Two dear friends from California joined us in Taipei. On a Typhoon soaked evening, we umbrella’d up and scurried around the Da’an area for some good eats.
Da’an street has gradually gentrified over the past couple of decades, many of the authentic eateries have been displaced by trendy boutiques and more current food venues. There was one joint that we had passed by many times over the years and wanted to try, but as Yogi Berra says: Nobody goes there, its too crowded!!!
We walked by this rainy night and surprisingly, no queue!!! Tonight’s the night!!!
We happily treated our vistors to some satisfying simple Taiwan food. Taiwan Beer from a nearby 7-11.
Pressed Tofu on Cabbage
Lu Rou Fan Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice
Yam Leaves
Chilled Winter Bamboo Shoots
Dumpling Soup
Clams in Broth
Dumplings in Sauce
Fried Tofu
Basil Fried Egg
Fried Rice GREAT WOK HEI!!! Super delicious!
Some Local Flavor:
Pig Ears
Pork Intestine
Pork Face Meat
Pork Skin
Goose Gizzard
More Pressed Tofu
All Together Now!!
I’m always amazed at the quality and quantity of food that’s cranked out of these tiny kitchens.
