Eat Recommendations

Dashe Night Market on Zhonghua Road in Dashe District opens Wednesdays and Saturdays, a community favorite in North Kaohsiung. Compact yet packed with affordable eats, it ranges from classic braised snacks, candied hawthorn sticks, and Dongshan Duck Head to creative offerings like Lipin's fried tofu chicken, Hongzhong's shawarma curry chicken wrap, and sizzling plate steak — all with long queues. The Qingyun Temple archway beside the market creates a festive atmosphere where temple lights and food stalls intertwine. Perfect for after-work or post-hike suppers, blending great food with local culture.

Shuangyue Food (Beitou Branch) is a nourishing Chinese restaurant on Guangming Road in Taipei's Beitou District, beside Beitou Park, famous for its clear and sweet free-range chicken soup recognized by Michelin Bib Gourmand for multiple years. The interior is spacious and elegant, with floor-to-ceiling windows and private rooms for larger groups, serving signatures such as clam-and-chicken-leg stew, Love-Hate Pepper-Cheese Noodles and Shuangyue Dry Oysters. Transport is convenient, about a 5-minute walk from MRT Beitou Station, with roadside and paid parking nearby. It suits travelers who want a quick taste of high-quality nourishing soups without long queues.