Taiwan is the Food Capital of Asia | Here is Why, Taipei, Taiwan (B)

So, I haven’t been to all the food-cities in the world, but I have been to some. So, as of right now, Taiwan sits on the top of the list of the best food destination I have ever visited.

In Taiwan, food is as important as breathing. Sometimes more. Food holds a special place of pride, so it goes to say that Taiwan has a vibrant food culture. From delicious street food to Michelin star restaurants and everything in between, food in Taiwan is guaranteed to leave an everlasting impression on your mind (and tongue) forever. Allow me to say that this country is one of the best “culinary museum.”

Taiwanese cuisine is greatly influenced by Chinese cuisine but most of the speciality food here comes from the Aboriginal kitchens which has greatly influenced the island’s food scene. Many years of colonial rule by Portuguese and Japanese have added to the culinary scene making it a truly global mix of flavours. It is believed that most loved dishes of today wouldn’t have existed years of global trade and colonialism. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).