Zhuwei Chen's Gua Bao Introduction
In Tamsui, there are several guabao (steamed buns with filling) shops that are favorite food stalls among students and are frequent features on television food shows. Among them, Chen's Guabao, located on Minzu Road near the Zhuwei MRT Station, stands out as a leader in the field. The guabao skin is Q and delicate; taken out from the steamer, it is generously filled with the owner's specially crafted braised pork. The owner insists that this braised pork follows a family recipe, made with a balanced proportion of fatty and lean meat that has been simmered for a long time. Each piece of pork not only maintains its shape but also has an amber color. The fatty part melts in your mouth, while the lean part is tender and palatable. It is rich but not greasy and has a savory yet sweet flavor, creating a multi-layered gastronomic experience. Combined with the rich aroma of peanut powder, it showcases the art of street food, attracting even discerning customers who come all the way from Taipei. Chen's Guabao also serves an excellent crispy pork rib noodle dish, which is smooth and enjoyable, made with a broth of pork bones and crispy fried pork ribs, creating a delightful culinary melody with the guabao.
