6 Best Street Snacks Unique to Taiwan
Taiwan has officially relaxed its entry and quarantine rules—allowing visa-free entry for travellers from some countries. However, it will maintain its three-day quarantine requirement and a mandatory PCR test upon arrival. The land of bubble tea is certainly home to a plethora of food and drink for the foodie traveller. Boasting some of the most delectable street food in Asia, every corner is a food lover’s paradise.
From cold to hot street food, there is indeed something to tantalise the tastebuds of any food enthusiast. Here are some of the best street snacks you need to try when in Taiwan.
1. Egg cakes
This popular street snack can be found at almost every night market in Taiwan. Food stall owners get creative with this easy-to-make snack, with some creating characters, umbrellas, and even dipping pens. Made with eggs, flour, and sugar, this portable snack can be enjoyed by anyone. This traditional Taiwanese snack may be eaten with a filling of your choice such as chocolate, peanut, or red bean.
Where to find it: Yizhong Street Night Market, Taichung City, Taiwan
2. Simon Tian Bu La
Simon Tian Bu La (賽門甜ä¸è¾£) serves up a mean bowl of tianbula, or Taiwanese tempura. Look forward to a bowl of deep fried fish paste boiled in a broth folded into various shapes and served with a homemade sweet savoury sauce. Bite into the delectable, briny fish paste as you walk through the vibrant streets of Taipei.
Where to find it: 95 Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
3. Yongfu Ice Cream
Causing brain freezes since 1945, this retro ice cream shop was once a humble ice cream truck. Now a full-fledged brick-and-mortar shop, have a taste of its many flavours. Favourites include taro, longan, red bean, and limei (preserved plum). What’s better? A single order comes with three scoops of ice cream, where you can pick three different flavours.
Where to find it: No. 68號, Section 2, Guiyang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
