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Abroad and Hungry in 義信里, Taipei City: 2 Spots
This guide turns 15 Must Try Taiwanese Street Foods at Taipei Largest Night Markets 🇹🇼 from Abroad and Hungry into a practical food map with 2 saved spots around Taipei City and 義信里. The mapped places include a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry was particularly impressed by the giant fried chicken, which he found incredibly juicy despite its massive size. He also had a polarizing experience with stinky tofu, describing the smell as cow manure but finding it much more palatable when paired with spicy sauce and cabbage. Ultimately, he enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of Shilin Night Market, highlighting the unique combination of traditional medicinal flavors and modern street snacks.
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 2 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
- Shilin Night Market
Market in No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111, 義信里, Taipei City, Taiwan
Hours: Hours available - Raohe Night Market
Market in Raohe St, Ciyou Village, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105
Food notes from the video
- Giant Taiwanese fried chicken
- Grilled oyster mushrooms (spicy and curry)
- Lemon tea with jelly
- Medicinal herbal rib soup
- Catfish with basil and chili sauce
- Grilled chicken skewer with chili and sesame
- Stinky tofu
- Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Explored Shilin Night Market in Taipei
- Waited in long queues for famous street food
- Practiced speaking basic Mandarin with local vendors
- Visited a 35-year-old medicinal soup shop
- Dined at a traditional restaurant near a temple
- Confronted the intense smell of fermented stinky tofu
- Visited a 50-year-old traditional tea shop
- Started a second tour at Raohe Night 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
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 義信里, Taipei City?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in 義信里, Taipei City.
What are the must-try foods in 義信里, Taipei City?
Creator picks from the video include Giant Taiwanese fried chicken, Grilled oyster mushrooms (spicy and curry), Lemon tea with jelly, Medicinal herbal rib soup. 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.