Fushang Ba-wan

Review

Fushang Ba-wan is tucked into Fushang Lane in Xitun District near the Shuinan area; bloggers call it a veteran Shuinan ba-wan shop, and diners' estimates of its age range from over thirty to forty years. The shop is plain and serves mostly local regulars — a blogger wrote a revisit post back in 2015, and in 2026 people are still recommending it — an old afternoon-snack spot for nearby residents.

The ba-wan is a Taichung style distinct from Changhua's: the skin is thin, soft and chewy, and the filling holds chunks of pork and lots of diced bamboo shoot in a proportion people praise as just right. The rich sauce clings to the skin, and the house chili sauce is slightly sweet; cilantro is self-serve, which delights cilantro fans. Soups include squid thick soup with rice vermicelli, squid soup and mixed soup — the squid is fresh and crunchy, and the mixed soup is full of ingredients with a sweet broth.

Praise centers on a well-balanced ba-wan, a tasty sauce and low prices — an affordable afternoon snack with old-time flavor. As for caveats, one diner suggests draining off more oil, since it affects the texture toward the end; and the shop is closed on weekends, so a special weekend trip often ends in disappointment — the point people warn about most.

Google lists Monday to Friday 14:40–20:00, closed Saturdays and Sundays. It only opens afternoon to early evening, and it's busier around the end of the workday. It's in a lane where cars are hard to park, so a scooter is easiest; confirm payment on site and bring cash just in case.

It suits fans of traditional ba-wan looking for a weekday afternoon bite, or office workers living around Shuinan and northern Xitun. One person can order a ba-wan with squid soup or mixed soup, adding squid thick soup with vermicelli if hungry; try adding cilantro and chili sauce yourself.