GUNG DE LIN SHANGHAI VEGETARIAN SNACKS 64, MoFan St. (04) 2314-4471; Hours: 10 am-10 pm Credit cards not accepted/No parking lot

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       There aren't many restaurants specializing in vegetarian snacks in Taichung. However, Gung De Lin is famous throughout Taipei, Taoyuan and Taichung for this. Mrs. Huang is the owner of these franchised restaurants. In her heavy Shanghai accent, she reminiscences about the time that Buddhist scriptures touched her so deeply that she became a vegetarian. Each dumpling is unique work of art. Neither too sweet nor too greasy, the NT$80 jujube paste dumplings emit a sweet aroma and fill the mouth nicely. The irresistible vegetarian steamed dumplings (NT$80) are filled with a delicious, juicy stuffing that trickles out after a bite. The restaurant itself is plainly decorated but clean, air conditioning and spacious. New snacks are introduced every day and include dried papaya, kelp, and tofu strips for NT$30 a plate. Besides the snacks, there is soup, fried noodles, fried rice, tea, and European herbal tea for NT$100/pot. To savor the taste, you can try the fruit or flower drinks after your meal. - By Uvia Chang, translated by Annie Tai