Mangoes đŸ„­

“Mango season.” Ah, there are few phrases more beautiful.

I’d tasted mangoes in the States. But I had no idea how good they really could be until I came to Taiwan. The ones from Mexico I’ve had have all been but a pale imitation.

For those who’ve tried them, how do the mangoes here compare to those from the Philippines, India, etc.?

[quote=“cranky laowai”]“Mango season.” Ah, there are few phrases more beautiful.

I’d tasted mangoes in the States. But I had no idea how good they really could be until I came to Taiwan. The ones from Mexico I’ve had have all been but a pale imitation.

For those who’ve tried them, how do the mangoes here compare to those from the Philippines, India, etc.?[/quote]
Theeeeyyyy’re heeeeeeeere!
Had my first of the season last night. Little green local ones and the medium-sized orange/red ones. Might get a giant yellow one tonight, but I fear its still a bit early for that variety.
I find the local ones superior to Philippines ones. Maybe because its less tropical here? Dunno. Sweeter, and less fibrous.
Indian ones I dunno. Difficult question though, seeing as how there are so many varieties over there.
Anyway, the kid’s getting his first taste tonight. Should be fun – if watching the delight on his face and hearing his hoots of approval when he first tasted strawberries earlier this year was anything to go by.
God! I love mango!

When the big red ones are ripe, try making a shake from a mix of mango, banana, pineapple, and OJ. :thumbsup:

I bought 5 for NT$100 yesterday. Had one this morning. :lick:

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With sticky orange chin.

I had my first two yesterday and today. Heaven.

Mangoes in the Philippines are at least as good. The ‘problem’ is that they are in season all the time somewhere but not necessarily where you are. And there are a lot of varieties. If you get a good local one in season, they are to die for.

I had my first sublime mango in India. As much as I love the ones in Taiwan, I still think the ones I had in India were the best. That may be the effects of memory though. The first high is always the best.

Best mangoes I ever had were in Zambia. But that was 40 years ago, so perchance my memory is a tad hazy.

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I developed a sudden allergy to mangoes when I turned 40. Seriously. Can’t touch them now or my face swells up. Reeeeaallly irritating for a person whose favorite ice was mango ice.

Mangoes in India ARE sublime, sinful, and ambrosia. TW mangoes are really good too. I like the nice big pulp ones here but then again nothing beats mangoes in India. But then I could be biased :slight_smile: .

Women keep offering them up to me two at a time. It’s quite obscene really and you’d notice were it not for the heat and all the skimpy clothes. God I love spring.

[quote=“cranky laowai”]“Mango season.” Ah, there are few phrases more beautiful.

I’d tasted mangoes in the States. But I had no idea how good they really could be until I came to Taiwan. The ones from Mexico I’ve had have all been but a pale imitation.

For those who’ve tried them, how do the mangoes here compare to those from the Philippines, India, etc.?[/quote]

Taiwan has the best mangos iv ever had. Both the “wild” mango (my fav fruit in the whole world) and the larger ones are excellent. The mexican ones we get in the USA, like you said, poor imitation. The phil ones i got in phil and also here in USA are also not as good.

Enjoy em !! Especially the “wild” ones. They really do grow wild in the Tainan forest areas. Plus heaps of other places.

And yes one of my teachers in TW was allergic to mango as well. What a major bummer !!!

Course I was very allergic to pineapple. IT would give me tonsilitis with just one piece. Now i can eat it but have no taste for it.

You are ignoring the Indian variety Tommy. Next time you are in Lucknow, go for it
Luscious :laughing:

Whaaat!? I paid 58 nts for one the other night. Vendors in my market say that the crop this year is awful, that there are too few and that they are so expensive to sell because they are so expensive to buy.

And ni mango ping this year
 :cry:

Whaaat!? I paid 58 nts for one the other night. Vendors in my market say that the crop this year is awful, that there are too few and that they are so expensive to sell because they are so expensive to buy.

And ni mango ping this year
 :cry:[/quote]
me too I bought 2 for 90, but they were the bigger ones and nearly didn’t buy them, but they’re MANGOES!!!

Been eating them like fried ice-cream!

* - this is not my video. I just went to youtube and punched in ‘mango time’

Whaaat!? I paid 58 nts for one the other night. Vendors in my market say that the crop this year is awful, that there are too few and that they are so expensive to sell because they are so expensive to buy.

And ni mango ping this year
 :cry:[/quote]
me too I bought 2 for 90, but they were the bigger ones and nearly didn’t buy them, but they’re MANGOES!!![/quote]

I bought them from an outstanding fruit market in my neighborhood. The place I go to a few times per week, because they’ve always got a great selection of great fruit at great prices. They are always very busy from 6 am until they sell out everything and close down around noon, I think. I highly recommend the place. It’s behind the Formosa Plastic Bldg, at TunHua and Minshen. If you’re in the area and are interested let me know and I’ll tell you more exactly where it’s located.

Old pics, but this is how it gets done at our place :slight_smile:

Great pics Divea
The Original “Juicy Fruit”


I LOVE mangoes!

I did not really like them until I came to Taiwan. In Europe, they’re small, pale in flavour AND colour, and too many fibers.

They’re the best food I’ve discovered here! I have them raw, in salads, in ice-cream, in my slurpee lol.

Try putting some ice-cream (another fruit flavour) in a bowl, add pieces of mango, and pour cointreau or vodka on the whole thing. Best dessert ever!