# Food & Drink **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/food/food-drink/40.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to buy food online during the 2021 Covid-19 outbreak, and after](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-buy-food-online-during-the-2021-covid-19-outbreak-and-after/207762)
**Author:** [@SunWuKong](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SunWuKong)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 8:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-buy-food-online-during-the-2021-covid-19-outbreak-and-after/207762 "2021-07-22T08:32:06Z")
We all know FoodPanda and UberEats for restaurants, but several grocery stores offer delivery as well. FocusTaiwan wrote a good article about it. I’ve tried several of these and others (because I was lazy long before the… --- ## [Beer Alert & Directory V - Roaring 20s edition](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/beer-alert-directory-v-roaring-20s-edition/188105)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 742\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/beer-alert-directory-v-roaring-20s-edition/188105 "2026-06-03T01:31:04Z")
Cheap Beer, less than NT$20 per can (if you get 3). (From Spain) at Simple Mart in KHH. Simple Mart has decent budget drinks. (Not the place to buy high end brands) --- ## [The Forumosan Recipe Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-forumosan-recipe-thread/185053)
**Author:** [@Andrew0409](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew0409)\ **Replies:** 682\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-forumosan-recipe-thread/185053 "2026-07-13T07:56:31Z")
Got a good recipe to share? A new dish you cooked up and want to show off your skills as a chef? Share! I made a Cajun chicken and sausage pasta today. I make a lot of fusion style Italian food because Italian food can … --- ## [Why Can't We Say the F and C words in Food and Drink?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-cant-we-say-the-f-and-c-words-in-food-and-drink/180492)
**Author:** [@Gain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Gain)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-cant-we-say-the-f-and-c-words-in-food-and-drink/180492 "2023-04-29T16:08:47Z")
What’s going on? Can we not swear anymore? --- ## [About the Food & Drink category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-food-drink-category/46)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2000, 8:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-food-drink-category/46 "2000-12-13T08:25:00Z")
This is the place for Forumosans to post recipes, cooking tips and culinary-related discussions. --- ## [Food & Drink Forum Rules - please read before posting!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/food-drink-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting/66949)
**Author:** [@Dragonbones](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Dragonbones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/food-drink-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting/66949 "2011-08-25T14:36:54Z")
Food & Drink Forum Rules: This forum area is for friendly, informative discussion. The following rules in particular will be strictly enforced: Also: 1) Please SEARCH :pray: before posting. 2) Please ADD y… --- ## [International supermarkets in Taipei area](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/international-supermarkets-in-taipei-area/55860)
**Author:** [@Bao\_Lisha](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bao_Lisha)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 10:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/international-supermarkets-in-taipei-area/55860 "2014-08-21T10:43:43Z")
Hi guys! :discodance: I'm interested in getting hold of a few more 'famliar' foods. I mean, we eat a lot of Chinese food, but sometimes you just need a taste of home, right? I've been to Jason's, but can't afford th… --- ## [What spices and other food items should I bring to Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-spices-and-other-food-items-should-i-bring-to-taiwan/52888)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Stevens](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 8:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-spices-and-other-food-items-should-i-bring-to-taiwan/52888 "2014-06-27T08:51:24Z")
I'm from South Africa, arriving in Taiwan at the end of the year. I'm just curious as to what spices and food items that wont spoil if transported by sea, should I take with me. I'm looking for items that are not readily… --- ## [Post your favourite cooking websites](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/post-your-favourite-cooking-websites/33687)
**Author:** [@sandman](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/sandman)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 8:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/post-your-favourite-cooking-websites/33687 "2019-01-18T08:51:54Z")
Don't know why I never thought of this before. Anyway, here's the first. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com The most recent edition of a food magazine my mother subscribes me to has just started the above website. Don't kno… --- ## [Chinese cooking class/school/course (in Mandarin) in Taipei?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/chinese-cooking-class-school-course-in-mandarin-in-taipei/31991)
**Author:** [@terence](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/terence)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/chinese-cooking-class-school-course-in-mandarin-in-taipei/31991 "2012-05-18T00:51:00Z")
你們好, Does anyone know of a few good cooking classes/schools in Taipei? I'm really not interested in more classes on European cuisine, but would love to spend some time in Chinese cooking classes （包子，海參，etc.), possibl… --- ## [WCIF sour cream?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wcif-sour-cream/24144)
**Author:** [@twocs](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/twocs)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wcif-sour-cream/24144 "2019-06-15T03:20:26Z")
Jason's at Taipei 101 has high priced sour cream in small containers. --- ## [DIY baking supply / supplies](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/diy-baking-supply-supplies/22088)
**Author:** [@bushibanned](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bushibanned)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/diy-baking-supply-supplies/22088 "2015-03-06T02:44:17Z")
Moderator note: A large list of baking supply stores nationwide can be found here https://tw.forumosa.com/t/diy-baking-supply-supplies/22088/47 WCIF a pan to bake banana bread? --- ## [Where can i find organic food + other food problems](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-can-i-find-organic-food-other-food-problems/13811)
**Author:** [@newbie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/newbie)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 7:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-can-i-find-organic-food-other-food-problems/13811 "2014-04-30T07:17:19Z")
hi! i've just moved to taipei for a short-term stay and have a couple of food-related problems/questions, would appreciate any :help: in figuring them out. 1) are there any good organic fruit and vegetable shops around… --- ## [Where can I buy good bread in Taipei?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-can-i-buy-good-bread-in-taipei/397)
**Author:** [@iris](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/iris)\ **Replies:** 422\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-can-i-buy-good-bread-in-taipei/397 "2026-05-21T13:00:28Z")
\[Original Subject: decent bread\] I am looking for decent bread the way it is baked in Germany, not the fluffy stuff that shrinks to a couple of millimeters when you squeeze it. I checked out the bakery in the breeze cen… --- ## [Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey: Where to buy?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanksgiving-dinner-turkey-where-to-buy/225125)
**Author:** [@bingde4](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bingde4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanksgiving-dinner-turkey-where-to-buy/225125 "2026-10-21T09:29:31Z")
Brass Monkey usually makes the best turkey dinners, but they have a new owner now - looks like they’re doing buffet only (not great with a newborn). They are also doing it for ONLY on Thanksgiving - all other years, they… --- ## [Steak in Taiwan. The good, the bad, the ugly.](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/steak-in-taiwan-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/161536)
**Author:** [@Liub](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Liub)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/steak-in-taiwan-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/161536 "2026-10-20T12:59:59Z")
--- ## [History of chili peppers](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/history-of-chili-peppers/204762)
**Author:** [@finley](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/finley)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/history-of-chili-peppers/204762 "2026-10-13T05:22:28Z")
Many different varieties of chili pepper all with markedly different climate requirements. I doubt they all originated in S.America - or, at least, I doubt they were introduced recently to other places. India and Asia al… --- ## [Let go as a catering consultant for flagging food-safety problems. Overreacting, or doing the job?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/let-go-as-a-catering-consultant-for-flagging-food-safety-problems-overreacting-or-doing-the-job/259934)
**Author:** [@FBWS](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FBWS)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/let-go-as-a-catering-consultant-for-flagging-food-safety-problems-overreacting-or-doing-the-job/259934 "2026-10-08T08:32:14Z")
I’ve worked in professional kitchens for 28 years: Michelin-starred houses in France, a castle estate in Scotland, then 9+ years running F&B businesses here in Taiwan. These days I consult for restaurants and institution… --- ## [Farm-sourced raw milk in Taiwan: Does it exist?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/farm-sourced-raw-milk-in-taiwan-does-it-exist/229823)
**Author:** [@zaowangyeh](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/zaowangyeh)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/farm-sourced-raw-milk-in-taiwan-does-it-exist/229823 "2026-10-06T08:53:04Z")
Is locally-produced milk, whether cow or goat, available in Taiwan? If so, where can it be purchased? --- ## [Sea Urchin](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/sea-urchin/258910)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/sea-urchin/258910 "2026-10-05T21:44:31Z")
I didn’t realize sea urchin are farmed year round in Penghu even though the season is only two months. Some places it’s like all you can eat although probably wouldn’t want to do that. --- ## [WCIF Dr. Pepper?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wcif-dr-pepper/11231)
**Author:** [@Rascal](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Rascal)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wcif-dr-pepper/11231 "2026-10-04T07:54:46Z")
I remember there was a thread about where to get Dr. Pepper. Couldn't find that thread though. Anyhow, Dr. Pepper can be found at Jason's supermarket @ Taipei 101, same shelf where all the other canned drinks are located… --- ## [Any Taiwan rock melons as sweet as Hokkaido Rock Melons?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-taiwan-rock-melons-as-sweet-as-hokkaido-rock-melons/212481)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-taiwan-rock-melons-as-sweet-as-hokkaido-rock-melons/212481 "2026-10-03T15:10:57Z")
So far I did not find any, maybe it is the climate or just the care/price in it as rock melons in Taiwan are somewhat cheaper. --- ## [Taiwan 🇹🇼 Wins Panettone Championship](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-wins-panettone-championship/254717)
**Author:** [@Andrew0409](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew0409)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-wins-panettone-championship/254717 "2026-10-03T10:31:43Z")
Taiwan wins the world panettone championship in Milan this year. I found the winning chefs bakeries in Taiwan. --- ## [Food Scandals, Safety, Recalls](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/food-scandals-safety-recalls/80812)
**Author:** [@brobronek](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/brobronek)\ **Replies:** 818\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/food-scandals-safety-recalls/80812 "2026-10-02T08:25:05Z")
A link to the new fake products you might get in supermarket including pudding, drinks, and biscuits/cookies. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news\_content.php?id=2361759 \[mod note\] Original article pulled. Archived … --- ## [Mexican ingredients in Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mexican-ingredients-in-taipei/218521)
**Author:** [@DogmaticStoic](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DogmaticStoic)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mexican-ingredients-in-taipei/218521 "2026-09-29T22:16:00Z")
Hi just wondering if anyone knows where to buy Mexican ingredients in Taipei. Looking for canned hominy, epizote, vanilla, tomatillos, various Chilli like chilli de arbo (want to make pezole Verde, refried black beans gu… --- ## [I try the latest fad cocktails so you don't have to 🍹](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-try-the-latest-fad-cocktails-so-you-dont-have-to/259166)
**Author:** [@Steve4nLanguage](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Steve4nLanguage)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-try-the-latest-fad-cocktails-so-you-dont-have-to/259166 "2026-09-27T05:21:00Z")
First it was coriander everything, including cocktails… I’m a coriander fan, but I could only take two sips before the rest went down the drain. Today I found this Dubai chocolate highball—Korea being the guilty par… --- ## [Phasing Out of Carrefour Brand Products](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/phasing-out-of-carrefour-brand-products/257271)
**Author:** [@gavmasterflash](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gavmasterflash)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/phasing-out-of-carrefour-brand-products/257271 "2026-09-26T12:47:18Z")
So we all know that Uni-president has bought out Carrefour and that some time this year it will get a new name. In the meantime, I am now noticing that Carrefour brand products seem to be disappearing from the shelves. R… --- ## [2026 Mid Autumn Festival Meals](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2026-mid-autumn-festival-meals/259239)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2026-mid-autumn-festival-meals/259239 "2026-09-26T02:39:43Z")
So will have BBQ for the Moon Festival, a local tradition with family/co workers/friends. --- ## [What is in the brown bottle at the teppanyaki place?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-in-the-brown-bottle-at-the-teppanyaki-place/254448)
**Author:** [@ironlady](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ironlady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-in-the-brown-bottle-at-the-teppanyaki-place/254448 "2026-09-24T22:28:28Z")
As in, how can I make that sauce? The good old kind the cook measured out with his thumb. --- ## [How do you say "well done" steak?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-you-say-well-done-steak/245757)
**Author:** [@ppp](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ppp)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-you-say-well-done-steak/245757 "2026-09-24T21:54:34Z")
Hello can someone pls type the various ways steak is to be cooked? And how to pronounce it in mandarin? Like 1.well done Medium well Medium Medium rare Rare Thank you very much Very lonely here [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/food/food-drink/40.md?page=1)