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Taiwan Railways Launches Limited-Edition '0th Platform' Bento Box with Culture Expo

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Ministry of Culture is collaborating with Taiwan Railways Administration to launch a limited-edition bento box called the "0th Platform Meal Box."
  • The bento features healthy, locally sourced ingredients like purple rice, shrimp, and sous-vide chicken breast, priced at NT$135.
  • It will be available at select railway stations from August 1 to August 31, coinciding with the 2026 Taiwan Culture and Creative Industries Expo.

The 2026 Taiwan Culture and Creative Industries Expo is enhancing its culinary offerings with a special collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and the Taiwan Railways Administration. This partnership introduces the "0th Platform Meal Box," a limited-edition bento designed to provide attendees with both spiritual and physical nourishment during their exhibition experience.

The bento box emphasizes a light and healthy eating experience, featuring a double-layer design. The main compartment holds purple rice with shrimp and green vegetables, while the second layer contains sous-vide chicken breast, a soft-boiled egg, and local seasonal vegetables. Priced at NT$135, this health-conscious meal aims to highlight local ingredients and culinary practices.

This special bento will be available for purchase from August 1 to August 31 at various railway stations, including Taipei, Songshan, Nangang, Keelung, Luodong, Qidu, Xizhi, and Shulin. The collaboration aligns with the expo's theme of "The Zeroth Point," offering a unique taste of Taiwan's local flavors to travelers and visitors alike.

The '0th Platform Meal Box' features purple rice with shrimp and sous-vide chicken breast, priced at NT$135, and will be sold in limited quantities during the 2026 Culture and Creative Industries Expo.

— Culture MinistryDescribing the limited-edition bento box.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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