Without a doubt, breakfast is the most important meal when travelling in Taiwan – and we’re not talking about the hotel buffets please!

Getting up and heading straight to any soy milk joint in Taipei means a hearty affair of savoury food and bustling affairs conducted without regards for the nosy tourist. Which is great, because we then get a slice of life rarely seen. Past steaming pots and crunchy bites, we see smiles and conversations as local get ready for their day ahead.

But how does one navigate the boisterous proceedings gracefully without clogging the morning artery? And where should one go for the best mix of people-watching and good food? Find out in my article for Discoverist.

First published: Discoverist.sg

Featured photo: Peter Chou