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The Top 10
Street Foods
in Taipei
The Top 10
Street Foods
in Taipei
Source: CNN.com
10. Da chang
bao xiao chang
Found at every night
market in town, dachang
bao xiao chang is a popular
snack. The name literally
means "big sausage
wrapped around small
sausage," and it's served in
manner similar to a hot dog.
A sausage casing stuffed
with sticky rice acts as the
bun -- it's split open and a
tender ground-pork
sausage is inserted. Topped
with garlic and basil, it's
also available in different
styles flavored with butter,
chili or black pepper.
Try it at: Shilin night
market, 101 Jihe Road,
Taipei
9. Cong you
bing
Another dish with its roots
in China, cong you bing is a
flaky scallion pancake
made with hand-rolled
dough. The Chinese
rendition of this flatbread
is usually thicker and
doughier than its
Taiwanese counterpart and
sometimes stuffed with
meat.
In Taipei you’ll find
vegetarian versions that are
light and fluffy, the result
of many thin layers of
dough being folded over
each other.
Try it at: Shilin night
market, 101 Jihe Road,
Taipei
8. Ba wan
They're often called
Taiwanese meatballs, but
these savory snacks are
more like dumplings, with
a glutinous outer wrapper
stuffed with bamboo shoots,
shiitake mushrooms and
pork. Sticky, chewy ba wan
are served with a sweet and
spicy sauce and topped
with cilantro.
Ba wan are a traditional
Taiwanese snack food
considered by many to be
the country's national dish
and can be found at every
night market in Taipei.
Try it at: Shilin night
market, 101 Jihe Road,
Taipei
7. Douhua
A popular Taiwanese
dessert made from the
softest, silkiest tofu that
you can imagine, this
dish has its origins in
China, where it's a savory
snack. But in Taiwan,
douhua is a sweet dessert
often served with large,
chewy boba, or tapioca
pearls, and simple sugar
syrup.
In winter it's served
warm, in the summer,
over crushed ice.
Try it at: Shilin night
market, 101 Jihe Road,
Taipei
6. Niu rou
mian
A Taiwanese specialty, niu rou
mian is a spicy beef soup with
hand-pulled noodles.
The aromatic broth has subtle
hints of cinnamon and star
anise and the beef is cooked
until it is ridiculously tender.
Served on the side is a mixture
of finely chopped ginger and
garlic, chili flakes in oil and tart,
pickled mustard greens. The
Taiwanese like to sprinkle these
spicy pickles on top.
Try it at: LaoPai Niurou La
Mian Da Wang, Chongqing Nan
Lu Yi Duan 46 Xiang, Taipei
5. Hujiao bing
Baked in a clay oven, hujiao
bing may not look like much,
but they’re a deceptively
delicious, meaty snack. They're
wheat buns (more accurately,
pies or pockets) topped with
sesame seeds and filled with
minced pork, caramelized green
onions and lots (and lots) of
ground black pepper.
The name translates literally to
“black pepper pie.” The baking
method gives them a crisp
bottom; the contrast with the
steaming, savory filling is
impossible to resist.
Try it at: Raohe night market,
Rahoe Street, Taipei
4. Gua bao
Gua bao is the sort of street
food that inspires big name
chefs to serve knock-offs at
posh restaurants for
inflated prices. But this
pork belly bun (or
"Taiwanese burger," as it's
sometimes called) tastes
even better on the streets of
Taipei.
Braised pork belly is served
in a steamed bun with fresh
cilantro, pickled mustard
greens and pulverized
peanuts, creating one of the
world’s greatest snacks.
Try it at: Gongguan night
market, Luoifu Rd, next to
the Gongguan MRT station,
Taipei
3. Oa misua
A Taiwanese specialty often
seen in the night markets,
oyster vermicelli, or oa
misua, is a soup made from
misua, a thin Chinese
wheat-flour noodle.
In Taiwan these noodles
are steamed until the sugar
in the noodles caramelizes
and turns the noodle brown.
The thick, rich broth is
topped with fresh oysters,
finely minced garlic and
cilantro and a bracing
splash of vinegar.
Try it at: Shilin night
market, 101 Jihe Road,
Taipei
2. Chou doufu
Famous around the world for its
unmistakable odor, chou doufu,
or stinky tofu, is a Taipei night
market specialty.
Fermentation gives the tofu its
distinctive odor and delicious
taste.
Although it's available
elsewhere, it's best from street
vendors, who usually make it by
hand in the traditional (rather
than mass-produced) way. It's
served deep-fried or grilled and
topped with pickled vegetables.
Those new to the dish often find
that deep-fried chou doufu is
less intimidating and less, well,
stinky.
Try it at: Raohe night market,
Rahoe Street, Taipei
1. Sheng jian
bao
These small pork
dumplings topped with
nutty, toasted sesame
seeds are worth waiting
for. They hail from
Shanghai, where they are
commonly eaten for
breakfast.
In Taipei you'll find them
at night markets being
cooked in oiled, shallow
pans while people line up
-- sometimes 40 deep --
to get the chance to savor
them.
Try it at: Linjuang Night
Market, Tonghua Street,
Taipei
I’m hungry!
1. Do you like trying new foods?
2. Who do you usually eat dinner with?
3. Which country's food do you like the most? (Besides Taiwan)
4. What's your favorite drink in the summer? Winter?
5. How much money do you usually spend on food each day?
6. What time do you usually eat breakfast? How about lunch and dinner?
7. What kind of fruit do you like the best? What kind of vegetables?
8. What is your favorite snack? Is there a snack you don’t like?
9. What is your favorite American fast food restaurant?
10. If you could only eat one kind of food for a week, what would it be?
11. What food do you hate? Why do you hate it?
12. What did you have for dinner last night? Breakfast this morning?
13. What do you plan on eating for lunch today?
14. Have you ever found something disgusting in your food?
15. Have you ever eaten something that made you ill?
Cover Letters
When you apply for a job, you will usually include your CV. However,
people who do the hiring are busy, and are likely to receive many people
asking for the same job. A cover letter is one way to introduce yourself in a
more friendly way.
The tone of the letter should be friendly. Try to let the reader know that
you are excited to apply for the job, and you are willing to do whatever they
ask.
It’s very important that you make as few mistakes as possible. This might
be your only chance to make a good impression, so you want to do your
best.
Take a look at this example:
Find the mistakes and fix them
Dear Mr. Liao,
I write to apply for the position of manager as advertised in the March 21nd edition
of the Liberty Times newspaper.
I am experienced manager with a certificate in Hospitality Management, and I have
five years’ work experience. I now worked as assistant manager at the Apollo Hotel
at the Sun Moon Lake.
I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary
experience for the job. I have experience managing a busy hotel with twenty-five
staff. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy dealing with customers.
I enclose a copy of my CV and a complete application form. I look forward to hear
from you.
Thanks for your listen,
Tracy Ding
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Dear Mr. Liao,
I write I am writing to apply for the position of manager as advertised in the
March 21nd 22nd edition of the Liberty Times newspaper.
I am an experienced manager with a certificate in Hospitality Management, and I
have five years’ work experience. I now worked currently work as assistant
manager at the Apollo Hotel at the Sun Moon Lake.
I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary
experience for the job. I have experience managing a busy hotel with twenty-five
staff. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy dealing with customers.
I enclose a copy of my CV and a complete application form. I look forward
to hear hearing from you.
Thanks for your listen Yours sincerely,
Tracy Ding
Find the 8 mistakes and fix them
Darling Mr. Willis:
I saw your advertisement about the need for an interpreter who have excellent
command over both English and spanish. I am hopeful that you will give me a
chance to meet with you to discuss about the position.
I believe my experience in providing interpreting services will be a true asset to your
organization. I have worked in an educational environment where I was required to
provide translation servicesto Spanish guests, both verbally and in written forms.
Most recently, I assisted in an international student conference in Puli, where I was
require to assist visitors from Canada and Mexico.
I hope that I can convince you of my suitability for this position in a meeting. I plan
on calling your office next week to see if you might be available for meet.
Thank you for your time and considerations.
Sincerely,
Guo Shu-min
Find the 8 mistakes and fix them
Darling Dear Mr. Willis:
I saw your advertisement about the need for an interpreter who have has excellent
command over both English and spanish Spanish. I am hopeful that you will give
me a chance to meet with you to discuss about the position.
I believe my experience in providing interpreting services will be a true asset to your
organization. I have worked in an educational environment where I was required to
provide translation services to Spanish guests, both verbally and in written forms.
Most recently, I assisted in an international student conference in Puli, where I was
required to assist visitors from Canada and Mexico.
I hope that I can convince you of my suitability for this position in a meeting. I plan
on calling your office next week to see if you might be available for a meeting.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Shu-min Guo
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    The Top 10 StreetFoods in Taipei The Top 10 Street Foods in Taipei Source: CNN.com
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    10. Da chang baoxiao chang Found at every night market in town, dachang bao xiao chang is a popular snack. The name literally means "big sausage wrapped around small sausage," and it's served in manner similar to a hot dog. A sausage casing stuffed with sticky rice acts as the bun -- it's split open and a tender ground-pork sausage is inserted. Topped with garlic and basil, it's also available in different styles flavored with butter, chili or black pepper. Try it at: Shilin night market, 101 Jihe Road, Taipei
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    9. Cong you bing Anotherdish with its roots in China, cong you bing is a flaky scallion pancake made with hand-rolled dough. The Chinese rendition of this flatbread is usually thicker and doughier than its Taiwanese counterpart and sometimes stuffed with meat. In Taipei you’ll find vegetarian versions that are light and fluffy, the result of many thin layers of dough being folded over each other. Try it at: Shilin night market, 101 Jihe Road, Taipei
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    8. Ba wan They'reoften called Taiwanese meatballs, but these savory snacks are more like dumplings, with a glutinous outer wrapper stuffed with bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and pork. Sticky, chewy ba wan are served with a sweet and spicy sauce and topped with cilantro. Ba wan are a traditional Taiwanese snack food considered by many to be the country's national dish and can be found at every night market in Taipei. Try it at: Shilin night market, 101 Jihe Road, Taipei
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    7. Douhua A popularTaiwanese dessert made from the softest, silkiest tofu that you can imagine, this dish has its origins in China, where it's a savory snack. But in Taiwan, douhua is a sweet dessert often served with large, chewy boba, or tapioca pearls, and simple sugar syrup. In winter it's served warm, in the summer, over crushed ice. Try it at: Shilin night market, 101 Jihe Road, Taipei
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    6. Niu rou mian ATaiwanese specialty, niu rou mian is a spicy beef soup with hand-pulled noodles. The aromatic broth has subtle hints of cinnamon and star anise and the beef is cooked until it is ridiculously tender. Served on the side is a mixture of finely chopped ginger and garlic, chili flakes in oil and tart, pickled mustard greens. The Taiwanese like to sprinkle these spicy pickles on top. Try it at: LaoPai Niurou La Mian Da Wang, Chongqing Nan Lu Yi Duan 46 Xiang, Taipei
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    5. Hujiao bing Bakedin a clay oven, hujiao bing may not look like much, but they’re a deceptively delicious, meaty snack. They're wheat buns (more accurately, pies or pockets) topped with sesame seeds and filled with minced pork, caramelized green onions and lots (and lots) of ground black pepper. The name translates literally to “black pepper pie.” The baking method gives them a crisp bottom; the contrast with the steaming, savory filling is impossible to resist. Try it at: Raohe night market, Rahoe Street, Taipei
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    4. Gua bao Guabao is the sort of street food that inspires big name chefs to serve knock-offs at posh restaurants for inflated prices. But this pork belly bun (or "Taiwanese burger," as it's sometimes called) tastes even better on the streets of Taipei. Braised pork belly is served in a steamed bun with fresh cilantro, pickled mustard greens and pulverized peanuts, creating one of the world’s greatest snacks. Try it at: Gongguan night market, Luoifu Rd, next to the Gongguan MRT station, Taipei
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    3. Oa misua ATaiwanese specialty often seen in the night markets, oyster vermicelli, or oa misua, is a soup made from misua, a thin Chinese wheat-flour noodle. In Taiwan these noodles are steamed until the sugar in the noodles caramelizes and turns the noodle brown. The thick, rich broth is topped with fresh oysters, finely minced garlic and cilantro and a bracing splash of vinegar. Try it at: Shilin night market, 101 Jihe Road, Taipei
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    2. Chou doufu Famousaround the world for its unmistakable odor, chou doufu, or stinky tofu, is a Taipei night market specialty. Fermentation gives the tofu its distinctive odor and delicious taste. Although it's available elsewhere, it's best from street vendors, who usually make it by hand in the traditional (rather than mass-produced) way. It's served deep-fried or grilled and topped with pickled vegetables. Those new to the dish often find that deep-fried chou doufu is less intimidating and less, well, stinky. Try it at: Raohe night market, Rahoe Street, Taipei
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    1. Sheng jian bao Thesesmall pork dumplings topped with nutty, toasted sesame seeds are worth waiting for. They hail from Shanghai, where they are commonly eaten for breakfast. In Taipei you'll find them at night markets being cooked in oiled, shallow pans while people line up -- sometimes 40 deep -- to get the chance to savor them. Try it at: Linjuang Night Market, Tonghua Street, Taipei
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    I’m hungry! 1. Doyou like trying new foods? 2. Who do you usually eat dinner with? 3. Which country's food do you like the most? (Besides Taiwan) 4. What's your favorite drink in the summer? Winter? 5. How much money do you usually spend on food each day? 6. What time do you usually eat breakfast? How about lunch and dinner? 7. What kind of fruit do you like the best? What kind of vegetables? 8. What is your favorite snack? Is there a snack you don’t like? 9. What is your favorite American fast food restaurant? 10. If you could only eat one kind of food for a week, what would it be? 11. What food do you hate? Why do you hate it? 12. What did you have for dinner last night? Breakfast this morning? 13. What do you plan on eating for lunch today? 14. Have you ever found something disgusting in your food? 15. Have you ever eaten something that made you ill?
  • 16.
    Cover Letters When youapply for a job, you will usually include your CV. However, people who do the hiring are busy, and are likely to receive many people asking for the same job. A cover letter is one way to introduce yourself in a more friendly way. The tone of the letter should be friendly. Try to let the reader know that you are excited to apply for the job, and you are willing to do whatever they ask. It’s very important that you make as few mistakes as possible. This might be your only chance to make a good impression, so you want to do your best. Take a look at this example:
  • 17.
    Find the mistakesand fix them Dear Mr. Liao, I write to apply for the position of manager as advertised in the March 21nd edition of the Liberty Times newspaper. I am experienced manager with a certificate in Hospitality Management, and I have five years’ work experience. I now worked as assistant manager at the Apollo Hotel at the Sun Moon Lake. I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary experience for the job. I have experience managing a busy hotel with twenty-five staff. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy dealing with customers. I enclose a copy of my CV and a complete application form. I look forward to hear from you. Thanks for your listen, Tracy Ding
  • 18.
    Find the 7mistakes and fix them Dear Mr. Liao, I write I am writing to apply for the position of manager as advertised in the March 21nd 22nd edition of the Liberty Times newspaper. I am an experienced manager with a certificate in Hospitality Management, and I have five years’ work experience. I now worked currently work as assistant manager at the Apollo Hotel at the Sun Moon Lake. I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary experience for the job. I have experience managing a busy hotel with twenty-five staff. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy dealing with customers. I enclose a copy of my CV and a complete application form. I look forward to hear hearing from you. Thanks for your listen Yours sincerely, Tracy Ding
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    Find the 8mistakes and fix them Darling Mr. Willis: I saw your advertisement about the need for an interpreter who have excellent command over both English and spanish. I am hopeful that you will give me a chance to meet with you to discuss about the position. I believe my experience in providing interpreting services will be a true asset to your organization. I have worked in an educational environment where I was required to provide translation servicesto Spanish guests, both verbally and in written forms. Most recently, I assisted in an international student conference in Puli, where I was require to assist visitors from Canada and Mexico. I hope that I can convince you of my suitability for this position in a meeting. I plan on calling your office next week to see if you might be available for meet. Thank you for your time and considerations. Sincerely, Guo Shu-min
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    Find the 8mistakes and fix them Darling Dear Mr. Willis: I saw your advertisement about the need for an interpreter who have has excellent command over both English and spanish Spanish. I am hopeful that you will give me a chance to meet with you to discuss about the position. I believe my experience in providing interpreting services will be a true asset to your organization. I have worked in an educational environment where I was required to provide translation services to Spanish guests, both verbally and in written forms. Most recently, I assisted in an international student conference in Puli, where I was required to assist visitors from Canada and Mexico. I hope that I can convince you of my suitability for this position in a meeting. I plan on calling your office next week to see if you might be available for a meeting. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Shu-min Guo
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