Most Popular: The Top 10 "Queue-Worthy" Products That Drive Netizens Wild

▲ Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (Photo / Netizen-provided)yuan_8861(Please do not reproduce photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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Taiwanese people are famous for their love of queuing—but what exactly are the products that make netizens spend hours waiting in line?DailyView Internet Popularity MeterAnalyzed online buzz through the "KEYPO Big Data Key Engine" and today announced the top ten queue-worthy products. Let’s take a look at which items have become such hot commodities.

No. 10 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Since opening in Taipei’s Xinyi District, American doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has often drawn long queues. Store staff say that when they first opened, people had to wait three to five hours every day. Among the many flavors, the freshly made glazed doughnuts are rumored to be the best. During Christmas, limited-edition doughnuts featuring reindeer, Santa Claus, and little snowmen designs were also wildly popular among netizens who rushed to post photos.

▲ Layered drinks are all the rage this year. (Photo / Eastern TV News)

No. 9 Layered Drinks
Unsurprisingly, 2016 saw the explosive popularity of layered drinks. Cafes everywhere jumped on the trend, offering cups of both delicious and photogenic layered beverages. These drink-art pieces became highly shareable online. Even 50岚’s popular matcha latte gradient stirred up a buying frenzy.

No. 8 Final Fantasy XV FF VX
In this cloud-driven era, do you think buying games is outdated? When it comes to RPG games, the Final Fantasy series reigns supreme. FF15 remains as powerful as ever even years after its release. It broke numerous sales records—on the night before launch, fans lined up overnight just to get their hands on it. That’s the magic of a classic game.

▲ Impression cheese tower. (Photo / Provided by Murino Catering)

No. 7 Impression Cheese Tower & Liv Pie
The Japanese brand Impression, which expanded from Kobe to Taiwan, focuses on popular sweet treats like cheese towers. Their cheese tower combines three different types of cheese from Hokkaido, France, and Australia, and boasts three different ways to enjoy it as a highlight. The Liv Pie stands out with its 144 layers of pastry, mimicking the texture of French mille-feuille. Typically, within four hours of opening at 11 AM, they’re sold out.

▲ Fu Yee Hsuan egg rolls (illustration). (Photo / Eastern TV News)

No. 6 Fu Yee Hsuan Egg Rolls
The local brand Fu Yee Hsuan doesn’t rely on fancy store interiors or elaborate packaging. Yet, its 100% Made-in-Taiwan egg rolls and simple biscuits win hearts with their rustic, traditional taste. Whether in scorching heat or pouring rain, long lines form outside their physical stores. Online orders can take at least a month to fulfill—proof enough of their enduring appeal.

▲ Taipei 101 Strasbourg Market. (Photo / Netizen-provided)yolin559(Please do not reproduce photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

No. 5 Xinyi Christmas Market Tokens
Remember the pre-sale craze before the opening of Taipei 101’s French Centennial Market? To try the market’s food, you had to first buy NT$500 worth of tokens, which caused a rush. Just getting a token required an hour-long queue. Although the market was far from resembling the authentic Strasbourg Christmas Market in France—with only about 15 stalls that could be browsed quickly—it still gave visitors a taste of the festive spirit.

▲ Milk tea vending machine illustration. (Photo / Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai)

No. 4 Milk Tea Vending Machine
Food shouldn’t just taste good—it should also look great and keep evolving. Rich milk tea is now served in creatively shaped bottles that are both delicious and Instagrammable. After drinking, the bottles can be repurposed as vases or for other uses. The new generation of milk tea vending machines are beloved by tourists and hipsters alike, sparking a full-blown trend.

No. 3 NMD Trendy Shoes
Trendy men and women these days are willing to invest both time and money in cool sneakers. Adidas’ Originals NMD can be called the “iPhone” of shoes. Backed by endorsements from fashion icons, it’s a must-have for style-conscious shoppers. Even waiting 48 hours in line is totally worth it. Next time you see your friends sporting the latest NMDs, don’t forget to give them an envious glance.

▲Freshly baked semi-melted cheese tart PABLO. (Photo / Reporter Huang Shiyuan)

NO.2 Pablo Semi-Melted Cheese Tart
Originating from Osaka, Japan, Pablo’s semi-melted cheese tarts have drawn endless queues since opening stores in Taiwan. With their rich, aromatic flavor and high-quality ingredients, these tarts are well worth the long wait. Unfortunately, due to issues with their distributor, Pablo has withdrawn from Taiwan. To taste the authentic original, you’ll have to head to Osaka now.

▲Illustration of Apple iPhone 7. (Photo / From Twitter, Weibo)

NO.1 iPhone 7
Whenever a new model in the iPhone lineup is released, it always garners massive attention online. Despite negative reviews from netizens and industry observers, fans still flock to stores the night before launch, with some even camping out days in advance just to be the first to get their hands on the new iPhone 7 and show it off online.