Eating high and low in Taichung

(Clockwise from left) Smoky soya bean milk at Lai Lai Doujiang and housemade suan cai (sour vegetables) at Lao Jiu’s Family Recipes. ST PHOTOS: TAN HSUEH YUN
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TAICHUNG – The charms of Taiwan are many. Friendly people, fantastic service in stores and restaurants, excellent street food, abundant – and delicious – vegetables and fruit.

Until 2024, however, I had stuck to Taipei, finding endless places to explore and enjoy.

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