Taiwanese Street Food

Simple, juicy, and savory lu rou fan is a popular Taiwanese dish consisting of ground pork braised in soy sauce, five-spice powder, and rice wine until it becomes tender and flavorful. It is traditionally served over rice, although some cooks like... READ MORE

This Taiwanese classic consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken that are primarily marinated in a flavorful combination of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice wine, and various spices. The pieces are then coated in potato or corn starch and deep-fried... READ MORE

Gua bao is the famous Taiwanese braised pork belly bun. It consists of soft steamed buns filled with tender pieces of pork belly, braised in a mixture of soy sauce and red wine, generously seasoned with five-spice powder. Other essential complemen... READ MORE

Oyster omelette originated in the city of Chaozhou (Teochew) and the region of Fujian in China. It is a signature dish of the Hokkien people - Chinese diaspora in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The dish consists of sm... READ MORE

Though similar varieties of scallion pancakes can be found in other Asian countries, in Taiwan they are a common and sought-after treat that is usually enjoyed as a snack or an accompaniment to other dishes. The pancakes are prepared with an unlea... READ MORE

Turkey rice is a simple Taiwanese dish which incorporates shredded turkey meat served over plain boiled rice. Next to tender pieces of steamed turkey and rice, the dish is traditionally topped with soy sauce-flavored drippings and it is usually ac... READ MORE

Tian bu la are Taiwanese fish cakes made with a thick paste which incorporates mild white fish fillets, eggs, and potato or tapioca flour. The generously seasoned mixture is piped directly in the sizzling oil, then deep-fried until golden brown. T... READ MORE

An authentic Taiwanese noodle dish called ô-á mī-sòa combines thin misua noodles with oysters in a thickened, savory soup. This noodle specialty typically consists of red misua noodles cooked in a broth, seasoned with ... READ MORE

Tamsui fish balls are Taiwanese delicacies consisting of fish paste filled with marinated pork and garlic. Some versions also contain shark meat paste, which imparts an exquisite flavor to the product. With a typical oval-cylindrical shape and a c... READ MORE

The primary ingredients of the soupy snack known as tà-á-mī noodles or danzi noodles are thick Chinese wheat noodles, shrimp-flavored broth, minced pork, pork sauce, and a single cooked shrimp that sits on the top. A few spi... READ MORE

Kòng-Ôan, also known as bouncy meatballs, are typical Taiwanese street food items. These Taiwanese meatballs usually consist of highly seasoned, ground fatty pork mixture combined with chopped shiitake mushrooms, tapioca star... READ MORE

Ti-huih-ko or pig's blood cake is an unusual Taiwanese street food item made by coating sticky rice in pig's blood, steaming or frying the combination, basting it in a slightly sweet pork soy broth, rolling the whole combination in peanut... READ MORE

Hújiāo bǐng is a street food delicacy that is believed to have originated in Fuzhou, Fujian. This filling snack consists of a bun that is stuffed with sliced scallions and minced or finely chopped meat, preferably marinated fatty pork cuts.... READ MORE

This Taiwanese street food specialty consists of a small pork sausage placed within a larger, sticky rice sausage, which is then grilled. Resembling a classic hot dog, this sausage within a sausage can be complemented by a great variety of accompa... READ MORE

An original creation from Tamsui District, thih-nn̄g or iron eggs are dark-hued eggs with a rubbery and firm texture, hence the name. This local specialty consists of chicken, pigeon, or quail eggs that are boiled and peeled, stewed with ... READ MORE

Rùn bǐng is a Taiwanese steamed spring roll that consists of various fillings wrapped in popiah skin, a type of flour crepe. On the inside, rùn bǐng is filled with various ingredients, depending on the region and one’s personal... READ MORE

A-gei is a Taiwanese savory delight consisting of a large fried tofu pouch filled with braised mung bean glass noodles, and with its opening secured with a type of fish paste called surimi. The tofu pouch is quite juicy as it absorbs much... READ MORE

Jiû-hî ke is a traditional soup based on cuttlefish. This dish is prepared with cuttlefish cooked with geng, which is a type of Hakka soup thickened with starch, in this case usually cornstarch or potato starch. The cuttlefish... READ MORE

Ba wan is the most common street food in Taiwan. This traditional Taiwanese dumpling has become so popular that it is considered to be the national dish of the country. It is made with rice flour and potato starch dough that is usually filled with... READ MORE

Koa-chhâ-pán or coffin board is a type of Taiwanese bread bowl with a very unusual name. It dates back to the 1940s and has since become a popular street food item in the country. The dish consists of a thick slab of white br... READ MORE

Shuāngbāotāi is a traditional fried dough, similar to a donut. It usually consists of two small balls of chewy dough that are stuck together and then deep-fried. A beloved Taiwanese xiaochi item, shuāngbāotāi translates to twins ... READ MORE

Siān-hî ì-mī is a Tainanese specialty consisting of crispy eel noodles combined with chewy egg noodles and served in a type of brown sauce or a thick soup. A classic street snack, this dish is usually prepared with stir-fried swamp ee... READ MORE

Thought to have originated in China, sishen soup is a traditional dish prepared with a mixture of herbs, pig stomach, and lean pork or pork spareribs that are simmered together in water or pork stock. The soup is believed to have its roots in the ... READ MORE

Ding bian cuo is a Taiwanese specialty from Keelung City. It consists of thin pieces of rice flour batter cooked in a soup containing meat and seafood. What’s unique about this dish is that the rice flour mixture is first carefully spread on... READ MORE

Braised congo eel is a Taiwanese specialty that features pieces of congo eel, also spelled conger eel. The dish is typically made by frying the fish before braising it, then serving it hot in the braising liquid. This fish delicacy is usu... READ MORE

Ian-chhiâng is a traditional air-dried sausage and a street food favorite in Taiwan. Renowned for its exquisite flavor, this sausage is typically made with a mixture of fatty pork and garlic, flavored with rice wine, soy sauce, five-spice bl... READ MORE

Originally made by the Amis, one of Taiwan’s aboriginal nations, alivongvong is a traditional delicacy comprised of a sticky rice dumpling filled with meat, and the whole thing is carefully enclosed within a small, hand-crafted leaf basket. ... READ MORE