I recently learned about two popular steamed bun shops in Hualien and decided to visit both. Today, I’ll share my experience at one of them Gong Zheng Bun Store (公正包子店). Interestingly, the other renowned shop is located just to the right of this one.
At Gong Zheng Bun Store, steamed buns are stacked high, and many locals purchase them by the dozen. To meet this demand, the staff continuously steams fresh batches, ensuring that customers can enjoy freshly cooked buns at any time.
Despite the decrease in tourism due to COVID-19, there was still a significant line of patrons. While there’s a seating area at the back of the shop, most people opt for takeaway.
The menu lists these buns as “Shao Long Bao (小籠包),” priced at 5 TWD each, with no minimum order quantity. Additionally, their specialties include steamed dumplings (蒸餃) and dumpling soup (湯餃).
The buns are smaller in size, with a skin resembling steamed bread. In Taiwan, this style is referred to as Shao Long Bao (Xiaolongbao / 小籠包), which differs from the more commonly known Shanghai and Zhejiang versions.
Despite their modest size, the buns are generously filled with a mixture of pork and vegetables, offering a delightful crunch from the cabbage and green onions. Even after eating just one, I felt quite satisfied.
I found myself wishing I could have paired the bun with soy milk and an omelet for a complete breakfast.
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Name Gong Zheng Bun Store (公正包子店)
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