Xinpu food | 沈記蘿蔔絲餅 | 紅豆餅 | 蔥肉餡餅 | (Shen Ji Luobosi Bing): a revived Yangming Street stall whose crisp, springy shredded-radish cake lingers in memory
Yangming Street in Banqiao has many local snacks. For 新埔站 · Xinpu food or Banqiao afternoon tea, 沈記蘿蔔絲餅 | 紅豆餅 | 蔥肉餡餅 | (Shen Ji Luobosi Bing) is a small shop with a story. It began as the unnamed radish-cake stall familiar to many locals, first around Jieshou Market and later on Yangming Street near Chihlee, inspiring the names Yangming Street and Chihlee radish cake.
In the past year or two, the original owner's grandson took over and reopened it, turning the unnamed cart into today's storefront. Shredded-radish, red-bean, and scallion-pork cakes are made and pan-fried on site. Their crisp, springy crusts make fine snacks for an afternoon walk.
Location and transit
The shop is at 新北市板橋區陽明街 18 號 near Wenhua Road, about a 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of MRT 新埔站 · Xinpu.
Near Chihlee University of Technology and the Wenhua Road neighborhood, office workers, students, and residents often pass by. Yangming Street feels more like a stretch of Banqiao's everyday snack life than a tourist district; buying a freshly fried cake in the afternoon feels distinctly local.
The shop opens daily at 11 and may close early when sold out; it is closed Saturday and Sunday. Do not arrive too late, since popular items may require another visit once gone.
Setting and atmosphere
Today's storefront differs greatly from the old cart. Clear glass lets passersby see production, and the clean, orderly appearance contrasts with the usual image of a fried-cake stall.
You can watch the owner carefully roll dough, add filling, shape, and pan-fry. Each cake is tidied into a plump circle before cooking rather than wrapped roughly and tossed into the pan.
The frying pan and oil also look clean and not overly heavy. It feels like a bright handmade-snack shop while serving a familiar old Banqiao flavor—an appealing contrast.
Menu and ordering
Current specialties include shredded-radish, red-bean, and scallion-pork stuffed cakes, each priced at 50 dollars. Donuts are also available, with a buy 10, get 1 offer.
First-timers should start with Shredded Radish Cake, the clearest expression of Shen Ji. Those with a sweet tooth can add a Red Bean Stuffed Cake; comparing one savory and one sweet shows how the crust works with each filling.
The cakes are pan-fried, their dough slowly puffing in hot oil into a crisp exterior and springy interior. They taste best fresh but can burn your mouth, especially the very hot radish filling, so let them rest briefly.
Shredded Radish Cake
Shredded Radish Cake is the signature. Round, plump, and golden, its fresh crust smells fried and crunches outside while remaining bouncy within, somewhat like a cross between a Taiwanese fried donut and a savory stuffed cake.
The generous filling centers on coarse radish shreds, reminiscent of Hakka vegetable buns though the crust is completely different. Scallion, carrot, and black pepper join the radish for savory flavor with a little sweetness and plenty of dimension.
Its pleasure lies in contrast: a crisp, springy crust against warm, gently sweet filling with peppery heat. Steam from the radish escapes when bitten, and the cake stays moist rather than tasting like dough alone.
The seasoning is more assertive than expected, not especially mild. Black pepper makes the radish filling appetizing and keeps the whole cake interesting. Fans of radish cakes and snacks that cross savory with sweet should try it.
Red Bean Stuffed Cake
The sweet Red Bean Stuffed Cake uses the same substantial, springy crust as the radish version. Fresh from the pan, its outside has fried aroma without feeling excessively oily.
The plentiful red bean filling is smooth and well balanced in sweetness, never cloying. A few intact beans provide texture beyond plain bean paste.
It suits dessert lovers who do not want excessive sweetness. Hot filling is softer and the crust crisper; once cool, the crust grows chewier. Both are enjoyable, though the fresh cake is more fragrant.
Who it suits
The shop suits those seeking 新埔站 · Xinpu food, Yangming Street snacks, or Banqiao afternoon tea. It is not a full-meal restaurant, but a stop for a snack, tea break, or post-work and post-class treat.
It also suits fans of freshly handmade stuffed cakes. The production is visible from outside, each cake is shaped beautifully, and the food carries the warmth of handwork.
Those who remember Yangming Street or Chihlee radish cakes may feel an old flavor revived at today's shop. On a first visit, buy one Shredded Radish Cake and one Red Bean Stuffed Cake for an ideal savory-sweet pair.
Shop information
沈記蘿蔔絲餅 | 紅豆餅 | 蔥肉餡餅 | (Shen Ji Luobosi Bing)
Address: 新北市板橋區陽明街 18 號
Phone: 0966-611-265
Hours: 11:00～19:00; may close early when sold out
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
Transit: about a 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of MRT 新埔站 · Xinpu
Recommended: Shredded Radish Cake, Red Bean Stuffed Cake, and scallion-pork stuffed cake
Notes from the walk
The appeal is not only the old stall's revival, but also the clean, consistent, distinctive way it makes traditional radish cakes. A brighter storefront and visible production now make it friendlier for first-time visitors.
The Shredded Radish Cake was most memorable: its crust is crisp and springy, its filling generous, and black pepper makes it appetizing. The Red Bean Stuffed Cake has measured sweetness and smooth filling, well suited to dessert or afternoon tea.
If you are walking near 新埔站 · Xinpu or want a hot Banqiao snack around Yangming Street, save this shop. First order Shredded Radish Cake, then add Red Bean Stuffed Cake if you want something sweet; eating them hot best reveals the crust's fragrance and bounce.
