In 1949, many Chinese from the mainland migrated to Taiwan. Bringing with them their own style of cooking. Since then, Taipei, has become the capital of Chinese cuisine.
隨著社會進步，人民生活富足、所得提高，對飲饌更是日益講究；又因國內地狹人稠，可供娛樂消遣的場地與方式不多，「吃」遂成一般人生活中的重要享受。