When it comes to food, Taiwan is the place that can satisfy all your needs. Countries from all corners of the world are represented here, leaving you with the difficult task to choose from the great variety of food available, ranging from international dishes to traditional Chinese delicacies and authentic Taiwanese snacks. Finding something to eat in Taiwan is not only easy, eating itself proves to be a joy time and time again.

To the Taiwanese, eating is an art and a cultural expression. Because of Taiwan's specific historical background, its food culture has become extremely diverse. Not only are Chinese dishes enhanced, the finest food from around the world converges here, so whether you feel like having some traditional Chinese food or would like to try something different, its all there. All you have to do is choose from the endless array of American, European, Italian, Asia-Pacific or even Mediterranean dishes. It is for good reason that Taiwan is called the "Republic of World Cuisine".

Chinese cuisine goes back to ancient times and achieved its present level through the accumulation of thousands of years of practical knowledge of and experience in cookery. Emphasis is placed on the perfect combination of color, aroma, flavor and shape, through which the most common ingredients are transformed into culinary tours de force. Chinese cuisine has therefore become well-known around the world and continues to attract gastronomes alike. In Taiwan, cooking techniques from all areas of China have merged, and the Taiwanese do not only master the traditional local Chinese specialties, but also continuously use traditional techniques to develop new culinary treats. It is therefore that each year Taiwan attracts many tourists who come to savor these Chinese specialties, ranging from small steamed buns to water-boiled dumplings.