Street food
Stinky Tofu
Crisp outside, tender inside. Discover fermented tofu with savory sauce and tangy pickled cabbage.
AN ENGLISH GUIDE TO THE FLAVORS OF TAIWAN
A little island.
A world of flavor.
Follow the aroma of a night market grill. Open a bamboo steamer. Sip something sweet. Your Taiwan food journey starts here.
Explore all 17 stories ↓
From bold street snacks to comforting bowls and coastal food walks, discover the textures, aromas and local traditions that make eating in Taiwan an adventure.
17 STORIESENDLESS FLAVORS
FIND YOUR FIRST BITE
What are you craving?
Every story is in English.
Every flavor has a story.
17 stories to explore
Street food
Grilled Corn
Charcoal, savory glaze and a satisfying bite: discover a familiar ingredient with Taiwanese street food character.
Drinks & sweets
Bubble Tea
Fragrant tea, creamy flavor and chewy tapioca pearls. Find your favorite way to sip Taiwan.
Seafood
Grilled Squid
A sizzling grill, a savory glaze and the springy texture of squid bring the night market to life.
Seafood
Oyster Omelet
Oysters, egg, greens and a tender starch mixture come together beneath a flavorful sauce.
Street food
Run Bing Spring Rolls
A thin wrapper gathers colorful vegetables and savory fillings into a fresh Taiwanese roll.
Seafood
Oyster Mee Sua
Fine wheat noodles and cooked oysters meet in a silky, savory soup, finished to your taste.
Street food
Pig’s Blood Rice Cake
Chewy sticky rice and pig’s blood, finished with sauce, peanut powder and fragrant herbs.
Street food
Tainan Coffin Bread
Golden fried toast holds a creamy savory filling in this distinctive Tainan specialty.
Seafood
Crispy Fried Squid
A crisp coating and tender, springy seafood make an irresistible contrast in this street snack.
Comfort food
Goat Hot Pot
Gather around a warming pot and explore savory broth, different meat cuts and local dipping sauces.
Drinks & sweets
Jiufen Taro Balls
Chewy taro and sweet potato balls, sweet soup and a hillside town with mountain and sea views.
Street food
Sausage in a Sticky Rice Bun
A grilled pork sausage tucked into split sticky rice sausage: a Taiwanese night market classic.
Comfort food
Savory Rice Pudding
Discover wa gui: steamed rice batter, savory fillings and sauces that vary from shop to shop.
Food & travel
Keelung Miaokou
Explore fish cakes, rice sheet soup, fried-bread sandwiches and frozen treats in northern Taiwan.
Comfort food
Xiaolongbao
Lift the steamer lid for delicate wrappers, savory fillings and flavorful soup inside.
Food & travel
Hualien Food & Coastal Travel
Mochi and sweet potato pastries, Qixingtan’s Pacific views and an evening at Dongdamen Night Market.
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FOLLOW YOUR APPETITE A LITTLE FURTHER
Food takes you places.
Make room for the scenery between your food stops. Explore a hillside dessert, a harbor city’s snacks and the flavors of Taiwan’s east coast.
MOUNTAIN TOWN
Jiufen Taro Balls ↗
Chewy taro and sweet potato balls, sweet soup and a hillside town with mountain and sea views.
MARKET FLAVORSKeelung Miaokou ↗
Explore fish cakes, rice sheet soup, fried-bread sandwiches and frozen treats in northern Taiwan.
PACIFIC COASTHualien Food & Coastal Travel ↗
Mochi and sweet potato pastries, Qixingtan’s Pacific views and an evening at Dongdamen Night Market.