A day (and night) in Taipei 101

The concert venue of the Kpop Concert we are to attend is right next to the Taipei 101. 

Here's a photo of the Taipei 101 day and at night. 

Inside the Taipei 101 were a lot of high end shops and food stalls. There was also a grocery right next to the food court. The food choices was a variety of different cuisine. There's Singaporean / Malaysian Food, Chinese Cuisine, Indian Food, Fast Food, Shaved Ice Desserts, Fresh Fruit juices and Bubble Tea.

So we really had a good amount of time in there, for some really good food at the food court, and of course we just have to try out the best Xiao Long Bao or Soup Dumplings in Taiwan. It is in the same level as the food court. The queue is long, there was about 40-60 minutes of waiting time and that is about 20 people ahead of you, and yet people wait for their turn.

Sticky Rice

Soup Dumpling

If you are in Taiwan, You must also not miss trying out the Shaved Ice Desserts. 

Some good take outs or pasalubong shop is also in the Taipei 101 food court. It must be really good as we saw a couple buying like at least 10 boxes whilst we were walking around and looking for something to eat.

Also, in Taipei 101, We bought their MRT Easy card for $120. For Souvenir! =) 

Food Trip in Taipei, Taiwan at Shilin Night Market

Taiwan Night Markets are the best so far! they have everything from souvenirs to bags, clothes and cellphone accessories. Of course if you must visit a night market in Taiwan, visit them for the food! 

We went to the night market in Shilin which was really very easy to find. getting down at the station with the same name, just walk towards the night market exit and follow the crowd. 

If you see this, you are already in the Night Market! Brace yourselves and get ready to be surprised with every bite you take. I tell you, all of the foods we tried were so good! If there were people queuing in one stall, we'd queue as well and its always the right decision. haha

We tried the beef first! it was so good! =) Below is only good for 1 person and not the sharing one. hehe it should be okay for 2 people since we plan to try or taste a lot more as we walk the aisles of the night market! You can choose which sauce you like, we just chose the Rose salt. The beef is really yummy and no need for other condiments! 

Next is the takoyaki. It is filled with mozarella cheese and look at the baby octopus! There's one in every takoyaki ball. The meat is tender and the sauce is really good. 

 A couple more steps into the lane, there is this barbecue stall. I recognize the sausage and I think I know its taste. I just had to try it. so my friend got the port barbecue, but I got the sausage one. No regrets at all! hehe we shared a couple of bites in each of the sticks we bought. It is a must try!

There was this Isle in the middle of the market where a lot of people are going into. We went with the people, saw a line for some buns, and yah... we went and queued up. It is for the Black Pepper Pork Bun. It was soooo good and tasty I really really enjoyed it. Buy a lot and eat a lot! Don't let it cool down if you won't reheat it because the buns will be too chewy.

While walking at the night market, we also saw a lot of people holding a milk tea cup and it sure looked really good. It looked like your upgraded Taho drink. there was a queue so it must be good too. We ordered one for each of us and proceded to drink it as we walk towards the MRT on our way home. We had this bubble tea to end our night in the Market. 

 

I do not know what it is, I can't read. I have not researched about it too... But it tastes like a Soy Milk tea. The caramel is right in the huge pan at the back of the photo and they will place it in your milk tea before pouring the Soy. :D I thought its going to be a bit bitter because it looked burned but nope! its really good. and I love it because it is not very sweet! =) If you can, look for this!!! 

 There are also some fun areas near the market. There is this mini amusement park games where people will pay for a game for a chance to win some really cute goodies!

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