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Dishes That Define Taiwanese Food
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By
Bernadette Huang
From beef noodle soup to bubble tea, this is the ultimate guide to what, where, and when to eat in Taipei.
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A-gei is a specialty tofu skin dumpling that originated in Tamsui.
A-gei
If you like boiled eggs, you’ve got to try iron eggs.
Iron egg (Tie Dan)
Grilled squid may not be unique to Taiwanese street food stalls, but it’s still distinct enough to give a try.
Grilled Squid (Kao Youyu)
Like sandwiches in the sense that they're stuffed bread rolls.
Pork Belly Buns (Gao Bao)
Mashed taro, water, and flour are mixed to create this simple and chewy Fujian treat.
Taro Balls (Yu Yuan)
You’ll find varying versions of this simple Taiwanese street food at every night market, each with its own flair.
Oyster Omelet (O Ah Jian)
Just follow the scent and you’ll easily spot a stall that sells them.
Stinky Tofu (Chou Doufu)
If you’re looking for more than something to snack on, add toppings like cheese, corn, or kimchi to make it a complete meal.
Scallion pancakes (Cong You Bing)
The Taiwanese street food version of fried chicken can certainly rival those from fast-food chains.
Fried Chicken Cutlet (Zha Ji Pai)
It’s a good balance of sweet and savory all wrapped into a piece of crunchy pocket.
Peanut Ice Cream Roll
It’s my perfect meal during winter.
Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵)
Perfect for a family reunion!
Hot Pot (火鍋)
traditional food for celebrating Duanwu festival (端午節, aka Dragon boat festival)
Zong Zi: Sticky Rice Dumpling (粽子)
Comforting rice so the whole family can enjoy it.
Braised Pork Rice (滷肉飯)
My ideal on-the-go breakfast.
Fan Tuan (飯糰)
