德記小吃部
Chiayi CityWest DistrictSteamed bun shop
Freshly rolled, made-to-order xiaolongbao and large chicken-soup wontons; portions are generous, but dine-in seating is limited and weekends may involve a short wait.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Xiaolongbao
The wrapper is thick and more like a small meat bun than a thin-skinned soup dumpling; five per basket, with a chewy wrapper and broth inside. The portion is substantial but may feel rich toward the end, so it is good for sharing.
Chicken Soup Wontons
The wontons are large with a firm filling; the chicken soup comes with preserved mustard greens and seaweed, fragrant but potentially salty, and the bowl is filling.
Wonton Noodles
The wonton wrappers are thin, but there are only two wontons per bowl; there are plenty of noodles, which may be somewhat soft, and the dish is fairly ordinary overall.
At a Glance
- Peak hours
- Busy during regular meal times
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted
What you should know
Best for
- For fans of thick-wrapper xiaolongbao
Avoid if
- If you dislike fatty wonton pieces
What you should know
- The xiaolongbao are made to order; you can call ahead, pay, and pick them up.
- Street parking in the lane is difficult; a paid parking lot is about five minutes away.
- There are few dine-in seats; groups of 4–5 who do not split up may wait longer.