About a month ago,
I was asked to take a food writer on an all expenses paid for tour of Taiwan to
introduce to him the glorious food culture of Taiwan. For those who have been
to Taiwan, you’ll likely understand why this was an opportunity that you can’t
turn down (who turns down a free round trip ticket to Asia, plus 3 weeks of
food and accommodations all paid for anyways?). For those who’ve never been,
Taiwan is filled with such an array of restaurants and food that it is nearly
impossible to categorize, but I’ll make my attempt.
A few simplified
ways to categorize your options…
Elegant-and-sophisticated: great food and service, calming ambiance,
exceptional décor, views of the city below, and more… any one or more of the conditions
above may apply
Surprise-foodgasm: so unexpected that it leaves you screaming
for more. Need I say more?
Not-for-the-weak: food stands, dishes or market scenes that
aren’t quite fit for those with a sensitive gag reflex.
Worthy-of-risk: whether it’s a sketchy looking food stall
or a sit down “restaurant” (that more resembles a hole in the wall) with
foldable tables and flimsy plastic stools, the food is good enough that your
stomach will be willing to take a risk and eat from this grimy looking place
although all your health and sanitation consciences scream otherwise. I must
admit, most of the best food in Asia comes from such dives.
With that said, let
the hunger games begin!
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