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What to eat in Taiwan? Top 100 Taiwanese Foods

Last update: Sun Apr 20 2025
Top 100 Taiwanese Foods
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Best Taiwanese Food Producers

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Tea / Infusion

MIAOLI, Taiwan
4.8
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FormoCha is a brand specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality Taiwanese teas. The brand name "FormoCha" is derived from the old name of Taiwan, Formosa, which means "beautiful" or "the beautiful island," reflecting Taiwan's rich tea tradition and natural resources.


The brand offers products from various regions of Taiwan, such as Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Ruby tea, Dong Ding, and others, each known for its unique characteristics and different processing techniques. FormoCha focuses on promoting authentic Taiwanese teas, including Oolong, green tea, black tea, and white tea. 
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2022, 2021

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2021

02

Spirit

YUANSHAN, Taiwan
4.5
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Kavalan is a renowned Taiwanese whisky brand, celebrated for its single malts produced in Yilan County. Established by King Car Group, Kavalan leverages Taiwan’s subtropical climate to mature its whisky faster, creating rich and complex flavors. The brand has earned global acclaim, winning numerous awards for its innovation and craftsmanship, especially for expressions aged in various casks like sherry, port, and wine.


Kavalan’s unique process and commitment to quality make it a standout in the world of whisky.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2024

World Whisky - Double Gold

2020

03

Chocolate

TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.5
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Q sweet Chocolate is a chocolate producer based in Taipei City. They specialize in creating high-quality artisan chocolates that emphasize unique flavors and exquisite craftsmanship. The company sources premium cocoa beans and combines them with local Taiwanese ingredients to produce distinctive chocolate products.


Their offerings include a variety of chocolate bars, bonbons, and other confections.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2020

International Chocolate Awards - Silver

2024, 2023, 2022, 2020

International Chocolate Awards - Bronze

2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019

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Spirit

NANTOU COUNTY, Taiwan
4.5
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AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

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Spirit

TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.5
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AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2019

BEST Top Collectors Inc. Spirits
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Noodles

NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.5
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Sannan Noodle is a renowned Taiwanese brand specializing in premium dried noodles and traditional Taiwanese sauce packs, offering the authentic taste of home-cooked meals in a convenient format. By combining high-quality ingredients and carefully crafted recipes, Sannan produces noodles with a rich texture and perfectly balanced flavors, allowing lovers of Asian cuisine to enjoy authentic Taiwanese dishes from the comfort of their homes.


The brand stands out for its commitment to natural ingredients, avoiding artificial additives and preservatives to ensure a pure and original taste. Their handcrafted noodles undergo a slow-drying process, giving them a richer texture and superior sauce absorption, making them ideal for various culinary variations—from classic dried noodles with soy sauce to spicy and creamy options.
AWARDS

Crystal Taste Award - 3 stars

2025

BEST Sannan Noodles Noodles
07

Rice

TIANWEI, Taiwan
4.5
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AWARDS

Crystal Taste Award - 3 stars

2025

BEST Tanaka Rices
08

Spirit

TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.5
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Otake Brewery, officially known as Wan Ja Shan Distillery, is a renowned producer of premium spirits, including whiskey and soju. Their product lineup features the Dawu Whiskey series, which includes unique offerings such as Double Cask Whiskey aged in Oat Spirit and Bourbon casks, as well as Peated Whiskey.


Additionally, they produce a variety of soju, including Oat Soju and Antrodia Cinnamomea Oat Soju. The distillery has received international acclaim, winning gold awards for products like the Bourbon Cask Matured Plum Liqueur.
AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2024

Crystal Taste Award - 3 stars

2024

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Spirit

TAIWAN, East Asia
4.5
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AWARDS

World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2024

BEST Nong Distillery Spirits
10

Rice

CHIAYI COUNTY, Taiwan
4.5
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Youmi Youtian is a Taiwanese producer specializing in high-quality rice products. Their range includes various types of rice, such as whole grain rice, functional rice, and mini packs, as well as snacks like rice crackers. The company is dedicated to offering healthy and natural products without additives, catering to health-conscious consumers.


Their mission is to provide the most natural and nutritious rice products while promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting local farmers. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, Youmi Youtian strives to bring the best of Taiwan's rice heritage to the global market.
AWARDS

Crystal Taste Award - 3 stars

2024

BEST Youmi Youtian Rices
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Noodles
TAICHUNG, Taiwan
4.5
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Confectionery
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.5
14
Nuts/Seeds
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.5
15
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Chocolate
NANTOU COUNTY, Taiwan
4.4
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Chocolate
PINGTUNG COUNTY, Taiwan
4.4
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Spirit
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.4
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Chocolate
DONGGANG, Taiwan
4.3
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Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.3
21
Tea / Infusion
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.3
22
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Condiment
TAOYUAN, Taiwan
4.3
24
Tea / Infusion
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.3
25
Tea / Infusion
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.3
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Spirit
NANTOU, Taiwan
4.3
27
Condiment
PINGTUNG COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
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29
Chocolate
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.2
30
Spirit
CHIAYI COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
31
Tea / Infusion
HUALIEN COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
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Tea / Infusion
YUCHI TOWNSHIP, Taiwan
4.2
35
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.2
36
Chocolate
YILAN COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
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41
Liqueur
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.2
42
Coffee Beans
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.2
43
Tea / Infusion
MINGJIAN, Taiwan
4.2
44
Tea / Infusion
CHANGHUA COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
45
Tea / Infusion
TAITUNG COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
46
Tea / Infusion
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.2
47
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Tea / Infusion
TAOYUAN, Taiwan
4.2
50
Tea / Infusion
NANTOU COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
51
Tea / Infusion
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.2
52
53
Tea / Infusion
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan
4.2
54
Tea / Infusion
CHANGHUA COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
55
Spirit
TAICHUNG, Taiwan
4.2
56
Spirit
KINMEN COUNTY, Taiwan
4.2
57
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61
Chocolate
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.1
62
63
Chocolate
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.1
64
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.1
65
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67
Spirit
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.1
68
69
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71
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.1
72
73
Tea / Infusion
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.1
74
Tea / Infusion
TAOYUAN, Taiwan
4.1
75
76
Chocolate
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
4.0
77
78
79
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.0
80
81
82
Spirit
TAIWAN, East Asia
4.0
83
84
Chocolate
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
3.9
85
Tea / Infusion
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan
3.9
86
87
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
3.9
88
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
3.9
89
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96
Chocolate
NANTOU, Taiwan
3.8
97
98
Condiment
NEIPU, Taiwan
3.8
99
100
Chocolate
TAIWAN, East Asia
3.7
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Best Taiwanese Food Products

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Oriental Beauty Tea 1, produced by Formocha, is renowned for its unique flavor profile and high-quality leaves. This tea originates from Taiwan and is celebrated for its natural sweetness, which comes from the bites of leafhoppers that enhance the tea's oxidation process.


The tea leaves are multi-colored, reflecting a careful and precise harvesting technique. Each sip of Oriental Beauty Tea 1 offers a rich, fruity aroma with notes of honey and a smooth, lingering finish.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2022, 2021

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Oriental Beauty Tea 2 by Formocha is a distinguished type of Taiwanese oolong tea known for its complex and aromatic profile. This tea is crafted from leaves that have been partially fermented and twisted into tight, dark curls, revealing hints of honey and fruit in its flavor.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2021

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Fu Wan Chocolate's Taiwan #1 62% Ping Tung is a premium chocolate product that highlights the unique terroir of Taiwan. The chocolate is crafted using cocoa beans sourced from the Ping Tung region, known for its favorable growing conditions. This 62% dark chocolate strikes a balance between rich cocoa flavor and a smooth, slightly sweet finish.


Each bar is meticulously crafted to showcase the complex flavor profile, which may include notes of fruit, nuts, and spices, inherent to the region's beans.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2019

International Chocolate Awards - Best in competition' overall winners

2019

04
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Vinho is fully matured in used American oak wine barrels that have been toasted and recharred in a way that brings out fruity vanilla notes from the wood into the whisky overlaid on a delicate background of complex fruitiness. It has a complex and multi-dimensional background of pepper, spice, dates and other fruits, such as ripe melon and mango together with kiwi and a delicate blend of bursting citrus fruits.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

World Whisky - Double Gold

2020

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2021

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Amontillado is an exquisite dry sherry that is darker than Fino and lighter than Oloroso, maturing under a cap of flor and then exposed to the air for further oxidation. Ageing Kavalan's new-make spirit in Amontillado sherry casks, produces aromas of toasted almond, hazelnut and caramel with an elegant and long finish.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold outstanding

2020

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The 36% Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea made by CaCaNina is a premium tea known for its distinctive flavor profile and high-quality leaves. This specific variety is characterized by its complex and aromatic notes, often described as fruity with hints of honey and floral undertones.


Oriental Beauty Oolong, also known as Bai Hao Oolong, is traditionally grown in Taiwan and is made from leaves that have been slightly bitten by tea jassid insects, which enhances the flavor during oxidation. The 36% refers to a particular grading or fermentation process but further details on this specific percentage by CaCaNina are unavailable.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2022

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International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2023

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International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2023

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The product Comfort chocolate bar-Jasmine&Strawberry made by Q Sweet Chocolate features an intriguing combination of flavors. This chocolate bar marries the delicate floral notes of jasmine with the sweet and slightly tart taste of strawberries, aiming to provide a unique sensory experience.


Crafted with high-quality ingredients, the chocolate is designed to melt smoothly in the mouth, releasing a harmonious blend of both familiar and exotic flavors. The product is part of Q Sweet Chocolate's innovative line of chocolates, known for their creative flavor pairings and commitment to excellence.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2023

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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 Taiwanese Foods” list until April 20, 2025, 1,194 ratings were recorded, of which 987 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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