Gyudon 牛丼飯

by Jeff Kang // 07/29/2015 // 2 Comments

Yoshinoya is a Japanese fast food chain, and it’s fairly popular and common here in the US. Taiwan did not have fast food before the 1980’s. Therefore, ever since fast food chains like McDonald’s landed Taiwan, fast food restaurants became the... Continue reading →

Chinese Cold Noodles 中華涼麵

by Jeff Kang // 07/16/2015 // No Comments

While I was living in Taiwan, cold noodle was one of my favorite lunch options during summer. It’s simple, it tastes good, and it is served cold. It is so popular in Taiwan that you can buy cold noodle from... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Sticky Rice ( 油飯)

by Mike Hsu // 06/08/2015 // 33 Comments

Whenever I think of sticky “oil” rice (there is no good translation) or youfan (油飯), I am reminded of joyful and festive occasions. Youfan is a dish that is traditionally served as a celebration when there is a newborn in... Continue reading →

Three Cup Chicken (三杯雞)

by Mike Hsu // 05/18/2015 // 1 Comment

Three-cup chicken originated in the Jianxi province of southern China but became popular in Taiwan. When a restaurant claims to be Taiwanese, they better have good three-cup-chicken. The name is derived from three cups of sauce used to cook the... Continue reading →

It's My Dish

one dish meals

Gyudon 牛丼飯

Chinese Cold Noodles 中華涼麵

Taiwanese Sticky Rice ( 油飯)

Three Cup Chicken (三杯雞)