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Taiwanese FamilyMart Cold Noodles Impress Japanese Journalist

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Japanese tech journalist praised a Taiwanese FamilyMart convenience store's cold noodle dish after trying it during a business trip.
  • The journalist, KTU from ASCII magazine, described the noodles as refreshing and flavorful with a strong aroma of scallion and Sichuan pepper.
  • His positive experience was highlighted by Japanese media, showcasing a local convenience store's offering to international visitors.

During a demanding visit to Taipei for the 2026 COMPUTEX trade show, Japanese tech journalist KTU found a moment of revitalization in a simple convenience store meal. The senior writer for ASCII magazine, known for his expertise in DIY computers, described a "scallion chicken cold noodle" dish from FamilyMart as a delicious and refreshing discovery.

I was feeling a bit unwell, but now I've recovered. Suddenly I'm very hungry.

— KTUThe Japanese journalist described his state before finding a meal at FamilyMart.

KTU, who was part of ASCII's reporting team covering the event, noted his own fatigue during the intensive coverage. "I was feeling a bit unwell, but now I've recovered," he wrote, "Suddenly I'm very hungry." He opted for a meal from a nearby FamilyMart, even joking about sending a photo to a colleague regardless of understanding the Chinese labels.

I bought a bento box at a FamilyMart nearby because it was getting late. Even if I don't understand the Chinese label, it's fine to send a photo to Chappy. At this rate, I don't think people will give up using AI tools no matter what happens.

— KTUThe journalist explained his choice of meal and reflected on AI tools.

His review, picked up by Yahoo! Japan Finance News, detailed the noodle's "rich aroma of Sichuan pepper and scallion oil," calling the taste "refreshing" and "very delicious." The report emphasized how even amidst the pressures of international reporting, a local convenience store's offering provided a satisfying and memorable experience, earning praise from a visiting foreign correspondent.

The aroma of Sichuan pepper and scallion oil is very rich, it's spicy, fragrant, and tastes very refreshing and delicious.

— KTUThe journalist described the flavor profile of the cold noodles.
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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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