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Taipei: 5 Delicious Places That Will Revive You After a Flight
Tired and hungry after your flight? Start your trip with these 5 Taiwanese places that satisfy the stomach and give you a taste of how delicious Taiwanese food is. You’ve just gotten off the plane, and it’s been a long journey. Your 14 hour plane ride has been bumpy and tiresome, but you’ve landed in…
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Tainan: The Foodjourney My Dad Took me On
Father’s Day is approaching, and it’s not typically a holiday I think too much about. Maybe it’s because my dad never made it a big deal, only asking me to say, “happy Father’s day”. That’s it – no gifts, no big dinners. That’s not to say we don’t have a bond. Like many Asian American…
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My Mini-Food Tour: Polk Street
After laying out in the park during a beautiful sunny, summer-like day in San Francisco – which means a day where it’s above 65 degrees – I was hungry and ready to eat. My boyfriend and I made our way to a very reliably delicious area on Polk St., between Green and Broadway. It is…
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Recipe: Taiwanese Minced Pork (肉燥)
The times where I really miss home, I like to make myself a comforting bowl of Taiwanese minced pork. What’s great is that there is flexibility in what you serve it on (traditionally it’s on rice but I topped udon with it), and even what’s inside; for my minced pork, I’ve taken advantage of the…
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Taiwan: Foodie Heaven Pt. 3 – Delicious Meals
If you haven’t noticed already, Taiwan is full of food and frankly I have too many pictures to show for it. Â Because Taiwan is full of street stands, it’s hard to tell you where half of where these dishes are found. Â Just know that this tiny island right next to China is truly a heaven…
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Taiwan: Foodie Heaven Pt. 2 – Honey Toast
One of the latest dessert crazes in Taipei right now would be for an item called honey toast. Â It comes in different flavors and from my understanding, is made popular by Dazzling Cafe. Â Located in one of the younger trendy areas in Taipei, it is fair to say that getting a table is hard, (try…
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Taiwan: Foodie Heaven Pt. 1 – Minced Pork Rice
It’s been a while, but I am back and ready to blog about all these food journeys that I’ve gone through in the past 3 months! Â I’ve been working on lots of food pictures so there will be more posts to come (woo hoo!). Â Anyway, in December I went to Taiwan, one of the best…
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YPX Gala: A Celebratory Night for Chinese Americans
I was invited to attend the YPX Gala held by the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) which celebrates Chinese American artists, chefs, and designers that are becoming America’s trendsetters. They had several honorees like Lucy Liu, Dave Liang of the Shanghai Restoration Project, and Chef Chris Cheung. There was only Chinese food served but…
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Ultimate Summer Dessert: Mango Shaved Ice
I LOVE mango shaved ice. Ever since I tasted the original version in Taiwan, I have yearned for good Taiwanese shaved ice in the city. I have tried several including the ones listed on a recent Serious Eats article, ranking best shaved ice spots around New York City. However, Just Sweet Dessert House is one…
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Lucky Rice’s Night Market – A Taste of Asian Street Food
On a beautiful comfortable Friday night on April 30th held Lucky Rice’s Night Market, hosted by David Chang. This night market event is based on popular nighttime markets throughout Asia, found in Taipei all the way to Kuala Lumpur. Typically speaking, these night markets feature various cheap street foods, shops, and fun games. In its…