25 local restaurants are presenting their signature dishes at the month-long Taipei Culinary Oscar's Competition. Taipei City government has invited international chefs as judges in hope to promote and push Taiwanese cuisine to the global market.

This steak is sizzling as it cooks. Another chef uses a blowtorch to grill the ingredient. Other chefs are showing off their skills by beautifully displaying their dishes. A total of 25 restaurants have entered this culinary competition. Every chef brings his best to the event. Like this restaurant, which is known for making unique dishes with electric grills.

This other restaurant has decided to showcase the Taiwanese tradition of stewed meat, which attracted the most fans. Taipei City Government also invited famous chefs from around the world as judges for this event. They hope this competition will allow local and international chefs a chance to come up with more creations for Taiwanese cuisine.

This culinary competition was held in an outdoor square, which attracted many people. This competition allowed dishes from both 5 star hotels and traditional Taiwanese dishes a chance to be displayed on the international stage.