江蘇菜盒店

The signature is a range of griddled stuffed flatbreads. The chive pocket is griddled dry with no oil and generously filled, while the cabbage pocket and beef roll pancake are also popular picks. The lion's head meatball, sold on its own, is simmered until tender — good paired with a bowl of hot and sour soup or millet congee. One Google reviewer wrote, "Such a good chive pocket — griddled dry with no oil, big portion, packed with filling! The radish in the radish pocket is properly fresh. The hot and sour soup is a rare one I didn't need to add vinegar or pepper to." Another said, "I've hit plenty of duds among '500 Bowls' picks, but this one I genuinely keep coming back to." A few reviews mention the filling running a bit too salty, which may be inconsistent seasoning rather than the norm.

An old-school snack shop in an alley off Section 3 of Zhongxiao East Road, open from 10:40am to 8pm, closed Sundays. Phone orders for takeout are accepted. The space is small, so it's worth calling ahead or arriving early during peak hours.