Zhuwai Chen's Gua Bao Introduction
In Tamsui, there are several gua bao (Taiwanese pork belly buns) shops, which are popular among students and frequently featured in food television programs. Among them, Chen's Gua Bao, located on Minzu Road near Zhuwei MRT Station, stands out as a top choice. The gua bao skin is chewy and delicate, and when taken out of the steamer, it's generously filled with the owner's special braised pork. The owner emphasizes that this braised pork follows a family recipe, consisting of a balanced mix of fatty and lean meat that has been slow-cooked for a long time. Each piece of pork is not only perfectly shaped but also has an amber color, with the fatty part melting in your mouth and the lean part being tender and flavorful. It is rich without being greasy and has a sweet and savory complexity. The combination with fragrant peanut powder presents an artful take on snack foods, attracting even food enthusiasts who come all the way from Taipei City. Chen's Gua Bao also serves a delicious dish of deep-fried spare ribs noodle that is smooth and silky, made with a rich pork bone broth and complemented by the crispy spare ribs, creating a harmonious culinary experience.
