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Taiwan captivates travelers not only with its stunning natural landscapes but also with its remarkable culinary culture featuring a wide array of delicious and diverse dishes. Every dish is worth savoring. In this article, Vietnam Booking will take you through some of the unmissable Taiwanese delicacies.
Iconic Taiwanese Culinary Creations
Taiwanese Bubble Tea
For tea enthusiasts, Taiwan is a paradise as it is renowned as the birthplace of bubble tea - the signature beverage of Taiwan. Bubble tea is available everywhere, from street vendors to stores, at relatively low prices. Some famous Taiwanese bubble tea brands you can try include Gongcha, Green Tea Latte, and Orrange Tea. Taiwanese bubble tea has a unique, enticing aroma and flavor, typically priced around 35 TWD per cup.
Taiwanese Bubble Tea
Yong Kang Beef Noodles
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 noodles are served in large bowls, so ordering a small bowl is usually sufficient. This dish is quite spicy, so if you're not accustomed to spicy food, remember to ask for less chili. Prices range around 220 TWD per small bowl (approximately 154,000 VND).
Yong Kang Beef Noodles
Dim Sum – Steamed Buns
Dim sum is one of the quintessential Taiwanese cuisines that has made its way to Vietnam, but you should still taste its original flavors. One of the best places to enjoy delicious dim sum is Din Tai Fung at Taipei 101, where you can not only savor delectable dishes but also enjoy the stunning nighttime view of Taipei. They offer various types of steamed buns, dumplings, and wontons, priced around 300,000 VND per person, ensuring you leave fully satisfied.
Dim Sum
Iron Eggs
Another culinary specialty of Taiwan is iron eggs, also known as herbal eggs or marbled 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, resulting in a rich flavor. It takes about 3 hours to complete a batch of iron eggs. This delicious, nutritious, and exotic dish will leave you reminiscing about its taste.
Taiwanese Iron Eggs
Flaming Grilled Beef
This is a Taiwanese street food item sold at various night markets. Thinly sliced beef marinated and grilled over a flaming stove. You'll witness the meticulous cooking process as the vendors grill the beef. This dish must be eaten hot to fully enjoy the sweet flavor of the beef.
Rotten Tofu
This is also one of the delicious Taiwanese dishes with a peculiar name that piques everyone's curiosity to try. Essentially, it's fermented and deep-fried tofu. This nutritious dish has been recognized by nutrition experts. The protein in rotten tofu transforms into amino acids that support digestion.
Fermented Tofu
Oyster Omelette
Oyster omelette is so popular in Taiwan that you can find it everywhere, from street vendors and food carts to upscale restaurants. The main ingredients are chicken eggs, milk oysters, and spices. This dish is also known as the love dish because newlyweds often enjoy it and especially love it.
Taiwanese Oyster Omelette
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Taiwanese Sweet Treats with Unique Flavors
Pineapple Cake
If you're tired of savory dishes and want to try a sweet dessert, indulge in pineapple cake. The cake has a soft, buttery crust with a fragrant pineapple filling that balances the sweetness with a hint of tartness from winter melon. Pineapple cakes are not only enjoyed on the spot but also bought by many tourists as gifts.
Taiwanese Pineapple Cake
Mango Shaved Ice Cream
If you visit Taiwan during the scorching summer, treat yourself to a refreshing, sweet mango shaved ice cream. This dish, once recommended by CNN, is one of the must-try Taiwanese culinary specialties. Mango ice cream is available in many places, but the most famous is Smoothie House on Yongkang Street. The ice cream layer is finely shaved like snow, surrounded by a glossy condensed milk layer and juicy fresh mango pieces, topped with a creamy self-selected flavored ice cream ball.
Mango Shaved Ice Cream
Crepe Cake
This is a popular snack, delicious and easy to find anywhere in Taiwan. The pancake looks crispy, but when you eat it, you'll feel a bit chewy, with a hint of saltiness. The pancake comes in various flavors like egg, cold cuts, cheese... It's best enjoyed when it's still hot. If you stroll through the night market, you'll easily find carts and stores selling this type of pancake, and the famous TianJin Flaky Scallion Pancake shop located on Yongkang Street.
Pancake
Just reading isn't enough, Taiwanese cuisine must be tasted on the spot to fully appreciate its delicious and unique flavors. Taiwanese food always leaves a lingering taste in the hearts of every traveler. If you're planning a Taiwan tour and need further assistance, you can contact Vietnam Booking's hotline at Mytour.
