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Food is the top priority to Taiwanese people in their daily lives. It is said that, on any street in Taiwan, if you walk three steps, there is a small food shop. Upon walking five steps, you shall bump into a restaurant. All kinds of regional food, from southern to northern, is served here. And other than traditional food, modern fast food is also available. This has made culinary culture in Taiwan highly diverse. Also, because Taiwan is where the world’s cultures converge, today, food from all corners of the globe can be found here - American, Italian, Japanese, and European food. Taiwan is truly gourmands’ heaven. World-famous, the food of Taiwan gives every visitor an indelible impression.