Keelung Market Tour & Soup Dumpling Workshop: A Taste of Local Life

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Step into the heart of local life with a culinary and cultural experience in Keelung. You’ll begin with a guided walk through Huílóng Market, where you’ll learn about seasonal ingredients and Taiwanese market culture. Then, join a hands-on cooking workshop to learn how to make Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) from scratch.

This experience is perfect for curious travelers and food lovers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences just 30 minutes from Taipei.

Menu

• Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) – handmade from dough to filling
• Keelung-style tofu bag soup (a comforting regional dish with Fuzhou roots)
• Wheel cakes (traditional sweet snack with custard or red bean or taro)

Includes recipe sheet and video tutorial for you to recreate the dishes of Xiao Long Bao at home.

Cronograma

• Meet at Louisa Coffee – Keelung Ren’er Branch (基隆仁二店) or a designated alternative location (as arranged)

• Huílóng Market Guided Tour

Dive into the sights, sounds, and flavors of Huílóng Market, a lively hub of local life. Learn about traditional ingredients, unique snacks, and Keelung’s vibrant food culture from a local guide.

• Dumpling Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on dumpling-making session! Learn time-honored techniques, shape your own dumplings, and hear stories behind this iconic dish in a warm, interactive setting.

• Eat, Share, & Wrap-Up

Savor your delicious handmade dumplings, chat with your host during a relaxed Q&A, snap photos, and wrap up the experience with a full heart and belly.