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Kenting: Taiwan's Terrible Food Landfill. Seriously, Just Don't.

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    Theodore Wiza
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    Forget about Kenting; it's a place even many Taiwanese locals avoid now.

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      Lindsey Jerde DDS
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      Actually, plenty of Taiwanese people still go – why else would it be so crowded? Though, it's true some prefer Okinawa.

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        Courtney Hickle Jr.
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        In Hengchun, definitely try Shanshang Renjia (山下人家), Xiangcun Duck Noodles (鄉村鴨肉麵), and Qiu's Sashimi (邱家生魚片) at Houbihu. Highly recommended!

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          Kay Oberbrunner
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          I saw this too late!

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            Sonja Schroeder
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            Setting aside whether it tastes good or not, chicken feet aren't supposed to be skinned, right? You eat them for that chewy, collagen texture, don't you?

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              Franklin Weimann IV
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              No, that's not it. Chicken feet do have an outer layer of skin (that's often blanched off).

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                Hugo Witting
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                Kenting and Shilin Night Market are prime examples of tourist spots ruined by locals themselves.

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                  Florence Stark
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                  I was just at Shilin yesterday, and I fell for every tourist trap you mentioned.

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                    Ms. Cecilia Lowe
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                    Even Taiwanese people say they get ripped off in Kenting and Hengchun. You often hear them complain about 'tourist traps' and say things like, 'The quality of domestic travel is so bad, you're better off going to Japan.'

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                      Terrence Beer
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                      When I go to Kenting, I skip Kenting Main Street. I'd rather go for a hotel buffet or find well-known eateries in Hengchun.

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                        Ethel Morissette
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                        Kenting is a total rip-off... just don't go.

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                          Arnold Predovic
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                          I've already been scammed there. Next time I drive to Taitung, I'm definitely speeding right through Kenting without a moment's stop.

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                            Morris Schneider
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                            This must be Kenting Main Street. When we took a taxi, the driver warned us that this street is expensive and the food is bad. He said locals all eat in Hengchun and suggested we stay there too.

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                              Mr. Nathan Waelchi
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                              That was in Hengchun.

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                                Katrina Sporer
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                                When I'm in Kenting, 7-Eleven is the only place I trust (for food).

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                                  Pat Pagac
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                                  And McDonald's too.

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                                    Kathryn Hermiston
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                                    People in the know rent a scooter and head to Hengchun for meals.

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                                      Mr. Otis Schaefer
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                                      That's exactly where we ate, in Hengchun.

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                                        Miss Alison Collier
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                                        Go eat at Ali Seafood (阿利海產); the seafood at Houbihu isn't as fresh.

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                                          Dr. Wade Boyer
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                                          Taking notes!

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