What better way to take advantage of the respite in crazy heat here in Taipei than travel to the old fishing town of Danshui, which means “fresh water.” Once a major fishing and trade port, it is now more of a tourist center. It reminded me a bit of Venice Beach in LA without the […]
Food
He Huan Dao Xiao Mian (合歡刀削麵) Knife-Shaved Noodles
Another gem I discovered just minutes away from my Chinese class. Located on the second floor of the Nanmen Market, this place always has a 8-10 person deep line in front of it. A very good sign, since there are about 12 other food stalls on the same floor. The knife-shaving man holds a healthy […]
Jin Feng Lu Rou Fan (金峰魯肉飯) or Braised Pork Rice
Aaah, pure porky goodness, and one of the dishes Taiwan is best known for. Pork belly braised in a multi-spiced soy sauce concoction, chopped up and poured over rice with the braising sauce is my idea of comfort food. It was purely by luck that Philip and I discovered this little place, Jin Feng Lu […]