Taipei Dining Guide: The Four Most Popular Soy Milk and Fried Bread Stick Shops for Breakfast

Written/Photograph by: Bess Lin

When it comes to breakfast combining Chinese and Taiwanese styles, tourists in Taipei usually flock to the famous Fu Hang Soy Milk(阜杭豆漿), but there's often a long queue. In fact, Taipei has many delicious alternatives that don’t require waiting in line. Today, I’ll introduce four beloved soy milk shops in Taipei, offering options from breakfast and lunch to late-night snacks, all at affordable prices!

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1. Ding Yuan Soy Milk(鼎元豆漿) - Excellent Soup Dumplings, but the handmade pastries are the stars

This shop attracts many Japanese tourists who come for the signature soup dumplings, which are thin-skinned and juicy without being greasy. They can be enjoyed without dipping sauce and are definitely above average. However, the dumpling skins are a bit softer compared to those from Din Tai Fung.

My favorite items are the various handmade pastries, including sesame flat bun, peanut pastries, black sesame pastries, honey pastries, and crab shell pastries—each one gets better the more you chew. For example, the peanut pastry has a crispy outer layer and a soft, slightly melted peanut filling, making a delightful crunch with every bite. Highly recommended!

圖說3_鼎元豆漿的小籠湯包，因為是手工捏的，每一顆的皺摺長得不一樣，但無損口感。.jpg — The soup dumplings are hand-made, and the wrinkles of each one are different, but the taste is not affected.

圖說5_鼎元的酥餅，絕對可列入台北好吃前三名。.JPG — Ding Yuan’s pastry is definitely one of the top three delicious food in Taipei.

圖說4_經常高朋滿座的鼎元豆漿。.jpg — Ding Yuan Soy Milk is often packed with guests.

圖說1_鹹豆漿加辣油+蛋餅夾油條+韭菜包淋醬+清香的冰豆漿，甜鹹香辣都有，是懂吃的台灣老饕進階級菜單，不妨試試。.jpg — Salty soy milk with chili oil, egg pancakes with fried bread sticks, chive bun wrapped in sauce, and fragrant ice soy milk. It has sweet, salty, fragrant and spicy flavors. This is an advanced menu for Taiwanese gourmets who know how to eat. You may want to try.

Ding Yuan Soy Milk

Address: No30-1, Jinhua Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

Opening Hrs: 5am - 11:30am

Directions: Walk 250 meters from Exit 3 of the MRT "Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall" station

2. Qingdao Soy Milk(青島豆漿店) - Rare traditional oven-roasted sesame flat bun, juicy meat bun

圖說8_位在街角的青島豆漿店，只能外帶。.JPG — The Qingdao Soy Milk shop located on the corner of the street only provides take-out.

In 21st century, it’s surprising to find traditional oven-roasted bun and meat bun in a big city! You must visit Qingdao Soy Milk Shop if you get the chance. Currently, there are no dine-in seats, only takeout. If you’re staying near the MRT "Dongmen" station and your hotel doesn't provide breakfast, this is a must-visit. Their buns are handmade and roasted over a traditional fire, giving each piece a unique warmth and care.

圖說9_青島豆漿的阿婆，顧著爐火。.JPG — The grandma of Qingdao Soy Milk shop is taking care of the fire.

圖說10_青島豆漿的品項不多，每個都好吃。.jpg — There aren’t many varieties of Qingdao Soy Milk products, but each one is delicious.

There was only three waiters in the store. The sitting old lady was in charge of taking care of the meat buns and chive buns that are baked on the stove. She will observe and adjust at any time to ensure that each bun was baked to the best effect. While the old lady was watching over the fire, she would tear open the hot bun crust and eat it in small bites. She looked very cute. Another gentleman was busy rolling dough, frying pancakes, etc., and there was another stove next to him baking sesame flat bun. There was another person who was in charge of taking orders and checking out, and was very busy. Because they were baked manually, the colors of the baked meat buns, chive buns and sesame flat buns was uneven, which was very unique!

The most famous dish is the meat bun, which is filled with pork and chopped green onions. Because the bun crust is dry-fried, it does not taste greasy. The sesame flat bun is also very good, so crispy that it almost crumbled and still tasted good after being left for several hours.

圖說11_青島豆漿招牌的肉餅必嚐。.jpg — Qingdao Soy Milk’s signature meat bun is a must-try.

圖說12_青島豆漿的肉餅放了一陣，仍然飽滿多汁很好吃。.JPG — The Qingdao Soy Milk meat bun has been left for a while, but it is still plump, juicy and delicious.

圖說13_青島豆漿的燒餅油條必點。.jpg — The flat bread and fried bread sticks are a must-order with Qingdao Soy Milk.

Qingdao Soy Milk

Address: No.139-3, Section 1, Hangzhou S Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

Opening Hrs: Monday to Saturday 5:30am - 11:30am; closed on Sunday

Directions: Walk 400 meters from Exit 2 of the MRT "Dongmen" station

3. Miss Qin’s Soy Milk(秦小姐豆漿店) - My No. 1 in Taipei! Must-Try snake bean egg pancakes and braised pork balls

If you search for "Miss Qin" on Google Maps, you might find three locations. It’s said that they were originally opened by the famous artist Qin Feifei, but later split into different management, each with its unique flavors. I’ve tried all three and recommend the one on Yanji Street for the most delicate taste. It’s my go-to breakfast spot every week!

圖說16_位在街角的秦小姐豆漿店。.jpg — Miss Qin's Soy Milk shop is located on the corner of the street.

圖說17_豇豆蛋餅必吃。.jpg — Snake bean egg pancake is a must-eat.

The standout items are the unique braised pork balls cake and snake bean egg pancakes, which I haven’t found anywhere else. The correct pronunciation of snake bean in Mandarin is "jiang," but if you can’t say it, just ask for "that bean pancake." The snake beans are pickled and chopped, mixed with the pancake, giving a light soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar flavor that’s very appetizing. "Miss Qin" also puts a lot of thought into the sauce and provides homemade fried sauce. It has a very distinctive taste of shredded dried tofu and garlic in your mouth.

秦小姐每天都要排隊，但不會等太久。.jpg — Miss Qin has to queue every day, but she doesn't have to wait too long.

圖說18_獅子頭蔥蛋薄燒餅。.jpg — Braised pork balls bread。

秦小姐豆漿店用竹製蒸籠炊包子。.jpg — Miss Qin’s Soy Milk shop uses bamboo steamers to cook buns.

The braised pork balls bread is a sesame bread wrapped with three and scallion eggs. It has a chewy texture. The sesame bread here has a flavor of white pepper and salt, which is very different. I personally rate Miss Qin as the best in Taipei City, even better than the famous Fuhang Soy Milk! I have tried almost every dish and none of them was disappointing. You are welcome to come and judge for yourself. Although it is open until the afternoon, many items are usually sold out after 11 o'clock, so it is recommended not to arrive too late.

圖說19_身為熟客的我，最常吃的品項：鹹豆漿、豇豆蛋餅、麻醬涼麵、獅子頭燒餅、韭菜盒子、蔥花餅。.jpg — As a regular customer, the items I eat most often are: salty soy milk, snake bean egg pancakes, sesame sauce cold noodles, braised pork balls bread, chive buns, and scallion bread.

Miss Qin’s Soy Milk

Address: No 7-6, Yanji Street, Songshan District, Taipei City

Opening Hours: 5:30am - 1:30pm

Directions: Walk 550 meters from Exit 3 of the MRT "Taipei Arena" station

4. Tseng Family Soy Milk(曾家豆漿) - Recently Gained Popularity as an Egg Tart Shop

圖說22_曾家豆漿傍晚5點一開門就在排隊了，20分鐘左右可排到。.jpg — There's a queue as soon as Tseng Family Soy Milk opens at 5pm, and it takes about 20 minutes to get a seat.

Tseng Family Soy Milk has been in business for decades, but it gained fame recently because of its Portuguese egg tarts, attracting long lines of customers. The queue moves quickly, and you can usually buy your food in about 15-20 minutes. Currently, there’s a limit of two egg tarts per person, and dine-in is not available—only takeout.

圖說24_電烤箱正烘烤蛋塔和薄燒餅。.jpg — The electric oven is baking egg tarts and buns.

圖說23_剛出爐的蛋塔，外皮酥脆又奶香十足。.jpg — The freshly baked egg tart has a crispy crust and a rich milky flavor.

Their egg tarts are beautifully puffy, with layers of pastry that look appetizing. The filling has a rich milky flavor that isn’t too sweet, providing a perfect balance of crispy crust and smooth filling that you can easily finish in one go. It’s recommended to pair the egg tart with plain soy milk (without sugar) to enhance the flavor of the soybean.

Tseng Family Soy Milk's egg pancakes and buns are above average, but nothing special. After all, there are too many late-night snacks in Taipei. I think you can pass them up and just take away the egg tarts and soy milk.

圖說25_膨膨的酥脆燒餅。.jpg — Puffy and crispy sesame bread.

圖說30_不少台灣人喜歡吃水煎包，早餐、下午茶、晚餐兼宜。.jpg — Many Taiwanese people like to eat pan-fried buns, which are suitable for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner.

圖說29_曾家豆漿推薦的項目有蛋塔、清漿、水煎包、蛋餅、燒餅油條。.jpg — Tseng Family Soy Milk’s recommended items include egg tarts, plain soy milk, pan-fried buns, egg pancakes, sesame flat breads and fried bread sticks.

Each Taiwanese breakfast spot has its unique charm: Ding Yuan’s signature soup dumplings and pastries, Qingdao’s oven-roasted meat buns, Miss Qin’s snake bean egg pancakes and Tseng Family’s Portuguese egg tarts. Which one would you like to try? All four are conveniently located near MRT stations in downtown Taipei—plan your visit now!

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