Wednesday, July 25, 2012

A Taste Of Taipei

From the time your flights to Taipei land at the Taoyuan International Airport till your return flights leave the terminal, you will be spoiled for choice as far as food is concerned in Taipei. With so many restaurants and so many options, a holiday in Taipei can be a gourmet’s delight and a dieter’s nightmare.

What’s more, though food is celebrated as a part of Taipei’s tourist appeal, it doesn’t have a tourist price tag. The quality of even street food is quite good in Taipei; so you don’t have to worry about trying out new dishes. What’s more, as a tourist destination, Taipei is easy on the purse; cheap flights to Taipei are easy to get if you can get airfare discounts like Air China Flight deals through your travel partner. This way you can get the best airline tickets at a good price.

Taipei Specials

Taiwan is proud of its street food and indeed any visitor who leaves Taipei without sampling the variety of cheap eats it has to offer would have missed  an important feature of this bustling city. Starting with the Xiaolongbao dumplings to bubble tea, shaved ice and jian bao, Taipei’s offerings are vast and appeal to people from various other cuisines.

Where to eat

Xiaolongbao has its origins in Taipei and should be tasted at Din Tai Fung which has several branches in the city. Eating at Din Tai Fung is an important tourist experience that shouldn’t be skipped.

Taipei’s night markets are the next in line for authentic local cuisine. The Shih Lin night market and Rao He are very popular amongst locals as well as foreign visitors. Try out the Hao Da Jih Pa, a chicken dish and the Pearl Milk tea here.

Shan Xi Dao Xiao Mien is another popular Taipei restaurant that’s famous for its chewy noodles and other Chinese dishes.

If you want to splurge, there are many upscale restaurants in Tianmu and Songshan. The Si Hai Yi Jia, Silk House and Niu Ba Ba serve delicious but expensive Chinese and Taiwanese food.

Though Chinese food is a big draw, you can also check out other cuisines available in Taipei. Flavors’ Swedish food, La Caja de Musica’s Spanish dishes and Mitsui’s Japanese food are good options to try out.

Vegetarians have their own surplus of choice in Taipei with vegetarian buffet restaurants in every neighborhood. Notable among these are Lotus Pavilion Restaurant and Om Ah Hum. Street food vendors also have vegetarian options in plenty.

These are just a few of the myriad options available here; don’t miss out the juice bars, tea houses, bars and cafes that offer more than just food.

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