Taiwan Food Articles

Understand Taiwan food awards first, then use that context to choose restaurants with confidence.

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Start with one question, then read your way through Taiwan food.

6 guides in the index

  1. Taipei Late NightHow to Choose Late-Night Food in Taipei: 9 Places and Practical Ways to EatA practical late-night Taipei food guide built around four situations: hot soup, cold noodles, skewers, braised pork rice, night-market snacks, and late-night yakitori.Read this guide
  2. Taipei StarterWhat to Eat First in Taipei: 7 Taiwanese Foods to Start WithA practical Taipei food guide for first-time visitors, from breakfast shops, braised pork rice, and beef noodles to gua bao and tofu pudding.Read this guide
  3. Award GuideWhat Is 500 Bowls? How Is It Different from 500 Plates?Understand the difference between 500 Bowls and 500 Plates, including what they evaluate, how to use them, and which one fits your dining plan in Taiwan.Read this guide
  4. Taipei Picks12 Taipei Restaurants Worth Trying First, from Street Food to Full MealsA Taipei starter list that moves from braised pork rice and gua bao to chicken restaurants, beef noodle shops, and international cooking.Read this guide
  5. OverviewTaiwan's Three Major Food Signals: How to Read 500 Bowls, 500 Plates, and Bib GourmandA practical guide to the differences between 500 Bowls, 500 Plates, and Bib Gourmand, when to use each one, and how to use them to find restaurants worth eating at in Taiwan.Read this guide
  6. Michelin GuideWhat Is Bib Gourmand? How Is It Different from Michelin Stars?Understand the difference between Bib Gourmand and Michelin stars, including whether Bib Gourmand is part of Michelin, whether it means cheaper food, and how to use both in Taiwan.Read this guide