Savory Rice Pudding (碗粿)

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碗粿Savory Rice Pudding

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What is Savory Rice Pudding?

Savory Rice Pudding (碗粿) is one of Taiwan’s popular snacks, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. A soft rice pudding steamed in a bowl, with fillings such as pork, mushroom, dried shrimp and egg yolk, topped with sweet soy paste and garlic sauce. Tainan is especially famous for it.

What does it taste like?

  • Soft and smooth
  • Savory filling
  • Sweet soy paste
  • Garlic kick

How much does it cost?

NT$35–60 per bowl

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Snack shops and markets, especially in Tainan and southern Taiwan.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “碗粿”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “uánn-kué / wǎn guǒ”.