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Japanese Restaurants in Taipei: 5 of the Best Izakayas You Should Know

By: highheelsandhitops 2019-05-042019-05-22

Food & Drink, Northern TaiwanDrink, Food, May, Pub, Restaurant, TaipeiLeave a Comment

In Taipei, there is an abundance of izakayas all over the city. These places fill up in the early evenings when co-workers go for dinner after finishing their jobs. Some are very Japanese, with prints of The Great Wave off Kanagawa on the walls. While others are a bit more formal with tastefully decorated interiors. All of them, though, have delicious snacks that are made and served rapidly for their customers.

Here are five of the best izakayas you should know: Diakoku, Wan Yakatori, 一生懸命 Izakaya, Chikupa, Okaeri No.2.

How Did These Michelin Restaurants Make the Cut?

By: CommonWealth 2019-05-022019-05-22

Activities, Food & DrinkFood, Restaurant, TaipeiLeave a Comment

Michelin Guide Taipei has announced its selection for 2019. Let’s look at the five new entries and the two that earned additional stars. What did they do right? What’s their secret to success?

Breakfast in Taipei: Start Your Day Like a Local!

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2019-04-132019-06-24

Food & Drink, Northern TaiwanFood, Restaurant, TaipeiLeave a Comment

If you’re visiting Taipei, there’s no better (or culturally appropriate) way to start your day than with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast. First-time visitors to Taipei are often amazed at the breadth and depth of what’s available for breakfast on the streets of Taipei (not to mention how early breakfast joints start opening – the Taiwanese tend to rise early).

Some traditional Taiwanese breakfast items have western counterparts, while others will be familiar to anyone who’s traveled in China, Japan or Korea. But a few items are definitely uniquely Taiwanese. In this article, we’ll be looking at a few dishes that Taipei people eat in the mornings and suggesting a few spots for visitors to find them during their early-morning journeys around Taipei.

Baosheng Cultural Festival: A Festive Event Full of History, Religion and Community

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-04-062019-04-24

Activities, Festivals, History & CultureApril, Culture, Festival, Food, Spring, Taipei, TempleLeave a Comment

The Baosheng Cultural Festival (保生文化祭) is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in Taiwanese culture. Originally a birthday party for Baosheng Emperor (保生大帝), the god of medicine, the festivities have grown into a two month-long celebration of Taiwan’s history and culture. At the center of it all is Dalongdong Baoan Temple (大龍峒保安宮) in Taipei, where the deity Baosheng Emperor celebrates his birthday during the third lunar month.

Exotic Food in Taipei: Spring in the Plates

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-03-312019-05-22

Activities, Food & DrinkFood, May, Spring, TaipeiLeave a Comment

With spring’s arrival, the table is decorated with some fresh greenness, such as French cuisine embellished with newly sprouted flowers and plants or floral wagashi enjoyed with fragrant matcha, all of which comprise a symphony of vision and taste.

Lantern Festivals, Rice Dumplings, and Other Taiwanese Traditions

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-02-192019-06-03

Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, Food & DrinkCulture, February, Food, Lantern FestivalLeave a Comment

Yuanxiao Jie, or Lantern Festival, commemorates the end of the Lunar New Year Holidays. At this time, parades and festivals are held around Taiwan.

Finding Local Flavor at Taipei’s Beer Cafes

By: jennalynncody 2018-12-282019-06-03

Activities, Food & Drink, Guest Column, Voices From TaiwanBeer, December, Food, RestaurantLeave a Comment

I’ve lived in Taipei for twelve years, not as long as some scions of the expatriate community, but long enough to have sunk into a groove running comfortably between my apartment and a few favorite cafes and restaurants.

7 Taipei Eateries Beloved by Homesick Western Expats

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2018-12-182019-06-03

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanDecember, Food, Restaurant, TaipeiLeave a Comment

Where to get western food in Taipei, suggested by Taiwan Scene and the Taipei expat community.

Five Great Taipei Restaurants for New Year’s Eve Dining

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-132019-06-03

Activities, Festivals, History & CultureDecember, Food, New Year, Restaurant1 Comment

New Year’s Eve is easily the most festive time to be in Taiwan, and if you’ve come all this way for the holiday, you might as well stick as closely as possible to Taipei 101 for the annual fireworks show. We selected five great restaurants chosen for their great food, awesome holiday ambiance and proximity to Taipei 101.

Taiwan’s Top 10 Soup Dumplings

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-11-272019-06-25

Activities, Food & DrinkFood, November, Restaurant, TaiwanLeave a Comment

Xiao long bao, or little dragon dumplings, generally top anyone’s must-try in Taiwan food list. Though there are many places to get great soup dumplings around Taiwan, we think these are the ten best