江蘇菜盒店
Taipei CityDa'an DistrictDeli
A small dry-griddled noodle shop tucked into an alley behind Zhongxiao East Road, where the chive pocket is a representative item.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Chive pocket
The dry-griddled crust is light and not oily, with a generous filling of chives, vermicelli, and dried tofu; the seasoning may be light or the chives may seem slightly undercooked.
Tofu roll
The crust is chewy, while the filling has a strong bean flavor, a soft-tofu-like texture, and generous stuffing; after cooling in a bag, the crust may absorb moisture.
Pork pocket pie
Large in size, with a dry-griddled, low-oil crust and a generous filling but little juice, so it has a drier style; a slightly sour or porky taste can also occur in individual instances.
Lion's head
The meat is fine-textured, tender with a slight bounce, with a good balance of lean meat and fat, and not overly rich; one two-piece order was recorded at NT$70, while a lion's-head bento was once recorded at NT$120.
Shredded radish pocket
The filling has distinct strands of dried radish and is more heavily seasoned; diners who prefer fresh shredded-radish filling may find it different from what they expect.
What you should know
What you should know
- The shop is tucked into an alley behind Zhongxiao East Road and is easy to miss on a first visit.
- One visit had seven or eight people waiting for chive pockets; another had a long line that moved quickly. Takeaway customers order first, then wait to the side.
- There is no restroom inside, and payment is cash only.