Let’s raise a glass to the best Taiwan drinks – and it isn’t just bubble tea, soy milk or Taiwan beer! We have tried a lot of Taiwan drinks in many forms, from blending our own batch of Kavalan Whisky in Yilan to visiting Taiwan’s highest coffee roasters (Simple Kaffa Sola) atop Taipei 101. The […]
Category Archives: FOOD AND DRINK
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Aug
Aug
The Taiwanese food scene is incredibly tasty and on every trip, we’ve been completely blown away at how delicious Taiwan’s food is. We think Taiwan has to be one of our top foodie destinations in Asia and the abundance of incredible Taiwan night markets offers visitors the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious (and […]
FOOD AND DRINK, NIGHT MARKETS, SHOPPING, TAIPEI
Gongguan Night Market – Taipei’s Local and Student Night Market
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Jul
Jul
One of Taipei’s best night markets and possibly the most authentic, what Gongguan Night Market lacks in size is more than made up for by the amount of amazing food. Located in a popular student area famous for its NTNU-Gongguan Campus, Gongguan Night Market is Taipei’s largest night market in the South District, within a […]
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Jul
Jul
Which is the best bubble tea brand in Taiwan? We put it to our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group for a vote, and there were a few clear favourites plus a lot of other brilliant bubble tea (also known as boba tea) suggestions. From big brand bubble tea shops to some less well known […]
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Jul
Jul
Eating out in Taiwan doesn’t have to be costly or a chore – if you’re on a budget, have a big family or just want a cheap and cheerful meal, there is a Taiwan chain restaurant for you. From delicious dumplings at Din Tai Fung to flavoursome food at TKK Chicken or Formosa Chang, there […]
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Jul
Jul
A trip to Taiwan 7-Eleven may not be on everyone’s tourist hit-list, but we think 7-Eleven Taiwan’s are the best in the world! Although Formosa is world famous for its delicious Taiwanese street food and night markets, we had a lot of fun exploring and scouring the Taiwan 7-Eleven stores for interesting snacks and drinks […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD AND DRINK, SHOPPING
7-Eleven Taiwan – 18 reasons why it’s the world’s best 7-Eleven
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Jul
Jul
Taiwan 7-Elevens are like no other in the world – beloved by locals and tourists alike, there are currently over 7,000 7-Elevens currently in Taiwan, including over 100 special themed 7-Elevens. We’ve been to 7-Elevens all over the world, from South Korea to Singapore, Thailand to Japan (even the world’s biggest 7-Eleven in Pattaya) but […]
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Jul
Jul
Taipei’s tastiest neighborhood, Yongkang Street is one of the yummiest things to do in Taiwan, packed full of cool cafes, decadent desserts and oodles of noodle shops and delicious dumplings. From the terrific Tian Jin Scallion Flaky Pancakes to xiao long bao and beef noodles, there is something to suit all tastes (and budgets) along […]
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Jul
Jul
Which is the most tasty Taiwan pineapple cake? We put it to our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group for a vote, and there were a few clear favourites plus a lot of other great suggestions. From famous brand Taiwan pineapple cakes to some less well known bakeries, the results were a great tool to […]
24
Jul
Jul
Cheers / ‘ganbae’ to the Taiwan beer scene – the drinking culture in Taiwan can be fun for foreigners, from a beer tasting tour in Taiwan’s oldest brewery to cool craft beers and ‘sweet as’ fruit beers in convenience stores. Most Taiwan cities have independent craft beer bars and breweries and we’ve noticed craft beer […]