Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Taipei City: All 3 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns 40+ Taiwanese Street Foods in TAIPEI - Fried Chicken + DIN TAI FUNG + Luxury Seafood + Night Markets from Abroad and Hungry into a practical food map with 3 saved spots around Taipei City and East Gate. The mapped places include a market and a meal takeaway. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry concluded that Raohe Night Market surpassed the famous Shilin Night Market in terms of food quality, atmosphere, and overall variety. His most memorable culinary discovery was the giant fried chicken, which he praised for being incredibly juicy and flavorful rather than just an Instagram trend. He also highlighted the 24-hour cold sesame noodles as the perfect refreshing dish for Taipei's intense summer heat.
What this map is good for
- Planning a market stop or short itinerary in Taipei City.
- 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
- Taipei Fish Market
Market in No. 20號, Alley 2, Lane 410, Minzu E Rd, Xingxiao Village, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104
Hours: Hours available - Din Tai Fung Xinyi Branch
Meal Takeaway in No. 194號, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106, East Gate, Taipei City, Taiwan
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Dongmen Market
Market in No. 81, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Wenxiang Village, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Food notes from the video
- Giant fried chicken
- Grilled king oyster mushrooms
- Char siu bao
- Stinky tofu
- Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice
- Gua bao
- Fried taro balls with egg yolk
- Beef noodle soup
Experiences captured
- Explored Shilin Night Market
- Visited Raohe Night Market
- Ordered food in Mandarin for the first time
- Dined at a 35-year-old medicinal soup shop
- Watched traditional tandoori-style oven baking
- Ate at a 50-year-old traditional tea shop
- Visited Liu Shandong Beef Noodles
- Observed handmade knife-cut noodle preparation
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
- Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Store)
The original flagship of the global xiao long bao empire. While there are many branches, locals and enthusiasts return to the Xinyi location for its historical significance and unmatched consistency in 18-fold pork dumplings.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism website of Taipei City, managed by the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government.
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 Giant fried chicken, Grilled king oyster mushrooms, Char siu bao, Stinky tofu. 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 food 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.