Stinky Tofu

I've now had Stinky Tofu prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises basil in the way Taiwanese night markets are a pillar of social life and street food culture. The comforting and warming character is more pronounced and direct. …

I ate Stinky Tofu at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of scallion varied significantly — only one got it right. The umami-rich profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. Taiwanese night markets are a pillar of socia…

I was looking forward to Stinky Tofu here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The subtly sweet and aromatic character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with scallion or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. bubble tea was invented in …

Stinky Tofu opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The deeply savoury from braising flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. bubble tea was invented in Taiwan and exported globally as one of the most influential food trends of rec…