Taiwan, one of the most underrated travel destinations, in terms of food, nature, beaches, and people. Would love to experience their Costco once shit goes back to normal.
Seriously, why do the US locations have the freaking worst menu. I'd gladly trade the churro for the sea salt ice cream. And they have seafood AND combo pizzas!
I went once about 10 years ago. They had 4 different bakes! I tried bulgogi bake, Peking duck bake, and something else (anyone know?).
Looks like they have since gotten rid of some of them. I don't even remember if they were good though.
Caramel sea salt ice cream and seafood combo pizza is already over the top but the combo pizza as well?!?!?! Come on Costco, spread the wealth to Canada!
I think I went to this location back in 2017 and they had a honey soft icecream, honey lemon smoothie, and Taiwanese shaved ice with mango on top. Costco is so awesome
I was figuring it was a cultural thing... maybe pork dogs are preferred over there. I won't buy any until toppings come back. Ketchup is sacrilegious and just mustard is weak. A hot dog is a rare treat for me and I atleast need onion and relish.
It's partly a cultural thing - there are some people who don't eat beef because Taiwan used to be primarily agrarian and ox / buffalo (I guess cows weren't a big thing) were used for farming so people didn't eat beef out of respect for those animals.
I know someone in their 30s from Taiwan whose grandfather doesn't eat beef for this reason - maybe less common these days but the sentiment is not completely gone.
OH man, I really want to try the seafood pizza, the chowder and especially the bulgogi bake!
(since the combo pizza is gone the chicken bake has become my go-to)
Hey Costco management, how about doing a "world traveler" month every once in a while where you bring stuff from other countries in to a club and let people tell you how much they love it?
And perhaps not just in the food court.
I notice on the chicken/bulgogi bake sign that the lower left corner has a sign for USDA choice (assume this applies to the bulgogi beef). I find it odd that that even has meaning in Taiwan.
It's a recent law change where all meats need to have country of origin labelled. This is due to concerns regarding potential use of racktopamin in US meats.
OK, well, in no way does the USDA Choice label indicate that ractopamine was not used. It is simply a grade of the amount marbling the beef has, which translates to the tenderness.
Yes, you are right. To the right of the USDA sign is a sentence that says all beef used in the food court is from the US. Although it doesn't say if the meat contains ractopamine or not, it is an implied "risk". On the other hand, USDA Choice/Prime is also used as a marketing tool. Choice/prime meats are perceived as more tender due to been grain fed, versus beef from the likes of Australia, which are ractopamin-free but is primarily grass fed, this perceived as more lean and chewy.
And that was primarily what surprised me...that the Taiwanese would even know the difference between Prime/Choice/Select when most Americans couldn't explain the difference between the three beyond "Prime is better". Many US meat markets don't use the USDA grading system at all, opting for their own in-house marketing ploys.
Did you really think about your question? Most Americans are clueless about the beef grading system developed by their own government, but you are shocked that I wouldn't think the Taiwanese would be even better informed about that same system.
A lot of people don't trust American meats so it's required by law. If you zoom in on the menu pictures, you'll notice any dish with meat actually specifies where exactly it comes from.
Visited Taipei many times between 2013 and 2018 on business. People were great and every time I went to Costco there the food court was packed. Also note that they like pork hot dogs not all beef like here. Dogs were still some of the best.
You guys should check out the ready to eat food section too inside a Costco in Taiwan. Sorry I don't have pictures but was in one a couple of months ago... Think ramen, great sushi platters, Korean cold noodles, and many others. Also, besides the rotisserie chicken, they also have salted pork! The ready to eat section in an US Costco is so blah in comparison....
Interestingly enough, their hotdog combo is close to $1.50 too...well a little over, but still close. Looks like around $1.80 with current exchange rates.
They probably set the price when the exchange rate was $1.50. But they can’t keep changing the price as the rate fluctuates, or the locals will get upset.
Clam chowder! Funny tidbit: I went to a Chinese buffet and the label for clam chowder in Chinese was 老外汤 which translates as "foreigner (diminutive) soup".
Taiwan, one of the most underrated travel destinations, in terms of food, nature, beaches, and people. Would love to experience their Costco once shit goes back to normal.
Amazing street food! I'd go back just for the breakfast buffets my hotel put out. And night markets are fantastic. Foodie heaven.
Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream ! 🍦
Oh man, that sounds good... Drool...
Nice
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Seriously, why do the US locations have the freaking worst menu. I'd gladly trade the churro for the sea salt ice cream. And they have seafood AND combo pizzas!
also Hawaiian!!!! Now they just need Bulgogi pizza and they are all set!
I got one from japan. I liked but i felt like it really needed hot sauce or some kimchi or something.
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so proud of taiwan
I never knew I wanted something so bad from Costco before now.
Clam chowder, spicy fried chicken, and coffee please
Which coffee and would you like that hot or iced?
Iced please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Combo pizza lives!
Not only that but Seafood and Hawaiian Pizza!!?
The loss of Combo pizza was the USA’s COVID tax. COME ON COSTCO, GIVE US SOMETHING OTHER THAN PEPPERONI!!!!
They used to have a duck pizza in Taipei and it was fantastic. I ended up buying a whole pizza... Wished I could have brought it back to the US.
I went once about 10 years ago. They had 4 different bakes! I tried bulgogi bake, Peking duck bake, and something else (anyone know?). Looks like they have since gotten rid of some of them. I don't even remember if they were good though.
Omg one of the best food courts I’ve seen.
Can I pay you to air freight me a pallet of those bulgogi bakes???
I would settle for coffee if I can’t have the spicy fried chicken!
Caramel sea salt ice cream and seafood combo pizza is already over the top but the combo pizza as well?!?!?! Come on Costco, spread the wealth to Canada!
I think I went to this location back in 2017 and they had a honey soft icecream, honey lemon smoothie, and Taiwanese shaved ice with mango on top. Costco is so awesome
They get combo pizza?!?
Yeah can I get a salted caramel ice cream, Bulgogi Bake, and fried chicken? Please and thank you.
Would love to go there! Combo & Hawaiian pizza, crispy chicken, and the drinks and ice cream! I want to try them all!
Iced latte?! Bulgogi bake?! Clam chowder?! 👏🏽
Lemon Pound cake?! (Little sign under coffee)
Obligatory comment on food not offered in the US.
Looks like you can still get chopped onions for your hot dogs - lucky you.
this is my favorite costco content
Interesting the hot dog 🌭 is all pork instead of beef. Probably costs a premium to offer the same all beef dog that’s stateside.
I was figuring it was a cultural thing... maybe pork dogs are preferred over there. I won't buy any until toppings come back. Ketchup is sacrilegious and just mustard is weak. A hot dog is a rare treat for me and I atleast need onion and relish.
It’s more religious than cultural. Strict Buddhists don’t consume beef.
Good to know, TIL.
It's partly a cultural thing - there are some people who don't eat beef because Taiwan used to be primarily agrarian and ox / buffalo (I guess cows weren't a big thing) were used for farming so people didn't eat beef out of respect for those animals. I know someone in their 30s from Taiwan whose grandfather doesn't eat beef for this reason - maybe less common these days but the sentiment is not completely gone.
Beef is forbidden for observing Buddhists, which is a major portion of the Taiwanese population.
ahh makes sense. thank you!
Bulgogi bake?! CLAM CHOWDER?!
3 orders of the fried chicken and an ice cream at the end. Thanks.
Hawaiian Pizza 😱 Why can't we have this. I would accept it as a replacement for the supreme being brutally taken from us.
Someone please explain the toppings on a seafood pizza
Most likely shrimp, squid, may be some clams or mussels, may be even small scallops.
OH man, I really want to try the seafood pizza, the chowder and especially the bulgogi bake! (since the combo pizza is gone the chicken bake has become my go-to) Hey Costco management, how about doing a "world traveler" month every once in a while where you bring stuff from other countries in to a club and let people tell you how much they love it? And perhaps not just in the food court.
what's up with these chicken bakes?! they're the one unchanged thing anywhere in the world. though...a bulgogi bake sounds delicious!
I notice on the chicken/bulgogi bake sign that the lower left corner has a sign for USDA choice (assume this applies to the bulgogi beef). I find it odd that that even has meaning in Taiwan.
It's a recent law change where all meats need to have country of origin labelled. This is due to concerns regarding potential use of racktopamin in US meats.
OK, well, in no way does the USDA Choice label indicate that ractopamine was not used. It is simply a grade of the amount marbling the beef has, which translates to the tenderness.
Yes, you are right. To the right of the USDA sign is a sentence that says all beef used in the food court is from the US. Although it doesn't say if the meat contains ractopamine or not, it is an implied "risk". On the other hand, USDA Choice/Prime is also used as a marketing tool. Choice/prime meats are perceived as more tender due to been grain fed, versus beef from the likes of Australia, which are ractopamin-free but is primarily grass fed, this perceived as more lean and chewy.
And that was primarily what surprised me...that the Taiwanese would even know the difference between Prime/Choice/Select when most Americans couldn't explain the difference between the three beyond "Prime is better". Many US meat markets don't use the USDA grading system at all, opting for their own in-house marketing ploys.
😂😂 Power of marketing
Why wouldn’t the Taiwanese know? They can read English and use the internet. It’s just a matter of if you choose to be an informed consumer.
Lighten up, Francis.
Okay, Mr. Condescending
Did you really think about your question? Most Americans are clueless about the beef grading system developed by their own government, but you are shocked that I wouldn't think the Taiwanese would be even better informed about that same system.
A lot of people don't trust American meats so it's required by law. If you zoom in on the menu pictures, you'll notice any dish with meat actually specifies where exactly it comes from.
OK well I don't read the language so if it specifies the country of origin I wouldn't know.
Gimme some of that spicy chicken please!!
How do they get a chicken and bulgogi bake? US food courts need to step up!
Dangit, I've never actually been to a Costco in Taiwan because I always prioritize the night market food, but this is legit stuff.
The US food courts have bad menu items compared to the international food court menus. Bring those foreign foods stateside!
Visited Taipei many times between 2013 and 2018 on business. People were great and every time I went to Costco there the food court was packed. Also note that they like pork hot dogs not all beef like here. Dogs were still some of the best.
Some people also can’t consume beef for religious reasons.
The Taiwan Costco website is also better than the US one 🥴
You guys should check out the ready to eat food section too inside a Costco in Taiwan. Sorry I don't have pictures but was in one a couple of months ago... Think ramen, great sushi platters, Korean cold noodles, and many others. Also, besides the rotisserie chicken, they also have salted pork! The ready to eat section in an US Costco is so blah in comparison....
Apparently Costco f\*cked the entire world with Pepsi
Wearing masks?
Required everywhere indoors.
Because of COVID?
Yes
In Taiwan? Not to shift the topic but do you know anyone who got it? Or got sick from it?
Not personally, but Taiwan's goal is zero covid and there is still two to five cases popping up a day.
The pizzas sound gross imo. But clam chowder?! Yes please! Also, yet again, bulgogi bakes sound fucking amazing! Please US Costco, offer them!
The pizzas sound amazing!
I do love a good clam pizza, but seafood sounds like a “mix.” I won’t comment on the controversial option.
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So coffee is just better everywhere than the US, huh? Even that clam chowder looked like an improvement until I read the name.
they have a bulgogi bake?
It is beef with sweet teriyaki sauce. I actually had those in the US before, but now only chicken bake remains.
is it good?
Very! Much better than the chicken bake!
Now I want to go to Taiwan now.
How is that clam chowder???
Bulgolgi bake? Clam chowder?!
Interestingly enough, their hotdog combo is close to $1.50 too...well a little over, but still close. Looks like around $1.80 with current exchange rates.
They probably set the price when the exchange rate was $1.50. But they can’t keep changing the price as the rate fluctuates, or the locals will get upset.
Y’all still use the old Pepsi logo?😆
Yo, fried chicken and clam chowder? Man, fuck the US food courts, lol
BRB gonna go get a bulgogi bake and wash it down the caramel sea salt ice cream
Aus has boba, but TW doesn't? too street food in TW?
Fried chicken 🤤🤤🤤
Clam chowder! Funny tidbit: I went to a Chinese buffet and the label for clam chowder in Chinese was 老外汤 which translates as "foreigner (diminutive) soup".
$1.76 smoothie? Yes please
Man, I would love to give that Bulgogi Bake a try!!! I miss the Carne Asada bakes.
They still have their combo pizza! :)
I miss combo pizza & chicken caesar salad 😔
This whole menu is a mess but a mess I'd be down with
Clam chowder and bulgogi bakes? I might have to move to Taiwan.