Category archive: Street Food
Tainan Travel Vlog, Part the First!
FINALLY, the long awaited Tainan travel blog is up! So far, I’ve gathered together footage covering the first day of my Tainan adventure (Don’t worry: there’s only 2 in all… If you see me on the street, you won’t have to pretend to have seen 24 episodes…only 2…) ^^ This episode covers my hours upon…
My Daytrip to Jiufen (九份)
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So the other day after hiking Elephant Mountain, I decided to soldier on and make my way to Jiufen (九份). It’s a traditional village outside of Taipei that’s rather famous for its yummy treats and spectacular mountain scenery. I walked around the town the…
小龍包 ～ Xiao Long Bao ~ Steamed Pork Buns ~ i.e. my favorite buns ^^
Literally translated as Small Basket Buns, Xiao Long Bao (小龍包) are steamed pork buns and are a staple of my daily life in Taipei. Coming in at only 30 NTD (1 dollar!) for five delicious buns these are a budget friendly breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack! In essence, Xiao Long Bao are your classic, pork…
杏仁豆腐冰 ～ Almond Tofu Shaved Ice (with red beans)
I have a giant sweet tooth and an unbounded lust for icy treats (even in cold, rainy weather). As a result, when it comes to dessert time, I naturally opt for a treat like almond tofu shaved ice. My hostel owner in Tainan recommended I get this dish during my stay in the city, so…
Taiwanese Street Food: 牛肉捲餅 ～ Niu Rou Juan Bing ~ Beef Rolled Pancake
Nothing makes me happier than Taiwanese street food! It only takes a block-long walk to make it to a street near my hostel with numerous vendors selling everything from fried dumplings to bountiful bowls of noodles to sweet and chewy bubble tea. It really is joy manifested within a single block. A mini-night market of…
