Shanghai Dumpling Restaurant 111, Taichung Kang Rd., Sec. 2 (9F, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi) (04) 2258-5668 Hours: 11 am-9:30 pm Payment: credit cards accepted

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         The new soup dumplings (NT$170 for 10), improved from the traditional Su-style, are juicer with less oil. The thin wrapper and succulent filling have captured numerous hearts. Although it is a branch of the Taipei restaurant, the chefs here are free to create their own flavor. Taichung¡¦s head chef, Yinwen Tung, travels to Shanghai about every six months to learn innovative ways of incorporating local flavors to create new amazing dishes. His delicious innovation, Hufong Shrimp Cake (NT$180), is filled shrimp cakes deep-fried, then covered in sweet and sour plum sauce. The Hufong Bone (NT$80) is marinated in a special sauce for 12 hours before deep-frying for a crispy and tender taste. Another great choice is the Shanghai Rice (NT$160) with bacon, green bell peppers and mushrooms for a combination of Western and Chinese flavors.

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