Kenting: Taiwan's Terrible Food Landfill. Seriously, Just Don't.
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Forget about Kenting; it's a place even many Taiwanese locals avoid now.
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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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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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I saw this too late!
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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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No, that's not it. Chicken feet do have an outer layer of skin (that's often blanched off).
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Kenting and Shilin Night Market are prime examples of tourist spots ruined by locals themselves.
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I was just at Shilin yesterday, and I fell for every tourist trap you mentioned.
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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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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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Kenting is a total rip-off... just don't go.
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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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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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That was in Hengchun.
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When I'm in Kenting, 7-Eleven is the only place I trust (for food).
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People in the know rent a scooter and head to Hengchun for meals.
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That's exactly where we ate, in Hengchun.
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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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Taking notes!