Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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![[Illustrative] Zhongjia Shanghai Pan-fried Bun](/api/images/entities/taipei-tw-85034bf34f1c/hero.webp)
Illustrative Zhong Family Original Shanghai Pan-Fried Bun is a long-running snack stall in Taipei's Shilin Night Market, with more than 30 years of history, specializing in freshly wrapped and freshly pan-friedsheng jian baoin two flavors: cabbage and fresh pork. Each bun costs about NT$20, fried to a golden, crispy bottom while the filling stays juicy, beloved by loyal regulars and tourists alike. The stall opens at 15:00 and closes at 20:00, with Wednesdays off. Its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition often fuels long queues, making it a coin-purse-friendly must-eat at Shilin Night Market.
![[Illustrative] Lao Dan A-Zhang Meatballs](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-2e5b06d00cc2/hero.webp)
Illustrative Lao-Dan A-Zhang Ba-Wan is a century-old snack shop on Chang-An Street in Changhua, near the train station, founded in 1948. It is known for the springy oil-bathed skin, the generous meat filling, and the side options of dragon-marrow-bone soup or free pork-bone broth, and famously appeared in the film 'You Are the Apple of My Eye', which still draws queues of tourists. The dish has also been served at state banquets and remains affordably priced — a must-eat when visiting Changhua.
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![[Illustrative] Tianyi Xiang Meat Soup](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-52fc7480bc2f/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tianyi Xiang Meat Soup
Tian-Yi-Xiang Rou-Geng-Shun at No. 27-1, Ren 3rd Road in Keelung's Ren'ai District is a century-old name inside the Miaokou Night Market, famous for its braised pork rice and pork-thickened soup. The braised pork rice goes for just NT$25, and the pork soup is clean and gently sweet — friendly prices and full portions that often draw a long queue. Open from 11am to 11:30pm every day, the stall serves non-stop, ideal for travelers looking for a quick taste of authentic local snacks.
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![[Illustrative] Mine Sushi](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-82bc61cac389/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Mine Sushi
Mine Sushi hides in stall B42 on the second floor of Ren'ai Market, at No. 21, Ai 3rd Road in Keelung's Ren'ai District. It specializes in fresh sashimi, seafood rice bowls, and assorted Japanese set meals, with ingredients delivered daily straight from Keelung Harbor. The thickly sliced cuts have real presence, and a broad selection of cocktails and sake rounds out the menu. The room is simple but design-conscious, and the popularity usually means a wait for a table — perfect for travelers who love proper Japanese cooking and do not mind queuing for it.
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![[Illustrative] Kanziding Fish Market Grilled Sandwich](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-3d28996b9698/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Kanziding Fish Market Grilled Sandwich
Kan-Zai-Ding Fish Market Charcoal-Grilled Sandwiches at No. 1, Zhong 4th Road in Keelung's Ren'ai District is a late-night snack locals rave about. The stall focuses on charcoal-grilled sandwiches stacked thick with meat and egg, with a smoky char that lingers — a favorite of night owls and visitors alike. Average spend is around NT$90, and the high 4.5 rating often comes with a queue. Phone 02-2428-8550 for reservations. It is the right pick for travelers chasing that real local charcoal-grilled flavor.
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![[Illustrative] Zeshi Izakaya](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-b8900b55fbbb/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zeshi Izakaya
Ze-Shi Izakaya is a Japanese-style pub tucked into the alleys off Xiao 1st Road in Keelung's Ren'ai District. The interior is straight out of an old Tokyo alleyway, and the menu covers nigiri sushi, grilled chicken wings, garlic-steamed clams, grilled pork intestine, swordfish nigiri, and other izakaya staples. Ingredients are fresh, prices are friendly — average spend around NT$400 — and pets are welcome to join you at the table. Tucked beside the Kan-Zai-Ding fish market, the izakaya is often packed or booked in advance, making it a worthwhile stop for both locals and travelers who love Japanese drinks and small plates.
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![[Illustrative] Li Hu Pastry Shop](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-87edf8870503/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Li Hu Pastry Shop
Li-Hu Pastry Shop at No. 90, Ren 3rd Road in Keelung's Ren'ai District is a century-plus-old bakery founded in the eighth year of the Guangxu reign (1882), giving it over 140 years of history. It is celebrated for its hand-made traditional pastries, with signatures including curry crisps, egg-yolk pastries, pineapple cakes, mung-bean cakes, and the so-called 'old man' and 'old woman' flaky cakes. Most pastries cost between NT$25 and NT$45 apiece, which makes them easy to buy individually and eat on the spot or bring home as souvenirs. The texture is loose and crumbly, light on the palate, and the shop is loved equally by locals and visitors — a must-visit pastry landmark in Keelung.
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![[Illustrative] Rong Sheng Sashimi](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-ffdfd11983e4/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Rong Sheng Sashimi
Rong Sashimi hides in the alleys next to Keelung's Chenggong Market and is a budget-friendly seafood spot locals quietly rave about. Its signature is thickly cut sashimi and a wide range of seafood stir-fries: 27 slices of sashimi cost just NT$450, with options including salmon, tuna, swordfish, oilfish, and red snapper — fresh and varied. Stir-fry dishes mostly fall between NT$200 and NT$300, with solid portions and balanced flavors. Queues form on weekday lunches and the place is packed on weekends. Fish is sliced to order and restocked constantly to ensure freshness, and there is parking right next door, making it an easy pick for drivers.
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