# @universalyums on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLDE6hfRV04
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62828933-universalyums-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2bb4b152cf.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-06-18T16:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Universal Yums (@universalyums) — https://gondola.cc/universalyums

## Caption

Wandering through Chinatown in NYC, thelescook stumbled upon something magical — the same ingredients her family cooks with. From Taiwanese guava to even the labels on condiment bottles, these shelves hold more than groceries — they hold memories. 🥹🇹🇼

Finding these familiar flavors brings comfort and connection, even thousands of miles from home. It’s a reminder that food isn’t just about taste — it’s about identity, culture, and belonging.

Follow for Part 2, where these ingredients are turned into delicious Taiwanese cold noodles! 

✨ What ingredient always takes you back home? Share your story below 👇

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## Tags

tastetest, culturalroots, cuisine, recipe, subscriptionbox, foodie, taiwanesefood, universalyumsbox, universalyums, internationalsnacks, chinatownfinds, taiwan

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