Brown Sugar Shaved Ice with Six Toppings is a type of Taiwanese shaved ice dessert served at ""Hei Yan Ancient Taste Brown Sugar Shaved Ice Jinzhou Shop"" located in Taipei, Taiwan. Finely shaved ice is topped with homemade brown sugar syrup, and customers can choose six different toppings such as tapioca pearls, sweet potato balls, and pearl barley. This dessert is popular for its distinctive combination of Taiwan's traditional shaved ice culture, the rich flavor of brown sugar, and a variety of colorful toppings.
Ah-Chung Goose is a dish served at specialty goose meat restaurants, primarily centered around Taipei, Taiwan. Known for its smoked and uniquely prepared goose, Ah-Chung Goose enjoys high popularity among both locals and tourists. Goose meat is widely used as a traditional ingredient in Taiwan and southern China, characterized by its firm texture and rich flavor. At locations such as Ah-Chung Goose Jilin Second Branch, carefully selected goose meat is prepared with care and served as a representative dish of Taiwanese food culture.
Pan-fried xiaolongbao is one of the representative dim sum dishes of the Chinese-speaking world, originating from the shengjianbao of the Shanghai region in China. It is a wheat-based snack. Unlike the typical xiaolongbao, which are steamed, pan-fried xiaolongbao are cooked on an iron pan, giving the surface a crispy texture and making the soup-filled interior a distinctive feature. Today, they are enjoyed not only in mainland China but also in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and various Chinese communities worldwide, with diverse variations having developed through migration and cultural exchange. This article describes the pan-fried xiaolongbao served at ""Paidui Shuijianbao"" in Taipei, Taiwan, focusing on its preparation methods, ingredients, and regional characteristics.
Mango ice cream is a type of frozen dessert with mango as its main ingredient, widely enjoyed in Taiwan and other Asian countries. In particular, the mango ice cream served at Snow King Ice Cream, a long-established specialty shop in Taipei, Taiwan, is known for its rich flavor that makes use of the freshness of green mangoes and for preserving the natural texture of the fruit. It is highly popular among both locals and tourists, and has become a representative example of fruit-based ice cream in Taiwan.
Minced pork ice cream is a type of ice cream served at Snow King Ice Cream, a long-established ice cream shop in Taipei, Taiwan. It is characterized by a unique flavor that combines sweet ice cream with stir-fried minced pork, resulting in a taste where sweetness and saltiness coexist. This flavor is considered one of the innovative attempts reflecting Taiwanese food culture and preferences, and among the shop’s unique lineup, it is particularly known as an unusual option.
Quail egg skewers are a type of street food popular within the night market culture of Taiwan. The dish typically consists of small quail eggs skewered and then fried or grilled on an oil-coated or heated plate. It is widely recognized as a staple snack in venues such as Taipei's Ningxia Night Market. Quail eggs are commonly consumed in East Asia and Southeast Asia, including Taiwan, and are valued for their high nutritional content and ease of eating, making them a popular choice in both street food stalls and home cooking. At Ningxia Night Market in particular, various sauces and toppings are used to create unique versions of the dish, attracting not only locals but also tourists.
Fried Crispy Milk is a Chinese-style fried dessert made by coating a custard-like base primarily consisting of milk with batter and deep-frying it. In Taiwan, it is widely enjoyed, especially at night markets, and is considered a specialty at places such as the Ningxia Night Market in Taipei. The dessert is characterized by its crispy exterior and smooth, creamy milk filling inside. It is popular among both tourists and locals, and has become a symbol of Taiwan's street food culture.
Aiyu jelly (lemon) is a traditional dessert originating from Taiwan, particularly enjoyed during the hot season as a refreshing jelly sweet. Its main ingredient, aiyu seeds, is harvested from a plant native to Taiwan, and is notable for naturally forming a jelly-like texture when the seeds are rubbed with water. The dessert is widely served at night markets and street stalls throughout Taiwan and is often complemented with lemon syrup or similar flavorings to provide a light, refreshing taste.
Fantuan is a traditional rice dish widely consumed in Taiwan and other Chinese-speaking regions. It is characterized by the use of glutinous rice, wrapped around a variety of fillings, making it a popular choice for a convenient breakfast or snack. Especially in places like Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market, fantuan is a staple street food loved by many people and has become one of the representative dishes of the local food culture.
Fried squid with seaweed flavor is a dish in which squid is coated with batter and deep-fried, then finished with a sprinkle of seaweed powder for added flavor. This variation is mainly found in East Asian regions such as Taiwan and Japan, and is especially popular as a staple street food at Ningxia Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan. Characterized by its crispy texture and aroma of the sea, it is enjoyed by many people in the area.
