A Taste of Southeast Asia! Flavorful Vegetarian Eats in Tainan - Veggie Island Ep4
Experience delicious Southeast Asian and Taiwanese food turned vegetarian in this episode of "Veggie Island"! The city of Tainan in southern Taiwan is dotted with historic Japanese buildings, remnants of Taiwan's past. Mao Su vegetarian restaurant, located in a historic district in Tainan, serves a fusion of Taiwanese food and Southeast Asian dishes. The establishment was recognized as a Michelin Guide restaurant in 2024, demonstrating the chef's commitment to excellence. In this episode, host Aggie Hsieh travels to Mao Su to sample street foods like Nyonya satay skewers, which preserve all the rich flavor of Nyonya spices without any meat! Stir-fried king oyster mushrooms, Japanese okonomiyaki, and pan-baked eggs are also on the menu. See how Mao Su's chef takes beloved meat-based dishes and transforms them into mouthwatering vegetarian cuisine for everyone in this episode of "Veggie Island"! Hungry for more? If you're curious about Taiwan's vegetarian and vegan food scene, "Veggie Island" has you covered! Taiwan is a true vegetarian paradise, offering countless vegetarian-friendly options for those enjoying a plant-based, vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Are you veggie-curious? Tune in and veg out with host Aggie Hsieh as she explores the diverse and flavorful world of Taiwan's vegetarian cuisines!
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