2 Days in Taipei: What to Do, Where to Eat, What to See

[Music] ancient temples standing alongside tall skyscrapers there aren't many cities quite like Taipei which stands as a dynamic tapestry of culture history and modernity begin your journey in the area surrounding taipe 101 the neighborhood is a Haven for luxury shopping where International Brands coexist with local boutiques take a soothing night's rest at Humble House taipe after arrival [Music] the hotel boasts its convenient location near taipe 101 and mega department stores nearby make sure to request a room with a view of the whole district and taipe 101 to take in views of this dynamic [Music] city for your first lunch and taipe head to 85 TD a Michelin selected cantony restaurant the chef has spent over 50 years honing his skills in cantony Cuisine to present diners with traditional Classics and contemporary [Music] interpretations before leaving type's tallest building be sure to check out the taipe 101 Observatory The Observatory offers panoramic views of the whole [Music] city for dinner go to taiwa the world's first three Michelin star restaurant featuring Taiwanese Cuisine it's Chef Kai's Love Letter to this island where he cleverly incorporates Western cooking techniques to Showcase local culture and [Music] flavors Chef Kai's philosophy is perfectly exemplified by this for Gua smoked milkfish red plum pear and gangal dish the smoked milkfish is then made into a faga terine and homage to Spanish chef Martin barasat toi's famous dish with for Gua and smoked [Music] eel it's time for night cap check out Le salon at P desin Hotel a Michelin guide recommended Hotel famous for its ornate interior of plush Fabrics imported furniture and antiques pick a quiet corner to reflect on your first day in taipe while listening to the centinary dis Style music box all with a cocktail in [Music] hand before leaving P dein have a dimsum brunch at La p a three Michelin s cantones restaurant this is Chef Ken Chan he started working in a kitchen at the age of 12 he's honed and perfected his culinary skills to bring out the best of every ingredient [Music] with a hearty brunch out of the way it's time to to discover a different side of Taipei head to the historic district of Tung a Charming neighborhood where old meets new and modern becomes to New Classic T Chang is a trendy neighborhood with independent boutiques traditional Shop houses selling dried goods and Chinese herbs and art galleries that out CH is also home to several Michelin listed establishments and the famous bipo M establishment Aqua soup noodles is definitely one worth checking [Music] out from its flavorsome broth that is simid with pork bone for hours every day to its fried crispy scallions and sauces that's perhaps the secret to its [Music] success lastly no tour of Taipei would be complete without a walk around a night market it is befitting to end your very two days in taipe in a place that brings together taiwan's diverse cultures and food one of the most popular the night markets in taipe the famous ninga Night Market is located near Tata CH featuring up to 200 stalls you can eat to your heart's content and that's 2 Days in Taipei just like how it's impossible to cherry pick the best things to eat in a night market it's impossible to put a finger on what makes taipe so special its culture Cuisine architecture and people are interwoven to give an Ever evolving identity and experience unlike any other [Music]

Channel: MICHELIN Guide Asia

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Keywords: Michelin Guide, Michelin, chefs, restaurants, cooking, Michelin Star

Id: d6phN9VP-6A

Length: 7min 7sec (427 seconds)

Published: Fri Jan 19 2024