Taiwan can be termed a melting pot of all the great culinary traditions, 
both Chinese and foreign. In any town, city, or village on the island, it is 
said, there is a snack shop within three steps and a large restaurant within 
five, making dining in Taiwan a matter of the utmost convenience.

    All of China's regional culinary styles are available, from those of 
Beijing, Tianjing, and Shandong of the north to those of Sichuan, Hunan, 
Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Taiwan in the south.

    You can also find restaurants in Taiwan that serve the cuisine of other 
countries throughout the world, including the United States, France, Germany, 
Italy, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and India, among others. The famous 
international fast-food and restaurant chain -- McDonald's, KFC, Mos Burger, 
Pizza Hut, and others -- also have outlets scattered all over the main cities.

    Taiwan also offers its own unique types of restaurant, such as vegetarian, 
"improved" hot pot (including medicinal hot pot), and local snacks, that offer 
a native Taiwanese taste. If you would like to have a drink before or after 
your meal, there are plenty of bars, pubs, and beer houses to choose from 

    Snacking is deeply woven into the fabric of daily life in Taiwan. The 
plethora of snack foods available on the island opens a window to local 
culture. In fact, one of the quickest ways to experience the local flavor of 
Taiwan is to visit one of the many night markets on the island, each with a 
tempting array of delicious delicacies. At each market, visitors can sample a 
wide selection of snack foods made with locally sourced ingredients. Since 
Taiwan is an island, seafood is a major ingredient in night market fare, from 
oyster omelets and stir-fried cuttlefish to seafood congee, squid stew, and 
milkfish soup, all of it addictively fresh and tasty.

    Taiwan is a beautiful place that you cannot miss in a lifetime. If you 
would like to have more Taiwan travel information, and to have free tasty 
specialties and to enjoy Taiwan aborigine dancing, please come and join the 
2-days "Charming Taiwan" event which will take place at FX Mall in Djakarta 
during July 27th and 28th.

SOURCE   Taiwan Tourism Bureau