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Taipei's CRAZIEST Street Food (Flame-Throwered Bubble Tea & Steak!)
Taipei Food Tour: Iconic Sights & Street Food
Our final adventure in Taiwan had us running around Taipei trying all the food & seeing all the iconic sights! 🧋🗼🏮
And what better way to end our time in Taiwan than eating FLAME-THROWERED Steak! 🤯🔥
Special Thanks to our Channel Member: Michael Egan ❤️
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Our final adventure in Taiwan had us running around Taipei trying all the food & seeing all the iconic sights! And what better way to end our time in Taiwan than eating FLAME-THROWERED Steak!
Episode 244 | Country 50/100 | Taipei, Taiwan
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Ximending (Crispy Milk Donuts)
03:14 - Xing fu Tang Boba Tea
06:13 - Traditional Michelin star breakfast
14:03 - Elephant Hill
15:44 - Taipei 101 (What it's really like)
18:08 - Memorial Hall in Taipei
22:06 - getting to Jiufen
24:14 - Thoughts on Jioufen
26:22 - Ximending again (Flame thrower steak!)
Jordan and Emily, an Australian couple, concluded their Taiwan adventure with a Taipei food tour, exploring iconic landmarks and indulging in unique culinary experiences. Their journey included trying crispy milk donuts in Ximending, experiencing the famous Xing fu Tang boba tea, and savoring a traditional Michelin-starred breakfast. They also visited Elephant Hill, Taipei 101, and the Memorial Hall, offering insights into these landmarks. The trip culminated in Jiufen, where they shared their impressions of this charming town, before returning to Ximending for a fiery finale – flame-thrower steak!
Our final adventure in Taiwan had us running around Taipei trying all the food & seeing all the iconic sights! And what better way to end our time in Taiwan than eating FLAME-THROWERED Steak!
Episode 244 | Country 50/100 | Taipei, Taiwan
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Ximending (Crispy Milk Donuts)
03:14 - Xing fu Tang Boba Tea
06:13 - Traditional Michelin star breakfast
14:03 - Elephant Hill
15:44 - Taipei 101 (What it's really like)
18:08 - Memorial Hall in Taipei
22:06 - getting to Jiufen
24:14 - Thoughts on Jioufen
26:22 - Ximending again (Flame thrower steak!)
Jordan and Emily begin in Taipei, where they wait for crispy donuts dusted with milk powder in Ximending and later visit Xing Fu Tang for handmade tapioca pearls topped with a brûléed layer. The next morning they take public transport to a breakfast restaurant they describe as Michelin-starred, ordering soy milk, a signature bread and fried dough. The narrator says the wait can reach 30 minutes and suggests arriving early. Rain disrupts their plan to hike Elephant Hill and their attempt to find a view of Taipei 101; they later explore the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and its grounds. They then take a bus from Taipei to Jiufen, which they describe as a small mountain town with narrow lanes and views. The narrator recounts its gold-rush history and says the town later became a popular visitor destination. After sharing mixed feelings about the trip in poor weather, they return to Taipei and try rose-salt flame-grilled beef at a night market. A sponsor segment about luggage is omitted.
Jordan and Emily spend their final days in Taiwan exploring Taipei and taking a half-day trip to Jiufen. They try crispy milk-powder donuts in Ximending, handmade bubble tea, a breakfast at a restaurant they call Michelin-starred, and flame-grilled steak. Rain disrupts their plan to hike Elephant Hill and see Taipei 101 from above, so they visit the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall instead. In Jiufen, they walk the crowded lanes, discuss the town’s gold-mining past and return to Taipei for a night-market meal.
A rainy Taipei food tour, city sights and a half-day visit to Jiufen, ending with flame-grilled steak.
Taipei Street Food, City Sights and a Jiufen Day Trip
6:33 Jordan says they used transit tokens that cost 20 New Taiwan dollars per person per trip. That was their fare during this visit; check current prices and payment options before traveling.
12:47 The couple say this popular breakfast place can sell out, and they recommend arriving around half past seven. Their wait stretched along the stairs during this visit; check current opening times and queues before going.
14:36 Heavy rain stopped the planned Elephant Hill hike and left Taipei 101 hidden in cloud. If a viewpoint is a priority, check the forecast and visibility before making the trip; the couple found little point going up in those conditions.
22:54 The couple chose a direct bus from Taipei to Jiufen rather than a train-and-bus combination or taxi. They paid 200 New Taiwan dollars each and said the ride took about an hour; verify the route and fare for your travel date.
26:01 The couple say poor weather made Jiufen less worthwhile for a short visit, and they would stay in Taipei if squeezing it in. They also describe an hour each way; consider the forecast and travel time when planning.
6:33 Jordan says they used transit tokens that cost 20 New Taiwan dollars per person per trip. That was their fare during this visit; check current prices and payment options before traveling.
12:47 The couple say this popular breakfast place can sell out, and they recommend arriving around half past seven. Their wait stretched along the stairs during this visit; check current opening times and queues before going.
14:36 Heavy rain stopped the planned Elephant Hill hike and left Taipei 101 hidden in cloud. If a viewpoint is a priority, check the forecast and visibility before making the trip; the couple found little point going up in those conditions.
22:54 The couple chose a direct bus from Taipei to Jiufen rather than a train-and-bus combination or taxi. They paid 200 New Taiwan dollars each and said the ride took about an hour; verify the route and fare for your travel date.
26:01 The couple say poor weather made Jiufen less worthwhile for a short visit, and they would stay in Taipei if squeezing it in. They also describe an hour each way; consider the forecast and travel time when planning.
0:00 Ximending and crispy milk donuts
3:14 Xing Fu Tang bubble tea
6:13 Taipei breakfast
14:03 Elephant Hill in the rain
15:44 Taipei 101 viewpoint plans
18:08 Memorial Hall in Taipei
22:06 Getting to Jiufen
24:14 Thoughts on Jiufen
26:22 Ximending flame-grilled steak
00:00 Ximending (Crispy Milk Donuts)
03:14 Xing fu Tang Boba Tea
06:13 Traditional Michelin star breakfast
14:03 Elephant Hill
15:44 Taipei 101 (What it's really like)
18:08 Memorial Hall in Taipei
22:06 getting to Jiufen
24:14 Thoughts on Jioufen
26:22 Ximending again (Flame thrower steak!)
How much did the Taipei transit tokens cost?
Jordan says they paid 20 New Taiwan dollars per person per trip during their visit.
How did the couple travel from Taipei to Jiufen?
They took a direct bus. They say it cost 200 New Taiwan dollars per person and took about an hour.
What did they eat in Taipei?
They tried milk-powder donuts, handmade bubble tea, a breakfast of soy milk and fried dough, and rose-salt flame-grilled beef.
Why did they skip the Elephant Hill hike?
Heavy rain made the hike and the view of Taipei 101 unattractive to them, so they changed their plans.
What is the breakfast wait like in the video?
The creators say they had read that waits could reach 30 minutes and advise arriving early; these are their visit observations, not confirmed current hours.
