Popular foods — Popular Taiwanese food

小籠包

Soup Dumplings

Pronounced like (shao-long-bao). The character [小] means 'small', [籠] means 'basket', and [包] means 'dumpling'.

These are famously associated with Taiwanese cuisine and are filled with juicy broth.

珍珠奶茶

Bubble Tea

The characters [珍珠] mean 'pearl', referring to the tapioca balls, and [奶茶] means 'milk tea'.

Originating from Taiwan, it's a symbol of Taiwanese beverage culture, enjoyed worldwide.

蚵仔煎

Oyster Omelette

Pronounced like (uh-ah-jian). [蚵仔] refers to 'oyster', and [煎] means 'fried'.

A popular street food, particularly favored in night markets across Taiwan.

肉圓

Ba-wan (Meat Balls)

Pronounced as (bah-wahn). [肉] means 'meat' and [圓] means 'round' or 'ball'.

Often filled with pork, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms, covered in a chewy translucent dough.

滷肉飯

Braised Pork Rice

[滷] means 'braised', [肉] means 'meat', and [飯] means 'rice'.

A staple in Taiwan, known for its aroma and hearty flavor.

鹽酥雞

Salt and Pepper Chicken

[鹽] means 'salt', [酥] means 'crispy', and [雞] means 'chicken'.

A beloved snack, especially crispy on the outside and juicy inside.

臭豆腐

Stinky Tofu

[臭] means 'stinky' and [豆腐] means 'tofu'.

Despite its strong smell, it's a popular street food delicacy with a crisp outside and soft inside.

牛肉麵

Beef Noodle Soup

[牛肉] means 'beef', and [麵] means 'noodles'.

Recognized as Taiwan's national dish, it's comforting and savory, cherished throughout the region.

刈包

Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bun)

Pronounced as (gwah-bao). [刈] might not be familiar but means 'cut' or 'slice', and [包] means 'bun'.

Often referred to as 'Taiwanese hamburger', with savory pork belly and pickled vegetables.