紅林包子舖（中和店）
New Taipei CityZhonghe DistrictSteamed bun shop
Made with fermented old dough, the steamed-bun skin is soft and springy; the buns are small and better eaten fresh.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Vegetarian Spicy Dried-Tofu Bun
Made with crumbled dried tofu and glass noodles, with scallions and mild spice but no greasiness; the flavor is distinctive, but the skin is relatively thick compared with the filling, and the seasoning can be salty at times.
Fresh Pork Bun
The minced pork is well-seasoned and releases broth when bitten; the filling is fresh and slightly sweet, not greasy, but the bun is small.
Mustard Greens Bun
The mustard greens are fragrant, the salt level is just right, and the overall flavor is light.
Brown Sugar Mantou
The texture is like a mix of rice cake and Malay cake, with a springy chew; convenient to take home and fill with meat or egg.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- The buns are small; you may need three or four to feel full, and the price per bun is not especially cheap.
- Peak hours
- There have been times when the buns were unavailable at noon.
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted.
What you should know
Best for
- People who want to try several savory and sweet buns
Avoid if
- People who want to dine in
What you should know
- Some black sesame and black soybean drinks are wholesale drinks sold by the cup, not made in-house.
- Some items are listed on the day's small whiteboard.
- The buns are better eaten fresh; reheating may dry them out or make the bottom skin soft and soggy.