From halal fried chicken to hot springs hotels with prayer facilities, Taiwan is adapting its traditional tourist draws to woo Muslim visitors as Chinese arrivals dwindle. Mainland tourist numbers have slid dramatically as China relations…
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Taiwan’s foodie cred given Michelin boost
From streetside stalls dishing out one dollar bowls of braised pork rice to upscale eateries tucked away in quiet alleyways, Michelin inspectors are scouring the Taiwanese capital selecting restaurants for its first ever guide. The…
Taiwan bans eating dogs and cats
Taiwan has banned the eating of dogs and cats, lawmakers said Wednesday, as pressure grows to improve animal welfare after a spate of cruelty cases that stirred public outrage. Parliament passed legislation to outlaw the…
#WeirdNews: Taiwan prisoners turn artisan chefs as ‘jail food’ takes off
If it were not for the locked doors, knives chained to the table and uniformed staff, the food factory inside Taoyuan women’s prison would resemble any commercial kitchen. Inmates wearing masks and hair nets mix…
#WeirdNews: Watermelon toast sells for Sh9,850 a loaf
Toast that looks like watermelon is being sold for $100 a loaf in Taiwan. Jimmy’s Bakery in Yilan County is selling out of the bread that has been baked to look identical to the colourful…
Culinary new wave puts Taiwan on foodie map
Pungent slices of fermented tofu, piping hot pork buns and crisp green guava slices are some of Taiwan’s classic street eats, with the best stalls attracting queues of locals and visitors. Now these no-frills favourites…
Hollywood star Will Smith eyes comedy with son
Hollywood star Will Smith said Friday that he will probably shoot a comedy with his son Jaden when they team up for the third time in film-making. Smith, who arrived in Taiwan on Thursday on…