Taiwan

I traveled to the north of Taiwan - Keelung to visit a friend, and of course, the first must-visit is Keelung Miaokou Night Market which has a lot of delicious foods. My friend took me to a well-known local favorite – Ah-Hua Chow Mein（阿華炒麵）. This is a popular restaurant beloved...

FanShuSi Eight Treasures Shaved Ice（番薯市八寶圓仔冰） in Yuanlin, Changhua, is a culinary gem steeped in traditional flavors. My mother has been enjoying their unique eight-treasure shaved ice since her school days. Its distinctive taste, along with its affordable prices, attracts locals and visitors alike. A must-try is their eight-treasure shaved ice,...

The Police Criminal Record Certificate documents whether an individual has been involved in any criminal or civil cases from birth until the present. If there is no record of such involvement, the certificate will indicate a clean history. This document is often required during job interviews, as employers use it...

Da Tie Tofu Pudding（打鐵豆花）, the name of DA TIE in Chinese means forge, I heard that the shop owner used to work as a blacksmith before switching to selling tofu pudding for personal reasons. The name "Da Tie Tofu Pudding" symbolizes the spirit and attitude required in making tofu pudding—enduring...

LiaoChangTu Free-range Chicken Restaurant（楊桃腳土雞城） is hidden deep within the mountains of Baguashan. Established in 1976, this restaurant has been serving up delicious food for over 40 years. It has always been our family’s top choice for gatherings, and I’ve been enjoying its offerings for over 20 years, practically growing up...

Tucked away next to Chou Jia Breakfast in Keelung is a unique dessert shop called Sheng Chang Pumpkin Cheesecake（晟昶南瓜乳酪蛋糕）. This shop specializes in pumpkin-themed desserts, and the decor is also centered around pumpkins. Even the Styrofoam packaging for the cakes is shaped like pumpkins, making it irresistible to take home....

I remember my first visit to Keelung about 6 months ago when a friend took me to try Chen Jia Breakfast. The experience of eating those tiny scallion pancakes and sipping wonton soup on a scorching June day left a lasting impression on me about Keelung’s breakfast scene. So this...

Whenever I'm about to leave Keelung and think about what souvenirs to bring home, my first choice is always LenJen Pastry Shop（連珍糕餅店）. With over a century of history, this shop is located in downtown Keelung, about a 20-minute walk from Train Station. The red sign with white characters is quite...

Besides the famous Keelung Miaokou Night Market, if you want to eat like a local, you definitely can't miss the second floor of Ren'ai Market. This place is a hidden treasure trove of Keelung's culinary delights! Ren'ai Market is mostly frequented by locals, with few tourists venturing in. So when...

Although I don’t usually eat vegetarian food, I decided to try this healthy vegetarian food for dinner in Changhua - YuanWeiShuShi（蒝味蔬食）, on the strong recommendation of a friend. This restaurant is conveniently located near Eight Trigram Mountains(BaGuaShan) but needs parking in nearby paid lots. Upon entering YuanWeiShuShi, I was immediately...