Not Just Instant Noodles and Greens! The #1 Typhoon Supply Taiwanese People Rush to Buy: Affordable, Long-Lasting, and Delicious with Any Ingredient

Typhoon Bavi's projected path has shifted further south, with Keelung City's risk of gale-force winds now at 100%, and the Taipei-Keelung-Yilan region reaching 99%. The typhoon is expected to hit Taiwan this Friday and Saturday (August 10–11). Meteorological expert Wu Derong warns that winds and rain will intensify Friday night, with Saturday bringing violent winds and torrential downpours. Residents in northern and central Taiwan, as well as mountainous areas, must prepare for 'destructive' winds and 'disaster-level' rainfall.

Whenever typhoon news breaks, supermarkets and hypermarkets across Taiwan see massive shopping rushes. Carts fill with supplies, shelves empty in minutes, and retailers like PX Mart and Carrefour even set up special 'Typhoon Zones' stocked with instant noodles, canned goods, and dry rations to help customers prepare in one go.

So, what exactly are the most sought-after supplies ahead of a typhoon? Recently, Net Temperature's DailyView used its public opinion analysis tool, the KEYPO Big Data Key Engine, to analyze online buzz from the past two years (August 27, 2023, to August 26, 2025), revealing the top 10 typhoon-prep items most discussed and actually stockpiled by netizens!

What Are People Buying Before a Typhoon? The Top 10 Typhoon Supplies in Taiwan Revealed! This Staple Food Tops Instant Noodles

Analyzing this list reveals that Taiwanese people's preparedness mindset is highly comprehensive—covering everything from basic lighting to the rapidly growing pet economy.

### Top 10 Typhoon Supplies in Taiwan

1. Rice and Noodles 2. Meat and Seafood 3. Vegetables 4. Instant Noodles and Dry-Mix Noodles 5. Frozen and Ready-to-Eat Meals 6. Drinking Water and Beverages 7. Fruits 8. Pet Supplies 9. Canned Goods 10. Power Outage Lighting

What to Eat During a Typhoon? Taiwan's Must-Stock Staple: Rice and Noodles

Whether white rice, brown rice, cellophane noodles, spaghetti, or udon, all types of rice and noodles consistently top the list of typhoon supplies. Netizens say, 'A full rice bin equals full peace of mind.' With staple food secured, one can survive the storm with just canned goods or braised eggs. Their long shelf life is especially valuable during typhoons. Social media comments include: 'As long as I have white rice, even with just canned food or braised eggs, I can get through the storm,' 'Cold soup rice or plain rice has lower calories but more ingredients,' and 'After instant noodles, I eat plain noodles with canned mackerel during typhoons.'

What to Eat During a Typhoon? Taiwan's Must-Stock: Meat and Seafood

Without meat, the dining table loses its centerpiece. Fresh chicken breast, pork and beef slices, milkfish bellies, shrimp, and clams are often sold out as soon as they hit the shelves. Meat sections in large supermarkets are often described as looking 'like they've been robbed.' Longer-lasting frozen chicken drumsticks and hot pot meat slices are common household protein reserves. One netizen shared: 'I went to several meat vendors yesterday and wanted frozen hot pot meat slices, but all the shop owners said they were sold out. Those still needing typhoon supplies should check for frozen meat and frozen vegetables.'

What to Eat During a Typhoon? Taiwan's Must-Stock: Instant and Dry-Mix Noodles

Beyond supermarket promotions, instant and dry-mix noodles have become a ritualistic must-have during typhoons. Shelves of Uni-President's Braised Pork Noodles, Lai Yi Ke, Man Han Banquet, and Wei Lih's Fried Sauce Noodles are routinely cleared before storms. Online, a popular 'Typhoon Noodles' recipe circulates—using egg noodles, tomato and mackerel cans, and a beaten egg. Dry-mix noodles have also become a popular alternative in recent years.

Some consumers shared: 'I only go to the supermarket before a typhoon when my vegetables run out. I always keep instant noodles, dry noodles, canned goods, and bottled water at home,' 'The market and supermarkets are clearly packed with people preparing for the typhoon—instant noodle shelves are almost empty,' and 'Buy a can of Wei Lih sauce, cook the noodles, add the sauce and a raw egg, mix it all together. Taiwanese people are used to stockpiling food when typhoons come.'

Detailed Typhoon Supply Rankings

| Rank | Category | Popular Items | Buying Psychology & Context | |---|---|---|---| | 🥇 No. 1 | Rice/Noodles | White rice, brown rice, cellophane noodles, spaghetti, udon | 'Full rice bin = full peace of mind.' The staple food faith of Taiwanese people. Long shelf life and easy to pair with anything. | | 🥈 No. 2 | Meat/Seafood | Chicken breast, pork/beef slices, milkfish belly, frozen chicken drumsticks | Fresh protein is essential. Meat sections often look 'like they've been robbed.' | | 🥉 No. 3 | Vegetables | Cabbage, water spinach, potatoes, onions | Vegetable prices often double after typhoons. After Typhoon Yangliu in August 2025, a bunch of scallions spiked to NT$380; carrots often get left behind. | | No. 4 | Instant/Dry-Mix Noodles | Uni-President Braised Pork Noodles, Lai Yi Ke, Man Han Banquet | A ritualistic must-have during typhoons. Shelves are routinely cleared. Online buzz around 'mackerel can typhoon noodles.' | | No. 5 | Frozen/Ready Meals | Frozen dumplings, chicken nuggets, hot pot ingredients, curry packs | The 'lazy person's savior' in the fridge. Quick to heat, avoids buying expensive, unattractive vegetables outside. | | No. 6 | Drinking Water/Beverages | Bottled water, large jugs, long-life milk, powdered milk | Prevents water shortages from wind damage to water treatment plants. Fresh milk and beverage fridges often empty instantly. The Environmental Protection Administration advises boiling water. | | No. 7 | Fruits | Apples, bananas, guavas, papayas | Fruit import prices often double after typhoons and heavy rains. | | No. 8 | Pet Supplies | Cat/dog food, canned food, cat litter, pee pads | Pet registrations now exceed newborns; pet supplies have overtaken baby products. Shiba Inus walking in storms became a meme. | | No. 9 | Canned Goods | Tuna, mackerel, luncheon meat, eight-treasure porridge | Long shelf life, cheap, no refrigeration needed, nutritious—reliable when delivery isn't available. | | No. 10 | Power Outage Lighting | Flashlights, dry batteries, camping lanterns, candles | Typhoon Danas in July 2025 knocked down 2,454 poles, causing the worst blackout in a decade. |

Top 10 typhoon supplies. (Image: Net Temperature)

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Source: Net Temperature. (Original title: Top 10 Typhoon Supplies Revealed—Vegetables and Instant Noodles Aren't #1?)