Chang Qing Restaurant: Last Stop for Dumplings in Taipei

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My last mission was based on nothing more than a dumpling photo from a W Taipei guide, which led me past luxe shops like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and wedding showrooms to reach Chang Qing Restaurant, a Taipei dumpling shop on Lane 183 the Tou family founded in 1958.

Chang Qing had yellow floral tiles on the wall, along with European style paintings and laminated puppy photos, which they pulled from a calendar. The management played no music, so it was so quiet I could hear the fridge hum and the wok sizzle.


Dumplings Taipei
An order of Fried Dumpling came with 20 pieces and a NT$ 280 price tag ~ $9.50. Fried dumplings are more expensive at Chang Qing. Oh well, it’s better than boiled dumplings. Crunchy skins contained juicy, scallion flecked meat. As they cooled and absorbed juices, the dumplings had more give and became chewier.

Taiwanese Food Taipei
Fried Leafy Vegetables (small, NT$ 100), aka “empty heart vegetable” resulted in seasonal ong choy sauteed with oil and garlic. Basically, if it’s fresh, it will be good, and it was.

Taiwanese Food Taipei
Fried Spare Rib (NT$ 80) was a misnomer, since the cut was actually a pork chop. The golden hued chop touted a thin, crisp, peppery crust, which helped to maintain the juicy meat.

Chile Sauce Taipei
A spoon sporting a cross joined a jar of chile sauce. If chile is Chang Qing’s medicine, I can relate.

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