Tian Sheng Pu Miaokou Nutritious Sandwich

Review

The nutritious sandwich is one of Miaokou's most iconic queue foods, sold at Stall No. 58 on Ren 3rd Road under the Tian Sheng Pu sign. Nearly every travel outlet and blogger covering Miaokou mentions it, describing it as a legendary queue food; there is a line in front of the stall on weekdays, holidays and even rainy days.

There is only one item. The bun is deep-fried until golden and crisp, split open and filled with tomato slices, cucumber, braised egg and chunks of ham, then finished with plenty of sweet mayonnaise. The mix of savoury and sweet and the range of textures make one sandwich surprisingly filling. A 2025 blog post records the price as NT$65, up from NT$60 before; a cheaper version is sold at a separate stall in Qidu, but the flavour and location differ.

Praise centres on the fragrant fried bun, the hearty ham cut into chunks rather than thin slices, and the addictive combination of fillings and sweet sauce; many say they can't forget it after one bite. Criticisms are that the bun is oily and high in calories, the crust is sometimes fried too hard, and there is a lot of mayonnaise, so many suggest asking for less sauce.

It opens roughly from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and no source lists a fixed closing day. Expect to queue; some reports mention a numbered ticket system, and having exact change speeds up payment. It is mainly takeaway, and the texture is best eaten hot right away. Parking around Miaokou is difficult on weekends, so taking the train to Keelung Station and walking is easiest.

It suits visitors who want to tick off a classic Keelung snack and anyone who loves fried food with a sweet-savoury profile. Two light eaters can share one and save room for other stalls; ask for less mayonnaise if you want it lighter, and grab napkins if you plan to eat while walking.