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Zhongzheng Dist. · Taiwanese
Hsiung Chi Scallion Pancake
Michelin-listedWorth the queueBudget
VerdictGongguan's crisp-chewy budget scallion pancake.
A scallion pancake stall at the entrance of Gongguan Night Market, running for over 30 years and a regular on the Bib Gourmand list. The pancake is crisp outside, chewy inside and not greasy, finished with honey mustard and basil; the line starts at opening but moves fast.
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Review
Hsiung Chi Scallion Pancake is in Lane 108, Section 4, Roosevelt Road in Zhongzheng District, right at the entrance of Gongguan Night Market, a few minutes' walk from Gongguan MRT Station. Supertaste reports that the stall has been running for more than 30 years, and the owner once said she never expected Michelin to notice it. It has since been listed as a Bib Gourmand several times, with Michelin noting it is worth the wait, and it is the budget snack people mention most around Gongguan.
The signature pancake is fried to order, and the staff keep patting the dough as it cooks so the layers loosen, giving a crisp outside, a chewy inside and little grease. The basic order adds an egg, then cheese, bacon or basil to taste, finished with a house honey mustard and chili sauce for a sweet, savoury and slightly spicy bite. One portion is snack-sized; as a full meal you may want another night market dish.
Positive reviews mention the chewy pancake, the memorable sauces and the low price, and say that although the line is long it moves fast, with food in hand within 15 minutes or so. Negative reviews say the sauces are applied sparingly and there are only one or two basil leaves, and some find the service curt and the taste ordinary, with the hype raising expectations higher than the pancake delivers.
Sources disagree on opening hours: Michelin lists Monday to Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., closed Sundays, while Google shows it closed on both Sundays and Mondays, so check before going. On price, a 2022 Supertaste article lists the signature with egg and cheese at NT$45, while a photo caption says just under NT$50, so prices may have changed. It is cash only and a street stall without seating, so most people eat as they walk.
It suits anyone exploring Gongguan or the National Taiwan University area at night who wants something hot, as well as students and travellers on a budget. First-timers can simply ask the owner for the signature combination, or order egg, cheese and basil, and spice lovers should ask for extra chili sauce. To avoid the longest lines, go right at opening or close to closing time.
Why go
- The egg-and-cheese signature is about NT$45; prices may have changed
- Ask for basil and the house honey mustard
- Spice lovers should ask for extra chili sauce
- Lines are long but fast, roughly 15 minutes
- Cash only, no seats, so eat as you walk
- Closing days differ by source; check Sundays and Mondays
What people say
Liked
- Crisp outside, chewy inside and not greasy
- The honey mustard and basil combo is memorable
- Cheap and quick, so the queue is bearable
Complaints
- Sauces are sparse and only one or two basil leaves
- Service can feel curt
- Taste is ordinary and the hype sets expectations too high
Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.
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Location
台北市中正區羅斯福路四段108巷2號Directions ↗
Sources
This page is compiled from the articles below and rewritten in our own words. Hours and prices change, so check before you go.
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