A bustling, karaoke-fueled evolution of the cult Taiwanese chain, mixing night-market energy with playful, location-exclusive buns and grill dishes.
Ordering Strategy
If solo or a duo, sit at the counter and order 3-4 items per person. For groups, the private karaoke room downstairs is essential for the full experience.
What to order
Chicken Nugget Bao
A charcoal-speckled bun featuring a 'crisped mini cutlet concealing whole galaxies of sprawling, spiced complexity.' It is widely considered one of the most successful items on the menu.
40-Day Aged Beef & Taipei Butter Rice
This substantial plate features blushing fanned slices of beef and a soy-cured egg yolk over rice that packs a 'terrific hidden bloom of heat,' though critics note it is exceptionally rich.
Curry Cheese Bao
Described as a 'riotous eruption' of katsu sauce, fermented chilli, and fried cheese, this dish is hailed as 'outrageous, indecent and very addictive.'
Prawn Shia Song Bao
A fried bun that offers 'snapping marine freshness and sinful oomph,' providing a 'textural wonder' that distinguishes it from the steamed varieties.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jimi Famurewa (60%)
Editorial Weight 47 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 0 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 2 Editorial · 8 total signals
Public signal
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Good to know
The downstairs karaoke room accommodates up to 14 people and offers pitcher cocktails. Walk-ins are common for smaller groups upstairs.
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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