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元金小六鍋貼
Exit 1 · about 9 min walk

元金小六鍋貼

Yuanjin Xiaoliu Guotie
Taiwanese Cuisine, Local Eats · 西屯區
★ 4.1・4,286 reviews 261 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“A crisp lace base contrasts with fresh, juicy filling, focused clearly around potstickers and hot-and-sour soup. Origins in Shuinan Market add a Taichung neighborhood story.”

Crisp lace base Wrapped and fried to order Started in Shuinan Market
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at Wenhua Senior High School Station, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Crisp base and meat juices in one bite

Thin, crisp, resilient skins and a fried lace base contrast with juicy, lightly seasoned filling, bringing clean meat aroma and crunch together.

02
Hot-and-sour soup completes the meal

The soup's tang and mild heat remain restrained, with tender tofu and substantial ingredients matching the potstickers' fried aroma.

03
High recognition built from over 4,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.1 points from 4,286 reviews, an immediate popularity reference for first-time travelers.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

From a Shuinan Market truck to Huamei West Street

Yuan Jin Xiao Liu Potstickers first sold from a small truck in Shuinan Market, then moved into a Huamei West Street shop. In today's bright dining room, freshly wrapped and fried potstickers remain the lead, and waiting for the pan to form its lace is part of the snack.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
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Hot-and-Sour Soup

Tang, mild heat, and tender tofu are easy together, with substantial ingredients—a soup worth ordering beside potstickers.

Potstickers MetroBites visit photo

Potstickers

Gold-ingot shapes use thin, crisp yet resilient skins around light, juicy meat, with a fragrant lace base adding another crunch.

TAIWAN FOOD Hot and Sour Soup
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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Order first at the entrance window

Dine-in and takeaway guests both order at the entrance window; dine-in seating is then assigned on site.

02
Allow time for fresh frying

Potstickers are wrapped and fried to order, so allow time for proper heat. Beef noodles are paused; confirm before leaving if they are your goal.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Bite small first to keep the hot juices

Fresh potstickers hold hot juices. Take a small first bite, then eat slowly to manage the temperature and enjoy crisp skin against filling.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Take

Yuan Jin Xiao Liu Potstickers delivers memorable Taiwanese snacks: crisp lace skirts outside and fresh, juicy filling within. After moving to Huamei West Street, the cleaner, brighter shop made dining more comfortable while keeping the food concise and direct.

Uncle's take: Potsticker skin must be crisp and filling juicy; a small change in heat matters. Here, the lace and released juices are the show.
Setting and dining atmosphere:The Huamei West Street shop is clean and bright, with a focused pairing of freshly wrapped lace potstickers and hot-and-sour soup. Everyone orders at the entrance window, and dine-in seats are assigned; self-service sauces offer different heat levels. Waiting lets the pan form the lace. Made-to-order is not delay—if heat could be rushed to maturity, I would have spent far fewer years waiting in life.
Location and visit notes:The shop is at No. 235, Section Two, Huamei West Street, Xitun District, Taichung, near Classic Kindergarten; phone 04-2316-0520. It opens about ten past eleven in the morning to twenty to seven in the evening, closing Thursday and Sunday, with no delivery and no dine-in service charge. Parking varies; check the day's opening and sold-out status before a special trip.
● Hot-and-Sour Soup

The soup is steady and well filled, clearly tangy and mildly spicy without aggression. Tender tofu makes it easy to drink, pairing naturally with potstickers and completing the snack meal.

元金小六鍋貼 (Yuanjin Xiaoliu Guotie) visit photo
Uncle's take: Hot-and-sour soup is no supporting extra. Smooth broth and real ingredients balance the whole table.
● Potstickers

The dimensional gold-ingot shape arrives with presence. A thin, crisp yet resilient skin gives way to juicy filling with clean meat aroma and restrained seasoning. The fragrant lace on the bottom adds the decisive layer of crunch.



● Beef Noodles

Beef noodles are currently paused. Previously they paired shank, thin noodles, mild broth, and pickled mustard in a home-style, not heavily salty or spicy direction. If service resumes, they remain an alternative to potstickers; for now, visit for lace potstickers and soup, and ask before traveling specifically for noodles.

💡 Ordering Notes

Potstickers and Hot-and-Sour Soup are the dependable current combination. Beware hot juices and trust a small first bite over bravado. Beef noodles remain paused; confirm resumption before leaving rather than redesigning lunch at the window.

  • Location:No. 235, Section Two, Huamei West Street, Xitun District, Taichung, near Classic Kindergarten.
  • Type:Lace potstickers, hot-and-sour soup, and Taiwanese wheat snacks.
  • Features:Potstickers wrapped and fried to order, with crisp lace skins; both dine-in and takeaway order at the window.
  • Good for:People who enjoy potstickers with soup, can arrive early, and do not mind waiting for fresh frying.

📌 Editor's Summary

Yuan Jin Xiao Liu is a shop where one bite proves the heat is managed: crispness, aroma, and juices form clear layers, while hot-and-sour soup supplies the completeness a snack shop needs. The Huamei West Street location is more comfortable and convenient than the early days.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.1
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
407台灣臺中市西屯區何源里華美西街二段235號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:10 – 18:40
Tuesday: 11:10 – 18:40
Wednesday: 11:10 – 18:40
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:10 – 18:40
Saturday: 11:10 – 18:40
Sunday: Closed
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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Wenhua Senior High School · 文華高中
Exit 1 · about 9 min walk · about 652 m
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文心中清站 · Wenxin Zhongqing · Exit 1 Another nearby station
about 10 min walk · about 787 m
Walking About 9 min from Exit 1 · about 652 m
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