“Eating” is also a very important culture. When visiting Tainan, the cultural capital, you must try the snacks and delicacies recommended by Tainan. Today, I will introduce you to the must-eat snacks and delicacies in Tainan!
As the saying goes: “Food is the first necessity of the people.” “Eating” is also a very important culture. When visiting Tainan, the cultural capital, you must definitely try Tainan’s recommended snacks and delicacies. Today, I will introduce you to the must-eat snacks and delicacies in Tainan!
Tainan Bib Gourmand Recommended Snacks︱Delicious Beef Soup
(The tender beef soup is a famous breakfast for locals. Image source: az489454258’s blog.)
Won the Bib Gourmand Tainan recommendation, their beef soup has pink and tender meat, soft and chewy texture, very smooth to eat, and the soup base is also very sweet, without any other impurities. No wonder many people eat it for breakfast. They also have a hidden gem – braised pork rice. They have a very special rule, which is that if you order beef soup and braised pork rice, you can eat as much as you want for free.
But remember that the braised eggs and tofu in the pot still cost money, so don’t get it wrong. After serving the braised pork rice, one can’t help but sigh that it lives up to its reputation. The rice is just the right amount of softness and hardness, unlike many stores that add too much water and lose the taste. The crystal clear braised pork in the rice is the essence. It looks full of fat, but when you take a bite it is surprisingly full of gelatinous and sticky texture. The fat and lean parts are just right and it tastes very delicious. I highly recommend you to try it if you have time.
Tainan must-eat snacks︱Ajiang eel pasta
(Ajiang Eel Pasta is a time-honored brand of eel pasta. Its unique Chinese medicinal flavor has won praise from gourmets. Image source: flickr.com)
Ajiang Eel Pasta is open from 17:00 every evening to 12 midnight. During the business hours, the chairs placed on the arcade are almost always occupied. If you buy it on site, remember to queue up early, otherwise you may have to wait for a while. The most special thing about this eel pasta is that it contains a unique secret recipe of Chinese medicinal herbs. Therefore, it has a unique flavor that cannot be imitated by other eel pasta. In addition, being able to see the boss stir-frying the eel pasta on the spot really makes people look forward to the finished product even more!
Persist in making snacks that taste like grandma’s | Nuofu rice cake
(糯夫米糕中的Nuofu’s store is hidden in the alleys of Fuqian Road in the West Central District of Tainan. The store is an old house, which was formerly a coffee shop. The most special thing is that its neighbor is the Kunsha Palace, the prince’s palace in Bajijing. And it’s only open for 3.5 hours a day, so if you want to go there, you’d better hurry up, otherwise it will be sold out if you arrive too late. From a small iron horse seven years ago to a local snack in Tainan today, it relies on unremitting persistence. Sesame oil, rice wine, glutinous rice, and pork are boiled, stir-fried, fried, and stewed through tedious steps to create a strong wine aroma. The soft and slightly moist glutinous rice cake is really delicious. No wonder it has become a recommended snack in Tainan.
Tainan Guohua Street famous snacks︱Yejia small roll rice noodles
(Yejia Xiaojuan Rice Noodles only sells Xiaojuan eggs, Xiaojuan rice noodles and Xiaojuan soup. Image source: flickr.com)
Founded in 1935, Yeh’s Rice Noodles used to sell mullet rice noodles and other dishes. However, mullet was seasonal, so they changed to rice noodles with small rolls, which became very popular and has evolved into one of Tainan’s representative delicacies. It has even won the Bib Gourmand ranking. Their shop only sells small roll soup, small roll rice noodles, and small roll eggs. People who want to eat the egg rolls are advised to buy them in the morning, otherwise the quantity is limited and they are often sold out by noon. This time I ordered squid soup and squid rice noodles. Since their squid is chilled, it tastes extra chewy. Paired with Tainan’s unique brown rice noodles and the sweet soup, it is really a great enjoyment in life!
Tainan Specialty Roast Chicken︱VTCC BBQ
(In addition to being eaten immediately upon order, VTCC BBQ chicken can also be given as a souvenir to friends and family. Image source: VTCC BBQ Facebook fan page.)
Just from the name, you know that this roast chicken is not ordinary. Rather than a snack, it can be said to be a souvenir. In addition to launching avant-garde boxes, its biggest feature is that it can make good food even more delicious. And because it is only produced at four times a day, namely 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00, it is recommended to make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. Since the whole chicken is marinated, it is delicious without any seasoning. It is also a very good choice to give as a gift.
Recommended accommodation in Central and Western District︱Sandaomen Architectural and Creative Hotel
(Sandaomen is located in a traffic-scarce area with very developed transportation.It is very convenient to go anywhere)
Finally, I would like to introduce to you a unique hotel in Tainan, the recently popular Three Gates Hotel. As it is located in the Danhuang District of Tainan City, transportation is very convenient. The railway station and the bus station are both within a ten-minute walk. It is not far from National Highway 1 and is very convenient to drive. The most important thing is the three-door design, which is designed to make passengers feel as comfortable as “coming home”. Sandaomen Hotel uses a large amount of cypress wood and only applies protective paint so that travelers can absorb natural phytoncides and relax their body and mind.
(The beautiful sky garden allows people to escape from the busy city life and enjoy the tranquil hotel atmosphere.)
Sandaomen also has a carefully built unique sky garden. While providing high-quality services, it also adheres to the concept of green energy, using green plants and pebbles to reduce heat radiation to achieve the effect of heat insulation, so that the indoor temperature is not easy to rise too high, reducing peak electricity consumption.
While creating a comfortable environment, we also take environmental protection into consideration to achieve the goal of sustainable operation. The opening hours of the Sky Garden are8:00-22:00. Visitors are welcome to come up and enjoy the beautiful view. Remember to ask the staff in advance whether the venue is available.
