TaipeiEat Recommendations

A-Cheng Goose (Jilin Branch 1) is at No. 105, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, a well-known goose specialty shop. Since 2019 it has been named a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick for six consecutive years and was elevated to a Michelin Selected Restaurant in 2024. The shop specializes in smoked goose and white-cut goose, sourcing freshly slaughtered geese from Yunlin for tender, juicy meat paired with a unique sauce, beloved by local gourmands and tourists. Beyond goose, the menu also includes mala duck blood, stinky tofu, king-oyster-mushroom sausage and other traditional side dishes, diverse and friendly in price, with frequent waits for a table and reservations recommended.

Hao Ji Slacked Noodle sits at No. 79, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, near MRT Songjiang Nanjing, about a 15-minute walk away. This long-established Taiwanese restaurant is known for slacked noodles, braised pork rice and an array ofjiu jia cai(banquet dishes), with model dishes on display to help diners choose at a glance. The dining room uses open seating, reservations are recommended on weekends, and hours are 11:30-14:00 and 17:00-21:30. The shop serves piping hot slacked noodles in a rich, shrimp-head broth, well suited for locals and international travelers who want a taste of Tainan flavors.