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[TPE] “I’ll leave it to you” – Ten Masa (平淡天真てんまさ鮨处)

Omakase means "I'll leave it to you" in Japanese. The term is often used to refer as a type of Japanese food dining experience, where the chef presents a series of plates from the lightest fare to the heaviest, richest dishes. It comprises sashimi, nigiri, hot dishes, and dessert. The number of courses and ingredients varies depending on the price.

[TPE] Barista Championship Finalist Café – Artista Perfetto

Hidden in the small alley of Xinyi District (City Hall Exit 1), Artista Perfetto is a modern café opened by six baristas from Hong Kong. One of them is the barista championship finalist!

[TPE] Quick getaway in Eastern Taipei – Peekaboo Café 彼咖舖咖啡

First of all, I apologize for disappearing for such a long time! I've been busy with my summer internship. When I was in Taipei for the final academic conference and award night banquet, I got to visit some places during my free time. I found out Peekaboo café really last minute, and was glad that I went!

[TW] Taiwan’s “mega dumpling” – Ba Wan (肉圓)

As I've mentioned in the Xiao Zhan Du Sticky Rice Pudding's post, small eats are big things in Taiwan. Ba Wan is one of the Taiwanese foods that we can't live without. It is no doubt my top 5 Taiwanese food. [caption id="attachment_432" align="aligncenter" width="705"] Ba Wan[/caption] Ba Wan can be found everywhere, from small booth on the street to food stall in the traditional market. The taste of it varies too. Just like every family knows how to make fried rice, but they all taste differently. The "skin" or the outer layer of Ba Wan is made with rice flour, corn starch, and sweet potato starch, and stuffed with pork and bamboo shoots. The sauce is poured on top upon serving.

[TW] NA*KI (藍記小館)

NA*KI is definitely one of the most creative restaurants I've ever been to. Reservations have to be made in advanced. No walk-ins are accepted. This is because the owners want to make sure the ingredients are fresh. Also, the part that I love about it is there is no menu, therefore, every dining experience is unique. There are three difference prices for the set meal (4 courses + drinks): NT$500, 800, and 1200. The main difference is in the main course. For the $500, the main course is either pork or chicken; $800 is lamb or beef ; $1200 is surf and turf.

[TW] Xiao Zhan Du Sticky Rice Pudding (小暫渡米糕)

This is another top must-visit place as soon as I come back. This is one of the small eats (小吃) in Taiwan. Small eats play an important role in Taiwanese's eating. I've heard of a philosophy describing Taiwanese food, which is "eat often and eat well". Basically all these gourmet snacking can be found any time of the day, and not limited to weekdays or weekends. [caption id="attachment_132" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Sticky Rice Pudding (米糕)[/caption]

[TW] Dawn Room 明堂 – Dinner

Dawn Room is a new café that opened near my place last year, and I've finally get a chance to try it out this summer. Dawn Room is originated from Tainan, and the Kaohsiung branch is its first store. It was strictly members only, but now it is opened to publics. [caption id="attachment_98" align="aligncenter" width="300"] (left): Creamy mushroom soup; (right): Salad with balsamic vinegar dressing[/caption]

[TW] Ding Tai Fung (鼎泰豐)

Since I'm currently in Taiwan, I'll start off with Taiwanese food! Ding Tai Fung is well-known for its little dragon buns (小籠包), which is awarded with Michelin one star. It is also ranked as the #1 from a American food website. Ding Tai Fung started in Taipei, and has a lot of branches around the world. It has recently opened a new branch in Kaohsiung! Little Dragon Buns (小籠包)

Me + Food = Inseparable

Everyone has to eat everyday, but some people value the food they eat, some don’t. I’m known as a picky eater among my friends. As a nutrition student, my life is meant to be linked with food forever. I’m lucky and fortunate to be able to travel between Taiwan, Montreal, and Hong Kong (& Guangdong)…

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