Yes, please do more stories like this. As an expat living in Spain and doing some traveling, knowing more about foods and meals in other countries is quite interesting as well as practical.
(STRICTLY tourist places are usually terrible, that's true. They have no incentive to be good! But indie restaurants that cater to Westernized locals are probably the best for me personally.)
Honestly....no! Sometimes "local" tastes are a bridge too far for us. LOL Chicken feet, intestines, internal organs, lots and lots of bones and skin and fat. LOL
I USED to think the more "authentic" food is, the better is must be. But I haven't thought that in years. Sometimes the "Westernized" stuff is better, for ME anyway. LOL
When my husband and I stayed in Taiwan we experienced the same wonderful food and prices. From the food court in the basement of the high end mall to the lady selling dumplings from an actual alley with her table and cooking utensils on them, it was all excellent. The line for the dumplings in the alley was always long but orderly and friendly. That was how we found out which sign was for the completely vegetarian dumplings and we could point to it whenever we went. Thanks for sharing!
We miss Asian food! It’s what we regularly say here in Peru. The restaurants are more like in Europe or the U.S. Except for the local places, but then the dishes lack the rich flavor of Thai curries and Vietnamese plates. I would enjoy your dinners in Tapei!
Love this feature! It brought back so many wonderful memories of the three months I stayed in Shanghai, where the food was absolutely fantastic. And yes please, do this everywhere you go!
Yes yes yes more articles like this please! Food looks great and what a fun adventure. I have to wonder how healthy it is. Chinese food is generally very fatty and alot of oil is used to cook it so how do you balance out a healthy diet v convenience?
Loved seeing this! And yes, if food was that cheap and that good, I would eat out every meal too! One thing that keeps me from traveling as much as I'd like (especially to Asian countries) is that I can't have gluten. And, the thought of not being able to communicate, nor read any labels is so daunting! That, and the fact that there is gluten in literally everything there, from the soy sauce to even sometimes the rice! I don't even know what I would eat! Compounded by the fact that I've read that in Japan, it is considered rude to even ask any questions about the food. I would likely starve LOL.
Food courts in malls are def not our thing, but those salads for $6.50 look like the deal of the century, especially with so many other options for the rest of your daily fare. How's the dressing selection? We love the woman who guesses your $ total at the buffet place!
Great article! Yes, I’d love to see this for every country!
Will do!
Me too!
These “slice of life” articles are really fun. I enjoy insights into your day to day.
Thank you!
Yes, please do more stories like this. As an expat living in Spain and doing some traveling, knowing more about foods and meals in other countries is quite interesting as well as practical.
And, your writing seems spot on!
Thank you, will do!
This was, per usual, fascinating. And the food looked tasty, too (though please take photo of handsome chef next time 😉)
We really are fleeced with food prices here in the States.
Haha, id love to but it might be too obvious. Although we think he's gay and appreciates the attention..😂
Time to fire up Grindr/Scruff 😂
😂😂😂
Great info! We'll be there in December, and this helps with the planning. We also go for the dumplings and Indian as a default.
Hard to go wrong with Indian!
Wow, we are really stalking each other, aren't we? Lol
What you two are eating, along your way, is most interesting…prices too. Did you find those eateries where the locals go to be the "best?"
(STRICTLY tourist places are usually terrible, that's true. They have no incentive to be good! But indie restaurants that cater to Westernized locals are probably the best for me personally.)
Honestly....no! Sometimes "local" tastes are a bridge too far for us. LOL Chicken feet, intestines, internal organs, lots and lots of bones and skin and fat. LOL
I USED to think the more "authentic" food is, the better is must be. But I haven't thought that in years. Sometimes the "Westernized" stuff is better, for ME anyway. LOL
When my husband and I stayed in Taiwan we experienced the same wonderful food and prices. From the food court in the basement of the high end mall to the lady selling dumplings from an actual alley with her table and cooking utensils on them, it was all excellent. The line for the dumplings in the alley was always long but orderly and friendly. That was how we found out which sign was for the completely vegetarian dumplings and we could point to it whenever we went. Thanks for sharing!
Oh! Someday we'll find the vegetarian dumplings...I think! LOL
It's a lovely city, isn't it?
We miss Asian food! It’s what we regularly say here in Peru. The restaurants are more like in Europe or the U.S. Except for the local places, but then the dishes lack the rich flavor of Thai curries and Vietnamese plates. I would enjoy your dinners in Tapei!
It is a culinary paradise, truly. But hard to be semi-vegetarian!
Thailand is the country to beat though, and China hasn't done it.
Love this feature! It brought back so many wonderful memories of the three months I stayed in Shanghai, where the food was absolutely fantastic. And yes please, do this everywhere you go!
Thank you! And will do!
(We'll be in China next month -- can't wait!)
Did you guys get to the Palace Museum yet? You've gotta go see this place, it's amazing, at least we thought so.
Yes yes yes more articles like this please! Food looks great and what a fun adventure. I have to wonder how healthy it is. Chinese food is generally very fatty and alot of oil is used to cook it so how do you balance out a healthy diet v convenience?
Loved seeing this! And yes, if food was that cheap and that good, I would eat out every meal too! One thing that keeps me from traveling as much as I'd like (especially to Asian countries) is that I can't have gluten. And, the thought of not being able to communicate, nor read any labels is so daunting! That, and the fact that there is gluten in literally everything there, from the soy sauce to even sometimes the rice! I don't even know what I would eat! Compounded by the fact that I've read that in Japan, it is considered rude to even ask any questions about the food. I would likely starve LOL.
Food courts in malls are def not our thing, but those salads for $6.50 look like the deal of the century, especially with so many other options for the rest of your daily fare. How's the dressing selection? We love the woman who guesses your $ total at the buffet place!
Your food choices! To die for! Sounds good to me!
Definitely like this feature! I like seeing the prices too. Just curious, how often do you just want something bland like a PB&J?
I loved learning about this. More please!