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Cooking meat or seafood at the table for guests, but Danmaya Shabu-Shabu has a dedicated food service chef.
After launching Thai & Thai Thai Restaurant in 2015, MWH Hotels' key focus this year will be on building a shabu-shabu, teppanyaki, and Japanese cuisine brand under the Danmaya name. Among them, Danmaya Shabu-Shabu officially opened on October 7th after a period of trial operation.
You can actually have a meal with alpacas? Two unique animal-themed restaurants in New Taipei are super adorable
In recent years, animal cafes have been all the rage, but dining with dogs and cats is no longer a novelty! ETtoday EBC News Cloud has specially compiled a list of two wildly popular animal-themed restaurants in New Taipei City where you can enjoy your meal with unexpected companions like alpacas and rabbits—how unique is that?
Want to breeze through airport security? 12 essential airport tips you need to know
Navigating airports isn’t rocket science, but finding your flight at an international airport does require some knowledge and experience. Fodors has compiled 12 must-know airport tips—armed with this basic info, getting in, boarding, and disembarking will be much easier.
A century-old sugar factory transforms into a dreamy amusement park！ The more magical it gets as night falls at the Shiyue Cultural & Creative Park
Renovating old buildings is all the rage these days—abandoned structures are refurbished into brand-new homestays, tourist attractions, and more. This century-old sugar factory in Tainan, after being taken over and planned by the Shiyue Drum Ensemble, has been reborn as the wildly popular Shiyue Cultural & Creative Park. Not only does it incorporate a unique drum music theme, but it also features many fun landscape designs and amusement facilities. Every evening, the park lights up brilliantly—it’s simply magical！
Master 3 Tips: How to Navigate Japan’s Largest “Kisarazu Mitsui Outlet” Like a Pro
When shopping for bargains during your trip to Japan, an outlet mall is the go-to destination. Located in Chiba Prefecture, the Kisarazu Mitsui Outlet is reputed to be Japan’s largest outlet mall, featuring around 250 brands. If you’re a first-timer but want to shop smart, just follow the three key principles of “Front, Middle, and Back” to quickly find the brands you’re looking for.
Nationwide First in New Taipei’s Sanxia: A Children’s Archaeological Experience Room Where Digging and Restoring Artifacts Is All the Rage
New Taipei City’s Sanxia Museum has officially launched the nation’s first children’s archaeological experience room, allowing kids to engage in everything from digging and measuring to sorting and touching-based restoration, all while experiencing the joy of being an archaeologist through play.
Dongmen Noodles Street — Classic old-school noodles that hit the spot with spicy sauce!
I call Honor Street in East District “Noodles Street” — it’s short and narrow with heavy traffic, but the density and quality of noodle shops here are generally quite good. So far, I’ve only found one shop below par (and it was almost a total miss). Surprisingly, I’ve never written about any of the noodle shops on this street before, so today let’s kick things off with Chu Mian.
30th Anniversary Celebration of the Zoo’s Relocation – Fun for All Ages with “Spooky Screams” at Halloween
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Taipei Zoo’s relocation from Yuanshan to Muzha. To celebrate the zoo’s birthday, a series of activities will be held in October, kicking off with the most popular Halloween events loved by both kids and adults, inviting all visitors to join in the fun.
Insider's tip only locals know: Wang Family’s handmade fish balls in Hsinchu
As early as two or three years ago, someone left a comment on my forum page suggesting I try Wang Family’s fish balls, so I quietly jotted it down — because I already had a mental list of places to visit (most of which aren’t even in Hsinchu). Then, not long ago, another friend mentioned it on Facebook, so I decided to swing by one weekend morning. Yet again, it was one of those small shops that close after lunch.
It's all about fate — you can only get a cup of coffee at Wangxiang Tribe's LanKa Café if you're willing to make the trip.
LanKa Café is a coffee shop filled with life stories. Whether it's the tribe’s regulars or visitors who have traveled from afar, everyone has a tale they want to share with the owner. Nestled quietly along the Manudos Hunter Trail, the café even welcomes fireflies at night, making it truly unique.
Catch your own fish to eat here—and enjoy all-you-can-drink cocktails at the fishing boat teahouse in Japan!
Now let us introduce this reportedly brand-new style of izakaya in Japan, the fishing boat teahouse, where you can eat, drink, and even go fishing. The pricing model is as follows: one person per table pays a minimum charge of ¥3,000–¥3,500 for all-you-can-drink cocktails and a meal set. For an additional ¥2,750, you can try catching three kingfish. If you succeed, it costs ¥2,750; if you don’t, you still get to eat three fish—but the price becomes ¥3,600.
Whether there's angelica or not isn't the point—4 great four-ingredient herbal soup spots in the Greater Taipei area
Recently, a man got so upset about not finding angelica in his four-ingredient herbal soup that he smashed up the eatery, leaving the owner feeling helpless. In fact, the original recipe for four-ingredient herbal soup was made with Chinese yam, gorgon fruit, lotus seeds, poria, and pork tripe. Later, Job’s tears replaced poria, and some versions even use angelica or angelica wine instead of Chinese yam. But since angelica tends to dissolve after prolonged cooking, it often can’t be seen in the soup. Still, whether there's angelica or not shouldn’t be the focus—the real question is how tasty the soup is.
Stunning Real-Life Recreation of Your Name Scenes: Tokyo Footbridges & Shrines Become Popular Spots
Makoto Shinkai’s new animated film Your Name not only delivers a touching story but also features visuals so breathtaking that Taiwanese netizens described them as “every frame worthy of being a desktop wallpaper.” These beautifully realistic scenes from the movie actually exist in the real world. Netizens have identified real-life locations that inspired the film, and the comparison images are truly a testament to Shinkai’s skill in portraying scenery.
Do this and you won’t lose your luggage anymore！ These 8 tips are simple and effortless
After struggling through a several-hour flight to reach your travel destination, only to find that your luggage didn’t make it onto the plane and you have no idea where it was rerouted to... This is probably the most miserable thing that can happen during a trip！ In fact, by following a few tips, you can reduce the chances of this happening. The BuzzFeed website teaches everyone 8 tricks, and they’re actually not difficult at all to do！
Kaohsiung’s Hugely Popular Sushi Spot: Enjoy High-End Japanese Cuisine at an Affordable Local Eatery!
One of the most popular high-value-for-money sushi spots in Kaohsiung — Fubao Sushi — offers an à la carte menu where you can enjoy fresh, thick slices of seafood at budget-friendly prices. Highly recommended by bloggers, it's also frequently mentioned by locals when talking about their favorite sushi restaurants. The restaurant has a spacious interior — originally just one shop unit — but due to overwhelming popularity, they knocked through the wall to the neighboring space to offer even more seating for diners.
Attention if you want to take beautiful photos: A lazy guide to Kyoto’s “9 no-photo spots”
A famous Kyoto attraction, Nishiki @Koji, recently made headlines as authorities considered banning all tourist photography there due to visitors blocking pathways and creating noise that disturbed local residents. Although not yet officially enforced, in reality, many well-known sites in Kyoto have long prohibited general photography by visitors. Below is a list of 9 such no-photo zones, including some that “prohibit photography during the autumn foliage season.” With Japan’s red leaf season approaching, travelers should take note when heading out for autumn leaf viewing.
The vegetable-based broth is so thick it defies expectations—this beef rib king ramen is loaded with meat, you can barely see the noodles!
Recently, I saw a friend recommend this MiJi SanBao Beef Noodle shop that’s been open for less than a year. Both the shop name and its dishes have a unique flair, and it has even been featured in the news, so it quickly made it onto my must-try list. The shop isn’t far from Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station—you just exit from Exit 2, walk straight ahead, then turn into Yanji Street, and you’ll spot this ramen shop within a few meters. It’s also pretty easy to recognize from the outside.
Limited daily servings！Ihwa Lala Bear Curry Rice – A Japanese-style cartoon café loved by Korean girls!
Near Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea, there’s a casual and lively Japanese-style family restaurant. In Ewha, an area dominated by female customers, besides serving fresh and flavorful food, it also wins hearts with its cartoon-themed designs. Especially popular is the Rilakkuma curry series, whose cute shapes and creative ideas have earned high popularity among female customers and students.
The boss is out—test your conscience and honesty at this Hualien twisted dough stick shop!
Where did the boss go, abandoning the shop? Boss~ Boss~ If you don’t come out soon, I’ll just take and run~ Oh well, today we’re at Grandpa Han’s place in Fenglin, Hualien. Grandpa Han sells twisted dough sticks, but he’s often not around. The twisted dough sticks in the kitchen, the “Liang Xiang Hao” (well, some folks up north call them twins!), the tea eggs in the rice cooker, and the steamed buns in the steamer—they’re all just sitting there. Want some? Help yourself!
Miaoli’s Hidden Gem: Moyan Mountain Is a Photo Paradise for Sunrises, Sunsets, and Sea of Clouds!
Do you think watching the sunrise or sea of clouds requires heading to high-altitude mountains? Moyan Mountain, located at the border of Gongguan and Touwu townships in Miaoli, has an elevation of just 157 meters, yet it offers stunning sunrises and sea of clouds, as well as sunsets and city night views. Thanks to its proximity to the city and convenient transportation, plus a not-too-high summit and gentle walking trails leading to the top, it's become one of the go-to spots for photography enthusiasts seeking breathtaking views.