Taiwan - Food Scene

Of course, no trip to Taiwan would be complete without mentioning the food. Taiwan is a must for food lovers, with a variety of vegetables and meats used in their cuisine. Hearing about or reading the translated names of many dishes native to the country can throw you off with a borderline feeling of being bizarre. Braised intestines, duck tongue, spicy duck blood, stinky tofu, iron eggs, goat testicles, and brain omelet are just a few examples of the same.  

Finding food is extremely easy in Taiwan, almost every block in any city offers a host of options. Night markets, shopping districts, transit terminals, and roadside vendors are some other places to satiate your appetite, along with late-night hunger pangs. The markets are typically open till late in the night, with equally good choices available during the day. The majority of convenience stores are open 24x7. They are packed with options for snacks and meals along with seating available in most places. When we would travel and needed something quick and easy on the go, we would often have fresh-cut fruits, sandwiches, and combine cup noodles with stone-baked sweet potatoes, eggs, and fried tofu at a convenience store. 

But if you are looking for dining options and you are a vegetarian like us, finding a Buddhist restaurant might be the best bet if you want some variety on the menu. Vegetable broth with rice or noodles, lentil soups, vegetable dumplings, and tofu dishes would be some of the usual options at such places. Taiwan offers great bang for your buck in food and accommodation. 

Taiwan is a Bubble Tea paradise. It has its origin in a Taichung tea shop by the name Chun Sui Tang. The bubble tea scene is everywhere and you can typically find people holding on to their drinks in cloth sleeves with a sling. We had at least one bubble tea a day, simply spoiled for choice.