Bring Taiwan closer to you.

Beyond famous travel destinations, Taiwan’s rich food culture naturally becomes part of everyday life — wherever you are.

The Journey of ShiangTsai

In 2018, ShiangTsai began as The Coriander Cooking Studio, a Taiwanese cooking school founded with the goal of sharing Taiwan’s food culture with people around the world.

Taiwanese cuisine is far more than just xiaolongbao. Taiwanese tea, herbal medicinal cuisine, festival foods closely tied to history, tropical fermented seasonings, and Indigenous ingredients and techniques all reflect a rich cultural fusion. This layered history is what shaped Taiwan into the culinary destination it is today.

Starting with familiar dishes such as xiaolongbao and pineapple cake, the studio has introduced the depth and diversity of Taiwanese food culture through cooking classes. Visitors from around the world have chosen the studio as the first stop of their journey in Taiwan, learning about the island’s geography, history, culture, ethnic diversity, and travel recommendations through cooking before setting off on their trip.

In the post-pandemic era, connections expanded beyond physical classrooms into online experiences, creating new interactive activities using video and audio.

In 2022, a new chapter began — proposing a Taiwan that can be enjoyed across the sea, closer to everyday life, and experienced through all five senses even without traveling.

“ShiangTsai” means the cuisine of one’s hometown.
It reflects our wish to preserve the authentic flavors of our homeland, Taiwan, and to share its food culture with more people. We focus especially on regional dishes, festive foods, and traditional handmade flavors.

Representative | Lin Pin-Chun

After attending high school in the United States, graduated from the School of Foreign Studies at Osaka University. Began a career at a Japanese real estate development company, then transitioned to a major Taiwanese travel agency as a tour planner. Through cooking classes encountered during travels, developed a deep fascination with regional food cultures. Left the company to train intensively for two years in both culinary arts and hospitality at a renowned creative cuisine restaurant in Taipei. Founded Coriander Cooking Studio in 2018 as an independent venture. In 2022, rebranded the studio as ShiangTsai, continuing to share Taiwanese food culture online and promoting the concept of “Experiencing Taiwan at home through all five senses.”

Certifications

Certified Taiwanese Cuisine Chef (National Certification – Chinese Culinary, Level C)
Taiwanese Tea Sensory Evaluation Training Program, Basic & Intermediate (Council of Agriculture)

Rather than focusing solely on cooking techniques, emphasizes markets and food culture, spreading Taiwanese culinary culture through cooking classes. Also provides consulting services on presenting Taiwanese cuisine to international audiences, global branding for small local farmers, multilingual marketing, and package design.