Lai Lai Dumpling Restaurant
Taipei CityZhongzheng DistrictDumpling restaurant
The dumplings come in cabbage and chive flavors; the two suit different tastes, and waiting in line is usually required.
At a Glance
Cash onlyOften busyReservation requiredWheelchair accessEasy parking
Signature Dishes
Pork and cabbage dumplings
The cabbage filling can be sweet, crisp, and juicy, but may also be finely chopped with a soft filling; the wrappers are made fresh, at NT$10 each.
Chive dumplings
The filling includes vermicelli and is reminiscent of a mini chive pastry; the filling may feel less firm and the wrapper may be soft.
Hot-and-sour soup
Even the small bowl comes with egg, vegetables, wood ear, tofu, enoki mushrooms, and other ingredients; acidity, saltiness, and thickness vary, with recorded prices of NT$50–60 per bowl.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Not cheap; value depends on which filling you prefer.
- Peak hours
- Usually requires waiting.
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted.
What you should know
Best for
- Those willing to wait for freshly made dumplings
Avoid if
- If you dislike queues or waiting for food
What you should know
- There is no restroom, and parking spaces are hard to find.
- Outdoor seating is available, with dine-in and takeaway offered, but there is no delivery.