Join the "Twinnen in Taiwan" — a vlog about the life of two exchange students from San Francisco in Taiwan — on a unique culinary journey as they compare popular fast-food chains like Burger King, McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, and 7/11 in Taiwan to their US counterparts. Discover how these familiar brands adapt to Taiwan's diverse food culture.
Exploring the fast-food landscape of Taiwan, we, a group of American students, set out to compare popular chains like Burger King, McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, and 7/11 with their US counterparts. Despite Taiwan's rich culinary offerings and affordable dining options, we sought comfort in familiar brands, curious to see how they measured up in a different cultural context.
At Burger King, we discovered unique items like a sausage-stuffed burger and an expanded menu including fried chicken, with tastes largely mirroring those in the US. McDonald's in Taiwan impressed us with its clean, spacious two-story layout, faster service, and an array of sauces and drinks, although the burgers tasted similar to those back home.
Our visit to KFC revealed the most significant differences, with a menu that included egg tarts, mochi ice cream, and fried durian balls. The spicier and more flavorful fried chicken was a standout, though ketchup for fries was notably absent.
Starbucks in Taiwan offered familiar coffee options with an increased variety of tea-based drinks, ideal for the hot weather. The most surprising discovery was 7/11, which surpassed our expectations with its extensive selection of tea, hot snacks, and a grocery-like range of products, making it a frequent stop in our daily routine.
Despite finding fast food in Taiwan as good as or better than in the US, we concluded that it didn't quite justify its cost or speed compared to local dining options. The affordability and quality of authentic Taiwanese cuisine made it a preferable choice, leading us to question the value of fast food in Taiwan's diverse food landscape.
Exploring the fast-food landscape of Taiwan, we, a group of American students, set out to compare popular chains like Burger King, McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, and 7/11 with their US counterparts. Despite Taiwan's rich culinary offerings and affordable dining options, we sought comfort in familiar brands, curious to see how they measured up in a different cultural context.
At Burger King, we discovered unique items like a sausage-stuffed burger and an expanded menu including fried chicken, with tastes largely mirroring those in the US. McDonald's in Taiwan impressed us with its clean, spacious two-story layout, faster service, and an array of sauces and drinks, although the burgers tasted similar to those back home.
Our visit to KFC revealed the most significant differences, with a menu that included egg tarts, mochi ice cream, and fried durian balls. The spicier and more flavorful fried chicken was a standout, though ketchup for fries was notably absent.
Starbucks in Taiwan offered familiar coffee options with an increased variety of tea-based drinks, ideal for the hot weather. The most surprising discovery was 7/11, which surpassed our expectations with its extensive selection of tea, hot snacks, and a grocery-like range of products, making it a frequent stop in our daily routine.
Despite finding fast food in Taiwan as good as or better than in the US, we concluded that it didn't quite justify its cost or speed compared to local dining options. The affordability and quality of authentic Taiwanese cuisine made it a preferable choice, leading us to question the value of fast food in Taiwan's diverse food landscape.
