Jiupin Soup Dumplings

Review

Jiupin Soup Dumplings is at No. 1692 Xingfeng Road in Bade District, opposite the Bade Pond Ecological Park. yam's 2026 Bade food roundup lists it first among breakfast spots, highlighting fresh, never-frozen pork, a daily limit and dumplings wrapped and steamed to order. The only sign is a canvas banner, so it is easy to miss; it is a breakfast spot known mainly by word of mouth.

The signature pork soup dumplings have thin skins and finely minced filling that releases plenty of broth. Diners describe the balance of sweet and savoury as just right, flavourful enough without dipping sauce, light rather than greasy, and free of porky smell. yam suggests trying them with the shop's chilli oil. A basket of seven is right for one person's breakfast; bigger eaters might share three baskets between two, or add a soy milk.

Praise centres on fair prices, generous portions, fresh ingredients and sweet, non-greasy broth, and one diner drove over specially from the Arts District. Some find it a pity there is no ginger or scallion served alongside, and the soy milk often sells out; the shopfront is plain with no obvious sign, so first-timers need to look carefully. With relatively few online reviews so far, its reputation comes mostly from neighbours.

According to yam, a basket of seven costs NT$65, sales start at 6 a.m. and continue until sold out; Google shows closing at 1 p.m., but in practice it depends on when stock runs out. The shop recommends pre-ordering via LINE to cut the wait, and one diner ordered for a 6:30 a.m. pickup and ate them hot on the spot. It sits on Xingfeng Road beside the ecological park, so you can stroll the park before eating, and roadside parking is relatively easy.

Good for early risers in Bade or Daxi, or anyone taking a morning walk at the pond park. First-timers should order one basket of pork soup dumplings, sip the broth first and then add a little chilli oil; two people can share two or three baskets, and add soy milk if any is left. To be sure of getting some, pre-order on LINE the day before.