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Taiwan not only captivates visitors with its picturesque natural landscapes but also boasts a remarkable culinary culture with a wide variety of delicious dishes. In this article, Vietnam Booking will take you through some must-try Taiwanese dishes.
Signature Taiwanese Delicacies
Taiwanese Bubble Milk Tea
If you're a bubble milk tea enthusiast, then Taiwan is your paradise as it's renowned as the birthplace of bubble milk tea - the iconic beverage of Taiwan. Bubble milk tea is sold everywhere, from street vendors to stores, at relatively cheap prices. Some famous bubble milk tea brands in Taiwan that you can try include Gongcha, Green Tea Latte, and Orrange Tea. Taiwanese bubble milk tea has a unique, alluring aroma and flavor, typically priced around 35 TWD per cup.
Taiwanese Bubble Milk Tea
Yong Kang Beef Noodle Soup
When exploring Taiwanese cuisine, you must try the famous Yong Kang beef noodles, featuring thick, chewy noodles, flavorful broth, tender beef slices, and a broth simmered with beef bones, Chinese herbs, tomatoes, garlic, and more. Yong Kang beef noodle soup is served in large bowls, so you only need to order a small one, especially because this dish is quite spicy. The price per bowl of noodles is around 220 TWD (approximately 154,000 VND).
Yong Kang Beef Noodle Soup
Dim Sum - Steamed Buns
Dim sum is one of the Taiwanese cuisines that has been imported to Vietnam, but you should still try its authentic taste. A great place to enjoy delicious dim sum is Din Tai Fung at Taipei 101, where you can not only indulge in tasty treats but also admire the city's night view in Taiwan. Here, you can find various types of steamed buns, dumplings, and siu mai, priced around 300,000 VND per person for a satisfying meal.
Dim Sum
Iron Eggs
Another Taiwanese culinary specialty is iron eggs, also known as preserved quail eggs, which are sold throughout the streets. Iron eggs come in various types such as chicken eggs, quail eggs, and pigeon eggs stewed in soy sauce, star anise, and other spices to create a rich flavor. It takes about 3 hours to complete a batch of iron eggs. This delicious, nutritious, and exotic dish will leave you longing for more.
Taiwanese Iron Eggs
Flaming Fire Grilled Beef
This is a Taiwanese street food sold at night markets across the country. Thinly sliced beef marinated and grilled over flaming fire. You'll witness the exquisite cooking process as the beef is grilled by the vendor. It's best to eat this dish while it's still hot to fully enjoy the sweet taste of the beef.
Stinky Tofu
This is also one of the delicious Taiwanese dishes with a strange name that everyone is curious to try. Essentially, it's fermented and deep-fried tofu. This is a nutritious dish recognized by nutrition experts. The protein in stinky tofu will be converted into amino acids that support digestion very well.
Stinky Tofu
Fried Oyster Omelette
Fried oyster omelette is so popular in Taiwan that you can find it everywhere, from street vendors, food carts to upscale restaurants. The main ingredients are chicken eggs, milk oysters, and spices. This dish is even known as the 'love dish' because newlyweds often enjoy it and especially love it.
Fried Oyster Omelette Taiwan
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Sweet Delicacies with Distinctive Taiwanese Flavors
Pineapple Cake
If you're tired of savory dishes and want to try a sweet dessert, then indulge in some pineapple cake. The cake has a soft crust, fragrant with butter, and the filling inside is a blend of sweet pineapple and refreshing winter melon. Pineapple cakes are not only eaten on the spot but many tourists also buy them as gifts.
Pineapple Cake Taiwan
Mango Shaved Ice Cream
If you visit Taiwan during the hot summer, treat yourself to a refreshing cup of mango shaved ice cream. This dessert, sweet and cool, was once suggested by CNN as one of the must-try delicacies of Taiwanese cuisine. Mango ice cream is sold in many places, but the most famous is Smoothie House on Yongkang Street. The layer of ice cream is finely shaved like snow, surrounded by a glossy layer of condensed milk and juicy mango chunks, topped with a creamy scoop of your choice.
Mango Shaved Ice Cream
Crepe Cake
This is a popular snack, delicious and easy to find anywhere in Taiwan. The cake looks crispy, but when you bite into it, you'll feel a slight chewiness, mixed with a hint of saltiness. It comes in various flavors like egg, cold cuts, cheese... The best time to enjoy it is when it's still hot. If you stroll through the night market, you'll easily find carts and shops selling this type of cake, and the famous crepe shop is TianJin Flaky Scallion Pancake located on Yongkang Street.
Crepe Cake
Just reading isn't enough, Taiwanese cuisine you must try on the spot to fully appreciate its delicious and unique taste. Taiwanese dishes always leave a lingering flavor in the hearts of every traveler. If you're planning a Taiwan tour and need more information, you can contact Vietnam Booking's hotline at Mytour.
