Ba Wan (肉圓)

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肉圓Ba Wan

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What is Ba Wan?

Ba Wan (肉圓) is one of Taiwan’s popular night market snacks. A large, soft and chewy translucent dumpling made from sweet potato and rice starch, filled with pork, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. It is steamed or fried in oil, then covered with a sweet-savory sauce. The town of Changhua is especially famous for it.

What does it taste like?

  • Soft, jelly-like wrapper
  • Savory pork filling
  • Sweet-savory sauce
  • Chewy

How much does it cost?

NT$40–70 each

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Ba wan shops and snack stalls, especially in Changhua and central Taiwan, and at many night markets. Often eaten with a small bowl of soup.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “肉圓”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “bah-uân / ròu yuán”.