyal patrons who come from out of town on holidays. By the way, the area where the dumplings are made is not open to the public for dining.

Aside from the fact that I always have a few packs of dumplings in my fridge, the dry noodles are the signature item here, and then there are the side dishes, which I’ve always loved.

The portion of side dishes offered each day isn’t very large, and they often sell out between 7 or 8 PM before closing.

Let me first introduce my all-time favorite cold dish: wood ear salad. The taste is an oddly mild mix of sweet and sour—very different from the usual harsh vinegar sourness. I found out they use fresh lemon juice for the “sour” flavor, and the sweetness comes from the effort and cost of using honey, finished off with just a hint of numbing “Sichuan peppercorn oil” aroma. The texture of the wood ears is delightfully crisp, and even I—who am not a huge fan of wood ears—couldn’t stop eating them. Highly recommended and a must-order.

As for other braised dishes and side dishes, I might have tried a few in the past, but this time, I didn’t feel much for them, or maybe I was still blown away by the wood ear dish, XD. You can pick and choose your favorites—like kelp, vegetarian chicken, vegetarian tripe, or bean curd sheets—to go with your noodles.

This pickled vegetable is also very tasty. The flavor is somewhat similar to golden pickles, but with an even stronger sourness that’s actually more appealing, accompanied by a subtle aftertaste of sweetness that keeps you reaching for more. The spice level is also just right. Of course, the crisp texture of the cabbage is spot-on too. Pickled veggie lovers, don’t miss this one.

As soon as this bowl of double sesame noodles was served, I was captivated by its aroma. It’s topped with a generous sprinkle of crushed peanuts, making it visually delightful as well.

As I stirred it, the steam rose, and my mouth began watering. The sesame sauce has an incredibly rich and thick aroma, yet it’s not so dense that it feels heavy in the mouth—in fact, it’s quite smooth and delicious. It’s an outrageously good bowl of sesame noodles. However, the noodles that day were slightly overcooked, though it might’ve been because I spent too long taking photos, XXD.

The dry stir-fried noodles have a familiar sweet aroma… it’s a bit like Hai Shan sauce and a bit like sweet chili sauce. Out of curiosity, I asked and learned that both sauces are indeed used, plus there seems to be another type of sauce, but I couldn’t quite identify it, XD.

That day, since a friend from Hualien specifically requested to come here, I naturally had to order their signature dumplings.

The chili sauce that comes with the dumplings—but I usually eat their dumplings without any sauce, as they’re flavorful enough on their own.

My younger sister’s favorite: corn dumplings. When you bite into them, the juicy filling mixes with the sweetness of the corn—it’s rich, delicious, and incredibly satisfying.

For other dumpling flavors, please refer to my previous articles... One special note: I heard they offer limited-edition colorful dumplings for dine-in on holidays, too！

If your goal here is to try the dry noodles, you might also want to order a bowl of wonton soup for just 30 NT！

Ding Wei Zhi Jiao
Address: No. 70, Guangming Rd., Sanchong District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-8973-2000
Business Hours: 10:00–21:00 (closed when sold out)

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