Korean Food in Taipei Food Courts

From the variety of cuisines available in Taipei, it is obvious that locals appreciate an eclectic range of foods. This is seen at the malls' food courts. I LOVE Asian malls' food courts. These food courts are nothing like those in the states. They are a food lovers Disneyland - the happiest place on earth.

In Taipei, small stalls have fun snacks and desserts. The eating area have a representation of Taiwanese eats, specialty Japanese, Malaysian, Indian, Western, Korean, and so many more. If you can't think of what to eat, there is always something for everyone. Places that you'd think are only for nice restaurants settings, they are here at the common food courts.

These Taipei food courts were the perfect place to fulfill our Korean cravings. Some of the tastiest bowls of sizzling dolsot bibimbap and some fun hands-on bulgogi cooking.

Taiwanese know and enjoy some good food at these everyday food courts.

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If you can't see the slide show here, check out my Flickr album: Korean - Food Courts - Taipei

Almond Milk Shaved Ice in Taipei

If you can't get enough of shaved ice while you're in Taipei, then you'll definitely have to grab a bowl of Almond Milk Shaved Ice. It's the classic shaved ice elevated to a crazy delicious level.

We had our bowl in the food court of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Xin Yi. There are so many great options here for meals, snacks, desserts, and drinks. Seriously, in Taipei it's like your constantly full because of all the good eating.

The almond milk ice comes out like smooth, powdery, pillowy, micro fine ribbons. I highly recommend adding condensed milk which is lightly drizzled on the ice. That little touch of milky sweetness totally heightens the almond milk taste. Then another great surprise is the almond tofu hidden underneath the pile of ice. Smooth and light!

Just from looking at the freshly shaved ice, I knew this could potentially be a new favorite dessert of mine. After that first bite - love. And then after the whole bowl was wiped out - so in love. This is such an awesome dessert.

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The slideshow here runs on Flash. If you can't see it, check out my Flickr album: Almond Ice