By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department (compiled and reported)
Not only do Taiwanese love traveling to Japan, but Japanese also enjoy visiting Taiwan. A well-known Japanese travel agency, H.I.S, conducted a poll on social media titled “Top 10 Must-Try Foods in Taiwan,” and surprisingly, the renowned Xiao Long Bao (soup dumpling) shop “Din Tai Fung,” which is often considered the favorite among foreign tourists, did not come in first place. Instead, the Ah Zong Mian Xian (vermicelli with pork intestines) from Ximending took the top spot!
Ah Zong Mian Xian won first place in the “Top 10 Must-Try Foods in Taiwan.” (Photo provided / Mook Publishing)
The interior of Ah Zong Mian Xian doesn’t have space-consuming tables or luxurious décor — it goes for an extremely down-to-earth style. Every guest, whether standing or sitting, holds a bowl of hearty vermicelli. (Photo provided / Mook Publishing)
The internationally popular Din Tai Fung came in second place in this poll. (Photo provided / Mook Publishing)
A Japanese travel agency, H.I.S, recently conducted a “Top 10 Must-Try Foods in Taiwan” poll on social media. More than half of the voters were Japanese tourists who had visited Taiwan over 10 times. They recommended 20 Taiwanese restaurants, from which a top 10 was selected. The first place went to “Ah Zong Mian Xian” in Taipei’s Ximending, praised for its “strong bonito flavor and rich broth,” making it an unforgettable taste. “Din Tai Fung” came in second, while third place was awarded to “Ice Zan Mango Ice” near the Shuanglian MRT station, known for its fresh and juicy mangoes. “Hu Zhang Zhang Lu Rou Fan” (pork rice) was ranked fourth as a beloved Taiwanese street food. Other top picks included “Jin Pin Tea House’s Xiao Long Bao,” “Ice Monster Mango Ice,” “Jade Garden Pineapple Cakes,” “Spring Water Hall Bubble Tea,” “Lai A Po Taro Balls,” and “Ming Yue Soup Dumplings’ Xiao Long Bao.”
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