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阿財鍋貼水餃專賣店
Exit 1 · about 4 min walk

阿財鍋貼水餃專賣店

A Cai Guo Tie Shui Jiao
Chinese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats · Beitou District
★ 3.7・6,140 reviews 283 views Open now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“Hand-wrapped dumplings and crisp, browned potsticker bases give the shop a clear identity. Thin-skinned boiled dumplings offer a softer alternative for a simple dumpling meal.”

Freshly wrapped and pan-fried potstickers Yellow-chive and pork filling Thin-skinned, juicy boiled dumplings
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
Worth the walk

If you are already at 石牌站 · Shipai, 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
Freshly wrapped, golden crisp bases

Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers have golden fried surfaces and springy wrappers. A bite releases chive aroma and meat juices, contrasting crisp bottoms with soft tops.

02
Tender, juicy dumplings with thin wrappers

Boiled Dumplings have thin wrappers that hold their filling securely and relatively light seasoning. Their tender, juicy texture offers a slower-savoring alternative to the potstickers’ fried aroma.

03
A well-known spot with over 6,000 reviews

With a current Google rating of about 3.7 and 6,140 reviews, its popularity is easy for first-time visitors to gauge.

04
An alley shop with handwork in view

From the dining area, you can watch staff working at the griddle as rows of potstickers come off. Hand-wrapping and the griddle’s rhythm are part of the meal’s appeal.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

1982 SINCE

A daily rhythm of hand-wrapping in Shipai

Founded in 1982 in the Shipai shopping district, A Cai focuses on potstickers and boiled dumplings. The shop sets its own balance of wrapper and filling and continues to wrap them fresh by hand. From individual dumplings being folded to rows of potstickers leaving the griddle, its story lies in everyday tasks done well, over and over.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers MetroBites visit photo

Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers

Golden pan-fried surfaces have lightly browned, crisp edges. The wrappers are springy and chewy, with aromatic, juicy yellow-chive and pork filling. Watch for hot juices straight from the pan.

TAIWAN FOOD Guo Tie — Taiwanese Potstickers
Hot-and-Sour Soup MetroBites visit photo

Hot-and-Sour Soup

Fine egg ribbons and shredded ingredients fill a lightly thickened soup with distinct black pepper spice and a texture that is not overly heavy.

TAIWAN FOOD Hot and Sour Soup
TAIWAN FOOD GUIDE

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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Check minimum order quantities first

Potstickers and boiled dumplings have minimum order quantities. Check the day’s rules before deciding how many of each to order.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Taste the soup before adding vinegar

Black pepper gives the hot-and-sour soup its spice. Taste a few spoonfuls, then add small amounts of vinegar to adjust the acidity to your liking.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Visit Notes

阿財鍋貼水餃專賣店 (A Cai Guo Tie Shui Jiao) is tucked into an alley off 裕民一路 in Beitou’s Shipai area, within walking distance of Shipai (石牌站). It focuses on freshly wrapped potstickers, Boiled Dumplings and Hot-and-Sour Soup, with a compact menu and preparation in view. Potstickers pair yellow-chive and pork filling with crisp fried bases; boiled dumplings offer thin wrappers and plentiful juices. Add a pepper-scented bowl of soup for the combination that best captures this old-school eatery’s rhythm.

Interior and atmosphere:The traditional eatery is clean and bright, without elaborate décor. Seating and the serving area are arranged for practical efficiency. From the dining area you can see staff busy at the griddle, lifting off rows of potstickers in a brisk wrap-and-fry rhythm. When full, dine-in customers queue and may share tables with others. Turnover is quick, though, so the line generally keeps moving.
Location and dining tips:The address is 台北市北投區裕民一路40巷5號, near Shipai (石牌站). Enter the 裕民一路 shopping area, then turn into the alley. Potstickers and Boiled Dumplings have minimum quantities per order. Two diners can agree on the types they want first to avoid ordering too much of one thing. Soy sauce, chili and vinegar are on the tables, with whole garlic at the cutlery area. Taste the food plain first, then adjust seasonings separately for potstickers, Boiled Dumplings and soup.
● Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers

Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers are plump, with distinctly golden fried surfaces and thin, browned crisp edges. Beyond the crisp base, the wrapper still has a springy chew. The yellow-chive and pork filling releases clear aroma and meat juices. Fresh from the pan, the contrast between crisp bottoms and soft tops is strongest, but watch for hot juices. They already have plenty of savory flavor; lightly dip in soy sauce or chili only if you want a change.

韭黃鮮肉鍋貼原圖
● Boiled Dumplings

Boiled Dumplings are tender and juicy, with thin wrappers that keep the filling enclosed and do not easily tear when picked up. Meat juices spread through the mouth, and the relatively light seasoning keeps wrapper and filling from feeling heavy. Though both these and potstickers enclose filling in dough, their textures are very different. Choose these for a silky bite without the oily aroma of a fried surface. A little vinegar can brighten the flavor too.

水餃原圖
● Hot-and-Sour Soup

Hot-and-Sour Soup contains delicate egg ribbons and various shredded ingredients. It is thickened without becoming sticky or heavy. Black pepper defines the initial flavor, leaving room to adjust the acidity with a little vinegar if you prefer a brighter tang. Sips of hot soup between potstickers and Boiled Dumplings link fried aroma and meat filling, adding a mellow warmth to the meal.

酸辣湯原圖
Uncle’s take: Catch potstickers while crisp and Boiled Dumplings while tender. Decide in the queue, and you won’t need to hesitate once seated.
💡 Ordering Notes

First-time visitors can combine Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers, Boiled Dumplings and Hot-and-Sour Soup. Check minimum quantities for the potstickers and dumplings first. Eat the potstickers hot for their crisp texture; try boiled dumplings plain or with a little vinegar. Taste a few spoonfuls of soup before deciding whether to increase its acidity.

  • Location:台北市北投區裕民一路40巷5號。
  • Transport:Near Shipai (石牌站), within walking distance.
  • Type:Freshly wrapped potstickers, Boiled Dumplings and Taiwanese soups.
  • Recommended:Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers, Boiled Dumplings, Hot-and-Sour Soup.
  • Setting:Clean and bright, with griddle work in view; shared tables may be necessary when full.
  • Reminder:Potstickers and Boiled Dumplings have minimum order quantities. Watch for hot juices in freshly fried potstickers.

📌 Editor’s Wrap-Up

阿財鍋貼水餃專賣店 brings a distinct personality to Shipai’s alley eateries through freshly wrapped, freshly fried cooking. Yellow-Chive and Pork Potstickers unite crisp bases, springy wrappers and juicy filling in a bite. Boiled Dumplings present a different side of a similar filling through thin skins and tenderness, while Hot-and-Sour Soup finishes with egg ribbons, light thickening and pepper aroma. The pace is quick: decide on quantities and dishes while waiting, then enjoy all three at their best while hot once seated.

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3.7
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
112台灣臺北市北投區裕民一路40巷5號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

19
石牌站 · Shipai
Exit 1 · about 4 min walk · about 314 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 5 min walk · about 359 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 1 · about 314 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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