Made in Taiwan, published by a division of Simon & Schuster underscores the rightful place of Taiwanese food on the global culinary stage. Admittedly, I shouldn’t be the best choice to write about a cookbook. My experience in front of a stove is largely limited to boiling water for tea or coffee, plus the occasional scrambling…
From beef noodles at Wego to donuts at Kura Sushi, Taiwanese establishments brim with culinary surprises. I have a confession to make. The term “danwu shop” is something I made up for this article after struggling to find a translation of the Taiwanese phrase 被耽誤的店 (bei danwu de dian). Consider it a descriptor for a…
A quest for the perfect sashimi experience leads to the discovery of hidden gems in Taipei’s vibrant culinary landscape. Less is more when it comes to sashimi. That’s according to Mayuko Perkins, a Japanese national who moved to Taipei in 2019. In Japan the fresh raw fish is finely sliced, allowing you to “enjoy the…
Three pioneers of sustainable dining show that green food can be delicious, innovative, and elegant. Pan Tong-chen worked as an account officer at a bank before he made the unexpected decision to become an organic farmer. “It wasn’t my plan,” he says. “But when my wife fell ill, we decided to choose a life of…
This picturesque section of Taipei offers a variety of options for dining or snacking. PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JULES QUARTLY Caffe City North (小城外咖啡) 2F, No. 4 Minle St. Tel: (02) 2559-5560 Caffe City North is difficult to find, but a pleasure once you do. It has one entrance accessible through an eco-conscious fine-crafts store called Earthing…
The island’s green vegetables are not only incredibly nutritious but also boast a diversity of flavors and textures. STORY BY JEREMY OLIVIER, PHOTOS BY BRYN THOMAS I recently had a heated conversation with a fellow expat in Taipei. I’d casually mentioned that one of my favorite things about Taiwan was the incredible variety of green…
Three food businesses have each had their own way of keeping culinary traditions alive in an area of Taipei described as “full of stories.” TEXT AND PHOTOS BY STEVEN CROOK & KATY HUI-WEN HUNG Although Chen Jie-fu and Chang Yu-ying haven’t known each other for long, their ancestors crossed paths in the middle of the…
Huaxin Street, also known as “Little Burma,” is home to a diverse group of Burmese Chinese restaurant owners, each with a fascinating backstory. STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMES BARON On most afternoons, Henry Wong and friends sit outside A-Mui’s Noodle Shop (阿妹緬甸小吃, 41 Huaxin St.) in Little Burma, sipping tea from yellow cups. On cooler…
Recent years have seen a surge in high-quality pasta restaurants offering diners a taste of authentic Italian cuisine. STORY AND PHOTOS BY DINAH GARDNER When Chiara Colognola arrived in Taipei 11 years ago as an exchange student, she quickly started missing the food of her home country. So when a local friend invited her for…
Single malt Scotch still dominates one of the world’s most profitable liquor markets, but other players could compete by employing aggressive, long-term marketing campaigns. STORY BY NIC ROGERS When I left my seven-day quarantine in Taipei last year, I was in dire need of a wee dram to quench the thirst built up from a…
