Taiwanese draft beer is a type of beer widely enjoyed in Taiwan, particularly served in casual settings such as night markets and restaurants. Characterized by being served immediately after fermentation without heat treatment, it offers the rich flavors of yeast and a fresh taste. In well-known tourist destinations like Kaohsiung's Liuhe Tourist Night Market, it is commonly drunk together with local foods, making it popular among both travelers and locals. Taiwanese draft beer is deeply rooted in the nation's food culture and has established itself as a unique regional beer experience.
The set of dried tofu (dougan), tofu skin (doupi), and rice blood cake (miche) is a dish that represents Taiwan’s traditional snack culture. It is widely popular at night markets and street stalls throughout Taiwan, and is especially known as a staple specialty at places such as Liuhe Tourist Night Market in Kaohsiung City. Dougan is a concentrated tofu product made from soybeans, doupi is a soybean product similar to yuba, and miche refers to steamed and solidified glutinous rice mixed with pig’s blood. This combination symbolizes the fusion of Taiwan’s diverse food culture and traditions originating from the mainland, and is beloved by both locals and tourists.
Taiwanese sausages (xiangchang) and glutinous rice sausages are popular street foods, representative of night markets throughout Taiwan. Particularly in Kaohsiung's Liuhe Tourist Night Market, these dishes can be enjoyed at a variety of stalls, ranging from traditional styles to unique local variations. Made primarily with pork and glutinous rice, they are known for their distinctive local preparation methods and seasoning. A popular way to eat these foods is called ""Dàcháng bāo xiǎocháng,"" in which a sausage is wrapped inside a glutinous rice sausage. This snack, rich in local flavor, is beloved by both tourists and locals alike.
Almond Tea (杏仁茶, xingrencha) is a traditional East Asian beverage made primarily from apricot kernels. It has been enjoyed for a long time in Chinese-speaking communities, including China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and is especially popular in Taiwan as a staple drink for breakfast and at night markets. Characterized by its creamy texture, subtle sweetness, and distinctive aroma, almond tea is also appreciated as a health drink. It is commonly served at street stalls in places such as Liuhe Tourist Night Market in Kaohsiung City, and various regional variations exist throughout different areas.
Pineapple cake (Chinese: 鳳梨酥, English: Pineapple Cake) is a pastry originating from Taiwan, characterized by a crisp, buttery cookie crust filled with a sweet pineapple-flavored filling. Today, it is a popular souvenir among both domestic and international travelers in Taiwan, commonly sold at airports, souvenir shops, and night markets. With various flavors and packaging styles available, pineapple cake has become one of the iconic sweets representing Taiwanese food culture.
Mala Sliced Beef Shank Rice Noodle Soup is a type of mala cuisine originating from the Sichuan region of China. It consists of thinly sliced beef shank served in a spicy and numbing broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, combined with rice noodles. The dish is characterized by the balance of Sichuan-style numbing spiciness, a rich and flavorful soup, tender beef shank, and the chewy texture of rice noodles. It is now widely served in restaurants and eateries across Chinese-speaking regions, including in major cities and airport dining facilities. At Hong Kong International Airport, it is a popular menu item at ""Jardin de Jade,"" attracting both travelers and local residents.
The Ragdoll Strawberry Cheese Cover is a creative cocktail served at ""Downtown Bar & Chill Place To Go"" in Jordan, Hong Kong, inspired by the motif of cats. The drink replicates the distinctive fur coloration and soft ambiance of the Ragdoll cat through its layered presentation and decorative elements. It combines ingredients such as strawberry yogurt, chocolate, and cheese foam to create a unique visual and flavorful experience. Reflecting both local bar culture and the trend for photogenic drinks on social media, it has attracted considerable attention from young people and tourists.
Steamed Minced Pork with Salted Egg (咸蛋蒸肉餅) is a traditional home-style dish representing southern China, particularly the Guangdong region. It primarily uses ground pork and salted duck eggs (咸蛋), which are mixed with spices and seasonings before being steamed to enhance their natural flavors and richness. With its light yet deeply savory taste, the dish is widely enjoyed not only in households across Hong Kong and the Cantonese area but also at street-side eateries and traditional cafés known as bing sutt. It is a staple menu item at places like SHINE ISLAND CAFE (紅島冰廳) in Hong Kong and continues to be loved by many across regions and generations.
Zhexiang Black Tea (Classic Black Tea) from TP TEA is a black tea beverage offered by the Taiwanese tea brand TP TEA. Originating in Taiwan, this tea features carefully selected Taiwanese black tea blended with syrup made from sugarcane, achieving both the natural aroma and richness of black tea and a subtle sweetness. With the expansion of TP TEA stores, this product is available not only in Taiwan but also internationally, gaining popularity in regions such as Hong Kong—particularly at its flagship store in Central—as well as throughout Asia and Europe and North America.
Pork & Chive Dumpling is a representative type of boiled dumpling (shuijiao) in Chinese cuisine, consisting of a filling made primarily of pork and Chinese chives, wrapped in a wheat flour dough and boiled. Especially popular in northern China, it is enjoyed both as a homemade dish and in restaurants. With a history dating back centuries, pork and chive dumplings are now eaten around the world, especially across various Asian countries. In places like Hong Kong, they are readily available at specialty establishments such as Wang Fu, which serve authentic Beijing-style dumplings.
