Danzai noodles (Tánzǐ miàn) is one of Taiwan's representative traditional noodle dishes. Originating in Tainan, this dish typically features wheat noodles served in a distinctively light seafood broth, topped with minced pork, cilantro, garlic, and sometimes a boiled egg. Popular at night markets and specialty noodle shops throughout Taiwan, it enjoys wide support from both tourists and locals, especially in cities such as Taipei and Tainan. Known for its small-bowl serving style rooted in street food culture, it stands as a symbol of Taiwanese culinary heritage and remains a highly popular dish.
Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese confection consisting of fruits skewered on a stick and coated with a hardened sugar syrup. Originally from China, it is commonly found in street stalls and night markets across mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions with Chinese cultural influence in East Asia. While hawthorn berries were traditionally used as the main ingredient, a variety of fruits such as strawberries, muscat grapes, grapes, and tomatoes have become popular in recent years, resulting in a range of variations depending on the region and era. Tanghulu is also a popular sweet in places like Taipei's Linjiang Street Night Market in Taiwan, where it is enjoyed by both tourists and locals.
Asparagus juice is a vegetable beverage made primarily from asparagus, and is particularly popular in Taiwan. Known locally as ""lúsǔn zhī,"" it is readily available in supermarkets, convenience stores, and various dining establishments throughout the country. Asparagus juice is noted for its distinctive gentle sweetness and flavor, and is considered one of the representative drinks of Taiwanese local food culture. Its origins and establishment are linked to the utilization of regional agricultural products and a growing health consciousness. It is a unique drink that is rarely found outside of Taiwan.
Lu Rou Fan is a traditional rice bowl dish widely consumed in Taiwan, consisting of aromatic stewed pork served over warm rice. It is considered a representative comfort food of Taiwan, offered at a variety of establishments ranging from street stalls and diners to large commercial facilities. Originating from China’s Fujian Province, the dish has developed its own unique character in Taiwan. Known for its simple yet profound flavors, Lu Rou Fan is popular among both locals and tourists.
Douhua is a soft, pudding-like dessert made primarily from soybeans and is widely enjoyed as a sweet treat in East and Southeast Asian countries. Particularly popular in regions such as Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, douhua is commonly served at specialty shops, food stalls, and night markets as an everyday dessert. It is characterized by its smooth texture, which is created through a unique process of coagulating soy milk, and is typically enjoyed with brown sugar syrup and various toppings. In recent years, douhua has also attracted attention as a healthy and vegan-friendly food option.
Taiwan Draft Beer (18 Days Taiwan Draft Beer) is a draft beer produced and sold by Taiwan Beer (Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation, TTLC), a leading beer manufacturer in Taiwan. The product name ""18 Days"" refers to its extremely short shelf life of only 18 days from production, which highlights its fresh taste and aroma. Utilizing a limited domestic distribution network, this beer is quickly delivered refrigerated to consumers, and it enjoys great popularity at bars, night markets, and tourist spots throughout Taiwan.
Grass jelly is a traditional dessert widely consumed in East and Southeast Asia. Its main ingredient is the natural plant Mesona chinensis, whose decocted extract is chilled and solidified to form a dark brown, jelly-like texture. In Taiwan, grass jelly is popular as a refreshing treat in the summer and as a light, health-conscious snack. It is enjoyed by people of all ages at night markets and eateries.
Sausage is a general term for foods made by stuffing meat and other ingredients into animal intestines or similar casings, then heating and processing them. It is a traditional food with diverse forms and flavors around the world. Its origins date back to ancient times, and it has developed as a processed meat product suitable for preservation and portability. Unique recipes and cooking methods have been created to suit the culinary cultures, religions, and climates of different regions, and a wide variety of sausages are enjoyed in both everyday life and festive occasions in Europe, the Chinese-speaking world, Asia, and North and South America. In Taiwan, a type of sausage known as ""xiangchang,"" characterized by its sweetness and juiciness, is popular and can be easily enjoyed at night markets, street stalls, and eateries throughout the country, including the well-known Guangzhou Street Night Market in Taipei.
Goji Berry and Eel Soup (枸杞鰻魚湯) is one of the representative medicinal-style soups found in Taiwanese night markets. It primarily uses goji berries (also known as wolfberries) and eel, featuring a combination of ingredients selected for their nourishing and health-promoting qualities. This dish is mainly served at major night markets, particularly in Taipei City and places such as the Guangzhou Street Tourist Night Market, where it is available at food stalls and small eateries. It is popular not only among local residents but also among tourists. Blending the gentle sweetness of goji berries with the rich flavor of eel, this soup exemplifies the fusion of tradition and modern food culture in Taiwan. It is noted for its deep, savory taste as well as its high nutritional value.
The set of snake soup, blood, liver, and venom is a traditional food culture in East Asia that allows people to enjoy snake in various forms. This dish, particularly seen in places like the specialty restaurant ""Asian Snake Restaurant"" in Taipei, Taiwan, includes a serving of snake meat soup along with snake blood, liver, and even venom. Snake cuisine is valued by locals and tourists alike for its unique medicinal properties and traditional health benefits, and it is also deeply connected to the folk beliefs and traditional medicine practices of East Asia.