10 Things to Eat in Taipei, Taiwan
March 18, 2016Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan is known for its street food and fine gourmets.
If you are a budget traveler like me, want to enjoy the good food but want something different rather than the usual Din Tai Fungs - read on for the
10 things to eat in Taipei, Taiwan.
Good food to eat in Taipei for NT$3500 or UD$108 or MYR440.
1) Street Food
There are countless night markets to enjoy street food while shopping. Be prepared for a long queue at almost every food stall.
Where I went?
Rao He Night Market 饶河观光夜市
MRT Songshan Station
If in Taiwan during rainy or cold season, this is best to enjoy.
Herbal Pork Bone Soup NT$70
Herbal Mutton Soup NT$80
Braised Pork Rice NT$20 per bowl
New way to eat Japanese egg rolls, there are different flavors to choose from at a different price.
Egg Roll with Fish Roe fillings NT$70
Taiwanese sausages! This particular shop at the end of the street (not the one near MRT station) is made of Wild Boar.
Wild Boar Sausage NT$35 per stick
2) NT$100 Dish
There are a number of restaurants doing NT$100 dishes and is popular among the Taiwanese. There is a wide selection of appetizer, mains, rice/noodles, soup to choose from.
Where I went?
品鱻100炒
No. 68, Leli Rd, Da'am District
MRT: Liuzhangli Station
Opens from 5pm - 2am
Fried Beef NT$100
Fried Mushroom NT$100
Lobster Salad NT$100
3) Meat Porridge
This was highly recommended by a friend. Due to many foreign visitors, English or pictured menu is available.
Where I went?
周记肉粥 Chou's Meat Porridge
No. 104, Guangzhou St. Wanhua District
MRT: Longshan Temple
4) Cold Goose
This restaurant was recommended by the hotel.
Where I went?
鸭肉扁 @ 西门町 (Ximending)
No. 98.2, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Wanhua District
MRT: Ximending Station
5) Fresh Vegetable and Tea Dishes at Maokong
Maokong is only accessible via the Maokong Gondola from Taipei Zoo. It is located on a highland with many tea houses and hiking trails.
Where I went?
春茶乡 @ 猫空
No.30, Lane 38, Section 3, Zhinan Rd, Wenshan District
Maokong Gondola: Maokong Station
Jin Zhen (the orange looking flower) with Chicken Soup
Clay Pot Eggplant
Fried Wild Boar
Fried Mountain Vegetable
Fried Rice with Tea Leaves (not in picture)
Total cost at NT$850 which can be cut down to about half since we ordered enough for 6 persons.
6) Japanese
Taiwan was under the Japanese for many years hence the cultural influences especially in their eating.
Where I went?
美观园 Mei Kuan Yuan
No. 47, Emei St, Wanhua District
MRT: Ximending Station
This restaurant is over 70 years. The food is slightly pricey but the portion is big and good quality.
Sashimi Set, Fried Pork with Egg Rice, Ebi (Prawn) Tempura and Grilled Yuzu Scallops all NT$845. Again, this is too much for 2 person.
7) Noodle Stalls
This is the most common food you can get in Taipei, but the menu in these stalls are all in Chinese.
Set meals come with a bowl of noodle (choose dry or soup), a bowl of soup and 5-6 dumplings all at the cost of NT$110.
Non set meals like that comes with 2-3 dumplings and some minced meat costs NT$75.
8) "甜不辣" literally translated to "Sweet Not Sour"
Usually this comes with meat ball, fish cake, white radish, sticky rice topped with a savoury sweet sauce and some chili sauce.
One portion is about NT$100, you can choose different ingredients if you do not want the standard ones.
9) Bubble Tea
Every street has more than 2 stores selling drinks. Some well known ones are 50岚, COME-BUY, CoCo都可...
Oo Long Tea with Jelly, Big Pearls, Small Pearls and Milk Te with Mini Pearls for NT$60.
10) Dessert
Besides bubble tea, Taiwan is also famous for its iced cold desserts that can be good to cool down body heat.
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Food in Taipei are generally delicious and affordable. The cost of living are similar to Japan where transportation and accommodation price are sky high. You will pay NT$20 for a MRT ride, and NT$20 too for a bowl of Braised Pork Rice.
Hope you enjoyed our very own
10 Things to Eat in Taipei, Taiwan.
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