Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Taipei City: Sea Urchin (Uni)
This guide turns BEST Seafood in Taiwan 🇹🇼 HUGE Lobster + TAIPEI Luxury Seafood + EXOTIC Fish Market in Taiwan from Abroad and Hungry into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Laomei, Taipei City, and 行孝里. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a fishing pier. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry was mesmerized by the sheer variety and freshness of the local catch at Fuji Fishing Port, describing the market as a playground for seafood lovers. The creator's most memorable moment was tasting buttery, fresh sea urchin straight from the shell and enjoying a massive lobster prepared two ways. He was particularly impressed by the hospitality of the local vendors and the unique experience of having his hand-picked selections cooked immediately for a small fee.
What this map is good for
- Planning a seafood restaurant stop or short itinerary in Laomei.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Addiction Aquatic Development
Seafood Restaurant in No. 18號, Alley 2, Lane 410, Minzu E Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491, 行孝里, Taipei City, Taiwan
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - litun
Seafood Restaurant in No. 18號, Alley 2, Lane 410, Minzu E Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491
Price level: Medium - Fuji Fishing Harbor
Fishing Pier in No. 15-16號, Fenglin Rd, Fuji Village, Shimen District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 253, Laomei, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Sea urchin (Uni)
- Abalone with garlic and tofu
- Steamed sea snails
- Mantis shrimp with chili and leeks
- Grilled lobster tail
- Lobster miso soup
- Steamed fish
- Giant sea snail
Experiences captured
- Visited Fuji Fishing Port in northern Taiwan
- Watched fishermen unload fresh daily catches
- Hand-picked live seafood from market stalls
- Interacted with local seafood vendors
- Handled live pufferfish and mantis shrimp
- Had market-bought seafood cooked at a nearby restaurant
- Traveled three hours via public transportation
- Explored Taipei Addictive Modern Fish Market
Planning notes for Taipei
Taipei is a municipality located in northern Taiwan, situated within the Taipei Basin and bordered by the Tamsui, Keelung, and Xindian rivers. The history of the area includes early habitation by the Ketagalan people, followed by periods of Spanish and Dutch presence in the 17th century. During the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century, Han Chinese settlers established permanent communities in districts such as Bangka and Dadaocheng. In 1884, a stone wall was constructed to enclose the city center.
Must-try foods nearby
- Braised Pork Rice (Lu Rou Fan)
Widely considered Taiwan’s national dish, this comfort staple consists of finely minced or hand-cut fatty pork belly slow-simmered in soy sauce, five-spice. - Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian)
Taipei is obsessed with this dish, which comes in two primary styles: 'Hong Shao' (red-braised with spicy soy and tomato) and 'Qing Dun' (clear, medicinal broth). - Taiwanese Burger (Gua Bao)
Known as the 'Tiger Bites Pig,' this iconic snack features a thick slab of succulent braised pork belly tucked into a pillowy, clam-shaped steamed bun. - Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
While popularized globally by Din Tai Fung, the Taipei version is a masterclass in precision. - Stinky Tofu (Chou Dou Fu)
A polarizing but non-negotiable Taipei experience. Tofu is fermented in a brine of milk, vegetables, and meat for months until it develops its signature pungent aroma.
When to go: The best months to visit Taipei are March to May and October to November, which offer pleasant temperatures (68–77°F) and the clearest skies for sightseeing and hiking. Avoid the peak summer months (June–September) if you want to bypass extreme humidity and.
Local tips
- Refrain from eating, drinking, or chewing gum on the MRT and within station fare gates to avoid strict fines.
- Never stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice because this gesture resembles funeral offerings and is considered offensive.
- Use both hands when giving or receiving objects like money, cards, or gifts to demonstrate proper respect.
- Stand on the right side of escalators in public areas to allow those in a hurry to pass on the left.
What travelers are noticing
- International concert series at the Taipei Dome featuring acts like TWICE and ONE OK ROCK
- Completion of the Zaha Hadid-designed Danjiang Bridge, a major new architectural landmark
- World’s largest Crayon Shin-chan immersive exhibition at Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Extra place context
- Addiction Aquatic Development
A massive, upscale seafood complex that revolutionized the traditional fish market. It features standing sushi bars, grilled seafood outdoors, and a high-end grocery.
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Official tourism resource
Official tourism site for Taiwan's North Coast, including the famous Laomei Green Reef, managed by the National Scenic Area Headquarters.
Planning questions
Where did Abroad and Hungry eat in Taipei City?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Taipei City.
What are the must-try foods in Taipei City?
Creator picks from the video include Sea urchin (Uni), Abalone with garlic and tofu, Steamed sea snails, Mantis shrimp with chili and leeks. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.