Must Try Foods

There is a lot of delicious food all over Taiwan, from sweet in Tainan to savory in the north. Night markets are everywhere in Taiwan and are great places to get street food. Food is important in Taiwanese culture. My friends and I sometimes would visit a part of Taiwan specifically to try a famous dish. Listed below are just some of the foods I enjoyed.

• Stinky Tofu ｜臭豆腐 ｜Chòu dòufu

Fried fermented tofu (in my opinion, it is less stinky), Taiwan kimchi, and garlic sauce. It is most commonly found in night markets.

• Egg Crêpes/Pancake || 蛋餅 || Dàn bǐng

Ham and egg fill (there are many different fillings), savory crepe, and sauce. It is usually only sold during breakfast. 

• Hot Pot || 火鍋 || Huǒguō

Soup base with any vegetable, meat, noodles, or seafood or more you want to put inside. It is most commonly eaten during colder weather. 

• Mango Ice || 芒果冰 || Mángguǒ bīng

Shaved ice, mangos (other fruits and toppings can be added), and condensed milk. Most commonly eaten during the summer. It is severed in large portions. 

• Coffin Bread || 棺材板 || Guāncai bǎn

Hallowed out fried bread and filled with chowder made with chicken, seafood, and vegetables.

• Beef Noddle Soup || 牛肉面 || Niúròu miàn

 Beef, Broth, noddles, and green onions. Kaohsiung is known for this dish. 

There are so many other mouth-watering foods not mentioned, but there are also different foods that I surprisingly enjoyed such as duck tongue and chicken feet. Taiwan also has many vegan and vegetarian dishes that are equally as tasty as other foods. I recommend trying a little of everything you might just find a new dish you love.