Moments in Taipei

Taipei, I’m beginning to feel the charm of this city. Apart from the slight shock that 西门町 has no shopping centre which is way different from my pre-conceptions, all is good!

Sightseeing

Sightseeing around Taipei city and the suburbs were awesome. Sunset at 淡水渔人码头 was a magical moment for both of us, for it was our first sunset together in the 4 years together. Catching the city view of Taipei at night on top of Taipei 101 was spectacular, as we overlook the entire city at 89 storeys above ground. A glimpse of the first waterfall of my life – 十分大瀑布 and the short but sweet rainbow moment made the 1.5 hours of travelling by train all worthwhile. 故宫 and its exhibits were breathtaking, imagine jade in the shape of pork belly and lettuce, you would be amazed at the skills and expertise of the ancient people. Real-time history lessons conducted by Mister alongside our visits to 中正纪念堂 and 国父纪念館. New experiences, memories and knowledge – I have gained a lot from Taipei indeed!

大安森林公园

士林市场

Taipei 101

故宫

情人桥

情人们的愿望

Sunset at 淡水渔人码头

十分大瀑布

A glimpse of rainbow

Food

No trip without food is complete. Food was definitely another huge plus point for us. Breakfast was never an issue because 永合 was there for us. A hearty breakfast with 温豆浆 and 葱抓饼, it marks a good start to our day. ‘想好才点’ was the pet phrase of the shopowner and I always eagerly await to catch him say that every morning. Then it would be lunch stopovers at 鼎泰豐 or 高记 for some chinese food refuel to keep us going till the night. Alternatively, we would be at those themed restaurants for some different vibes. We tend to be really unhealthy for our dinner because I remembered we ate 豪大大鸡排 for 3 of the 5 nights and a hotpot/barbecue buffet on our last night. And I must comment that 炸牛奶 is one of the best street food I have eaten in Taipei. Soft yet crispy on the outside, bursting with milky flavour on every bite! BEST!

[鼎泰豐]
台北市忠孝东路三段300号
Awarded one Michelin star

虾仁蛋炒饭

小笼汤包

虾仁烧卖

[高记]
台北市復兴南路一段50号
Awesomely good food!

元笼小笼包

黄金嫩豆腐

上海铁锅生煎包

无锡焖子排

[Hello Kitty Kitchen & Dining]
台北市大安路一段90号
A must-go for kitty fans for the experience! Minimum spending of NT300 per pax

Kitty Cappuccino!

Boston Cream Pie

Vanilla Swiss Roll with Strawberry Mousse

[Barbie Cafe]
台北市忠孝东路四段128号2樓
A stone’s throw away from Hello Kitty Kitchen & Dining. Minimum spending of NT300 per pax too.

Barbie Cappuccino

Seafood Toast Box

[Modern Toilet Restaurant]
台北市西宁南路50巷7号2楼
The interesting concept is the crowd-pleaser, more than the quality of the food.

This has got to be the biggest toilet bowl I have seen thus far

Food in the toilet bowl and drink in the urinal?!?

Poo ice cream!

6 days after returning from my trip, I absolutely miss Taipei and travelling with my best travel companion. What can be better than leaving behind all your worries in Singapore and jetting away on a plane? Perhaps hiding under the blanket is the next best alternative!

Miss those wacky moments in Taipei!