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軟食力 行天宮店
Exit 4 · about 6 min walk

軟食力 行天宮店

Soft Power Xingtian Temple
Brunch, Taiwanese Cuisine, Local Eats · 中山區
★ 4.1・2,251 reviews 291 views Closed now
A- VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth adding to your itinerary

“Batter technique, Taiwanese fillings, and Michelin recognition give clear reasons to visit; reporting also supports the brand story and old-house location.”

Handmade batter egg pancake Technique from a Yilan master Taiwanese brunch near Xingtian Temple
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 行天宮站 · Xingtian Temple, 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
Clear texture layers in the batter wrapper

The thick wrapper is fried to order, crisp and fragrant outside yet tender within; double egg adds fuller aroma and satisfaction.

02
Taiwanese fillings go beyond ordinary breakfast

Basil pork, fermented-tofu chicken, and spicy preserved radish bring familiar homestyle flavors into egg pancakes, making each distinctive.

03
Brown-sugar mantou becomes a hearty breakfast burger

Soft brown-sugar mantou replaces bread around pork and basil egg for another substantial Taiwanese breakfast combination.

04
Strong recognition built on more than 2,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.1 stars from 2,251 reviews, a clear popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

From Yilan batter craft to a Xingtian Temple alley

Ruan Shi Li began when a young team learned soft batter egg pancakes from a Yilan master. After about three years in Liuzhangli, the brand moved into an old house behind Xingtian Temple, uniting griddled-to-order pancakes, Taiwanese fillings, and nostalgia at one breakfast table.

Learned batter preparation from a Yilan master First operated in Liuzhangli Moved near Xingtian Temple about three years later
WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Double-Egg Pancake MetroBites visit photo

Double-Egg Pancake

The batter wrapper has a lightly crisp surface and thick, tender center. Double egg adds aroma, while sweet-savory soy paste completes clear layers.

TAIWAN FOOD Dan Bing
Basil Hearty Pork Burger MetroBites visit photo

Basil Hearty Pork Burger

Soft brown-sugar mantou holds springy pork and basil egg, linking sweetness, meat, and herbal aroma in a substantial, filling breakfast.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Taiwanese breakfast memories of batter egg pancakes

Batter egg pancakes are fried from mixed batter, retaining tender thickness while turning lightly crisp outside. Basil pork, fermented-tofu chicken, and spicy preserved radish let the traditional wrapper carry homestyle flavors from different regions.

TAIWAN FOOD GUIDE

Taiwan flavors worth knowing here

Start with a dish and see where it fits in Taiwan's food culture.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Scan to order, then pay at the counter

After seating, order via the tabletop QR Code, then pay at the counter or with LinePay. Batter egg pancakes are cooked to order, so allow time at peaks.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Review

Ruan Shi Li Xingtian Temple follows a memorable Taiwanese breakfast path, led by its signature batter egg pancakes. The old-Taiwan design feels fresh rather than crowded. Diners who enjoy crisp-outside, tender-inside pancakes and breakfast with real presence should save this stop.

Uncle's note: A memorable breakfast shop needs firm fundamentals, not endless tricks. Giving batter pancakes personality takes skill.
Important: The branch is in an alley behind Xingtian Temple, about a 7-minute walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station. Order by QR scan, then pay at the counter or use LinePay.
● Double-Egg Pancake

One signature centers on the batter wrapper. Its fried exterior is clearly crisp, giving a light crunch before the thick, tender inside. Double egg completes the aroma. Rather than relying on heavy seasoning, egg, wrapper, and salty soy paste are balanced precisely. Adding basil brings it even closer to enduring Taiwanese breakfast flavor.


軟食力 行天宮店 (Soft Power Xingtian Temple) visit photo
● Basil Hearty Pork Burger

Brown-sugar mantou replaces a hamburger bun for instant identity. Soft mantou around springy pork and basil egg creates a substantial Taiwanese breakfast. Pork supplies real satisfaction, while basil adds another fragrance, combining familiar breakfast and stir-fry character in a plain but memorable way.


軟食力 行天宮店 (Soft Power Xingtian Temple) visit photo
💡 Quality Notes

On a first visit, egg pancakes reveal the shop best. For a fuller meal, consider rice rolls or a mantou burger. Weekend crowds are larger, so allow waiting time.

  • The shop is in an alley off Section Two, Minquan East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, near Xingtian Temple Station and walkable.
  • Batter egg pancakes lead a broad Taiwanese-breakfast menu.
  • The fresh interior uses traditional Taiwanese elements without feeling crowded or messy.
  • It suits MRT users, office workers, and breakfast fans who like substantial Taiwanese egg pancakes and rice rolls.

📌 Editor's Summary

Ruan Shi Li Xingtian Temple is not sustained by hype. It makes batter egg pancakes solid and individual, leaving a crisp-tender texture in memory. With a friendly old-Taiwan atmosphere, it suits anyone seeking distinctive yet everyday breakfast in Taipei.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.1
★ 4.1 · 2,251 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
10491台灣臺北市中山區民權東路二段135巷30弄21號
Opening hours
Monday: 07:00 – 14:00
Tuesday: 07:00 – 14:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 14:00
Thursday: 07:00 – 14:00
Friday: 07:00 – 14:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 14:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 14:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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行天宮站 · Xingtian Temple
Exit 4 · about 6 min walk · about 443 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 7 min walk · about 498 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 4 · about 443 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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