Can stinky mandarin fish win over a Taiwan foodie? In this video, join a post-00s girl from Taiwan as she explores Beijing's diverse food scene, from fiery Hunan dishes with chopped chili to a taste of home at an authentic Taiwan eatery, where she shares a meaningful conversation with the fellow owner from Taiwan.

Through her journey, we're reminded that food is far more than sustenance—it's one of the most direct ways to connect and understand each other. It goes to show that our taste buds, and by extension our cultures, have always been closer than we imagined.