Cold soba noodles on a hot day, bring it! With a sweet dish of…

Cold soba noodles on a hot day, bring it! With a sweet dish of pork tonkatsu on the side, at ゆで太郎Yudetarou蕎麥麵.

The stinky tofu with awesome crunchy crusts at 劉記傳統美食, along…

The stinky tofu with awesome crunchy crusts at 劉記傳統美食, along with some sticky rice and squids.

It’s go time at 吳留手串燒居酒屋, must bring friends and your A game,…

It’s go time at 吳留手串燒居酒屋, must bring friends and your A game, one of my favorite izakaya spot in Taipei.

These slices with sushi rice will melt in your mouth! at 宗壽司.

These slices with sushi rice will melt in your mouth! at 宗壽司.

A quick sashimi stop at 富春食堂, great slices, and very good…

A quick sashimi stop at 富春食堂, great slices, and very good quality table soy sauce.

There’s fresh lamb, then there’s 尚青ㄟ羊肉爐, where they butcher a…

There’s fresh lamb, then there’s 尚青ㄟ羊肉爐, where they butcher a lamb daily out front. Tender cuts for the hotpot, testicles with ginger and pan fried brain…all great, but not for everyone.

Back to 日光大道富錦廚坊 (Sonnentor Cafe) for more goodness, house made…

Back to 日光大道富錦廚坊 (Sonnentor Cafe) for more goodness, house made warm bread, mixed salad, clams, lamb shoulder and the truffle risotto that brought my wife to tears.

Over 30 years in the making, one of the better sesame noodles…

Over 30 years in the making, one of the better sesame noodles at 可口豬肝湯，麻醬麵, along with super tender pork liver soup and cheek meat.

Handmade banana chocolate bread and margarita pizza at…

Handmade banana chocolate bread and margarita pizza at Marino’ Kitchen in the picturesque Dulan township, Taitung.

Beef cheek curry at La Cave Aburi was fantastic, along with…

Beef cheek curry at La Cave Aburi was fantastic, along with nigiri and vegetable fried skewers.