正豪季水餃專賣店（忠孝西路店) — Restaurant in Zhongzheng District

This is the main branch and it gets really busy, especially since it’s near Taipei Main Station and attracts a lot of tourists. Compared to the other branch, the flavors are quite similar, though each has its own charm. But if you want the original experience, this is the spot.

I’m usually not a huge fan of dumplings in Taipei because I’m not into QQ (bouncy) textures, and the dumpling skins here tend to be thick. But at this place, even though the wrappers are on the thicker side, they’re packed with so much filling that the balance feels just right. Every bite is meaty and satisfying.

I especially love how garlicky the flavors are — both the pork and shrimp dumplings are full of flavor. I personally lean toward the shrimp one for its firmer, juicier bite. Don’t skip the soy sauce — it’s pre-mixed with chili, and they have fresh chopped garlic you can pile on yourself. Love it!

Also, their bamboo shoot soup is a sleeper hit. Light but full of flavor, and the bamboo shoots are always tender — never tough or stringy. It’s the kind of side dish that makes you feel like someone cooked it...

Cheap and freshly handmade dumplings! No-frills, no-nonsense kind of restaurant, with several flavours of dumplings, all at very reasonable prices. The restaurant sits in a very tight alley, hidden off of the main street ZhongXiao (忠孝): look for that vertical yellow sign!

I ordered the shrimp dumplings (蝦仁水餃)—$90NTfor 10–which has a good-sized shrimp in each one, along with pork dumpling fillings. The dumpling wrappers/skins are medium thickness and just the right amount of chew, and nicely balanced to the volume of the filling. Flavour was pretty great, and I’m keeping this in my list for whenever I’m in the area! This one dish was good enough for a snack, so if you’re here for a meal, you’ll want to figure 15 dumplings with a side per person.

Order at the till, pay (cash), and then go find your seat. You’ll need to get your own utensils from the side table, and concoct your desired sauce there too. Seats are ye olde standard square wooden stools: not uncomfortable, but not really for...

This place is an authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine! What really sets it apart is that you can watch them make the dumplings fresh on the spot. While the small dishes were just okay, the star of the show was the pork and cabbage dumplings. The filling was perfectly seasoned and the freshness of the ingredients really shone through.

The atmosphere is a unique mix of bustling energy and down-to-earth charm. You'll see migrant workers crafting the dumplings with care, while customers enjoy their hearty meals. It's a real slice of life experience.

Just a heads up about the ordering process:

Grab a table first: Make sure to snag a table before you get in line.

Queue up: There's usually a line, but it moves quickly.

Browse the menu: Decide what you want while you wait. They have both dine-in and takeaway options.

Pay upfront: Once you reach the front, you'll order and pay. Then, head back to your table and your food will be brought out to you.

Overall, it is definitely...