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

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.

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Lao Dan A-Zhang Meatballs

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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Watanabe Coffee Roasters

Watanabe Coffee Works is at No. 23, Lane 4, Yi 3rd Road in Keelung's Xinyi District, set inside a two-story Japanese-era house that has been carefully restored. The interior blends Showa-era nostalgia with clean Japanese minimalism, and the menu spans pour-over, cold-drip, and other specialty coffees alongside Sicilian cold-drip, espresso, cinnamon rolls, tiramisu, and curry rice. Seating runs from the bar to the first-floor window seats and upstairs to a slipper-only retro zone — quiet and photogenic throughout. Average spend is around NT$200. Hours run Tuesday 10:00–18:00, Thursday to Saturday 09:00–20:00, Sunday 09:00–18:00, closed Monday and Wednesday. Nearby landmarks include Keelung Hospital, the Keelung night market, and the Xin-Er air-raid shelter; parking is convenient.
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Rou Duo Duo Hotpot Keelung Ai Er Branch

Rou-Duo-Duo Hot Pot Keelung Ai-2nd Branch sits on the second floor of No. 2, Ai 2nd Road in Keelung's Ren'ai District. It is a chain hot-pot restaurant with all-day service and no time limit on weekdays or holidays. The signature 'lightweight set' starts at NT$299 and pairs with a self-serve vegetable bar of more than 70 items so diners can load up on fresh produce. Broth options are extensive, with kelp, spicy, signature pickled cabbage, stir-fried stone-pot, and more than ten other varieties. Meat portions are generous, prices stay friendly, and the chain is popular with locals and night owls alike. The dining room is roomy, with white-brick feature walls and greenery for a modern, design-forward vibe — well-suited to group meals and queuing crowds.
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Akafuji Smokeless Japanese Yakiniku Keelung

Aka-Fuji Japanese Smokeless Yakiniku & Hot Pot — Keelung Branch sits at No. 23, Lane 2, Yi 2nd Road in Keelung's Zhongzheng District, right next to the Xin-Er parking garage, making access and parking easy. The restaurant uses smokeless grills and runs a dual yakiniku-and-hot-pot all-you-can-eat concept, anchored by high-end land-and-sea ingredients like wagyu, wagyu skirt steak, sashimi-grade Japanese scallops, and Thai shrimp. The self-serve bar covers ready-to-eat dishes, drinks, vegetables, and ice cream, with a wide sauce station so diners can mix their own. For NT$998 you get unlimited beer and a range of beverages, making it ideal for families, couples, and friends. The room is spacious and the Japanese-style decor is rich — one of the best-value yakiniku-and-hot-pot all-you-can-eat options in Keelung.
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Lian Zhen Cake & Pastry Shop

Lian-Zhen Pastry Shop is a century-old traditional bakery next to Keelung's Miaokou Night Market, founded in the 1950s. Its hand-made taro balls are the most famous item, sold for just NT$15 apiece and beloved by locals and tourists alike. Alongside the signature taro balls, the shop also sells taro-bubble-sago, taro 'bao-bao', royal-butter cake, and other old-fashioned sweets and birthday cakes. Souvenir choices are abundant, and long queues form regularly. The storefront is modest, but its reputation and high volume have turned it into a must-visit dessert landmark in Keelung — perfect for travelers who want to sample traditional local sweets and stock up on gifts.
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A-San Meatballs

A-San Ba-Wan is a beloved snack institution founded in 1986 with more than three decades of history, making it a flagship of the ba-wan scene. The stall specializes in deep-fried ba-wan with a crisp, crackly skin and generous fillings, with the classic pork ba-wan, a luxurious version stuffed with Hokkaido scallop, and a combo paired with a clear, sweet dragon-marrow-bone soup. The crust snaps and the filling is juicy; a smear of house-made chili sauce balances the richness. The shop draws both locals and tourists and queues are common. Hours run 10:30 to 19:00 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays); paid parking is available nearby, making it easy to slot into a day-trip plan through Changhua city.
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A-Ben Pork Rib Siumai

A-Ben Pork Ribs & Shumai is a long-standing snack spot on Zhong 2nd Road in Keelung, with more than seventy years of history. It is famous for its jumbo shumai paired with a rich pork-rib soup, the broth slow-simmered from pork bones until it turns deep and savory. Diners can pick their own carb — noodles, rice cakes, rice vermicelli — and add fish balls or wontons for a hearty bowl with a real sense of place. Located behind Keelung Station, the shop is a go-to for breakfast or late-night eats, beloved by harbor workers and tourists alike.
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