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Taiwan for Foodies (Taipei, Kaohsiung, Tainan + more)
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The must-eat places in Taiwan + my personal favorites. If you're a foodie traveling Taiwan, save this list for your travels!
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Taipei
 
Kaohsiung
 
Xiaoliuqiu
 
Tainan

Taipei

Best spots to eat in Taipei, Taiwan for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert.

 
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Super affordable and delicious rice ball in Taipei! A must-try.
Rice Ball Breakfast Shop: 米太丰手作飯糰 東門店
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My favorite spot for shaved ice in Taipei.
Shaved Ice: 秘方雪人兄弟 永康小分行 Snow Bro
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Melt-in-your-mouth beef, sooo good. Also has chicken dishes.
Rich Beef Noodles: 來了就吃 (the BEST)
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One of the best (less common) things to eat in Taipei that's crazy delicious.
Duck & Apple Scallion Pancake Wrap: 開封府捲餅
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Very rich noodles in Xinyi. Worth trying at least once.
Century Egg & Sesame Noodles: Cha Kee Noodle House
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Thermal-spring boiled eggs in Taiwan - the spicy is insanely good.
Amazing Soft-Boiled Spicy Eggs: 客家湯圓、麵飯飲料店
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Love this spot for a lot of food at a good price. The tofu pudding is also great.
Tofu Pudding & $5 Set Meals: Xiaonanmen
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Try the salted-egg tofu (yummmm).
Taiwanese Food (best for sharing many dishes!) 大撰生猛活海鲜
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Maps link is to shop next door as the food spot didn't have Google maps.
The Fluffiest Scallion Pancake in Beitou🤤
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Kaohsiung

Unique must-try foods in Kaohsiung.

 
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Kaohsiung cafe with great drinks. The taro sandwich is a must-try if you love taro!
Taro & Cheese Sandwich + Amazing Coffee: Coffee Wake Up
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Sweet potato balls with a heart-warming back story in Kaohsiung.
Grandpa's Famous Sweet Potato Balls: 朱爺爺QQ蛋地瓜球
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Slightly sweet and mochi-like must eat in Lingya Market in Kaohsiung. Soooo good.
Chewy White-Sugar Cake: 陳50年老店老牌白糖粿
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10/10 one of the most memorable pineapple buns in Taiwan to eat.
CHEESY Pineapple Bun: 楓茶記高雄六合店
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Xiaoliuqiu

Xiaoliuqiu is full of amazing food despite being a small island. 

 
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You can't miss eating at this restaurant in Xiaoliuqiu!
DanDan Noodles & More: 梨小籠
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My personal recs: beef scallion pancake & sesame noodles.
Amazing Noodles & Scallion Rolls: 小琉球老北方蒸餃麵食專門店 - Google Maps
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Craving a burger? You cannot go wrong with Island Burger. Try the fries!
Island Burger: Delicious Burgers & Fries
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Tainan

Some of my personal favorites from the most-popular city to eat in Taiwan.

 
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A must try Tainan food perfect for hot weather.
Tainan Tomato & Sweet Sauce: 阿田水果店
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Very popular spot for mung bean smoothies. Line up early!
Mung Bean Milkshake: Shuànsên Tainan
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Incredible beef soup in Tainan -- the other side dishes are also worth trying!
Super fresh beef: A-Cai Beef Soup
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