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(葉)蘆洲手工小籠包
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(葉)蘆洲手工小籠包

Ye Luzhou Handmade Xiaolongbao
Brunch, Chinese Cuisine, Local Eats
★ 4.5・2,040 reviews 235 views Closed now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“A fully handmade process and a focused pairing of xiaolongbao and soy milk give the shop a clear reason to visit. More than 40 years of growth from cart to storefront also lends continuity to this simple breakfast.”

Rolled, filled, and steamed to order Juicy pork-and-scallion xiaolongbao More than 40 years
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 三民高中站 · Sanmin Senior High School, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

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
Watch the full handmade process at the counter

Several people divide the work of rolling wrappers, filling dumplings, and loading steamers. The wrappers are not delicate or translucent; their wheaty aroma and structure hold a substantial pork-and-scallion filling.

02
A basket of dumplings and a cup of soy milk make a meal

The xiaolongbao offer meat, scallion fragrance, and hot juices, while the soy milk leaves a clean finish. With such a focused menu, first-time visitors need not puzzle over a long list.

03
More than 40 years from cart to storefront

These xiaolongbao have traveled from an early street cart to a permanent shop, maintaining their made-and-steamed-to-order rhythm for more than 40 years.

04
High recognition built on more than 2,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.5 from 2,040 reviews, giving first-time travelers an immediate sense of how well known the shop is.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

From a street cart to more than four decades of mastering breakfast

The Ye family went from a street cart to its Xinyi Road storefront over more than 40 years. Time has not lengthened the menu: at the counter, rolling wrappers, filling dumplings, and steaming them remain one continuous division of labor. A basket of xiaolongbao and a cup of soy milk make this veteran shop's focus perfectly clear.

Operating for more than 40 years Grew from a street cart into a storefront
WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Handmade Xiaolongbao MetroBites visit photo

Handmade Xiaolongbao

The wrapper has structure and a wheaty aroma, enclosing a substantial pork filling, scallion fragrance, and meat juices. Bite a small opening in a freshly steamed dumpling to cool it before deciding whether to add savory chili sauce.

TAIWAN FOOD Xiao Long Bao
Light Soy Milk MetroBites visit photo

Light Soy Milk

Its soybean aroma and sweetness stay light, making it a refreshing break between hot dumplings and savory chili sauce while keeping a takeaway breakfast simple.

TAIWAN FOOD Soy Milk, Shao Bing & You Tiao
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METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Take a small first bite to let the heat escape

Freshly steamed xiaolongbao contain very hot juices. Bite a small opening first to release the steam, then add a little savory chili sauce. Do not put a whole dumpling in your mouth, and you can comfortably finish the basket.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Take

Ye Luzhou Handmade Xiaolongbao, rooted on Xinyi Road in Luzhou for 40 years, is a breakfast legend in the neighborhood. From the moment it opens at half past 6 in the morning, the sight of 7 or 8 staff members filling dumplings and rolling wrappers together is the clearest proof of its brisk business. There are no flourishes here: the shop concentrates on just two items, xiaolongbao and soy milk. Substantial pork filling and abundant juices have earned it nearly 2000 favorable online reviews. For Luzhou residents, this is more than a low-cost breakfast; it is a daily ritual worth queuing for.

Uncle's take: When a shop sells only two things and people have queued for them for 40 years, that is not luck—it is skill. Wrappers rolled on site and dumplings filled and steamed to order simply carry more warmth than something shaped by a machine and pulled from a freezer.
Interior and dining atmosphere:After the doors open at half past six in the morning, the work counter becomes the shop's most vivid scene. Several staff divide the rolling, filling, and steaming as clouds of steam rise alongside the queue. The focused menu is easy to order from; the hard part is accepting the wait at busy times. Seating and dine-in space are not the main attraction, and most customers take their food away. Watching the cooks' hands move without pause is soothing, but do not block the aisle for a lengthy photo session.
Location and dining notes:The address is No. 306, Xinyi Road, Luzhou District, New Taipei City, and the phone number is 0935 723 311, near Fuxing and Xinyi roads. It usually opens Tuesday through Sunday from 06:30 to 12:30 and closes Monday; it may also close early when sold out. Arrive early to avoid a long line. Parking nearby is not easy, so walking, riding, or taking a bus is more convenient. Drivers should find a parking place before joining the queue.
● Handmade Xiaolongbao

Handmade Xiaolongbao have been the focus here for decades. Their wrappers are not refined to translucence, but carry a wheaty aroma and enough structure to hold substantial pork filling, scallions, and meat juices. Bite a small opening in a freshly steamed dumpling to let it cool, then add the shop's savory chili sauce. If you rush the whole thing into your mouth, the owner is not the one who gets burned. A basket alone is filling and makes a straightforward breakfast.

(葉)蘆洲手工小籠包 (Ye Luzhou Handmade Xiaolongbao) visit photo
Uncle's take: Xiaolongbao with soy milk is the breakfast pairing our generation knows best. No distracting flavors—just soybean aroma alongside savory meat.
● Light Soy Milk

Light Soy Milk provides a clean finish after piping-hot xiaolongbao. The soybean aroma and sweetness are kept simple, never upstaging the filling or sauce. Hot or cold options, sweetness, and daily availability depend on the shop. Take a few sips before the dumplings or use it as a palate break halfway through. This shop wins through focus, not variety: one basket and one cup are the local breakfast combination that needs the least explanation.

(葉)蘆洲手工小籠包 (Ye Luzhou Handmade Xiaolongbao) visit photo
💡 Ordering Notes

Start with one basket of xiaolongbao and soy milk per person, adding savory chili sauce sparingly. Fresh steaming takes time, so arrive early on weekends to wait less. Eat them hot, but mind the temperature of the juices in that first bite.

  • Location:No. 306, Xinyi Road, Luzhou District; phone 0935 723 311.
  • Type:A morning specialist in handmade xiaolongbao and soy milk.
  • Highlights:More than 40 years in business, with dumplings made through teamwork on site and a small, focused menu.
  • Good for:Local breakfast, takeaway, and diners who like substantial wrappers and pork filling.

📌 Editor's Summary

Ye Luzhou Handmade Xiaolongbao is a veteran shop that takes focus to its logical extreme. There is no sprawling menu to study—just baskets of freshly steamed xiaolongbao that have held Luzhou appetites through decades of steady heat control and honest pork filling. Every bite carries the warmth of dumplings made by hand, while the savory chili sauce adds a finishing accent that keeps a simple breakfast from becoming dull. If you want a time-tested queue-worthy stop with dependable flavor, this old shop on Xinyi Road in Luzhou is a solid choice for leaving both full and satisfied.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
247台灣新北市芦洲区信义里信義路306號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 06:30 – 12:30
Wednesday: 06:30 – 12:30
Thursday: 06:30 – 12:30
Friday: 06:30 – 12:30
Saturday: 06:30 – 12:30
Sunday: 06:30 – 12:30
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GETTING THERE

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三民高中站 · Sanmin Senior High School
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk · about 438 m
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Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 7 min walk · about 559 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 2 · about 438 m
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