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This is not a food blog but Taiwan is like a street food haven. I just have to blog about it. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of Taiwanese street food. To sum it all, they are mostly GREASY and SWEET. I probably consumed 100,000 calories every day – my tummy is completely preggers. I need to workout – seriously. It was a good ‘eating’ experience. The food are inventive and interesting – a definite must-try for an authentic Taiwanese experience. I think I ate more than I shopped in Taiwan. Here’s a summary of all the interesting street food I tasted during my trip:

Ah Chung Mee Sua at Ximending, Taipei.

This is rice noodle with intestines – I know, I know. But it’s simply delicious! There are no seats – you will see a big crowd holding bowls of these noodles and slurping away.

Eight Treasures Dessert & Mango Shaved Ice Dessert @ 168 Guangzhou St, Taipei

This is a must-try. I personally love the desserts!

Ice-cream Popiah @ Ximending, Taipei

One of my favourites, I bought this interesting wrap from an illegal hawker. It’s popiah skin with shaved peanut candy, chinese parsley and two scoops of strawberry ice-cream!

Fruits @ Shilin Night Market, Taipei

Yes, you do need some fiber when you travel. I love the honey stuffed tomatoes.

Stinky Tofu @ Shilin Night Market, Taipei

Hmm, this is definitely an acquired taste. It smells like shit (literally) but tastes pretty good.

Oyster Omelette @ Shilin Night Market, Taipei

Not a big fan. I dislike the sweet sauce they drenched the omelette in. I like it savoury.

‘Aiyu’ Jelly @ Shilin Night Market, Taipei

You can find this everywhere. It’s a refreshing drink/dessert with a splash of lime. Look out for the “frog” light box – you won’t miss it.

‘Shui Qiao’ or Steam Dumplings @ Liouhe Night Market, Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung serves the best food during my Taiwan trip. These are delicious!

Papaya Milk @ Liouhe Night Market, Kaohsiung

AWESOME. AWESOME. Endorsed by Chen Shui-bian too.

Candied Fruit Sticks @ Shilin Night Market, Taipei

BBQ Squid @ Ximending, Taipei

Sour Plum Juice @ Danshui, Taipei

Carambola Juice @ Ximending, Taipei – very famous, I hear.

Baked Pork Buns @ Liouhe Night Market, Kaohsiung

Taiwanese Sausage @ Shilin Night Market, Taipei – huge!

‘Loh Mei’ @ Taipei Zhongshan Metro Mall, Taipei

Herbal Tea @ near Longshan Temple, Taipei – FABULOUS!

Have fun eating if you’re in Taiwan!