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刈包Gua Bao
Say it guà bāo
Also called Taiwanese hamburger · pork belly bun
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “刈包”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
Questions about Gua Bao
Is 刈包 the same as the “bao buns” sold abroad?
The bun is the same folded steamed bun, but the Taiwanese original has a fixed filling: a slab of braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, ground peanut powder and cilantro. The peanut powder is what most versions abroad leave out, and it is the part locals would miss.
Can I change what goes in it?
Yes. Shops will leave out cilantro if you say 不要香菜, and most let you choose fattier or leaner pork — 肥肉 is fatty, 瘦肉 is lean, 綜合 is a mix. One costs about NT$50–90, and many shops sell 四神湯 alongside it as the standard pairing.
What is Gua Bao?
A soft, folded steamed bun stuffed with braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, sweet peanut powder and fresh cilantro. Sweet, savory and tangy in one bite, it is often called the Taiwanese hamburger.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$50–90 each
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Night markets, snack stalls and small local shops. Say 不要香菜 if you do not want cilantro.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Gua Bao near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “刈包”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “guà bāo”.
