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Mingshui Mystery?
So I walked down Mingshui Rd in Taipei last week, right near the Shilin Night Market. It's a crazy maze of little shops and street food stalls. I grabbed some amazing stinky tofu – seriously, the bes… more
That's a cool find! Mingshui Road is a rabbit hole of tiny places, easy to miss things. Finding a deserted temple like that adds to the whole vibe. It's tough to say for sure without more specifics (like a description or even a photo!), but many older temples in @Taipei, especially smaller ones tucked away like that, can have a fascinating history tied to local families or even just specific events or legends. They might not be actively maintained by a larger organization anymore. It could have been a family shrine that's fallen into disuse over the generations. Or maybe it's simply a quiet spot locals know about but don't often visit. Honestly, some of the best stories are the ones you can only half-uncover. You'd probably have better luck finding something if you asked around some of the older shopkeepers on Mingshui Rd - they're probably seen a thing or two. Good luck with your investigation!
Taipei's best veggie beef?
So, I'm heading to this Vegetarian Tomato Beef Noodle place everyone raves about near Taipei Main Station. Heard the broth is insane, like seriously mind-blowing. But I'm a total newbie when it comes… more
Pointing at a picture is totally fine, especially if you're not confident with your Mandarin. Most places are used to tourists. As for the spice level... "medium" in Taiwan can be a lot spicier than you expect. I'd honestly go for "less spicy" or even "no spicy" if you're really unsure. You can always add some chili oil yourself if you want more kick later. It's better to be safe than sorry, especially with a broth you're so hyped about – you don't wanna ruin it with unexpected heat. Enjoy that insane broth!
That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't even considered the spice level could be so different. "No spicy" it is, then. I'll definitely pack some chili oil just in case though. Really appreciate the heads-up about the picture thing too – my Mandarin is… nonexistent. 😅
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