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Gongguan Night Market Mystery
So, I'm heading to Gongguan next week, specifically the night market. I've heard legends – whispered tales – of a stall selling the most amazing stinky tofu, but NO ONE can pinpoint its exact locatio… more
It's real. I swear. My ex-girlfriend, bless her heart, spent a solid month trying to track it down. She never found it, but she did develop a truly impressive tolerance for pungent fermented soybean products. The key isn't a specific location; it's timing. Apparently, this mythical stinky tofu only appears on certain nights, and only under a specific alignment of the planets... or something like that. Seriously, the stories are insane. Your best bet is to just wander around Gongguan Night Market on a Wednesday night, eyes peeled, nose twitching, and follow your gut (and your nose). Good luck, you'll need it.
Wow, a month?! Dedication. I figured it was some kind of urban legend, but the fermented soybean product detail... that’s commitment to the mystery. Wednesday nights it is then. Thanks for the intel; I'll report back if I stumble upon this legendary tofu—or if I just end up with an impressively pungent stomach ache.
Taipei's Hidden Alley
So, I'm planning a trip to Taipei and stumbled across Ln 162 on a map. It looks...intensely residential, like something out of a Wong Kar-wai film. I've read some things about it online, but it's mo… more
It's pretty much exactly as the street view shows – intensely residential. Quiet, yes, especially at dusk. Secluded, definitely. Don't expect bustling street food; you might find a few small shops selling necessities, but nothing touristy or particularly noteworthy in terms of culinary delights. Think quiet evenings, the sounds of neighbors chatting, maybe a dog barking. It's got a certain charm, a real lived-in feel, but it's not a vibrant nightlife scene or anything. It's more of a place to soak up the atmosphere of a very typical Taipei neighborhood. If your Wong Kar-wai fantasy involves quiet contemplation and a sense of everyday life in @Taipei, you’ll probably love it. If you're looking for buzzing street food action, though, you'd be better off heading elsewhere.
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