Seeing a City Through Everyday Choices
In the rhythm of city life, we make countless choices every day:
What to eat for breakfast? Eat in or take out for lunch?
These seemingly small decisions quietly shape the culture of a city.
As more people start caring about where ingredients come from, environmental friendliness, and health, plant-based eating is no longer just a dietary option — it has become a new urban language, symbolizing a gentle attitude toward the Earth, animals, and the future.

Plant-Based Living in the City
If we look closely, plant-based food has already woven itself into our daily lives.
At the morning rice ball stand, soy flakes and tofu skin rolls replace traditional pork floss;
for lunch, colorful vegetables and tofu dishes at vegetarian buffets become the go-to balanced choice for office workers;and in the evening, cafés are filled with the aroma of oat or soy milk lattes.
Taiwan is one of the countries with the highest proportion of plant-based eaters in the world.
According to Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration, skipping one meat-based meal reduces about 780 grams of CO₂ emissions — roughly equivalent to driving 4 kilometers less.
Through these small daily actions, our cities are becoming lighter and greener.

Xinyi District’s Plant-Based Neighborhood
In Taipei’s Xinyi District, plant-based culture is more than a trend — it’s an expression of lifestyle aesthetics.
Asui Vegan Eatery｜A full-day vegan buffet blending Eastern and Western flavors, creating a delightful dining experience through innovative dishes and a nature-inspired ambiance.
Miacucina｜Drawing from American-style vegetarian cuisine, Miacucina offers creative pasta, salads, and handmade pizzas. Its open kitchen and bright interiors make plant-based dining a fashionable everyday choice.
Plants｜A pioneer of all-plant cuisine, combining sustainability with comfort, where every bite supports a low-carbon lifestyle.
Together, these spaces form Xinyi’s vibrant plant-based cluster — showing that vegetarianism is not only about health, but also about living with purpose and refinement.

How to Begin a Plant-Based Lifestyle
Starting a plant-based life is simpler than it seems:
One plant-based meal a week — let your body adapt to a lighter rhythm.
Cook with seasonal ingredients — support local farmers and reduce food miles.
Choose plant milk or soy products — an oat latte or tofu stir-fry is a perfect start.
Explore your city’s plant-based spots — discover new restaurants and bring friends along; let plant-based dining become a new social language.

A Green Glow in the City
Plant-based eating is not just about what’s on your plate — it’s a way to relearn gentle living.
Each choice to eat less meat and more plants adds a touch of green to the city’s landscape.
Change doesn’t have to be drastic — it can begin with one meal, one bean, one choice.
And slowly, our cities will grow into something more sustainable and beautiful.