Search locations or food
OR
Sign up
Gua Bao | Traditional Street Food From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas
Gua Bao | Traditional Street Food From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas
Gua Bao | Traditional Street Food From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas
Gua Bao | Traditional Street Food From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas
Gua Bao | Traditional Street Food From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas
Gua Bao | Traditional Street Food From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas

Gua bao

(Koah pau, 割包, 刈包, Pork Belly Buns, Steamed Bao, Taiwanese Pork Belly Bun)

Gua bao is the famous Taiwanese braised pork belly bun. It consists of soft steamed buns filled with tender pieces of pork belly, braised in a mixture of soy sauce and red wine, generously seasoned with five-spice powder. Other essential complements include sour pickled mustard greens, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of lightly sweetened peanut powder.


Gua bao is one of the favorite Taiwanese snacks, usually sold by street vendors at popular Taiwanese night markets.

Pairing tips

Tea

Dongfang meiren

Dongfang meiren is a heavily-oxidized, non-roasted Taiwanese oolong tea. It is cultivated in the hilly areas of Hsinchu County. Authentic dongfang meiren is produced ... Read more

WHERE TO EAT The best Gua bao in the world (according to food experts)

Ratings

4.4
Like
83%
Indifferent
17%
Don't like
0%
Ate it? Rate it
Wanna try?
Add to list