Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Stop #28: Taiwan

Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung, originated from Taiwan, is probably the most famous dumpling house in the world. It has locations all over Asia and has expanded to Australia and U.S.A. (west coast). People relate Din Tai Fung to its small and delicate steamed dumplings. These dumplings are not only juicy and delicious, they are also an art form, in my opinion.

Juicy Pork Dumplings

Juicy Pork & Crab Dumplings

Rice & Pork Shao Mai

Shrimp & Pork Dumplings

Besides the dumplings, their dishes are pretty decent as well.

Sautéed String Bean with Minced Pork

Shrimp & Pork Wonton with Spicy Sauce

Shrimp Fried Rice

Sweet Red Bean Rice Bun (dessert!)

Each restaurant has an army making the dumplings! And yes that is Tom Cruise on the strip of pictures at the bottom of the window. He was there making dumplings. Well, he tried.

For more information,
visit http://www.dintaifung.com.tw/en/.


Zhuji
Mmmm... Their beef pastry is so juicy and tasty. Every bite is an explosion of flavor in the mouth.

Pork Wonton Soup, Beef Rolls, Millet Porridge and Beef Pastry (clockwise)

For more information,
visit http://www.zhuji.com.tw/index.php.


Shinyeh
If you want traditional Taiwanese food, this is the place!

Sweet Potato Porridge

Lean Pork with Bamboo Shoots in Soya Sauce

Soft Spring Roll

Steamed Bun Sandwich with Lean Pork and Preserved Vegetables

Fried Eggs with Dried Turnip

Stewed Tofu with Pickled Mustard Green

Mochi coated with Ground Peanuts (dessert!)

For more information,
visit http://www.shinyeh.com.tw/.


Kao Shi
Overshadowed by Din Tai Fung and that may be a good thing. It is less crowded but the food is just as good! Their signature dish is the Pan Fried Pork Buns, served in a hot pan with a traditional wooden cover.

Pan Fried Pork Buns

Salty Crispy Pastries

Dried Shrimp Fried Rice

Sauteed Shredded Pork with Dried Tofu

Tofu Casserole

General Tso's Chicken

Sweet Pastries for dessert!

For more information,
visit http://www.kao-chi.com/.


Woolloomooloo
Italian food with Asian influence, yes! The combinations of ingredients are very creative and surprisingly tasty. The owner is an architect from Australia and interior feels very airy and open. I love the wooden furniture. They even have an area with toys for kids to play!

Salad

Miso Soup with Salmon, Tofu and Turnip

Pasta Bolognese

Risotto with Squash

Pasta Calamari

Pizza

Didn't get to try their coffee but surely tried some dessert!




Japanese Food
There is a great Japanese cultural influence in Taiwan, therefore tons of good Japanese food.

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice), Fried Pork Cutlet and Japanese Curry

Ramen Noodles with Soy Sauce


Other Famous Taiwanese Dishes
Beef Noodle Soup


Fried Pork Chop over Rice

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