When buying Taiwanese souvenirs for the first time, first check the expiration date, weight, customs regulations, and the recipient; pineapple cakes, tea, dried fruit, pastries, and cultural and creative items each have their own suitable audience.
Taiwan boasts one of the most vegetarian-friendly environments in East Asia. This article outlines the five categories of vegetarian food in Taiwan (vegan, lacto-ovo vegetarian, and vegetarian with five pungent vegetables), and explains how to order at vegetarian buffets and convenience stores…
Stunned in front of a Taiwanese bubble tea shop for the first time? This article compiles a sweetness and ice comparison chart, common drink types and toppings, and also covers the places foreign visitors most often order incorrectly, helping you avoid...
First time in Tainan and want to eat like a local? We'll walk you through the classic street eats of the old capital in true local order: early-morning fresh beef soup, century-old danzai noodles, savory rice pudding (wa gui), plus milkfish…