Mingyue Tangbo Canguan
Taipei CityDa'an DistrictTaiwanese restaurant
Known mainly for soup dumplings and guotie, with fried rice and chicken soup also available.
At a Glance
Easy parking
Signature Dishes
Mingyue Soup Dumplings
They can have thin skins, fresh broth, and juicy filling, but may also have slightly thicker skins and less broth; the texture is not always consistent.
Signature Guotie
They can have a crisp lacy crust and a full, fragrant filling, but may also be oily, with the exterior not always crisp.
Shrimp and Loofah Soup Dumplings
The loofah filling retains a crisp bite, giving the dumpling a distinctive texture.
Whitebait Egg Fried Rice
The whitebait is fried in oil before being placed on the fried rice; the overall texture is decent.
Round-Bowl Braised Chicken Soup
The chicken soup can be light and smooth; it may also taste ordinary, with firm chicken, and a small bowl contains three pieces.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Prices are not low; soup dumplings and guotie have appeal, while the chicken soup is a small bowl with three pieces of meat.
- Peak hours
- When it is busy, there has been a short wait for a table.
- Reservation
- Reservations accepted.
What you should know
Avoid if
- If easy parking matters
Hidden costs
- A parking lot opposite the restaurant has previously been recorded at NT$80 per hour
What you should know
- A glass window lets diners watch xiao long bao and steamed dumplings being made.
- The dining area may get fairly loud, and staffing can sometimes be limited.