Ahbao Shi's Curry Dumplings, both the store name and the most popular item in the store. "Ahbao Shi" is named after the grandfather of the second-generation owner, Tang Kexiang - Chen Jinbao. After the war, Master Chen came from Fuzhou to Taiwan and resumed his old trade. In 1950, he opened a pastry shop in Wanhua. Ahbao Shi's pastries carry on the traditional techniques of making pastries from Fuzhou. From the old-fashioned cakes, pineapple pastries, wife cakes, and salty flatbreads to the signature curry dumplings, each pastry is a favorite of the regular customers.
The small store is actually a pastry production factory. The ovens, dough mixers and other equipment are all available. On the baking trays, the signature product curry dumplings or the wife cakes that are about to be shipped, each pastry is a hard work of the Tang family of five. On major holidays, while other families are enjoying their trips, the Tang family is busy working on the orders.
Tang, the store owner, speaks with great pride about the signature curry dumplings in the store. These curry dumplings are much bigger than those in the market, and one bite is enough to satisfy your appetite. More specifically, both the filling and the wrapper are handmade. For the curry filling to be flavorful, besides using genuine ingredients and controlling the cooking temperature, patience is the most important. After cooking, the filling needs three days to absorb the flavor before proceeding to the next step of wrapping. Each step is done with great care, which brings a rich and multi-layered taste that is hard to resist. The process of making curry dumplings is complicated, so if you want to order in large quantities, remember to book at least a week in advance to enjoy this delicious treat!