Iron eggs (鐵蛋/铁蛋) are eggs which have been repeatedly stewed in a mix of spices and air dried. The resulting eggs are dark brown, chewy and, about half its initial size. The famous Tamsui Iron eggs store is Grandma’s Tiedan […]
Taipei 134 – Tamsui A-Gei (阿給)
A-Gei (阿給) are deep fried tofu that have been stuff with flavoured crystal noodles and sealed with fish paste (surimi). It is often served with a spicy sauce. Since we didn’t have time to look for the original shop, we […]
Taipei 133 – Tamsui District (淡水区)
Tamsui (淡水, or Danshui, Danshuei, Tamshui) is a smaller town to the north of Taipei that used to be the center of shipping and commerce in northern Taiwan in the 19th century. The town is still popular with visitors and […]
Taipei 132 – National Palace Museum (国立故宫博物院)
The National Palace Museum is an art museum in Taipei, the national museum of Taiwan. It has one of the world largest collection of Chinese artifacts. Open daily from 08:30 to 18:30 every day of the year and entrance fee […]
Taipei 131 – Tu Hsiao Yueh (度小月)
The famous Tai-Nan cuisine since 1865, Dan-tsu Noodles (担仔面) has a famous branch in Taipei located at the famous food valley of Yong Kang Street. The word Dan-tsu in Chinese means ‘shoulder poles’ as the founder used to sell the […]
Taipei 130 – Ten Ren Tea (天仁茗茶)
One of my favourite bubble milk tea (珍珠奶茶)take away joints in Taipei. Stores Locator (in chinese only): http://mytenren.com/store_search.asp?WebID=41
Taipei 129 – Yong Kang 15 (永康15) or Previouly Known As Ice Monster (冰馆)
This shop was still known as Ice Monster when I went to Taipei in Oct 2009. However, I read that in early 2010 the owner ran into some family disputes and changed the name of the shop to Yong Kang […]
Taipei 128 – Yong Kang Beef Noodle (永康牛肉面)
This shop has been rated the top beef noodle shop in Taipei for many many years. I l liked this place the most out of so many beef noodle places we had been to in Taipei. Price from NT160 onwards. […]