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肉圓Ba Wan
Say it bah-uân / ròu yuán
Also called Taiwanese meatball · bawan
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “肉圓”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
What is Ba Wan?
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?
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 Ba Wan near me” 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”.
