Dai Ji Bian Shi
Hualien CountyHualien CityDeli
A single-item wonton soup shop with sweet, firm filling and a clear broth scented with scallion oil and celery; NT$70 a bowl, with a queue on one Saturday visit.
At a Glance
Often busy
Signature Dishes
Wonton Soup
The wrapper is thin without falling apart, and the filling is sweet and firm; clear broth comes with scallion oil and celery, with light seasoning. Each bowl has about eight pieces; for takeout, the soup has at times filled only about three-fifths of the container.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- NT$70 a bowl is high for Hualien; its single-item old-shop character is clear.
- Peak hours
- A Saturday meal once involved a queue.
What you should know
Best for
- A traditional, single-item wonton stop
Avoid if
- You want a varied menu
What you should know
- Only wonton soup is served, so there is no menu to study; diners leave soon after eating.
- The shop has air-conditioning, and there is a restroom on the second floor.
- Tell the shop your party size and bowl count when you enter; pay at the counter and collect a receipt after eating.