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How did you enjoy the photos of those amazing eats we had? Make space for more - here’s another set of 7 delightful (or not so delicious) foods!

If you’ve missed Part 2..

... Interesting & tasty! Papaya milk drink. ...

Remember what those Scoring Stars mean?
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15. Papaya Milk Drink

Place: ShinKong Tower Supermarket
Price: Can’t trace - sorry..

... Interesting & tasty! Papaya milk drink. ...

…. Wife’s verdict ….
Taste: ****
Presentation: *****
Value for money: ****
Overall: ****
Amazingly yummy! Fragrant Papaya in light Milk!
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16. AiYu Jelly drink

Place: YehLiu Old Street
Price: 2 for TWD50

…. Wife’s verdict ….
Taste: ***
Presentation: ***
Value for money: ***
Overall: ***
Cooling and refreshing - especially after all the walking under the sun ha!

…. My verdict ….
Taste: **
Presentation: *
Value for money: ***
Overall: **
Lady-seller was the first stall. Offered us this 2-for-1-price discount so we tried this Taiwanese drink. Not too sweet. AiYu tasted like plain Ooh Kio Jelly of Singapore. Refreshing!
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17. Crab Meat Soup + Glutinous Oily Rice

Place: KeeLung MiaoKou Night Market
Price: About TWD150 for 2 sets

... Deliciously Taiwanese. Crab broth with oily rice. ...

…. Wife’s verdict ….
Taste: *****
Presentation: *****
Value for money: *****
Overall: *****
Tasted like Shark Fin Soup, but better (to me haha) - need I say more?

…. My verdict ….
Taste: *****
Presentation: ***
Value for money: ***
Overall: *****
Add Chilli to make your Rice zesty - I did that and was I impressed! Or take Soup without the Rice - deliciously light!
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18. BBQ Squid

Place: KeeLung MiaoKou Night Market
Price: TWD50

... Chewy & spicy - really shiok! BBQ squid snack, anytime! ...

…. Wife’s verdict ….
Taste: ****
Presentation: ****
Value for money: ****
Overall: ****

Very tasty. That’s why I finished it all haha..

…. My verdict ….
Taste: ****
Presentation: **
Value for money: ***
Overall: *****
I asked for mine to be extra spicy. Lady-seller added Chilli powder but still not spicy enough. Fragrant BBQ sauce and Chilli plus chewy fishy taste of Squid.. Oh how I miss Taiwan!
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19. Frog-Lay-Eggs Bubble Tea

Place: XiMenDing
Price: TWD30

…. Wife’s verdict ….
Taste: ***
Presentation: ***
Value for money: **
Overall: ***
Nothing unusual. Not too sweet - good for quenching thirst maybe?

…. My verdict ….
Taste: *
Presentation: *
Value for money: *
Overall: **
Reminded me of Singapore’s Chin Chow - more syrupy, less herbal taste. Can skip this. Try the usual or special flavour Bubble Tea instead.
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20. Pineapple Cakes

Place: JiuFen’s LeeYi Pastry Store
Price: TWD180 per box

... Cool gift for all @ home - Taiwanese pineapple cakes. ...

…. Wife’s verdict ….
Taste: ***
Presentation: *****
Value for money: ***
Overall: ***
Not buttery enough. But Pineapple filling was fine - not too sweet..

…. My verdict ….
Taste: **
Presentation: ***
Value for money: *
Overall: ***
Good local product as gifts. But I understand there are better-tasting Pineapple Cakes around. Pretty expensive too.
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21. Stir-fried Beef Noodles. Beef Noodles Soup. Stewed Beef. Seaweed.

Place: Stall in XinDian
Price: About TWD140 total

... Trying stir-fry noodles in Taiwan? Try this beef version! ...

... Refreshing! Locals love their beef noodles - U will too! ...

…. Wife’s verdict for her Beef Noodles Soup ….
Taste: ****
Presentation: ****
Value for money: ****
Overall: ****
Soup was very tasty - yes, even without the Beef slices!

…. My verdict for my Stir-fried Beef Noodles ….
Taste: ***
Presentation: **
Value for money: **
Overall: ***
I always like Taiwan’s Stir-fried Beef Noodles. Like Singapore’s Fried Rice - common, quick and delicious local eat!
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We came. We saw. We ate. Another 7 more Taiwanese eats ahead.