The night markets are incredible

Many of Taiwan’s culinary delights are found in its cities’ night markets. One of the most well-known Taiwanese specialties is stinky tofu, which can be found in any night market. It is typically deep-fried with pickled vegetables or prepared by diners themselves in pots of broth atop small tables. Don’t let the peculiarly odorous smell deter you -- the taste is significantly more pleasant! The crowds of people queuing for stinky tofu should encourage those feeling tentative.
The options abound in many of these night markets. Vendors offer everything from noodles, to sticky rice to squid on a stick to dim sum. For seafood lovers, a less obvious specialty we recommend is an oyster omelet. Expect the egg encased oysters to be topped with scallions or chrysanthemum. Another favorite is a creation called “coffin bread” --  a thick slab of bread that’s been hollowed out and toasted or fried to perfection. Tasty fillings such as shrimp with pineapple, chicken stew, and mushrooms are placed inside before being closed in by another layer of bread.