If you look at pre-1949 Republic of China political maps, you’ll see something surprising. The Kuomintang’s “Begonia-Leaf Map” not only lays claim to everything the People’s Republic of China occupies ...

What if a second-generation Taiwanese American escaped prohibition in the United States and opened a bar in Japanese-era Taiwan? That imagined backstory animates NISEI, a speakeasy and bistro whose ...

As the number of Southeast Asians living in Taiwan climbs, so too do the small pieces of home they carry with them. Vietnamese eateries are now ubiquitous across Taiwan, and Thai cuisine enjoys broad ...

While Taipei’s food reputation is built on street eats, its steakhouses tell a story of global influence, local adaptation, and dining done with intent. For many visitors, Taipei is synonymous with ...