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Meta TitleA Taster’s Guide to Taipei | Taipei Travel
Meta DescriptionWherever you go, the cultural kaleidoscope of Taipei showcases exhilarating diversity. Incense-veiled temples with exquisite carvings and paintings dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly in streets of the modern city. Taipei has dozens of world-class restaurants where gourmets can sample the most authentic Chinese cuisines. For gourmands, night markets not only offer scrumptious small eats but also the experience of veritable Taiwanese style of living.
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All You Can Eat in Taipei A Comprehensive Guide to Local Delicacies In Taipei, you can find exotic cuisine or enjoy authentic local cuisine. From night market stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, A Taster’s Guide to Taipei has selected special delicacies from various food districts of Taipei, which is reputed as the “Level 1 Gourmets’ Warzone”. We will lead you to become a Taipeinese gourmet who knows everything about “Taiwanese cuisines”. Let’s go! Let’s come with us and find all you can eat in Taipei! Introduction to Specialties Food Districts Recommended Drinks Late-Night Supper Other delicacies around the corner TAIPEI Special Selections of TaipeiClassic Delicacies More Articles Introduction to Specialties Introduction to Specialties The Flavor that is Savored Around the World: Taiwanese Cuisine Not only Taiwanese people love, but also foreigners are full of praises to Taiwanese cuisine. Let’s go into the streets and alleys of Taipei to dig out the most authentic taste of Taiwanese cuisine! Xiaolongbao Flavorful tender filling wrapped with folded dumpling skin. Having a big bite and the sweet golden broth will flow in your mouth. Originated from Jiangnan, this is a renowned Chinese bread has been carried forward in Taiwan and is now a must-eat delicacy for many international tourists who visit Taiwan. Recommend more stores Beef Noodle Soup From street stalls to famous restaurants, there are hundreds of stores selling beef noodle soup in Taipei City. The slowly stewed tender beef with a variety of rich flavored soups – clear stewed, braised, tomato or scallion spicy – and al-dental noodles offers an unforgettable multi-layer taste experience that satisfies the taste buds of gourmets! Recommend more stores Braised Pork Rice Speaking about the authentic hometown flavor, braised port rice is definitely the No. 1 among all Taiwanese food! A ladle of braised pork sauce with red and gelatinous minced fatty pork is topped on hot grainy rice. The tempting smell makes people eager to taste the authentic Taiwanese flavor! Recommend more stores Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chop and Popcorn Chicken In the still of the night, here roars the stomach again! Then it is the time to taste Taiwan’s top sinful food: Taiwanese fried chicken chop and popcorn chicken. The crispy fried batter that wraps tender and juicy chick chop is sprinkled with a thin layer of black pepper or offered with the nice smelling brasil. Even you feel sinful, it is not possible to resist the temptation of delicacy. Recommend more stores Stinky Tofu With a “unique smell” produced from the fermentation process, stinky tofu has freaked out many foreigners. Nevertheless, stinky tofu is indeed a domestic delicacy that Taiwanese people eat from childhood to adulthood. If you want to try the most authentic flavor of Taiwan, do not miss this “good taste” as you may fall in love with it! Do you want to know whether steamed, spicy or fried stinky tofu tastes better? Let’s be brave and try all of them and you will find the answer! Recommend more stores Food Districts Food Districts The Big Battle of Food District Delicacies As there are many fun places with delicacies in Taipei, we have created a map of must-visit places and must-eat delicacies in Taipei. Let’s visit these characteristics scenic spots and shopping areas to dig out delicacies strongly recommended by local people. Following the map and you will become a gourmet level expert who knows all delicacies of Taipei! East DistrictXinyi Shopping Area Known as the fashion trend of Taipei, East District and Xinyi Shopping Area are popular among young people. Shopping, entertaining facilities and delicacies – you can find all you want in these places. Want to do some shopping in daytime, try exotic cuisine in the evening and drink a toast at night? Let’s come to East District and Xinyi Shopping Area to experience the trendiest life in Taipei. Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas Gongguan Shopping Area Frequently visited by students, Gongguan Shopping Area not only has cheap and large-size cuisine, but also high-quality cafĂ© loved by art enthusiasts. At night, the busting Gongguan will open to offer you various coin price local delicacies. It is definitely the top choice for visitors with limited travelling budget! Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas Dadaocheng Walking in the vintage neighborhoods of Dadaocheng, you can relish the unique beauty of old red-brick western houses, witness the traces of time and experience the humanistic style of living. Visitors can also taste nostalgic food in front of Cisheng Temple and enjoy afternoon tea in an old house restaurant to spend a pleasant and relaxing afternoon in Dadaocheng. Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas Ximending With a long history of development, Ximending has a cozy ambience blended with old and new culture. Apart from innovative restaurants that are highly welcome among the younger generation, you can also find some renowned old stores hidden in Ximending’s alleys. Preserving the taste inherited from previous generations, these stores still serve the good taste in the memory of local people and attract travelers who come here with admiration. Even more, you can see people standing outside the store and enjoying the delicacy willingly! Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas Yongkang Shopping Area For domestic and foreign travelers, Yongkang Shopping Area is a must-visit food mecca when coming to Taipei as many renowned stores are gathered here. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, it is a must to try mango shaved ice that has lots of filling; the juicy Xiaolongbao; and the soft but tender beef noodle soup. You will definitely be impressed by the delicacies of Yongkang Shopping Area and will be willing to visit the place again. Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas Recommended Drinks Recommended Drinks Have a Leisure Time While Enjoying a Handshake Beverage Drinking handshake beverage is definitely a custom of Taiwanese people. In hot summer days, it is common to see people having a handshake beverage on their hand and air-conditioned cafĂ©s being extremely crowded. Having numerous handshake beverage stores, cafĂ©s and bars, Taipei not only has a high density of beverage stores, but also the beverages provided these stores are variant and innovative. So you can buy a good beverage in Taipei at any time. CafĂ©s Apart from providing a wide portfolio of beverages and ingredients from various origins, Taipei’s cafĂ©s are designed in different styles with their respective charms and indoor decoration. Moreover, following the penetration of social media in recent years, cafĂ©s visited by youtubers also tend to become popular hot spot. If you come to Taipei, perhaps you can keep an afternoon and choose a cafĂ© that you would love to sit down and enjoy a leisure moment. Recommend more stores Bubble Tea and Handshake Beverages Bubble tea, also known as tapioca ball tea or pearl tea, is a symbolic beverage in Taiwanese culture that has become internationally known in recent year. The combination of fragrant mellow milk tea and al-dental tapioca balls – it is a good taste that no one can resist! Taipei has not only a high density of handshake beverage stores, but also numerous beverage store brands. You can find a handshake beverage store every few blocks away. With customized services, these stores allow you not only to adjust the amount of ice cubes and beverage sweetness level, but also to decide the color and size of your tapioca balls. Even more, you can decide the origin of the milk to be put in your beverage! Why don’t you go to a nearby handshake beverage store now and buy a cup of cool beverage to quench your thirst? Recommend more stores Drinking at Bar Taipei at night is still wonderful! Apart from visiting night markets and finding a place to enjoy the night view, you can also have few drinks at bar. Music bar, darts sports bar, outdoor bar and Japanese-style bar – Taipei has a variety of bars. Let’s ask your friends to enjoy a glass of dreamy exquisite cocktail to end this beautiful journey with a tipsy night. Recommend more stores Late-Night Supper Late-Night Supper Let’s Have Late-night Supper in Night Market When the night falls, food stalls selling different local delicacies will appear and turn Taipei’s night markets into a food carnival. Apart from drinking and eating, travelers can also do the shopping at night markets. The endless stream of people makes the night markets even more bustling in the late of night. Other delicacies around the corner Let’s have Brunch After naturally waking up, let’s stretch your body and have a big brunch! Do you want to have a healthy salad with yogurt sauce or a carnivorous bone in sausage? Let’s have a leisure brunch to have a wonderful beginning for your journey. Recommend more stores Desserts and Afternoon Tea Do you want to experience the life of rich women? Let’s pick up an exquisite French bakery or dessert shop, a Japanese confectionery shop or a restaurant to enjoy your leisure afternoon with English high tea. Recommend more stores Michelin Recommended From high-class Michelin-starred restaurants to Bib Gourmand recommended street food, why don’t you follow the guide to have a star collection journey? Let’s taste the cuisine of a world-class chef or delicacies that have been praised by food critics to satisfy you picky taste buds. More Information Muslim Delicacies Taiwan is ranked third best -OIC destinations for Muslim travelers, which is far beyond Germany, Australia and the United states. As the capital of the country, Taiwan has Muslim friendly restaurants, enabling Muslim travelers to enjoy big meals of different country without any concern. More Information
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From night market stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, A Taster’s Guide to Taipei has selected special delicacies from various food districts of Taipei, which is reputed as the “Level 1 Gourmets’ Warzone”. We will lead you to become a Taipeinese gourmet who knows everything about “Taiwanese cuisines”. Let’s go! Let’s come with us and find all you can eat in Taipei\! [Tourist Night Market Guide](https://english.tcma.gov.taipei/Content_List.aspx?n=E19DEF40C3931C75 "Tourist Night Market Guide | Open Window") [Introduction to Specialties](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet01 "Introduction to Specialties") [Food Districts](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet02 "Food Districts") [Recommended Drinks](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet03 "Recommended Drinks") [Late-Night Supper](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet04 "Late-Night Supper") [Other delicacies around the corner](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet05 "Other delicacies around the corner") ### TAIPEI Special Selections of TaipeiClassic Delicacies [More Articles](https://www.travel.taipei/en/pictorial/articles/food "More Articles") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/Articles/574255/480x360_articles-image-kwherlob60w_cxrzsvtwlg.jpg)A Walk Through Old Wanhua District (TAIPEI Quarterly 2025 Winter Vol.42)](https://www.travel.taipei/en/pictorial/article/66437 "A Walk Through Old Wanhua District (TAIPEI Quarterly 2025 Winter Vol.42)") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/Articles/574268/480x360_articles-image-y5twdhvwkkcmib3ctifbta.jpg)Shilin-Yuanshan One-Day Tour (TAIPEI Quarterly 2025 Winter Vol.42)](https://www.travel.taipei/en/pictorial/article/66438 "Shilin-Yuanshan One-Day Tour (TAIPEI Quarterly 2025 Winter Vol.42)") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/Articles/574393/480x360_articles-image-agyrjptdo0e7jakuwwf7xg.jpg)Let's Craft Some Herbal Cola! (TAIPEI Quarterly 2025 Winter Vol.42)](https://www.travel.taipei/en/pictorial/article/66440 "Let's Craft Some Herbal Cola! (TAIPEI Quarterly 2025 Winter Vol.42)") [Introduction to Specialties]("Introduction to Specialties") ### Introduction to Specialties The Flavor that is Savored Around the World: Taiwanese Cuisine Not only Taiwanese people love, but also foreigners are full of praises to Taiwanese cuisine. Let’s go into the streets and alleys of Taipei to dig out the most authentic taste of Taiwanese cuisine\! ![Xiaolongbao](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Xiaolongbao](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-01.jpg) #### Xiaolongbao Flavorful tender filling wrapped with folded dumpling skin. Having a big bite and the sweet golden broth will flow in your mouth. Originated from Jiangnan, this is a renowned Chinese bread has been carried forward in Taiwan and is now a must-eat delicacy for many international tourists who visit Taiwan. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E5%B0%8F%E7%B1%A0%E5%8C%85/@25.0407181,121.5300972,12z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Beef Noodle Soup](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Beef Noodle Soup](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-02.jpg) #### Beef Noodle Soup From street stalls to famous restaurants, there are hundreds of stores selling beef noodle soup in Taipei City. The slowly stewed tender beef with a variety of rich flavored soups – clear stewed, braised, tomato or scallion spicy – and al-dental noodles offers an unforgettable multi-layer taste experience that satisfies the taste buds of gourmets\! [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E7%89%9B%E8%82%89%E9%BA%B5/@25.0434193,121.5372061,13.51z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Braised Pork Rice](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Braised Pork Rice](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-03.jpg) #### Braised Pork Rice Speaking about the authentic hometown flavor, braised port rice is definitely the No. 1 among all Taiwanese food! A ladle of braised pork sauce with red and gelatinous minced fatty pork is topped on hot grainy rice. The tempting smell makes people eager to taste the authentic Taiwanese flavor\! [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82+%E6%BB%B7%E8%82%89%E9%A3%AF/@25.0096654,121.5214096,14.12z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chop and Popcorn Chicken](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chop and Popcorn Chicken](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-04.jpg) #### Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chop and Popcorn Chicken In the still of the night, here roars the stomach again! Then it is the time to taste Taiwan’s top sinful food: Taiwanese fried chicken chop and popcorn chicken. The crispy fried batter that wraps tender and juicy chick chop is sprinkled with a thin layer of black pepper or offered with the nice smelling brasil. Even you feel sinful, it is not possible to resist the temptation of delicacy. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82+%E9%9B%9E%E6%8E%92/@25.0201947,121.5371841,13.48z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Stinky Tofu](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Stinky Tofu](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-05.jpg) #### Stinky Tofu With a “unique smell” produced from the fermentation process, stinky tofu has freaked out many foreigners. Nevertheless, stinky tofu is indeed a domestic delicacy that Taiwanese people eat from childhood to adulthood. If you want to try the most authentic flavor of Taiwan, do not miss this “good taste” as you may fall in love with it! Do you want to know whether steamed, spicy or fried stinky tofu tastes better? Let’s be brave and try all of them and you will find the answer\! [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82+%E8%87%AD%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90/@25.0201905,121.5371841,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") [Food Districts]("Food Districts") ### Food Districts The Big Battle of Food District Delicacies As there are many fun places with delicacies in Taipei, we have created a map of must-visit places and must-eat delicacies in Taipei. Let’s visit these characteristics scenic spots and shopping areas to dig out delicacies strongly recommended by local people. Following the map and you will become a gourmet level expert who knows all delicacies of Taipei\! ![East DistrictXinyi Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![East DistrictXinyi Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-1.jpg) #### East DistrictXinyi Shopping Area Known as the fashion trend of Taipei, East District and Xinyi Shopping Area are popular among young people. Shopping, entertaining facilities and delicacies – you can find all you want in these places. Want to do some shopping in daytime, try exotic cuisine in the evening and drink a toast at night? Let’s come to East District and Xinyi Shopping Area to experience the trendiest life in Taipei. [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.039108,121.5521477,16z/data=!4m9!2m8!3m6!1z6aSQ5buz!2zMTA25Y-w5YyX5biC5aSn5a6J5Y2A5p2x5Y2A5ZWG5ZyI!3s0x3442abda9a784f89:0xb728e99d2e902739!4m2!1d121.546569!2d25.0417945!6e5?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Gongguan Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Gongguan Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-2.jpg) #### Gongguan Shopping Area Frequently visited by students, Gongguan Shopping Area not only has cheap and large-size cuisine, but also high-quality cafĂ© loved by art enthusiasts. At night, the busting Gongguan will open to offer you various coin price local delicacies. It is definitely the top choice for visitors with limited travelling budget\! [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%85%AC%E9%A4%A8+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.0148307,121.5320418,16.48z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Dadaocheng](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Dadaocheng](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-3.jpg) #### Dadaocheng Walking in the vintage neighborhoods of Dadaocheng, you can relish the unique beauty of old red-brick western houses, witness the traces of time and experience the humanistic style of living. Visitors can also taste nostalgic food in front of Cisheng Temple and enjoy afternoon tea in an old house restaurant to spend a pleasant and relaxing afternoon in Dadaocheng. [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%A4%A7%E7%A8%BB%E5%9F%95+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F/@25.0582438,121.5078161,16z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Ximending](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Ximending](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-4.jpg) #### Ximending With a long history of development, Ximending has a cozy ambience blended with old and new culture. Apart from innovative restaurants that are highly welcome among the younger generation, you can also find some renowned old stores hidden in Ximending’s alleys. Preserving the taste inherited from previous generations, these stores still serve the good taste in the memory of local people and attract travelers who come here with admiration. Even more, you can see people standing outside the store and enjoying the delicacy willingly\! [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E8%A5%BF%E9%96%80%E7%94%BA+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.044551,121.5041136,17.26z?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Yongkang Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Yongkang Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-5.jpg) #### Yongkang Shopping Area For domestic and foreign travelers, Yongkang Shopping Area is a must-visit food mecca when coming to Taipei as many renowned stores are gathered here. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, it is a must to try mango shaved ice that has lots of filling; the juicy Xiaolongbao; and the soft but tender beef noodle soup. You will definitely be impressed by the delicacies of Yongkang Shopping Area and will be willing to visit the place again. [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E6%B0%B8%E5%BA%B7%E5%95%86%E5%9C%88+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.0324369,121.5294194,16.82z?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") [Recommended Drinks]("Recommended Drinks") ### Recommended Drinks Have a Leisure Time While Enjoying a Handshake Beverage Drinking handshake beverage is definitely a custom of Taiwanese people. In hot summer days, it is common to see people having a handshake beverage on their hand and air-conditioned cafĂ©s being extremely crowded. Having numerous handshake beverage stores, cafĂ©s and bars, Taipei not only has a high density of beverage stores, but also the beverages provided these stores are variant and innovative. So you can buy a good beverage in Taipei at any time. ![CafĂ©s](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![CafĂ©s](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-3-1.jpg) #### CafĂ©s Apart from providing a wide portfolio of beverages and ingredients from various origins, Taipei’s cafĂ©s are designed in different styles with their respective charms and indoor decoration. Moreover, following the penetration of social media in recent years, cafĂ©s visited by youtubers also tend to become popular hot spot. If you come to Taipei, perhaps you can keep an afternoon and choose a cafĂ© that you would love to sit down and enjoy a leisure moment. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E5%92%96%E5%95%A1+%E8%8C%B6/@25.008628,121.5580187,12.78z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Bubble Tea and Handshake Beverages](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Bubble Tea and Handshake Beverages](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-3-2.jpg) #### Bubble Tea and Handshake Beverages Bubble tea, also known as tapioca ball tea or pearl tea, is a symbolic beverage in Taiwanese culture that has become internationally known in recent year. The combination of fragrant mellow milk tea and al-dental tapioca balls – it is a good taste that no one can resist! Taipei has not only a high density of handshake beverage stores, but also numerous beverage store brands. You can find a handshake beverage store every few blocks away. With customized services, these stores allow you not only to adjust the amount of ice cubes and beverage sweetness level, but also to decide the color and size of your tapioca balls. Even more, you can decide the origin of the milk to be put in your beverage! Why don’t you go to a nearby handshake beverage store now and buy a cup of cool beverage to quench your thirst? [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E9%A3%B2%E6%96%99/@25.0229288,121.5316178,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Drinking at Bar](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Drinking at Bar](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-3-3.jpg) #### Drinking at Bar Taipei at night is still wonderful! Apart from visiting night markets and finding a place to enjoy the night view, you can also have few drinks at bar. Music bar, darts sports bar, outdoor bar and Japanese-style bar – Taipei has a variety of bars. Let’s ask your friends to enjoy a glass of dreamy exquisite cocktail to end this beautiful journey with a tipsy night. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E9%85%92%E5%90%A7/@25.0229206,121.5316178,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") [Late-Night Supper]("Late-Night Supper") ### Late-Night Supper Let’s Have Late-night Supper in Night Market When the night falls, food stalls selling different local delicacies will appear and turn Taipei’s night markets into a food carnival. Apart from drinking and eating, travelers can also do the shopping at night markets. The endless stream of people makes the night markets even more bustling in the late of night. [Night Markets](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/all/night-markets?page=1 "Night Markets") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-1.jpg)Ningxia Road Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/1689 "Ningxia Road Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-2.jpg)Raohe Street Tourist Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/1691 "Raohe Street Tourist Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-3.jpg)Linjiang Street Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/1688 "Linjiang Street Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-4.jpg)Shilin Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/1692 "Shilin Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-5.jpg)South Airport Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/2098 "South Airport Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-6.jpg)Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/1687 "Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-7.jpg)Shuangcheng Street Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/2152 "Shuangcheng Street Night Market") [![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-4-8.jpg)Liaoning Street Night Market](https://www.travel.taipei/en/attraction/details/2097 "Liaoning Street Night Market") [Other delicacies around the corner]("Other delicacies around the corner") ### Other delicacies around the corner ![Let’s have Brunch ](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Let’s have Brunch ](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-1.jpg) #### Let’s have Brunch After naturally waking up, let’s stretch your body and have a big brunch! Do you want to have a healthy salad with yogurt sauce or a carnivorous bone in sausage? Let’s have a leisure brunch to have a wonderful beginning for your journey. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E6%97%A9%E5%8D%88%E9%A4%90/@25.0246678,121.5307343,12.95z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Desserts and Afternoon Tea](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Desserts and Afternoon Tea](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-2.jpg) #### Desserts and Afternoon Tea Do you want to experience the life of rich women? Let’s pick up an exquisite French bakery or dessert shop, a Japanese confectionery shop or a restaurant to enjoy your leisure afternoon with English high tea. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E7%94%9C%E9%BB%9E+%E4%B8%8B%E5%8D%88%E8%8C%B6/@25.024659,121.5307343,12z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Michelin Recommended](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/global/blank.gif) ![Michelin Recommended](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-3.jpg) #### Michelin Recommended From high-class Michelin-starred restaurants to Bib Gourmand recommended street food, why don’t you follow the guide to have a star collection journey? Let’s taste the cuisine of a world-class chef or delicacies that have been praised by food critics to satisfy you picky taste buds. 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All You Can Eat in Taipei A Comprehensive Guide to Local Delicacies In Taipei, you can find exotic cuisine or enjoy authentic local cuisine. From night market stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, A Taster’s Guide to Taipei has selected special delicacies from various food districts of Taipei, which is reputed as the “Level 1 Gourmets’ Warzone”. We will lead you to become a Taipeinese gourmet who knows everything about “Taiwanese cuisines”. Let’s go! Let’s come with us and find all you can eat in Taipei\! [Introduction to Specialties](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet01 "Introduction to Specialties") [Food Districts](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet02 "Food Districts") [Recommended Drinks](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet03 "Recommended Drinks") [Late-Night Supper](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet04 "Late-Night Supper") [Other delicacies around the corner](https://www.travel.taipei/en/must-visit/tasterguide#diet05 "Other delicacies around the corner") ### TAIPEI Special Selections of TaipeiClassic Delicacies [More Articles](https://www.travel.taipei/en/pictorial/articles/food "More Articles") [Introduction to Specialties]("Introduction to Specialties") ### Introduction to Specialties The Flavor that is Savored Around the World: Taiwanese Cuisine Not only Taiwanese people love, but also foreigners are full of praises to Taiwanese cuisine. Let’s go into the streets and alleys of Taipei to dig out the most authentic taste of Taiwanese cuisine\! ![Xiaolongbao](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-01.jpg) #### Xiaolongbao Flavorful tender filling wrapped with folded dumpling skin. Having a big bite and the sweet golden broth will flow in your mouth. Originated from Jiangnan, this is a renowned Chinese bread has been carried forward in Taiwan and is now a must-eat delicacy for many international tourists who visit Taiwan. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E5%B0%8F%E7%B1%A0%E5%8C%85/@25.0407181,121.5300972,12z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Beef Noodle Soup](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-02.jpg) #### Beef Noodle Soup From street stalls to famous restaurants, there are hundreds of stores selling beef noodle soup in Taipei City. The slowly stewed tender beef with a variety of rich flavored soups – clear stewed, braised, tomato or scallion spicy – and al-dental noodles offers an unforgettable multi-layer taste experience that satisfies the taste buds of gourmets\! [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E7%89%9B%E8%82%89%E9%BA%B5/@25.0434193,121.5372061,13.51z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Braised Pork Rice](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-03.jpg) #### Braised Pork Rice Speaking about the authentic hometown flavor, braised port rice is definitely the No. 1 among all Taiwanese food! A ladle of braised pork sauce with red and gelatinous minced fatty pork is topped on hot grainy rice. The tempting smell makes people eager to taste the authentic Taiwanese flavor\! [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82+%E6%BB%B7%E8%82%89%E9%A3%AF/@25.0096654,121.5214096,14.12z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chop and Popcorn Chicken](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-04.jpg) #### Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chop and Popcorn Chicken In the still of the night, here roars the stomach again! Then it is the time to taste Taiwan’s top sinful food: Taiwanese fried chicken chop and popcorn chicken. The crispy fried batter that wraps tender and juicy chick chop is sprinkled with a thin layer of black pepper or offered with the nice smelling brasil. Even you feel sinful, it is not possible to resist the temptation of delicacy. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82+%E9%9B%9E%E6%8E%92/@25.0201947,121.5371841,13.48z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Stinky Tofu](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-05.jpg) #### Stinky Tofu With a “unique smell” produced from the fermentation process, stinky tofu has freaked out many foreigners. Nevertheless, stinky tofu is indeed a domestic delicacy that Taiwanese people eat from childhood to adulthood. If you want to try the most authentic flavor of Taiwan, do not miss this “good taste” as you may fall in love with it! Do you want to know whether steamed, spicy or fried stinky tofu tastes better? Let’s be brave and try all of them and you will find the answer\! [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82+%E8%87%AD%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90/@25.0201905,121.5371841,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") [Food Districts]("Food Districts") ### Food Districts The Big Battle of Food District Delicacies As there are many fun places with delicacies in Taipei, we have created a map of must-visit places and must-eat delicacies in Taipei. Let’s visit these characteristics scenic spots and shopping areas to dig out delicacies strongly recommended by local people. Following the map and you will become a gourmet level expert who knows all delicacies of Taipei\! ![East DistrictXinyi Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-1.jpg) #### East DistrictXinyi Shopping Area Known as the fashion trend of Taipei, East District and Xinyi Shopping Area are popular among young people. Shopping, entertaining facilities and delicacies – you can find all you want in these places. Want to do some shopping in daytime, try exotic cuisine in the evening and drink a toast at night? Let’s come to East District and Xinyi Shopping Area to experience the trendiest life in Taipei. [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.039108,121.5521477,16z/data=!4m9!2m8!3m6!1z6aSQ5buz!2zMTA25Y-w5YyX5biC5aSn5a6J5Y2A5p2x5Y2A5ZWG5ZyI!3s0x3442abda9a784f89:0xb728e99d2e902739!4m2!1d121.546569!2d25.0417945!6e5?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Gongguan Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-2.jpg) #### Gongguan Shopping Area Frequently visited by students, Gongguan Shopping Area not only has cheap and large-size cuisine, but also high-quality cafĂ© loved by art enthusiasts. At night, the busting Gongguan will open to offer you various coin price local delicacies. It is definitely the top choice for visitors with limited travelling budget\! [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%85%AC%E9%A4%A8+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.0148307,121.5320418,16.48z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Dadaocheng](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-3.jpg) #### Dadaocheng Walking in the vintage neighborhoods of Dadaocheng, you can relish the unique beauty of old red-brick western houses, witness the traces of time and experience the humanistic style of living. Visitors can also taste nostalgic food in front of Cisheng Temple and enjoy afternoon tea in an old house restaurant to spend a pleasant and relaxing afternoon in Dadaocheng. [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%A4%A7%E7%A8%BB%E5%9F%95+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F/@25.0582438,121.5078161,16z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Ximending](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-4.jpg) #### Ximending With a long history of development, Ximending has a cozy ambience blended with old and new culture. Apart from innovative restaurants that are highly welcome among the younger generation, you can also find some renowned old stores hidden in Ximending’s alleys. Preserving the taste inherited from previous generations, these stores still serve the good taste in the memory of local people and attract travelers who come here with admiration. Even more, you can see people standing outside the store and enjoying the delicacy willingly\! [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E8%A5%BF%E9%96%80%E7%94%BA+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.044551,121.5041136,17.26z?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") ![Yongkang Shopping Area](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-2-5.jpg) #### Yongkang Shopping Area For domestic and foreign travelers, Yongkang Shopping Area is a must-visit food mecca when coming to Taipei as many renowned stores are gathered here. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, it is a must to try mango shaved ice that has lots of filling; the juicy Xiaolongbao; and the soft but tender beef noodle soup. You will definitely be impressed by the delicacies of Yongkang Shopping Area and will be willing to visit the place again. [Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E6%B0%B8%E5%BA%B7%E5%95%86%E5%9C%88+%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F+%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3/@25.0324369,121.5294194,16.82z?hl=en "Recommended delicacies in surrounding areas") [Recommended Drinks]("Recommended Drinks") ### Recommended Drinks Have a Leisure Time While Enjoying a Handshake Beverage Drinking handshake beverage is definitely a custom of Taiwanese people. In hot summer days, it is common to see people having a handshake beverage on their hand and air-conditioned cafĂ©s being extremely crowded. Having numerous handshake beverage stores, cafĂ©s and bars, Taipei not only has a high density of beverage stores, but also the beverages provided these stores are variant and innovative. So you can buy a good beverage in Taipei at any time. ![CafĂ©s](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-3-1.jpg) #### CafĂ©s Apart from providing a wide portfolio of beverages and ingredients from various origins, Taipei’s cafĂ©s are designed in different styles with their respective charms and indoor decoration. Moreover, following the penetration of social media in recent years, cafĂ©s visited by youtubers also tend to become popular hot spot. If you come to Taipei, perhaps you can keep an afternoon and choose a cafĂ© that you would love to sit down and enjoy a leisure moment. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E5%92%96%E5%95%A1+%E8%8C%B6/@25.008628,121.5580187,12.78z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Bubble Tea and Handshake Beverages](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-3-2.jpg) #### Bubble Tea and Handshake Beverages Bubble tea, also known as tapioca ball tea or pearl tea, is a symbolic beverage in Taiwanese culture that has become internationally known in recent year. The combination of fragrant mellow milk tea and al-dental tapioca balls – it is a good taste that no one can resist! Taipei has not only a high density of handshake beverage stores, but also numerous beverage store brands. You can find a handshake beverage store every few blocks away. With customized services, these stores allow you not only to adjust the amount of ice cubes and beverage sweetness level, but also to decide the color and size of your tapioca balls. Even more, you can decide the origin of the milk to be put in your beverage! Why don’t you go to a nearby handshake beverage store now and buy a cup of cool beverage to quench your thirst? [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E9%A3%B2%E6%96%99/@25.0229288,121.5316178,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Drinking at Bar](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-3-3.jpg) #### Drinking at Bar Taipei at night is still wonderful! Apart from visiting night markets and finding a place to enjoy the night view, you can also have few drinks at bar. Music bar, darts sports bar, outdoor bar and Japanese-style bar – Taipei has a variety of bars. Let’s ask your friends to enjoy a glass of dreamy exquisite cocktail to end this beautiful journey with a tipsy night. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E9%85%92%E5%90%A7/@25.0229206,121.5316178,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") [Late-Night Supper]("Late-Night Supper") ### Late-Night Supper Let’s Have Late-night Supper in Night Market When the night falls, food stalls selling different local delicacies will appear and turn Taipei’s night markets into a food carnival. Apart from drinking and eating, travelers can also do the shopping at night markets. The endless stream of people makes the night markets even more bustling in the late of night. [Other delicacies around the corner]("Other delicacies around the corner") ![Let’s have Brunch ](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-1.jpg) #### Let’s have Brunch After naturally waking up, let’s stretch your body and have a big brunch! Do you want to have a healthy salad with yogurt sauce or a carnivorous bone in sausage? Let’s have a leisure brunch to have a wonderful beginning for your journey. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E6%97%A9%E5%8D%88%E9%A4%90/@25.0246678,121.5307343,12.95z?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Desserts and Afternoon Tea](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-2.jpg) #### Desserts and Afternoon Tea Do you want to experience the life of rich women? Let’s pick up an exquisite French bakery or dessert shop, a Japanese confectionery shop or a restaurant to enjoy your leisure afternoon with English high tea. [Recommend more stores](https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97+%E7%94%9C%E9%BB%9E+%E4%B8%8B%E5%8D%88%E8%8C%B6/@25.024659,121.5307343,12z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en "Recommend more stores") ![Michelin Recommended](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-3.jpg) #### Michelin Recommended From high-class Michelin-starred restaurants to Bib Gourmand recommended street food, why don’t you follow the guide to have a star collection journey? Let’s taste the cuisine of a world-class chef or delicacies that have been praised by food critics to satisfy you picky taste buds. [More Information](https://guide.michelin.com/tw/en/taipei-region/taipei/restaurants "More Information") ![Muslim Delicacies](https://www.travel.taipei/content/images/content/must-visit/diet-guide-img-5-4.jpg) #### Muslim Delicacies Taiwan is ranked third best -OIC destinations for Muslim travelers, which is far beyond Germany, Australia and the United states. As the capital of the country, Taiwan has Muslim friendly restaurants, enabling Muslim travelers to enjoy big meals of different country without any concern. [More Information](https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0020323&keyString=%5E63%5E "More Information")
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