50 Must-Try Taiwanese Foods
- Desirre A.
- 4 hours ago
- 4 min read
Savory Delights
Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵): A hearty soup with tender beef, rich broth, and chewy noodles, a beloved Taiwanese comfort dish.

Xiao Long Bao (小籠包): Steamed soup dumplings filled with savory pork and flavorful broth, a delicate delight.

Gua Bao (割包): Taiwanese steamed bun with braised pork belly, peanuts, and pickled greens, offering a blend of savory and sweet.

Lu Rou Fan (滷肉飯): Minced pork belly served over steamed rice, seasoned with soy sauce, spices, and herbs.

Taiwanese Fried Chicken (鹽酥雞): Crispy and seasoned fried chicken, a popular street food.

Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐): A pungent fermented tofu dish, often deep-fried and served with pickled cabbage and sauce.

Scallion Pancake (蔥油餅): Flaky and savory pancake made with layers of scallions, a typical street snack.

Oyster Omelette (蚵仔煎): Oysters mixed with egg and a starchy batter, pan-fried to create a flavorful omelette.

Taiwanese Sausages (香腸): Grilled or pan-fried sausages with a slightly sweet flavor, often served as a snack.

Fried Milkfish (虱目魚): Fried milkfish, known for its tender flesh and delicate taste, is a staple in Taiwanese cuisine.

Seafood Specialties
Taiwanese Seafood Vermicelli Soup (海鮮米粉): A flavorful noodle soup with assorted seafood and vermicelli noodles.
Grilled Squid (烤魷魚): Tender and flavorful grilled squid, often seasoned with spices and sauces.
Coffin Bread (棺材板): Toasted bread filled with various savory ingredients, a unique Taiwanese snack.
Clay Oven Rolls (麻糬): Sticky rice cake filled with red bean or sesame paste, often enjoyed during festivals.
Fried Shrimp Rolls (蝦卷): Crispy rolls filled with shrimp and vegetables, a popular street food.
Three-Cup Chicken (三杯雞): Chicken cooked in a sauce made of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, served with basil.
Stir-Fried Water Spinach (炒空心菜): Sauteed water spinach seasoned with garlic and soy sauce, a simple yet delicious dish.
Braised Pork Rice (滷肉飯): Minced pork belly served over steamed rice, a classic Taiwanese comfort food.
Taiwanese Beef Rolls (牛肉捲餅): Thinly sliced beef rolled in flatbread with sauce and greens, a flavorful snack.
Fried Oysters (蚵仔煎): Oysters fried with an egg-flour batter, often served with a sweet and savory sauce.
Vegetarian Delicacies
Buddha's Temptation (佛跳牆): A vegetarian dish with various mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth.
Braised Bamboo Shoots (滷筍): Bamboo shoots braised in soy sauce, often served as a side dish.
Braised Tofu (滷豆腐): Tofu cubes simmered in a savory soy-based sauce with spices.
Vegetarian Goose (素鵝): Gluten-based mock meat dish resembling roasted goose, a popular vegetarian option.
Vegetarian Oyster Omelette (素蚵仔煎): A meatless version of the oyster omelette made with vegetables and tofu.
Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables (時蔬): Seasonal vegetables stir-fried with garlic and light seasoning.
Bamboo Shoot Soup (竹筍湯): Light soup made with bamboo shoots, often served as a starter.
Taro Balls (芋圓): Chewy taro balls served in sweet soup or with toppings, a popular dessert.
Stir-Fried Eggplant (炒茄子): Eggplant cooked in a savory sauce, often paired with garlic and chili.
Taiwanese Kimchi (泡菜): Taiwanese-style fermented vegetables, often made with cabbage and radish.
Desserts and Sweets
Pineapple Cake (鳳梨酥): Sweet pastry filled with pineapple jam, a popular Taiwanese dessert.
Aiyu Jelly (愛玉): Refreshing jelly made from the seeds of a fig species, served with citrus juice.
Dan Bing (蛋餅): A savory egg crepe often filled with various toppings, popular as a breakfast item.
Sesame Flat Cakes (芝麻糕): Sweet cakes made with sesame seeds and sugar, a traditional dessert.
Mochi (麻糬): Glutinous rice cake filled with sweet fillings like red bean or peanut.
Peanut Ice Cream Rolls (花生捲冰淇淋): Ice cream scoops wrapped in peanut shavings, a nostalgic dessert.
Tofu Pudding (豆花): Soft tofu served with syrup or sweet toppings, a light and refreshing dessert.
Yam Balls (芋圓): Chewy yam balls served in sweet soup or with toppings, a popular dessert.
Ai-Yu Jelly (愛玉凍): Aiyu jelly served as a chilled dessert, often accompanied by citrus or fruit.
Red Bean Soup (紅豆湯): Sweet red bean soup served hot or cold, a comforting dessert.
Authentic Beverages
Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶): A sweet tea-based drink with chewy tapioca pearls, Taiwan's globally renowned beverage.
Taiwanese Beer (台灣啤酒): Locally brewed beer, such as Taiwan Beer, enjoyed widely across the island.
Fruit Tea (水果茶): Tea infused with various fresh fruits, offering a refreshing and fruity flavor.
Aiyu Jelly Drink (愛玉汁): A refreshing drink made with aiyu jelly, often mixed with citrus or other flavors.
Longan Honey Tea (龍眼蜜茶): Tea infused with longan fruit and honey, creating a subtly sweet beverage.
Herbal Tea (涼茶): Cooling herbal drinks made from a blend of medicinal herbs, enjoyed for their health benefits.
Milk Tea (奶茶): Tea mixed with milk or creamer, offering a creamy and slightly sweet taste.
Sugar Cane Juice (甘蔗汁): Freshly squeezed juice from sugar cane, known for its natural sweetness.
Winter Melon Tea (冬瓜茶): Tea made from winter melon, often served with sugar syrup or honey.
Green Tea (綠茶): Traditional green tea, enjoyed for its refreshing taste and health benefits.




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