MUST EATS IN TAIWAN

Aahhh FOOOODDD!! What a better way to forget everything when that good tasting smell draws you near, that scrumptious meal snags your sight by surprise, and finally, when that saltiness, sweetness, spiciness or sourness of the meal bursts and fills every bit of your taste buds...

There are tons of great Chinese food in Taiwan, but if you’re looking for classy dishes at fancy restaurants, I would stop you right there, as this is not the page you’re looking for.

What I’m about to share are common foods, but are far better than those at lavish restaurants (I’ve tried and tested), so here are my most favorites:


1. BEEF NOODLE SOUP (Niú Ròu Miàn)

There are probably a lot of good beef noodle soups around Taipei, but this place is where we usually go. Half an hour bike ride from our place, Shu Lin, to Xin Chuang Min An Xi Lu, is worth every slurp of the good tasting soup, especially during winter.

They really put in big chunky beefs, and their soup is very tasteful.

We always have additional orders like this one -- pork steak sauted with ginger

And some tofu..

2. SHABU SHABU (Huŏ Guō)

A mix of everything in one bowl; beef, egg, mushrooms, veggies, noodles, clams, shrimps and so much more. It may sound off, but I guarantee it’s something you’ll keep coming back for.

As you can see, people lined up for hours to have a seat at this restaurant; it's a first come first served basis.

The restaurant we often dined in is located near our place. It is always a blockbuster hit especially during weekends.

This is my very own hot pot. I get to customize its flavor according to my liking. They have a separate table where you mix different Chinese condiments to serve as your sauce, or additional flavoring to your soup.

Be sure to try a nearby Shabu-Shabu around your place.


3. BEEF/LAB STEAK (Niú Bā)

This is the sizzling beef steak with noodles.

And this is the sizzling lamb steak with noodles.

The best restaurant (for me and my folks) to have a sizzling plate is at Ban Qiao night market. We have tried from fancy places to common diners, but this restaurant serves one of best saucy sizzling beef, lamb and chicken that draws us back every time.

This is also jam-packed with people during Friday nights, and weekends.

A good place to bring your tummy!


4. DUCK (Yā)

Aside from chicken, you also have to try Taiwan’s duck cuisine for once. You’ll really spot the difference between the meats.


5. PORK AND CHIVE DUMPLINGS (Shuǐ Jiǎo)

It's really filled in with pork, and a few green onions.

This dish is often available for breakfast, diners everywhere have this on their menu early in the morning, I’m not sure why.

This is the egg roll with meat fillings as well.

My parents are fond of ordering this meal for breakfast, complemented by soy milk, and Tan Pin (egg roll), and not once have I seen someone eat this as a snack (or maybe it’s just my presumption). Hahaha

6. CHICKEN CUTTLINGS (Jī Pái)

I don’t have a favorite restaurant for Chi Pai because it’s a street food, we'll just go at a nearby market and order one. It’s one of the most favorite snacks in Taiwan, never miss to try it!


7. TEMPURA (Tiān Fù Luō)

Similar to Chi Pai, tempura is also a street food. This isn’t the famous Japanese tempura, rather it’s made from spiced seafood (shrimp, fish, octopus or scallop), and deep fried. Very crunchy!!


8. GRILLED SQUID (Kǎo Wū Zéi)

Yes, another famous street food in Taiwan. If you’re craving for it during the day, I’m afraid you won’t find any, as it is often cooked at night markets where people are busy shopping and eating their hearts away. Hahaha


Woo! Just by sharing these amazing foods made me reminisce how mouthwatering, and lip smackingly good they are. Oopss, I almost drooled on my laptop there! Hahaha


HAPPY FOOD HUNTING GUYS!