Loved this series. Taiwan is awesome and good to see you heading to some different places from the usual Shilin content. There are still tons of other places though that could be covered and have dishes that are unique to those specific towns. The bento brings back some great old memories.
Taiwanese here! First of all, thanks for the amazing videoes as always Mark, it's a pleasure to see you enjoy our culture and food! Since I'm currently studying in Taichung, the city Mark takes the HSR (high speed railway, 高鐵) to, here's some info for those who might wanna visit in the future. As Mark mentioned, it took him an hour to go from Taipei to Taichung, and that's because he took the HSR, not ordinary train (also known as Taiwan Railway,台鐵). Think of HSR as shinkansen in Japan! It's a lot faster, the space overall is comfier than train, but the fee is understandably higher. HSR from TP to Taichung costs about 23 USD and takes only 1hour, while normal train costs around 13 USD and needs 2~2.5 hours to arrive. There are different types of trains tho, and some of them are faster. Most importantly, the railway bento (台鐵便當)! You can basically find them in most of the train stations and HSR stations, and I recommend you to try it if you have the chance. Yes it doesnt come in wide varieties but the price is reasonable, and the quality and taste are also often prasied upon! Even in Taiwan, it's hard to find freshly made bento with meat for just 2USD these days :) Lastly, as Mark mentioned, the Taichung HSR station (where he is at the end of the video) seems quite far away from downtown, and that's correct! The thing about Taichung is that both the airport and HSR station are located in the suburbs, so take this into consideration if you're going to take HSR/plane to come here. But the Taichung train station, for ordinary train, is at the center of downtown area, as well as the highway bus station :D
@@artfquinn Taiwan is a democratic country. Taiwan has its own President, democratic government and military (Does China has F-16 or Mirage 2000? Hahahah……😂)…, etc. Therefore, unless you are blind, it’s simply easy to see that Taiwan is a country.
If it is then there's no need to EMPHASIZE. Whether Taiwan is a country or not depends on how you view history and how you think historical events should be treated.
PLA has never set foot on Taiwan. This is PROOF that Taiwan is separate & independent from the PRC. PRC has never ruled, governed or even gone to Taiwan.
The Railway Bento is basic but very affordable. The flavor of the braised pork chop is very unique, many try to replicate the taste but are not very successful. The Hgh Speed Rail company has their own bentos too, slightly expensive and more delicate. They are also delicious but not as famous as the Railway Bento. Just like Mark said, it's because of the nostalgic feelings that last several decades.
Mark, now we're talking! This is the best part of taking the train (best is the slow train as it gives you more time to enjoy the meal) in Taiwan. I even go to the train station to pick up a pork chop lunch box as my 6 year old loves the lunch boxes (for regular dinner without taking the train). Keep up the good work in sharing the world with us.
You are right my friend, traveling is very adventurous and relaxing at the same time but also quite expensive, if not for the help of my financial advisor mr. Tom Lawson, I don’t think I would have been able to finance most of my relaxing vacations.
Hello everyone, I’m a travel enthusiast myself, I got attracted to the first comment, I was surprised when I realized that the replies I was seeing was about Tom Lawson, this guy deserves some praise, he is really good at what he does.
There are definitely tastier and more ingredient-filled bento boxes at Taipei Main, but the reason why these bento boxes still survive is because of the nostalgia - they remind people, especially the older generation, of traditional, simpler times. That plus they are cheap, consistent in terms of the flavour and convenient to attain, things that Taiwanese always enjoy. Hope there are more Taiwan videos coming, I love Taiwan!
Watching this I feel missing Taiwan been working there for 15 years .I am greatful when I was there I visited a lot of places Taichung is one of beautiful city
As a Taiwanese, I can confirm the bento in the beginning of the video is the best one out of all the options. My family often go to the train station and buy them for lunch. We don't even travel that much XD
Loved how you described the bento with one word "comfort." Because it's what the bento box should taste like! I believe us Taiwanese would also say it is. 🥰
Mike around food ...Awesomeness incoming!!! Could you do a video on the logistics of your travels? How you pack, why u pack what u pack, How do you plan your itineraries? Would be fun to know... Thank You for bringing all these awesome cuisines and cultures to us ...Simply love it!
Sau khi đọc bình luận của tôi rất thích những ý kiến mà anh nêu ra. Nó thật sự cần thiết cho chúng ta khi bất đầu một chuyến du lịch. Nice too meet you.
thank you for introducing all the yummy food from all over the world !!! enjoy your contents super much every time !!!! Welcome to Taiwan and showing all the yummy food from TAIWAN !!!!
Mark, thank you so much for showcase the great foods from my country. Railway Bentos and Taiwanese street food are the most affordable fresh foods that we can get. Besides that every time I watch your videos in regards to Taiwan it just makes me really hungry and reminds me how much I've miss my home country. One thing that I want to share with you is that my grandfather worked as a conductor for the Taiwanese Railway for over 30 years. We used to ride with him during his shift where we get free rides and free food from his train. So I truly miss it as well as miss him. Thank you again for doing this series and do keep this series coming.
This is a childhood core memory for my brother and I! When we visited the grandparents for new years from Taipei to Hualien, the train bento box has always been something we looked forward to on the trips. And some string dried squid snacks from the carts
Mark, it is such a thrill to share your enthusiasm of the different food styles and cultures, I envy you for being able to experience these dishes and be with family!!
Mark has an insatiable craving for the intense heat and bold flavor of Ghost Peppers. While Taiwan's cuisine is traditionally known for its mild taste, Mark's taste buds demand something more daring and fiery. He finds pleasure in adding Ghost Pepper to his meals, savoring every spicy bite that sets his mouth ablaze. For Mark, there's no such thing as "too hot" when it comes to food, and the Ghost Pepper is the perfect complement to Taiwan's already delicious cuisine. 😄😄👍👍
If you buy lunch boxes at different train stations, you'll notice that the taste is different. There are 6 Taiwan Railway restaurants in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Qidu, Hualien and Taitung. Personally, I think the pork chop lunch box from Qidu is the most delicious. Occasionally, Hualien and Taitung will introduce locally limited lunch box flavors.
Bento available at some particular railway stations along northeast/east coast line are very famous, for example, Fu-long, Chi-Shang, Guan-Shan stations. People taking the trains often take quick/short off the train (or buy from the window side of the train) to buy bento boxes on those particular stations and back onto the train to eat.
I knew it was you. I was there behind you @10:50. I was supposed to greet you but you found your vloger friend after we get down at Taichung station. It was nice to see famous vloger.
Tối thích hộp cơm mà bạn giới thiệu nó rất giống món "cơm sườn" của đất nước tôi Việt Nam. Cảm ơn Mark đã giúp biết thêm nhiều điều về ẩm thực của Đài Loan qua các video đã chia sẽ.👍
While watching you eat those delicious Taiwanese Bentos Mark, I can't help but wonder just how much you must be craving for cut chillis or chilli oil with fried chillis to go with that.. lol!
Recommend The National Palace Museum (Chinese: 國立故宮博物院). It has nearly 700,000 pieces of Chinese relics, all of them were brought from the Beijing Forbidden City （Chinese: 北京故宫）when they fled mainland China.
The New York Times has published a commentary titled "The Most Important Place in the World: Taiwan," which points out that with a population of only 24 million, Taiwan is the center of the global technology hegemony competition, and "in terms of influence, it is the most important place in the world." 🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼
To everyone who sees this comment, keep pushing in life and never give up. Can't wait to see you successful one day and May God bless you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You can drink beers and rice wine on there too if you so desire. None of the locals really do it though but nobody seemed to mind when I drank and ate a couple times on those trains.
How are you today Mark Wiens 😊 and I am Zack from Malaysia and I really like the video today and pls keep up the good work with the videos and I want to know how often do you drink alcohol 🍷
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我是台灣人，這個台灣鐵路排骨便當充滿了台灣人的回憶
“便當”這個文化在台灣與日本歷史悠久
為了長途旅行而設計的
我很驚訝你介紹這個食物，因為這非常的在地，可惜並不是很多遊客知道他的歷史
我同意！
確實，身為新加坡人，記得小時候去台灣搭火車時只會買壽司。2018年搭阿里山林鐵到奮起湖嘗試奮起湖便當覺得「味道可以耶」。後來就會買台鐵便當了。最近時常從桃園去新竹，如果沒搭區間車，
必定買便當。
OMG. That is so an authentic Taiwanese bento box. Last time I tried was like 20+ years ago. I miss it. Thank you for brining the memory back.
Loved this series. Taiwan is awesome and good to see you heading to some different places from the usual Shilin content. There are still tons of other places though that could be covered and have dishes that are unique to those specific towns. The bento brings back some great old memories.
Thank you very much!
The fact that we get free food & travel videos by Mark on UA-cam is priceless. 👏👏👏
Mark太厲害了連鐵路便當都知道！！！！
Taiwanese here! First of all, thanks for the amazing videoes as always Mark, it's a pleasure to see you enjoy our culture and food!
Since I'm currently studying in Taichung, the city Mark takes the HSR (high speed railway, 高鐵) to, here's some info for those who might wanna visit in the future.
As Mark mentioned, it took him an hour to go from Taipei to Taichung, and that's because he took the HSR, not ordinary train (also known as Taiwan Railway,台鐵). Think of HSR as shinkansen in Japan! It's a lot faster, the space overall is comfier than train, but the fee is understandably higher. HSR from TP to Taichung costs about 23 USD and takes only 1hour, while normal train costs around 13 USD and needs 2~2.5 hours to arrive. There are different types of trains tho, and some of them are faster.
Most importantly, the railway bento (台鐵便當)! You can basically find them in most of the train stations and HSR stations, and I recommend you to try it if you have the chance. Yes it doesnt come in wide varieties but the price is reasonable, and the quality and taste are also often prasied upon! Even in Taiwan, it's hard to find freshly made bento with meat for just 2USD these days :)
Lastly, as Mark mentioned, the Taichung HSR station (where he is at the end of the video) seems quite far away from downtown, and that's correct! The thing about Taichung is that both the airport and HSR station are located in the suburbs, so take this into consideration if you're going to take HSR/plane to come here. But the Taichung train station, for ordinary train, is at the center of downtown area, as well as the highway bus station :D
Bro just wrote wikedpedia
Taiwan is such a beautiful COUNTRY.
Taiwan is such a beautiful province of China.
@@artfquinn😂😂😂
@@artfquinn Taiwan is a democratic country. Taiwan has its own President, democratic government and military (Does China has F-16 or Mirage 2000? Hahahah……😂)…, etc.
Therefore, unless you are blind, it’s simply easy to see that Taiwan is a country.
If it is then there's no need to EMPHASIZE. Whether Taiwan is a country or not depends on how you view history and how you think historical events should be treated.
PLA has never set foot on Taiwan. This is PROOF that Taiwan is separate & independent from the PRC. PRC has never ruled, governed or even gone to Taiwan.
The Railway Bento is basic but very affordable. The flavor of the braised pork chop is very unique, many try to replicate the taste but are not very successful. The Hgh Speed Rail company has their own bentos too, slightly expensive and more delicate. They are also delicious but not as famous as the Railway Bento. Just like Mark said, it's because of the nostalgic feelings that last several decades.
Thank you very much, comfort food and memories!
Mark, now we're talking! This is the best part of taking the train (best is the slow train as it gives you more time to enjoy the meal) in Taiwan. I even go to the train station to pick up a pork chop lunch box as my 6 year old loves the lunch boxes (for regular dinner without taking the train). Keep up the good work in sharing the world with us.
My family does it too😂
Thank you very much, cool to hear that!
These videos are so comforting
There’s nothing sweeter than being able to afford the luxury of traveling to different locations as enchanting and beautiful as Taiwan 🇹🇼
You are right my friend, traveling is very adventurous and relaxing at the same time but also quite expensive, if not for the help of my financial advisor mr. Tom Lawson, I don’t think I would have been able to finance most of my relaxing vacations.
Permit me for interrupting, are we talking about the same Tom Lawson who is based in California, the forex trader and investment expert?
That’s the same guy, I have been investing with him for the past 2 years and I must confess that he has been the best financial decision I have made.
I agree with you, mr. Tom Lawson is quite the guy, I was able to make over $20,000 on trading crypto with his help.
Hello everyone, I’m a travel enthusiast myself, I got attracted to the first comment, I was surprised when I realized that the replies I was seeing was about Tom Lawson, this guy deserves some praise, he is really good at what he does.
you've nailed it. It's very simple and comforting and you certainly know how to appreciate it.
I love the railway bento boxes cause they are so affordable! And they are either hot or warm.
There are definitely tastier and more ingredient-filled bento boxes at Taipei Main, but the reason why these bento boxes still survive is because of the nostalgia - they remind people, especially the older generation, of traditional, simpler times. That plus they are cheap, consistent in terms of the flavour and convenient to attain, things that Taiwanese always enjoy. Hope there are more Taiwan videos coming, I love Taiwan!
Thank you very much, very right about that!
Good morning! This is so on my bucket list! I want to taken the bucket train so much
Beautiful Formosa, delicious food, great value, and friendly people!!! Love the place ❤
So cool, I happen to be in Taiwan right now!
Great work Mark. I learn so much from your Travels. So happy you share your journey and passion. Respect from AZ.
Bento box was a tiffin box for every single person and had a sweet memories with it ❤❤
Watching this I feel missing Taiwan been working there for 15 years .I am greatful when I was there I visited a lot of places Taichung is one of beautiful city
As a Taiwanese, I can confirm the bento in the beginning of the video is the best one out of all the options. My family often go to the train station and buy them for lunch. We don't even travel that much XD
Loved how you described the bento with one word "comfort." Because it's what the bento box should taste like! I believe us Taiwanese would also say it is. 🥰
Mike around food ...Awesomeness incoming!!!
Could you do a video on the logistics of your travels? How you pack, why u pack what u pack, How do you plan your itineraries? Would be fun to know...
Thank You for bringing all these awesome cuisines and cultures to us ...Simply love it!
Sau khi đọc bình luận của tôi rất thích những ý kiến mà anh nêu ra. Nó thật sự cần thiết cho chúng ta khi bất đầu một chuyến du lịch. Nice too meet you.
Thank you very much, appreciate your support. Thanks for the idea, might try to do a video like this.
When we visit Taiwan we absolutely must take the train
Wow that's really cool and absolutely looks so delicious food brother.
I visited once in Taiwan and one thing that I can't forget is the sticky tofu. :) a must-try!
*stinky
@@alistairr_ Thanks. i stand corrected. ;)
@@alistairr_ Yes, I typed too fast and got a typo. Yes, I meant stinky tofu. LOL.
Oops, that wasn't me. That's another Rosita Chua.
Hello katokayo.
thank you for introducing all the yummy food from all over the world !!! enjoy your contents super much every time !!!! Welcome to Taiwan and showing all the yummy food from TAIWAN !!!!
Thank you Mark for doing this series on Taiwan. Makes me miss my homeland that much more. Can't wait to go back
Mark, thank you so much for showcase the great foods from my country. Railway Bentos and Taiwanese street food are the most affordable fresh foods that we can get. Besides that every time I watch your videos in regards to Taiwan it just makes me really hungry and reminds me how much I've miss my home country. One thing that I want to share with you is that my grandfather worked as a conductor for the Taiwanese Railway for over 30 years. We used to ride with him during his shift where we get free rides and free food from his train. So I truly miss it as well as miss him. Thank you again for doing this series and do keep this series coming.
This is a childhood core memory for my brother and I! When we visited the grandparents for new years from Taipei to Hualien, the train bento box has always been something we looked forward to on the trips. And some string dried squid snacks from the carts
looking forward to my taiwan trip next year
Oh man, that looks absolutely delicious!! Another great video, Mark!! Greetings from Bavaria 😃
Hallo from Berlin 💪🏽🇩🇪
Hallo from Uranus
Thank you!
Bento's are amazing, I would buy one at least once a day!!
Thank you for Share your video. Food look so Delicious 😋 and my Wish go visit Taiwan. On my bucket list. More Food. Tourist attractions. ❤❤
welcome❤❤❤
Mark, it is such a thrill to share your enthusiasm of the different food styles and cultures, I envy you for being able to experience these dishes and be with family!!
seasoned stir fry cabbage over rice and a fry chicken or pork chops has always been a good staple in the asian house hold..
Thanks for sharing my friend food looks delicious from the way you ate tells me you enjoyed every thing 😊😊
Me too! I really like Taiwan Railway bento!
Welcome to TW , hope you enjoy everythign here, and stay safe
Loving the shorter format, perfect length for a snack and quick break from work!
Fascinating video from a food traveler! Must say some of us without chopsticks skill would have more of a test....!
I've never seen a Taiwanese Bento box before. They look so awesome. When I visit Taiwan again, I will look for these. They do look like comfort food.
I love Taiwanese pientang/bento ❤
porkchop rice is one of my dad's favorite Taiwan dishes.
Nowadays, we like Taiwan Railway Bento box than the train haha :) It's the most typical and famous bento box in taiwan.
I hope you have time to visit Chiayi for their fish head soup and Turkey rice. It looks so delicious!
I love Taiwan Train Bento but I can't remember when the last time I ate it. So scrumptious yet filling and with lots of green!
I am watching your videos every day ❤❤
Thanks Mark for additional videos on the other channels
Can you imagine having this delicious food available on North American trains! Omg we’d take the train just to eat such delicious food!
In Taiwan we say the rail road company’s main business is the bento, transportation comes in second.
That's truly amazing bento!
全部多是排骨飯 看起來就很好吃
台灣的便當 還不錯吧
謝謝分享影片唷 ~!
You live the life I pray I have one day
You are so blessed Mark
Such an amazing life and experiences you have
GOD BLESS YOU DUDE
YOU ARE AMAZING
some day i hope to do just like what you do Mark, you been my inspiration to start my channel :)
Mark has an insatiable craving for the intense heat and bold flavor of Ghost Peppers. While Taiwan's cuisine is traditionally known for its mild taste, Mark's taste buds demand something more daring and fiery. He finds pleasure in adding Ghost Pepper to his meals, savoring every spicy bite that sets his mouth ablaze. For Mark, there's no such thing as "too hot" when it comes to food, and the Ghost Pepper is the perfect complement to Taiwan's already delicious cuisine. 😄😄👍👍
Many good food in Taiwan!
Such an interesting episode, Mark! And a bit different from eating in restaurants, like it! 😍
Miss your hotel review and hotel buffet review in this channel
❤miss living in Taiwan thanks for the video brought back great memories.
I love Taiwan 🇹🇼 & Taiwanese Foods. Great country
I ALWAYS get a bento box when I ride the Train in Taiwan; one of the best things about the Taiwan trains.
If you buy lunch boxes at different train stations, you'll notice that the taste is different. There are 6 Taiwan Railway restaurants in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Qidu, Hualien and Taitung. Personally, I think the pork chop lunch box from Qidu is the most delicious. Occasionally, Hualien and Taitung will introduce locally limited lunch box flavors.
Wow Mark Rocking Jamming and delicious Bentos box such good comforting foodies ❤
Missing Taiwanese Bento boxes! Those are definitely delicious and filling!
The background announcements brings back so many memories that I miss them… and I just returned last month! Lol
lets watch mark love everything he eats!
Bento available at some particular railway stations along northeast/east coast line are very famous, for example, Fu-long, Chi-Shang, Guan-Shan stations. People taking the trains often take quick/short off the train (or buy from the window side of the train) to buy bento boxes on those particular stations and back onto the train to eat.
I knew it was you. I was there behind you @10:50. I was supposed to greet you but you found your vloger friend after we get down at Taichung station. It was nice to see famous vloger.
How does Mark Weins always find better airplane/train food than me!😊
miss taiwan, love frm manila
Lebanon 🇱🇧 Love ❤ Taiwan 🇹🇼❤
that looked yummy...and so cheap! greetings from Sweden :)
Mark, I grew up eating those bento boxes since I was kid.
taiwan all yummy foods.beautiful view.
Tối thích hộp cơm mà bạn giới thiệu nó rất giống món "cơm sườn" của đất nước tôi Việt Nam. Cảm ơn Mark đã giúp biết thêm nhiều điều về ẩm thực của Đài Loan qua các video đã chia sẽ.👍
You should grab some sauces next time. It is better to have and not need than need and don't have. Food looks amazing. Love Bento boxes. 😊
While watching you eat those delicious Taiwanese Bentos Mark, I can't help but wonder just how much you must be craving for cut chillis or chilli oil with fried chillis to go with that.. lol!
He sprinkled ghost pepper powder on at the end lol
Haha, yes you are right, I do carry ghost chili with me always!
Oh come on Mark, the food looked amazing, hmmmmmm - how about on a plane for the next one, or perhaps a coach or bus
Recommend The National Palace Museum (Chinese: 國立故宮博物院). It has nearly 700,000 pieces of Chinese relics, all of them were brought from the Beijing Forbidden City （Chinese: 北京故宫）when they fled mainland China.
Beautiful beautiful mark
That's how us South Pacific Islanders enjoy our pork chops fried and baked in a soy sauce marinade 🤤😋💯
The New York Times has published a commentary titled "The Most Important Place in the World: Taiwan," which points out that with a population of only 24 million, Taiwan is the center of the global technology hegemony competition, and "in terms of influence, it is the most important place in the world." 🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼
Mark, when you at the TaoYuan airport, try the braised pork belly at the Homee Kitchen. I get that everytime when I go to Taiwan.
I have been following you all over the world! This video is interesting! Train lunchbox! 😄
Looking good thanks for sharing 😋👍
Wow welcome to Taichung, hope you can enjoy our food here. You must try some ice cream and snacks in Miyahara.
To everyone who sees this comment, keep pushing in life and never give up. Can't wait to see you successful one day and May God bless you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Such hearty food for a good price!
The pork chops are indeed fried once, and then stewed in the sauce pot.
Welcome to Taichung Taiwan!
sauce with rice is the wonderful thing of any chinese food
mark wiens Fantastic food plus train trip beautiful island of Taiwan wonderful city great good people congratulations friend Mark hug your fan😊
That looks really good I'm going to look up where I can get it here in Toledo Ohio
Oh Mark, theres a high speed train Bento at the station which brings it to another level~
How long was the trip. Costs, as well. Looked delish!
You can drink beers and rice wine on there too if you so desire. None of the locals really do it though but nobody seemed to mind when I drank and ate a couple times on those trains.
How are you today Mark Wiens 😊 and I am Zack from Malaysia and I really like the video today and pls keep up the good work with the videos and I want to know how often do you drink alcohol 🍷
Very cool, I didn't know about this channel, I love travel exploring channels
Certified Gold!!!!!