竹筒飯 · Main dish

Bamboo Rice

zhú tǒng fàn

Sticky rice steamed inside bamboo, often served with mountain ingredients and Indigenous-style dishes in the Alishan area.

Usually NT$80–180

What to expect

Helpful details.

Ingredients
glutinous rice · bamboo · seasonings

Dietary notes
Fillings vary and may contain pork or mushrooms

Find it here

Common stops.

Chiayi → Iconic local specialty · Alishan
A mountain-area and Tsou-style specialty; availability varies by village and restaurant.
山之美原住民風味餐廳
A reservation is sensible for group meals; check the latest opening details before setting out.
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Hualien → Iconic local specialty · Dongdamen Night Market
原香嘟論竹筒飯
At the Indigenous street; bamboo rice flavors and availability vary by day.
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