After sauntering the upmarket mall of Taipei 101, hb and I were both starving so we looked for a restaurant. We proceeded to the basement 1 of the tower which is the Grand Market. It is a 22,810 square-meter size comprises mainly of food courts, fast-food restaurants and a supermarket. The place has plenty of room to sit down and the food booths offer a pretty wide array of nouveau cuisine in a very casual atmosphere.

They do have a great selection of combo meals. Ordering food here is a bit confusing and a daunting task to some beginners especially if you don't speak their language. We ordered based on the picture menu on display just by pointing it out (prices range from NT 100 to 145).


It came out pretty fast after we ordered it. Our combo meals were served with steamed rice, soup and side dishes. Fortunately, the foods were virtually as superior as they appeared in the pictures. So, we eagerly started to devour even it was still a little hot.


In summary, this was the best set meal we've found in Taipei. The food was pretty exceptional at a very reasonable price. I'm pretty sure this place attracts people even with a more discerning taste in food.

Before heading out, we decided to dawdle a bit in the area. Luckily, we spotted this refined and upscale supermarket called "Jason's Market Place". As soon as we stepped inside, the bakeshop caught my attention. You'll see an excellent range from traditional "every day" loaves to more quirky bread like the one in the photo below.


The market is divided into eight major sections. A number of goods offered here are fresh produce, meat delicatessen, and unconventional salad bar, large collection of wines, health foods, spices / condiments and grocery items. The market concentrates mostly on Western food products but there are also goods from Japan and China.

Jason's Market Place is located in Taipei 101's first basement level.