See the True Taiwan: an insiders guide

Wagui is another one of those snacks in Tainan that is an attraction unto itself. It's not much to look at and often comes in chipped or faded bowls in bustling little stores, but its a traditional comfort food that cannot be missed. Wagui with hot sauce, garlic, and wasabi Like it's food brother bawan, wagui is made by grinding rice up and turning it into a sticky mass then packing it with meat. The main difference is that wagui is packed into a bowl and features a few more ingredients than bawan. Expect all the fillings to be in the middle of your bowl and should be eaten slathered in sauce once you dig your way inside. In addition to its popularity, a big reason the bowls are all faded and chipped is because wagui comes served straight in the bowl it was cooked in. Before it is served it gets covered with a thick brown sauce which is rich and satisfying without being over the top. Those seeking more flavors should add some hot sauce, garlic, and wasabi to spice thin...

Tainan has become one of the most popular weekend spots in Taiwan, and for good reason. The city is not only full of incredibly diverse cultural sites, but a staggeringly large proportion of good food and scrumptious eats. One of the foods that every visitor needs to get in Tainan is BaWan - said in Taiwanese and written 肉圓 - a delicious and versatile food eaten by locals any time of the day. Despite its shapeless squishy and completely unassuming appearance this food is a legitimate tourist attraction unto itself. These 肉圓 came from the Wumiao Bawan 武廟肉圓 store. Famous and tasty! Bawan come served in a shallow bowl covered in a mild orange-brown sauce which each store brews up using secret recipies. The general trend is a lightly sweet overture which gives way to the dumpling's flavors, finishing with a a garlic and sour medley that dances in your palate long after you swallow. The dumplings themselves are made from rice which has been soaked and pressed toget...