Taiwanese snack, gua bao · Gongguan, Taipei

Lan Jia Gua Bao

Lan Jia Gua Bao: Taiwanese snack, gua bao in Gongguan, Taipei. Order: Half-lean, half-fatty braised pork gua bao (add nuts or coriander); corn soup; four-herb soup.

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What to order

Half-lean, half-fatty braised pork gua bao (add nuts or coriander); corn soup; four-herb soup.

Half-fat half-lean gua bao, corn soup

Why go

Soft steamed buns with braised pork, about US$3, with a seated option that skips the take-out line. Reviewers complain about peak-hour waits; airial lists a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

The gold standard for gua bao: fluffy bun and tender, sweet pork.

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Address
No. 3, Alley 8, Lane 316, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei
Neighborhood
Gongguan
Price
$
Hours
Open until 10pm (full week not found) (as listed; check before you go)
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Seen in Airial, migrationology.com, Tripadvisor traveler reviews

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Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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