There are so many worthy restaurants to visit, besides the famous and crowded ones. After living in Taiwan for over 3 years, I usually avoid touristy spots, especially when going out for a bite. One of my friends organized a dinner get together and I had my first xiao long bao at Shengyuan and it was a memorable one.
The presentation alone was mesmerizing and the flavor was beyond amazing. We tried so many different kinds of xiao long bao, dumplings, gao tie, wantan and other delicacies. Definitely worth the visit, but try to go in large groups so you can try more flavors. I know, I am so greedy hahaha. Stop by if you are in Taipei, this place is in between Dongmen and Chiang Kai Shek Memorial MRT, so you can make a stop while visiting any of those places.