Since Taiwan reopened its borders, tourists, myself included, have been flocking to this amazing island. Here are some popular items that both locals and visitors love in Taiwan. I’ve personally bought these goodies repeatedly from three shops, and I highly recommend everyone to try them too.
P.S. Remember the post we wrote five years ago? We still love our Yu Jan Shin’s butter puffs!
Pineapple Cakes from Pan’s Cake (小潘蛋糕坊)
For the ultimate embodiment of Taiwan’s tropical flavours, indulge in the pineapple cakes from Pan’s Cake! Their light, soft texture and authentic pineapple goodness will transport your taste buds to paradise.
My favourite item here is the pineapple tart with egg. I love to place the tart in the fridge and eat it while it’s nice and cold. A single pineapple tart with egg costs 19 NTD (S$0.8) for non-individually wrapped tarts while an individually wrapped one costs 23 NTD (S$0.98). So do choose your packaging variations wisely – if you’re just buying it for personal consumption, get the bulk packaging. If you’re giving it as gifts or would like to be able to store it longer, opt for the individual packaging option.
You can also find these delightful pineapple cake gift boxes at convenience stores! Although not as fresh as getting it directly from their bakery, they still make for thoughtful gifts or self-indulgent treats!
Egg Rolls from Bluebird Travel: A Symphony of Crunch and Flavour!
Ditch the ordinary snacks and embrace the extraordinary with Taiwanese egg rolls from Bluebird Travel! These crispy delights come in a medley of tantalising flavours, leaving you craving for more.
During my Taichung trip, I couldn’t resist a visit to their ice-cream shop, where I devoured soft-served ice cream adorned with seaweed pork floss egg rolls – a heavenly sweet and savoury fusion!
A dear friend also surprised me with their original pork floss egg rolls, and oh, these were amazing! Light, fragrant, and subtly sweet, the addition of pork floss adds a delightful twist. These egg rolls also come in many forms of packaging – the above image is just the basic gift pack which costs 200 NTD (S$8.50) for five rolls.
They have many outlets across Taiwan. You can also buy their products at B2 of Taipei 101 – talk about convenience!
I highly recommend their products for children as they serve both traditional and ‘modern’-type of flavours.
Pastries from Chia Te
Chia Te is renowned for its pineapple cakes, about 6 pieces for NTD 204 (S$8.60), but have you explored their other treasures? Don’t miss out on their wife biscuits and sun cakes, beloved by tourists and locals alike. They also serve other pastries like egg yolk pastries which costs NTD 48 (S$2.04).
Despite its popularity, I can vouch for the fact that Chia Te still delivers one of the best wife biscuits I’ve ever savoured! Be prepared to queue (we gave up in May), but trust me, it’s worth the wait. Do note that the shelf-life for their pastries are pretty short so do not overbuy!
Pro-tip: You can easily find Chia Te’s pineapple cakes at convenience stores across Taiwan so if you’re looking for pineapple cakes, just get it from the convenience store!
For something different..
As you revel in Taiwan’s bubble tea haven, you’ll notice a delightful eco-friendly practice. Bid adieu to plastic bags! Instead, carry your reusable cupholder sleeve for that perfect bubble tea experience, and guess what? It doubles as a sustainable choice for your drinks back home! Keep your hands comfy and contribute to Taiwan’s eco-conscious efforts while sipping on sweet, creamy bubble tea goodness.
From delightful pineapple cakes and egg rolls to Chia Te’s exquisite pastries and eco-friendly cupholder sleeves, Taiwan offers an array of unique travel snacks and gifts for family and friends. Happy gift-hunting on your Taiwanese adventure – hope this list helps!
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