Gua Bao as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Gua Bao is absolutely in that category. The comforting and warming quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. oyster sauce does work that no substitute can replicate.

bubble tea was invented in Taiwan and exported globally as one of the most influential food trends of recent decades. There's something about the a Taipei night market context that reinforces the comfort effect. soy milk warm alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.