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clarissawei

Clarissa Wei is an American-Taiwanese journalist based in Taipei.

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stinky but scrumptious

Pizza Hut Taiwan Knows It’s Making Italians Angry

From stinky tofu to Oreo-calamari, there's a method to their specialty-pie madness.

December 10, 2024

Meet the Man Who Digs Up Graves to Lift Curses

Families hire a bone collector in Taiwan to fix problematic tombs—and sometimes deal with ghosts.

October 5, 2023

Meet the Bakers Giving Mooncakes a Modern Twist

When it comes to these treats, trends trump tradition.

August 31, 2022

Why 'Punk Health' Foods Are Popular with China’s Youth

Sometimes, rebellion means goji berries in your beer.

The Secret to This Taiwanese Town’s Tofu Is a Mud Volcano

This unusual terroir produces firm, tasty tofu.

The Blacksmith Turning Decades of Chinese Bombs Into Kitchen Tools

Years of war produced these unusual souvenirs.

February 3, 2021

To Make Japan's Original Sushi, First Age Fish for Several Months

January 4, 2021