Local Instant Noodles Beat Out Imports
Local instant noodles brands are beating out foreign imports in the contest to please Taiwan taste buds. Data from local hypermart chains show that Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor’s Hua-diao Wine Chicken Noodles, Sesame Oil Chicken Noodles and Beef Noodles with Pickles are three of the top five best-selling instant noodle brands at RT-Mart this year....Continue reading
Michelin to Publish Guide for Taipei Restaurants
Foodies in Taiwan should whet their appetites for gastronomical delights, as the famous Michelin Guide is coming to Taipei! The company announced that its set to publish its reference guide for Taipei restaurants early next year. The Michelin Red Guide, which rates eateries for excellence, is considered one of the most prestigious ranking systems for...Continue reading
Taipei Ranked Most Vegan-Friendly City in Asia
Taipei has been ranked as the most vegan-friendly city in Asia by PETA, thanks to a burgeoning collection of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes. The American animal rights organization cites Taipei’s “cutting-edge vegan meals and a powerful community of animal advocates” as factors behind the northern city’s top spot. The group lists several well-known...Continue reading
Bargains at the 2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition
With the number of Chinese visitors plummeting, many hotels and restaurants are offering big discounts at the 2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition, which runs from August 5th to 8th in Taipei. Organizers say while the trade show aims to display the art of Chinese cuisine, they are hoping to generate business opportunities for hoteliers as well....Continue reading
2015 Nantou Global Tea Festival to Kick Off
Taiwan is known for its high-quality tea and starting this weekend, the 2015 Nantou Global Tea Festival will again showcase a wide variety of best tea products the island has to offer. Organizers say during the 9-day event, visitors will get to taste many kinds of tea, watch how some of the tea products are...Continue reading
Drinking Fountains Installed at Night Markets
The Taipei Water Department says selected night markets and commercial quarters will provide the public with drinking water directly from taps on weekends. The drinking water fountains will begin quenching thirsts from tomorrow. The water department said drinking water fountains have been installed at the Ximending pedestrian zone, Raohe Night Market, Ningxia Night Market, Shilin...Continue reading
I Eat, Therefore I Am
A culinary fashion show that has broadened from just simple cooking to grand displays of culture, skill, and kitchenware, the Taiwan Culinary Exhibition at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 promises to provide a festive experience for all those who attend. The exhibition will be held from July 17th to 20th from 9:30-17:30,...Continue reading
‘Man Han Feast’ Ranks in Top 10 Instant Noodle Bowls of All Time
“Man Han Feast”, a Sichuan chili flavored instant noodle product of Taiwan-based food conglomerate Uni-President Enterprises Corp., was ranked by instant noodle review blogger Hans Lienesch one of the top 10 instant noodle bowls of all time. In “The Ramen Rater”, a U.S. ramen review website, blogger Lienesch placed Man Han Feast in fifth place...Continue reading
Watermelon Toast Makes Global Tabloids
A new type of toast from a bakery in Yi-Lan County is making international news. Watermelon Toast – as its known – may taste nothing like the fruit from which it draws its name – but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming new trend here in Taiwan and photos of the green and pink, or green...Continue reading
Taichung Night Market Tops Online Search List
A new online data states the Fengjia Night Market in Taichung has drawn more interest online than any other searches in Taiwan. The DailyView Online Thermometer reports that the Fengjia Night Market has been dubbed as one of the largest of its kind in Taiwan and the night market is recognized as the origin of Taiwan’s...Continue reading
Taiwan Tops CNN Best Food Destination Poll
Taiwan has come out on top of CNN’s Best Food Destination poll – after scoring 8,242 votes in the online survey. The CNN poll saw the island gaining high praise for its myriad of small eats and for its mash-up of the cuisine from various Chinese communities and Japanese-style cooking. The poll touted Taipei’s numerous...Continue reading
New Zealand Food Festival Features Premium Products
A two-day food festival promoting New Zealand produce such as dairy products and wine opened yesterday with the aim of connecting local buyers and sellers. The festival is hosting 20 local food importers touting natural, premium and contamination-free food from New Zealand. Dean Prebble, director of the New Zealand Trade Development Centre (NZTDC), said this business-to-business fair...Continue reading
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