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海帶Braised Kelp
Say it hǎi dài
Also called braised seaweed
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “海帶”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
What is Braised Kelp?
Strips or knots of kelp braised in soy sauce, then served with garlic, chili and sesame oil. Chewy, savory and a little of the sea — one of the most common side dishes at noodle shops and braised-snack stalls.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$20–40 per plate
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Noodle shops (as a 小菜, picked from the side-dish fridge or display), braised-snack stalls (滷味) and lunch counters. Search 滷味 to find braised-snack stalls near you.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Braised Kelp near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “海帶”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “hǎi dài”.
