Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
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Illustrative →Chenqiugang Shaved Ice Guishan
Chen Qiugang Fluffy Ice Guishan Main Shop is a popular local ice dessert store in Guishan District, Taoyuan, famous for its hand-whisked fluffy shaved ice. Made with fresh seasonal fruits, the shop offers mango, dragon fruit, matcha, chocolate, and many other flavors. Customers can choose three scoops or more in combination for around NT$70. The authentic fruit-forward taste draws large crowds on both weekdays and holidays. Though the storefront is small, takeout boxes and mini gift sets are available, perfect for beating the summer heat or enjoying on the go. Featured on TV programs, the shop has earned over a thousand Google reviews averaging 4.5-4.6 stars.
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Illustrative →Han Dashu Korean Oppa
Han Dashu (Korean Oppa) is an authentic Korean BBQ restaurant at No. 465, Section 1, Daye Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, renowned for its grilling-by-staff service so guests can simply enjoy the meat and lettuce wraps without tending the grill. The industrial-style interior features soft lighting and K-pop music for a relaxed vibe. Since its soft opening, it has become a queue hotspot with long lines; online reservations are recommended. The menu centers on pork and beef BBQ platters, mentaiko stone pot bibimbap, beef bone broth, and cheese tteokbokki. Average spending is around NT$800, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
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Illustrative →Yangxin Tea House
Yangxin Tea House is a fully vegetarian Hong Kong-style dim sum restaurant on Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei. The kitchen uses organic tofu, non-GMO cooking oil, and locally sourced rice to craft healthy versions of classic dim sum. Helmed by a five-star hotel chef team, the handmade dim sum seamlessly blends traditional Cantonese techniques with plant-based cuisine, impressing even non-vegetarians. Conveniently located near MRT Songjiang Nanjing Station, the comfortable dining room is well-suited for group meals and small banquets.
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Illustrative →Xianzuo Gelato
Hsien-Tso Gelato sits on Min-Chuan Road in Magong City, a handmade Italian gelato shop that opened in 2022. Each day the counter turns out more than seven rotating flavors, from the local-only cactus-fruit sorbet to classic pistachio, all made with fresh fruit and quality ingredients for a dense, multi-layered mouthfeel. The black-white-gray interior feels modern and stylish, and the shop welcomes pets on its outdoor seats and offers delivery. It has quickly become a favorite afternoon-tea and Instagram stop in downtown Magong.
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Illustrative →Yang Mama Chive Pocket
Yang-Ma-Ma Chive Pocket on Min-Chuan Road in Magong is a beloved handmade snack stall. The chive pockets are pan-seared dry with no extra oil, giving them a thin, crispy skin that never feels greasy, packed full of filling. Flavors include the signature chive, cabbage, sweet bean-paste pork, German sausage-taro, taro grandma, and banana-chocolate - all made to order in about five minutes. At pocket-change prices - about NT$100 buys three - locals and tourists line up for this must-eat Penghu bite.
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Illustrative →Post Office Scallion Pancake
Post-Office Scallion Pancake is a beloved budget snack in Magong, built around a crispy scallion pancake with a wide self-serve condiment bar - shredded cucumber, garlic paste, chili soy sauce, sweet-chili sauce, thick soy sauce, and more. Customers can add an egg, cheese, or other toppings at extra cost. Located at No. 36 Hui-Min 1st Road near the Magong main bus station, the stall draws long lines, so walking or scooter is recommended. A single pancake starts around NT$30, with add-ons extra; average spend is about NT$50. The wait can be long, but the crispy non-greasy bite and the DIY customization make it a local must-try.
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