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台灣蕃薯
About 2 min walk

台灣蕃薯

Taiwan Sweet Potato Bakery
Desserts, Local Eats · 三重區
★ 4.3・1,670 reviews 226 views Open now
LISTED VISITOR RATING
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Keep it on your list

“Generously filled croissants and pudding pineapple buns arrange crispness, creaminess, silkiness, and fruit aroma in one bag, with broader flavors than a typical takeaway bakery.”

Creative, generously filled croissants Pudding pineapple buns Takeaway for sharing
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 三重國小站 · Sanchong Elementary School, 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
Pudding placed directly inside pastry

Both purple-sweet-potato taro pudding croissant and caramel pudding pineapple bun put silky pudding inside crisp pastry, making texture contrast their clearest memory.

02
Fruit, tea, and taro take separate paths

Strawberry brings acidity, peach oolong tea aroma, and purple-sweet-potato taro dense creaminess. Sharing several reveals the differences.

03
One dessert bag made for sharing

The shop focuses on display and takeaway. Fillings are substantial, so choose three different styles, cut, and share instead of eating each whole.

04
High recognition from over 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.3 stars from 1,670 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
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Purple Sweet Potato, Taro, and Pudding Croissant

A long pudding, purple sweet potato, and taro fill the croissant with clear crisp, silky, and creamy textures, suitable for two to share.

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Caramel Pudding Pineapple Bun

Sweet crisp crust meets silky pudding, while caramel deepens sweetness. Unsweetened tea or black coffee prevents heaviness.

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Peach Oolong Croissant

Peach brings gentle juicy sweetness followed by clean oolong fragrance, a starting point for avoiding heavy butter sweetness.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose by filling richness

For something refreshing, choose peach oolong; for dense filling, choose purple-sweet-potato taro pudding. Add caramel pudding pineapple bun to compare two crusts.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Halve generously filled items first

Pudding and taro contain much moisture. Keep them flat, cut in half to share at home, and eat the same day to preserve the contrast between crust and filling.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI quick restaurant review

Taiwan Sweet Potato follows an honest neighborhood-dessert route. Despite its playful name, it sells freshly baked croissants, pineapple buns, and cream puffs rather than sweet potatoes. Fruit, taro, chocolate, and savory choices suit Sanchong afternoon tea or sharing at home. Arrive early for preferred flavors.

Uncle's saying: the shop is called Taiwan Sweet Potato but sells no sweet potatoes—never judge life by a sign. Luckily the croissants smell good, or I would demand to know where the tubers went.
Interior and atmosphere:The shop centers on display, packing, and production rather than café seating. Offerings change with baking times and queues form at popular hours; most orders are takeaway. Keep filled croissants and pineapple buns flat, and do not leave cream, fruit, or pudding items in a hot car.
Location and shopping notes:The address is No. 6, Section Three, Sanhe Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City, near MRT Sanchong Elementary School Station. Sunday hours are shorter; other days usually run morning to evening. Strawberry flavors are seasonal, and items, reservations, and bulk discounts may change, so check announcements.
● Strawberry Croissant

The strongest seasonal item combines crisp pastry, strawberry cream, and fresh slices. Fruit acidity cools dairy richness and prevents constant sweetness. Berry size varies with season and supply; eat the same day because refrigeration softens the croissant. Photograph quickly—fruit will not stay young for your composition.


● Peach Oolong Croissant

Fruit sweetness contrasts with tea aroma: juicy peach leads, oolong filling returns a clean finish, adding layers beyond plain buttercream. Ask if you want strong tea notes. Eat pastry fresh before filling moisture softens it. Pair with unsweetened tea or black coffee, not another fully sweet drink.


● Purple Sweet Potato, Taro, and Pudding Croissant

A long pudding, purple sweet potato, and taro inside pastry create silky, creamy, and crisp textures. Richer and heavier than fruit versions, taro gives earthy aroma, pudding dairy smoothness, and purple sweet potato color and starchiness. Taro fans rejoice; small appetites should share. Refrigeration softens the crust.


● Caramel Pudding Pineapple Bun

A sweet crisp pineapple crust encloses egg-and-milk pudding, while caramel gives mature depth. Each bite combines granular crust and silky filling. More filling than a hollow bun, it suits one afternoon snack, not two after a full meal. Fresh crust is best; pair with an unsweetened drink and eat slowly.

💡 Ordering notes

Strawberry is seasonal, so confirm first. Tea fans choose peach oolong, taro fans the purple-sweet-potato taro pudding, and pineapple-bun fans caramel pudding. Eat generous fillings the same day and plan storage and sharing before buying many.

  • Location:No. 6, Section Three, Sanhe Road, near Sanchong Elementary School Station.
  • Type:Croissants, pineapple buns, cream puffs, and takeaway desserts.
  • Highlights:Many combinations of fruit, tea filling, taro, and pudding, supplied according to baking schedule.
  • Good for:Dessert fans, afternoon-tea takeaway, and group sharing; confirm if you need seating or a fixed flavor.

📌 Editor's conclusion

Taiwan Sweet Potato is not glamorous, but its honest appeal comes from clear fresh-baked aroma and broad choices from fruit and taro to savory fillings. Arrive early and choose slowly for the best chance of finding the bite you want.

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4.3
★ 4.3 · 1,670 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
241台灣新北市三重區三安里三和路三段6號
Opening hours
Monday: 10:30 – 22:00
Tuesday: 10:30 – 22:00
Wednesday: 10:30 – 22:00
Thursday: 10:30 – 22:00
Friday: 10:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 10:30 – 22:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00
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GETTING THERE

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三重國小站 · Sanchong Elementary School
About 2 minutes ・about 84 m
Walking About 2 min walk · about 84 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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