No need to go all the way to Tainan — 13 classic local snacks are now available in Taipei

▲The Kung Fu Dim Sum Banquet, one of the five major themed events, will begin on November 24th. (Photo / courtesy ofTainan Food HeritageFacebook)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

The Tainan Food Festival, now in its sixth year, kicked off on October 9th. One of its five major themed events, the Kung Fu Dim Sum Banquet, will be held from November 24th, with two sessions daily until November 27th. The event takes place on the 12th floor of Taipei’s SOGO Department Store Zhongxiao Branch, bringing together 13 Tainan-based eateries and their classic snacks. No queues, no trip to Tainan — you can enjoy Tainan’s famous street food right here in Taipei.

Here is the list of 13 Tainan-based eateries and their classic snacks:

1. Tainan Specialty Bites
2. Ancient Capital Pearl Five-Treasure Platter
3. Michelin Eel Pasta
4. Floating Milkfish Soup
5. Zhou’s Shrimp Rolls with Grandma’s Taro | cr 6. Duxiaoyue Oyster Vermicelli Noodles
7. Steamed Rice Balls with Taro | cr 8. Qigu Milkfish Belly Ball Soup
9. Little South Country Feast Glutinous Rice Cake with Zhou’s Pickles
10. Chicken Egg Pudding
11. Bite-Sized Crispy Egg Rolls with Old Street Preserved Fruits
12. Tainan-style Tofu Pudding
13. Old-Fashioned Black Tea + Kumquat Lemonade

Venue: 12F, Taipei SOGO Department Store Zhongxiao Branch
Event Dates: November 23 – December 1
Kung Fu Dim Sum Banquet Serving Times: November 24 – November 27, two seatings daily: Lunch at 12:00 / Dinner at 18:00