snacks

Sanmin Market: Finding Local Eats in the Heart of Kaohsiung

Sanmin Market (三民市場) is a traditional daytime market in Kaohsiung that also becomes Sanmin Street Night Market (三民街夜市) at night. ...
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6 Delicious Railway Bento Boxes (Bian Dang) to Try in Taiwan

Eating a railway bento box (便當 or bian dang) while riding the train is a quintessential Taiwan experience. When you ...
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10 Best Traditional Markets in Taiwan (with food tips!)

In Taiwan, night markets tend to get all the attention (and tourists!) For a more locals-only experience, try visiting one ...
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A Foodie’s Guide to Qishan Old Street, Taiwan’s Banana Capital

Qishan Old Street (旗山老街, also spelled Cishan Old Street) is a historic street with lovely baroque architecture in Qishan district ...
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Sanfong Central Street: Kaohsiung’s Traditional Goods Market

Sanfong Central Street is a covered traditional market street where Kaohsiung locals go to purchase bulk dried foods (乾貨) like ...
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Don’t Miss Hohocha Tea Center near Sun Moon Lake in Nantou!

Hohocha is a gorgeous tea center in Sun Moon Lake region of Nantou county, Central Taiwan. The zen-inspired facility showcases ...
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Stinky Tofu: How (and Where!) I Learned to Love it in Taiwan

Stinky tofu (臭豆腐) is a pungent street food that originated in China but is now especially popular in and associated ...
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Why My Kids Loved Doing a DIY Pineapple Cake Class in Taipei

Of the many DIY activities we’ve tried in Taipei, my kids enjoyed the pineapple cake class at Kuo Yuan Ye ...
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My Taiwan Pineapple Cakes Test: Which One is the Best?

Pineapple cakes (鳳梨酥 or feng li su) are the undisputed most famous snack in Taiwan, a country well known for ...
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15+ Snacks in Taiwan that Make the Perfect Food Souvenirs

When I first started living in Taiwan, I soon realized how important packaged snacks are. People frequently gift them on ...
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