Ming Hsiang Bakery Introduction
Mingxiang Bakery is a century-old pastry shop located in Xikou Township (since 1915), founded by Mr. Chen Tiansong. The pastry-making techniques used at Mingxiang Bakery were taught to Mr. Chen by a master craftsman from Tangshan in Xikou Village. One of the most representative pastry gifts from Xikou Township, the "Bird Cake," is crafted using the skills learned, transforming the traditional Hakka "Sweet Potato Cake" into various shapes (such as birds, fish, leaves, gourds, pipes, water chestnuts, etc.). It was also referred to as "Color Cake" in earlier days (in Taiwanese: meaning pastries in various shapes and colors). Every Bird Cake at our shop is meticulously handcrafted by the third-generation owner, Mr. Chen Ganyu, using century-old techniques. After baking, the Bird Cakes feature a golden and crispy exterior with a solid filling. With the evolution of time, Mingxiang Bakery has developed several different flavors, currently offering five options for customers to choose from: sweet potato, taro, red bean, green bean paste, and matcha. In addition to the Bird Cake, our Dragon and Phoenix Cake and Rice Tea have also received recognition by winning the Golden Award, so when you visit Mingxiang, be sure to take home not only the Bird Cake but also the Dragon and Phoenix Cake and Rice Tea to make your trip worthwhile!
