Taipei (台北市) is the capital of Taiwan. It’s easy to travel around Taipei city. We toured around the city by taxi most of the time as it’s convenient and reasonably cheap. In the past, I only heard Singapore National Service men going to Taiwan for army training. In the recent years, more and more Singaporeans like to visit Taiwan. Perhaps we have been watching a lot of Taiwanese entertainment shows and inspired to see the island?
Simply Irresistible.
Shilin Night Market is the largest and most famous night market in Taipei city. There are two sectors: one is a food court and the other one has specialty shops. At Shilin Night Market Food Court, the Taiwanese sell all kind of innovative foods such as (大餅包小餅) a small bun wrapped in a big bun.
Every stall has attractive glowing sign boards to entice customers.
Speaking of stinky tofu, I still prefer those from Hong Kong. The stinkier the better! My nose would follow the stink to find that stinky tofu stall! But if you ever see a raw stinky tofu, you may not want to try one anymore, cos you will see blue/black moulds on it! Haha! Well, take it as blue cheese then. XD
Quite amused to see a roll of wiping paper (or toilet paper?) suspended from the ceiling. It has a height limit for any users! If you can’t reach the roll, you are just too short. =P
Snow Flakes Crushed Ice (雪花冰), as the name suggests, is a dessert with layers of ice that looks like snow flake. It’s a mixture of flavours of milk, peanuts, jellies etc that not only pleases the eyes but tasty!
Taiwanese jumbo sausages are seen everywhere. They are really jumbo size as compared to those being sold in Singapore! In case some of you have not tasted one before, it’s meaty and sweet, and can be oily too, but I like!
These are candied haws (冰糖葫芦) on sticks. They are made of hawthorns or other fruits with hardened sugar coating. The history of these candies can be dated back to as early as the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Try one, taste quite good.
This fried chicken snack in Taipei is one of my favourites! In fact, this is one of Taipei’s famous street foods. The fried chicken are soaked in special sauce before frying and taste very different from the Western style fried chicken. The chicken is crispy and juicy! Must try!
Grilling sticks of yummies.
Shilin Night Market is always crowded with people. There are plenty of neon sign boards everywhere in the district.
Some eye candies for you again, my virtual treat with chicken, salad prawns, fried sandwich… just close your eyes and imagine!
All about food and suddenly puppies? I couldn’t remember what this was about. Don’t worry, I think 99% for sure that it was pets for sale.
I just learnt from someone in the States that they think Singaporeans eat dog meat. No wonder when we were in Germany, someone asked if we eat dogs too!
“Singaporean” dogs are either pets, stray or abandoned only, not eaten! And I think it’s illegal to eat man’s best friend in Singapore. But I hope those dogs from Vietnam are not for the dining table. Photos taken from Ho Chi Minh City.
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For me, everything looks exotic, as I’ve never been in any part of Asia. The food look yummy and I’m very curious of the jumbo sausages. Are they hot?
I also wonder if it’s very different bacterial flora than our Swedish. Hm. (I wonder this because I wouldn’t want to get sick. My stomach is a bit delicate you see, I always “get everything”).
Taipei looks lively! But how could a non-chinese visitor communicate with it’s people. I could see that all the signs are written in chinese characters. I wonder if there are many english speaking citizens around.
Beautiful photos. One can truly appreciate the place. Keep it up!
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the first photo are so funny!!
Taiwan has a lot of nice foods, same like Penang! 🙂
I reckon the food is cheap here. Nice photos and the puppies
yeah asian food rocks. i hate my work place. arrgh
Yummy ! The food is hot and spicy – just like Kc ! :p
@Lifecruiser: The Taiwanese sausage is meaty, not spicy but sweet. It’s a little oily though.
@Kikey: Frankly speaking, I prefer Penang and Ipoh food to Taiwanese food. =P
@Borneo Falcon: Yes! Taiwanese food is cheap!
@Tianhong: OOh… All work and no good food makes Jack a dull boy LOL.
@Hbk: Oh, Taiwanese food is not that hot and spicy, and I don’t think Taiwanese can take really spicy food like we do!
wow~ irresistable… but unfortunately i had my lunch odi~ lol
i really heard many good stuff about taipei ^^
the foods especially.. the maltose candy ^^
and the hot dogs makes me.. hungryyyy T_T
wow, i’d definitely go to taiwan just to visit this market! cool!
congratulations on your blog award by the way!
@Henry: Hahaha my friend funny face hor XP
@Jasmine: Taipei is easy and enjoyable to travel around.
@spoolartist: Thanks for your support! Shilin night market is big and buzzing with people.
I’ve heard alot of things about stinky tofu. Ever tried that?
@Jasper: I love stinky tofu, but not those in Taiwan cos not stinky enough for me and I prefer deep fried stinky tofu. I love those in Hong Kong best!! My nose will follow the stink and find the stinky tofu stall =D . But if you ever see a raw stinky tofu, you may not want to try one anymore, cos you will see blue/black moulds on it! Haha, well, take it as blue cheese then XD
oh yes just to mention something all my colleagues in states thought that Singaporeans eat dog meat. Maybe they would think that its also true in TW esp when there’s only a dog picture among all the food pictures. 😀
I’m working in the Highland Center in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. I sort of get used to the food but still sometimes the food can be quite bad that the staff just forgo their dinner. 🙁
I tried few Taiwanese dishes before like Taiwanese Beef Noodle and bubble milk tea (zhen zu nai cha).
The photo really opens my eyes about Taiwanese market as I haven’t been there yet.
Thanks for sharing.
ya..why all food then suddenly puppies?don’t tell me that they cook puppies too?
Is this the night market? Everything seems to be nice, and everybody sure is busy? I don’t think I’m tall enough to reach the roll too. When did you go to Taipei? Were you with your hubby? I have never been to Taiwan yet, but I heard a lot about it.
My eldest sister went there for work. She was a pharmacist and her contract was two years. She was immediately hired after graduation. She told me a lot of wonderful things about the country. I think I’m going to include Taiwan in my wishlist.
Oh my God! Fantastic stuff!!!
Hey sis, so you’re blogging now about Taipei. Hmm..I’m now tripping down memory lane. 🙂 I’ve tried the crushed iced dessert. Speaking of stinky tofu, my hubby loves it so much that he was even looking for it in the Chinatown area here in Manila. 🙂
@Tianhong: “Singaporean” dogs are either pets, stray or abandoned only, not eaten! And I think it’s illegal to eat man’s best friend in Singapore. Kindly let your American colleagues know about that =D Hmm, those puppies in the picture, I think 99% chance that they are pets for sale!
That bad for the food at your area, that you guys rather starve for dinner?!
@TNH: I think most probably is pets for sales. XD
@Bridge: How tall are you? My friend isn’t that tall neither! =P
We were with a group of friends. In fact, I had been to Taipei for 2 or 3 times, I couldn’t remember =P I enjoyed the city, you should go too!
@Amosgitai: Thanks for your visit.
@The Asian Traveler: Yes, I am still blogging about Taipei! Stay tuned!
I love Taiwanese bubble milk tea, they taste alot better than those selling in Singapore. For stinky tofu, I still prefer those from Hong Kong! =D The stinkier the better!! My nose will follow the stink!
Makes me hungry.
P.S. The Vietnamese do eat dog meat. I have seen it before.
Food, glorious food, I think I will very happy there. I am a fan of any type of sausages!
The images capture the feel of the place..Food courts are so vibrant and colourful..
@peteformation: I love to try the local food whenever I am in a foreign country too! I can eat till I burst! XD I am going Penang this week! Yuppieee!! Going to eat n eat n eat!
@Leafless: Yeah, I’ve seen that on websites too, it’s disgusting.
@Lakshmi: Thanks! =D There is a Chinese saying, “To the people, the essence of what is most important is food (民 以 食 為 天).” XD
I heard that the Taiwanese eat almost everything…including fetuses. Hope it’s not rampant in Taiwan coz I really have high regard to Taiwanese people….
Hahaa.. Just back from Taiwan so the feelings still very fresh! So nice to see those beautiful photos that I was not able to shoot! (Always not good in photo taking)! Hehe..
@salingPUSA: Hmm, it’s always common to hear rumours about Chinese eating almost everything.. but what is the percentage of that? 0.000something? Don’t trust the media too much! Don’t forget, the media is a big magnifying glass, they magnify the smallest thing! XD
@Moon: Chey, anyhow take photos lah! hehehe
I love the Hot Dog & Big Chicken Chop 🙂
O man…this post is awesome…Shilin market is the best! Those greasy snacks are the best! Can’t get enough of those Taiwan street snacks…yum! I truly believe Taiwan is the master of night markets in Asia!
Been two times to Taiwan. Planning for the third. One thing I miss most is the Night Market.