Taiwan Taste Lab Connects Food, Culture and Creativity in Kuala Lumpur
- OHSOM DESK
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Taiwan Taste Lab is set to return to Kuala Lumpur from August 28 to 31 2026, providing participants with an immersive experience of modern Taiwan through its cuisine, lifestyle, design and cultural stories. The third edition showcases eight Taiwanese brands and includes culinary collaborations, interactive activities and creative exchanges with Malaysian partners in a four-day program that highlights diverse aspects of Taiwanese culture and creativity beyond a traditional product showcase. The event will take place at Eslite Spectrum Kuala Lumpur. Organized by the Administration of Commerce, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Taiwan, implemented by the China Productivity Center (CPC) and in collaboration with Eslite Spectrum Kuala Lumpur.
The event kicks off on Friday 28 August with a media launch that includes founders and representatives from the participating brands. The session will delve into the narratives behind the brands and examine how local ingredients, craftsmanship and cultural influences have shaped their products. On Saturday 29 August, the Taiwan Meets Malaysia afternoon tea experience will bring together Taiwanese ingredients and Malaysian culinary influences. The culinary focus continues on Sunday 30 August, when eslite Dining Table presents an exclusive menu created by a Malaysian private chef using products from all eight participating Taiwanese brands. The menu will reinterpret the ingredients across beverages, appetisers, main courses and desserts, highlighting the possibilities of cross-cultural culinary collaboration. The programme concludes on Monday 31 August in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day with a discussion titled “Can Culture Become a Souvenir?”
Visitors can explore the brands through the Taiwan Brand Discovery experience which combines product tastings, storytelling and interactive activities. Those who complete the discovery journey can personalise a limited-edition tote bag with Taiwan-inspired heat-transfer stickers.
The participating brands represent a diverse mix of food, beverages, lifestyle design and natural wellness:
Pineapple Hill – A Taiwanese pineapple cake brand known for transforming locally grown pineapples into premium gifts through sustainable farming practices and thoughtful design.
Chosen Tea – A contemporary tea brand introducing Taiwanese tea to younger consumers, including its popular Cat Blessing Tea collection and award-winning Taiwanese teas.
LAI HAO Taiwan Gift Shop – Established in 2014, the brand collaborates with more than 100 Taiwanese designers and brands to bring Taiwan’s creative culture into everyday life.
jammm – A premium citrus-based brand and Gold Medal winner at the World Marmalade Awards in 2025 and 2026.
UNCLE BEING Grilled Corn – A popular Taiwanese night-market brand known for its charcoal-grilled corn and signature sauces.
Mom's Dry Noodles – From Guanmiao, Tainan, the brand uses a traditional eight-hour sun-drying process and was named among the winners of the World’s Best Instant Noodles 2023.
Chyuan Fa Honey – A honey brand with more than 100 years of heritage, offering forest honey certified HALAL for the Malaysian market.
Milk17 – A Kaohsiung bakery brand with 30 years of history, known for its signature milk sticks made with Taiwanese ingredients.
