[Taiwan] 5 Recommended Taiwanese Foods

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Hot and Sour Soup
This classic Taiwanese soup has the perfect blend of tangy acidity and spiciness. Packed with ingredients, it's a hearty dish that'll warm you up on a cold day or when you're feeling a bit tired.

Recommended: Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Main Branch)
This popular xiaolongbao specialty restaurant is also known for its exquisite hot and sour soup. Its refined flavor makes it easy to enjoy even for first-timers.
📍 No. 194, Sec. 2, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City

Steamed Dumplings & Potstickers
Boiled dumplings with chewy skin and crispy pan-fried dumplings. Both are popular among Taiwanese folk.

Recommended: Bafang Yunji (Zhongshan Branch)
This chain restaurant has locations throughout Taiwan, making it easy for tourists to enjoy authentic dumplings. 📍 No. 92, Sec. 1, Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City

Xiaolongbao (Steamed Pork Buns)
Xiaolongbao (Steamed Pork Buns) are a signature dish of Taiwanese cuisine. Their thin skins are filled with juicy meat, making them a must-try.

Recommended Restaurant: Jing Din Lou
This Xiaolongbao specialty restaurant is the second most popular after Din Tai Fung. The lines are relatively short, and it's conveniently located for tourists.
📍 No. 47, Changchun Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City

Douhua (Douhua)
A classic Taiwanese dessert, featuring soft and fluffy tofu topped with syrup and toppings. Its gentle sweetness makes it popular with people of all ages.
Recommended Restaurant: Guzaowei Douhua

This long-established douhua restaurant in the Ximen area is popular with both locals and tourists. Enjoy the simple, nostalgic flavor.
📍 No. 49, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City

Solo Hot Pot
Enjoy Taiwanese solo hot pot casually. The appeal of being able to choose your own hot pot is that it's perfect for women and solo travelers.

Recommended Restaurant: This Hot Pot: The Imperial Secret Hot Pot (Xinyi Hall)
A famous chain restaurant offering luxurious solo hot pot. It's easy for tourists to enter and easily accessible from Taipei 101.
📍 2nd Floor, No. 22, Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City