Zhen Hao Guo Tie

These are long, pan-fried dumplings with a golden-crisp bottom and a soft top. The filling is typically a mixture of minced pork and vegetables (like cabbage or chives). The texture is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with juices overflowing when bitten. Usually dipped in soy paste, vinegar, or chili sauce.

These are boiled dumplings with a spicy flavor. The filling includes wood ear mushrooms and soybean sprouts, seasoned with various Chinese medicinal herbs. The texture is rich and layered, with chewy dumpling wrappers and a fragrant, spicy filling. Suitable for diners who enjoy rich and spicy food, they can be eaten directly or paired with soup.

This is a thick, thickened soup with abundant ingredients, including tofu, wood ear mushrooms, shredded bamboo shoots, shredded carrots, and egg ribbons. The flavor is primarily sour from vinegar and spicy from white pepper powder. It has a rich and smooth texture, with a sour and spicy taste that stimulates the appetite. It's a classic pairing soup for potstickers or dumplings.

A creamy soup made with corn puree as the base, often with egg ribbons, presenting a golden hue. The taste is moderately sweet and savory, with a rich corn sweetness. The texture is thick and smooth. This is a soup suitable for all ages, perfect as a side dish.

Tender fish balls made from fish paste are added to a clear, refreshing broth. The fish balls are chewy and springy, and the broth is usually flavored with celery seeds and white pepper. The taste is light and fresh, balancing the richer flavors of the potstickers. Best enjoyed hot to savor the sweetness of the fish balls.

This is a pickled vegetable side dish, usually made with cabbage. Prepared in a Taiwanese style, it typically has a sweet, sour, and crispy taste with garlic notes. The texture is crisp and juicy. Served as an appetizer or to cut through the richness after eating greasy food.

A sweet drink made from ground, boiled, and then cooled soybeans. It is milky white with a rich soybean aroma. The texture is smooth and refreshing, with moderate sweetness. It's a common beverage in Taiwan, especially suitable for pairing with noodles or snacks.