JinZhi Hong Zao Su Rou Yuan

Taiwanese Ba-wan, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Meatballsnamed in 9 reviews

4.1food Fully vegan

Directions

Top tips

Try the signature vegan ba-wan dumplings with their sweet and savory sauce.
Good to know: Confirm with staff to ensure you are at the fully vegan outlet on Jiufen Old Street.

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The handmade mushroom balls are a flavorful choice worth sampling.
Takeaway is convenient and popular, especially for hiking snacks in Jiufen.
Expect mostly Chinese language menu but with helpful pictures for easier ordering.

People mention

Ba wan, fake meat and meatball.

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Also meatball soup, dumpling, mixed balls soup, mushroom ball, mushroom ball soup and omelette.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for fast service and affordable.

Good to know

Lunch, takeout, quick bites

About

JinZhi Hong Zao Su Rou Yuan specializes in Taiwan's traditional ba-wan, a gelatinous dumpling made from sweet potato starch filled with plant-based meat, served with a mildly sweet and savory sauce. The establishment is a small, casual vegan fast-food spot popular for its vegan meatballs made from vegetables and soy, often served in clear soups. Prices are very affordable, typically around 60 TWD (~2 USD) per snack, making it a favored stop for visitors on Jiufen Old Street seeking authentic, plant-based Taiwanese street food.