Satisfy Your Appetite with Bento Boxes from Two Train Stations in Taipei

Bento is called "box meal" in mainland China, which means fast food. Many people who enjoy train travel have a fondness for bento, especially in Japan and Taiwan. In the era of slow-moving trains, bento boxes with simple packaging and simple meals accompanied travelers on their long journeys. Taiwan railway bento boxes have been a collective memory for several generations since the Japanese colonial era, accompanying the evolution of trains and the increase in speed. In an era of economic underdevelopment and monotonous food supply, railway bento was considered luxurious, but in the present world of abundant delicacies, bento carries nostalgia and homesickness.

Lao Dong Bento

Located in the main hall on the first floor of Taipei Station, Lao Dong Nostalgic Bento looks quite nostalgic, so I decided to give it a try. After all, I was a bit hungry after the train ride. Overall, the taste of Lao Dong's bento is quite good. The rice is of moderate softness, and the braised chicken leg with vegetables is a well-balanced combination of meat and vegetables. If you get off at Taipei Station, you can buy one to try. It's much better than fast food in mainland China by several hundred times, and it only costs around 3 USD, which is quite affordable.

Taiwan Railway Bento Shop

The Taiwan Railway Bento Shop can mostly be found in high-speed rail or Taiwan Railway stations. The taste is slightly inferior to Lao Dong's, but it is still a good option for food on the train.