Ming Hsiang Bakery Introduction
Ming Hsiang Bakery is a century-old pastry shop in Xikou Township (since 1915), founded by Mr. Chen Tien-Song. The pastry-making techniques of Ming Hsiang Bakery were learned by Mr. Chen from master craftsmen in Xikou. The most representative gift pastry of Xikou Township, the "Bird Cake," is a product of his learned skills, where the traditional Hakka "Sweet Potato Cake" is molded into various shapes (such as birds, fish, leaves, gourds, pipes, water caltrop, etc.), which is why it was also referred to as "Color Cake" in the past (in Taiwanese: meaning cakes of various shapes and colors). Each Bird Cake in our shop is handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down for a century by the third-generation owner, Mr. Chen Kan-Yu. Once baked, the Bird Cakes have a golden, crispy outer skin and a solid filling. As times have changed, Ming Hsiang Bakery has developed more flavors; currently, there are five options for customers to choose from: sweet potato, taro, red bean, green bean paste, and matcha. In addition to Bird Cakes, our Dragon and Phoenix Cakes and Rice Flour Tea have also received the Golden Trademark Award. So when visiting Ming Hsiang, remember to not only get the Bird Cakes but also try the Dragon and Phoenix Cakes and Rice Flour Tea to make your trip worthwhile!
