Before visiting Taiwan everything I had heard about this culture was focused on the food and the place to experience it was the street markets. On a day out exploring it wasn’t hard finding the market as it stretched on for three blocks. Taiwan is renowned for its diverse and flavorful and unique cuisine, offering a wide range of culinary delights. Some of the recommended dishes included:
Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian): A hearty and comforting dish consisting of tender beef slices, noodles, and a rich broth.
Oyster Omelet (O-A-Zien): A savory pancake filled with plump oysters, eggs, and vegetables.
Stinky Tofu (Chou Dou Fu): A fermented tofu dish with a pungent aroma and crispy texture. The name is well deserved.
As we strolled the market it was obvious this is where Taiwanese go to eat.
We were also recommended to try Bubble Tea containing tapioca pearls, that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. Taiwanese immigrants brought it to the United States in the 1990s, initially in California, but the drink has also spread to other locations where there is a large East Asian population.
Our biggest issue with Bubble Tea was the tapioca pearls kept getting stuck in the straw.
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