Zhuwai Chen Family Gua Bao Introduction
There are several popular gua bao shops in Tamsui, which are beloved by students and frequently featured in food television programs. Among them, Chen's Gua Bao, located on Minzi Road near Zhuwei MRT Station, stands out as a leader. The gua bao skin is chewy and delicate, taken out from the steamer and generously filled with the owner's special braised pork. The boss emphasizes that this braised pork is made using a family recipe, with a balanced mix of fatty and lean meat stewed for a long time. Each piece of pork is not only visually intact but also has a color akin to amber. The fatty part melts in your mouth, while the lean part is tender and flavorful, with a richness that is neither greasy nor overly salty. The multi-layered flavors, combined with the rich aroma of peanut powder, present an art form of street food that even discerning customers from Taipei arrive to enjoy. Chen's Gua Bao also features a well-prepared crispy pork rib noodle dish, which is smooth and enjoyable, made with a pork bone broth base and topped with crispy fried pork ribs, creating a delicious culinary harmony with the gua bao.
