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10 Food Gifts You Should Bring Home From Taiwan

Buying souvenirs is part of the allure of traveling—and if it’s something you can eat, all the better!

Food is a basic component of any trip. When visiting a new place, such as Taiwan, experiencing its fantastic local dishes provides an awesome background about their culture while also satisfying your palate.

That’s why if you’re planning to bring home some souvenirs to your family or friends, one of the best go-to gifts is FOOD. There are lots of delish eats in Taiwan, and we curated a list of authentic Taiwanese dishes and snacks your folks back home will absolutely love:

 

Pineapple Cake

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Taiwan’s pineapple cake is a definite must-buy! It’s a deliciously crumbly, buttery shortbread with a tasty pineapple filling. With its handy size and individual packaging, pineapple cakes are extremely easy to buy and bring home from Taiwan. The most popular pineapple cake brand among locals is the Chia Te Pineapple Cake.

 

 

Iron Eggs 

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Iron eggs can pique anybody’s interest. They’re basically eggs that have been stewed in varying spices, then dried. Unlike regular chicken eggs, these are brown and extremely flavorful. Most people in other parts of the world have never tried iron eggs, so what better Taiwan souvenir to bring home than this? Introduce family and friends to the great and sometimes bizarre nature of Taiwanese cuisine with a pack of iron eggs.

 

 

Sun Cake

Famous Sun Cake from Taiwan
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The sun cake, a.k.a. the sun biscuit or tai yang bing in Taiwan, is a circular, flaky confection stuffed with sweet maltose or condensed malt sugar. It is well-liked by both locals and visitors and is most commonly purchased in Taichung. Make your gift more special by making your very own sun cake in this workshop at the Nine Suns Souvenir Shop in Taichung!

 

 

Taiwanese Nougat

Taiwanese Nougat
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Nougat is definitely not exclusive to Taiwan. But their local version is quite different from that of other countries. Its range of flavors is brag-worthy, and it can also go from chewy to crunchy. Really, it’s a fun and interesting snack to try in Taiwan! So make sure to check it out, especially the one from Sugar & Spice, which is made with cream from France and full of almonds.

 

 

Peanut Egg Rolls

HiWalk Peanut Egg Roll
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Peanut egg rolls are one of the most iconic snacks in Taiwan. It’s basically an egg roll with peanut butter fillings inside. But you can’t deny how fun it is to eat this simple treat! It also makes an excellent souvenir because it can be kept for a month. For the best Taiwanese Peanut Egg Rolls, buy packs from HiWalk in Taipei.

 

 

Taiwanese Noodles

Just like in many parts of Asia, noodles are insanely popular in Taiwan with many tourists catching the bug as well. If your loved ones enjoy slurping some good oodles of noodles, too, check out the famous KiKi Noodle Bar for awesome noodle dishes and gifts!

 

 

Dried Fruits

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Taiwan offers a wide range of delicious fruits and while tourists aren’t allowed to include fresh fruits in their carry-on, processed fruits are fair game. Get the Sunnygogo Taiwanese Dried Fruits Gift Pack, which includes selections of mangoes, pineapples, strawberries, and dragon fruits.

 

 

Tea

Taiwanese Tea
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While tea isn’t exactly food, it’s one of the best things to buy in Taiwan. The state is famous for its tea culture and there are infinite tea choices all over the state. The best ones are found in tea shops and tea salons. In particular, oolong tea from Alishan Mountain is renowned by experts from all over the world.

 

 

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Article updated by Mai Sevilla

 

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