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A comfortable, classically styled noodle house with a generally light flavor profile; the lion's head meatball is a highlight.
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A comfortable, classically styled noodle house with a generally light flavor profile; the lion's head meatball is a highlight.
The chicken cutlet, squid, and elf mushrooms are all fried crisp, while retaining their texture after sauce is brushed on.
Focused on Hong Kong-style congee, tossed noodles, and dim sum; the rice rolls, preserved-meat rice, and seafood congee stand out.
A small Korean omakase restaurant with counter seating; the chef personally serves and explains the dishes, with soy-marinated crab as a highlight.
A Taiwanese spot centered on milkfish soups and egg dishes, with sea bream miso soup, milkfish belly soup, and oyster omelet among its signature picks.
85TD on the 85th floor of 101 stands out for its private rooms and grand atmosphere; the food is refined, but prices are high.
A traditional noodle shop with fragrant sesame noodles and a wide selection of side dishes.
A northern Chinese noodle restaurant specializing in freshly shaved knife-cut noodles, with generous portions and an everyday choice for nearby office workers and families.
A danzai noodles and fresh fish soup shop, with fish soup as its most distinctive offering.
A stylish Taiwanese vermicelli shop with a lightly sweet broth, balanced thickening, and powder-free assorted fish cakes.
The chef can tailor the dishes to guests’ preferences, while the private dining setting feels like being welcomed into a host’s home.
A century-old Taiwanese classic known for lean-meat braised pork rice, with a clean, non-greasy profile and fish-fin meat soup as a classic pairing.
A reservation-based restaurant where the chicken soup, peppercorn tossed noodles, and Shaoxing pork each have their own character.
A low-key private kitchen in an alley, centered on labor-intensive dishes and a warm, personal touch.
The poached goose is fresh, sweet, and tender, and can be paired with noodles and sauces; both dine-in and takeout require queuing.
An old-school retro café featuring a classic Russian borscht set.
This lounge builds its atmosphere around live music and cocktails, making it suited to dates or chatting with a few friends.
At Longcheng Market, these xiaolongbao have a thick wrapper made from fermented dough, are freshly wrapped and steamed, and offer a wheat aroma with a springy chew; takeout only.
An authentic Hunan restaurant with bold, spicy, fragrant flavors that pair well with rice; the chopped-chili fish head is aromatic, spicy, and collagen-rich.
This breakfast spot stands out for its peanut-sauce fried pork cutlet Danish sandwich and cabbage egg pancake; portions are generous, and peak periods may require a wait.
The clear-broth beef-and-tendon noodle soup uses beef cuts with tendon and has a distinctive broth; red-braised beef noodles are also available.
A budget-friendly steakhouse with generous portions; steaks can sometimes arrive underdone.
Rice noodle soup and savory porridge come with assorted pork offal cuts; there are about 10 seats, with seating in queue order.
Tube-steamed sticky rice cake with sea-and-land soup; the rice cake's flavor relies heavily on the house sweet-and-spicy sauce.
Here, Kong Rou Fan is called “魯肉飯,” while minced pork rice is called “幼肉魯飯”; the pork is tender and well-seasoned, with a light overall flavor.
A traditional squid thick-soup eatery tucked into a lane, with a wide selection of assorted cuts.
A traditional pork soup shop serving rice noodle soup and assorted Taiwanese-style pork offal plates.
A savory congee with a rice-in-broth texture, paired with made-to-order fried dishes that are light and not greasy.
Candied sweet potato is available at room temperature or chilled, with a crisp sugar coating and a crisp exterior and soft interior.
A Texas-style fried chicken shop relocated from its former Jinghua City location, with crisp skin, juicy bites, and a nostalgic childhood flavor.
A century-old chilled braised-food shop in Dadaocheng; some items come in portions of four or more, making it better suited to sharing between two or more people.
This home-style cooking focuses on freshness and a warm, personal touch, with restrained seasoning; the soup is sweet and layered.
A pastry stall known for crispy fried dough and varied fillings.
This old military-village-style noodle shop leans rich and slightly oily, with springy thick noodles making its stir-fried noodles stand out.
Sichuan-style mala hot pot with a bold spicy, numbing kick, a wide selection of dishes, and ingredients rarely seen in Taiwan.
Freshly wrapped and steamed pork dumplings with thin, springy wrappers and a cabbage-and-lean-pork filling.
The old-dough noodle dishes are affordable and generously portioned.
A no-menu Sichuan–Hunan private kitchen; sauce from the two-color chopped-chili fish head can be mixed with wavy noodles.
A reservation-only Chinese private kitchen centered on Cantonese cuisine with familiar Taiwanese Sichuan flavors.
Centered on springy thin noodles you season yourself, with wonton egg soup and self-service braised sides.
A popular spot in Zhonglun Market with a queue; order the mixed soup for traditional Taiwanese flavors.
A popular breakfast spot in the Xing'an public-housing courtyard, known for egg pancakes, shaobing with youtiao, and savory soy milk; dine-in and takeaway customers line up first.
This omakase Japanese meal features seafood and nigiri, with some items available seasonally.
The tempura batter brings out the ingredients' freshness, and the meal as a whole feels light rather than greasy.
The shredded-pork fried rice has plenty of wok hei and is fragrant without being greasy.
Hong Kong-style steamed-milk desserts with outdoor seating; fruit flavors are seasonal.
One of the few places to give beef noodles a high-end dining atmosphere.
A longstanding Taiwanese snack shop in Ximending, best known for braised pork rice with a soft egg; service is fast, but indoor seating is tight.
A Taiwanese goose-meat shop where smoked and saltwater styles each have their own character, suited to a simple meal.
A budget Taiwanese-style Japanese restaurant tucked inside Shuanglian Market, with a family-diner atmosphere.
Both the egg pancakes and pocket pastries take a nontraditional route: the pancakes are generously filled, while the pockets are wrapped in flaky pastry and baked.
A French restaurant where flavor and presentation are carefully considered from starters to main courses, with a smoothly paced sequence.
A Japanese meal where cooked and raw courses alternate, with eel rice, sea urchin, and the sandwich as highlights.
A two-table private kitchen with an open kitchen, round-table dining, and meticulous service details.
A fifty-year-old restaurant in Liaoning Night Market specializing in assorted beef stir-fries.
A hot pot centered on fresh beef, with a broth simmered from beef, beef bones, and natural vegetables; rich yet not greasy.
The braised pork rice has both lean and fatty meat and melts in the mouth; the satay beef is relatively oily, with relatively firm meat.
Japanese dining without a fixed menu, with flexible price points, fresh ingredients, and generous portions.
A wide selection of appetizers, spacious seating, and a setting suitable for conversation.
A traditional brunch spot near Nanjichang Night Market specializing in oysters and milkfish.
The specialty is a dry-griddled tofu roll with a clean, non-greasy exterior and a fresh sweetness from tofu and vegetables.
A traditional eatery focused on crispy pork rib soup, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and steamed sticky rice cake.
A hot pot and wine bar centered on a Kyoto-style fermented suan cai broth, combining hot pot with a selection of alcoholic beverages.
Clear, sweet tilapia soup served as a whole fish, with fried noodles, fried rice vermicelli, and a mixed noodle option.
The stuffed pastries, vegetable pockets, and tofu rolls are all dry-griddled, with oil-free wrappers.
A Beitou snack shop offering stuffed pancakes, scallion pancakes, and chive pockets, with millet porridge also available.
The sesame scallion pancake with egg has a wheaty and sesame aroma; its crust is on the soft, chewy side rather than crisp.
A beef-noodle shop with refined decor; the red-braised broth has a beef-fat aroma and is mildly spicy and sweet. The thin noodles may be soft, and the red-oil wontons may have subdued chili-oil and numbing-spice flavors.
Fixed broth with a choice of meat and a side; the meat and fish were tender in one recorded meal.
A long-standing local institution in Wanhua, known for its popular squid thick soup and stir-fried rice vermicelli pairing.
A small shop in Liaoning Street Night Market serving sesame-oil dishes and tube-shaped sticky rice cake.
The shrimp and pork dumplings have thin wrappers and generous filling; the dining area is small.
A semi-open stall by Yongle Market specializing in marlin rice noodles with a sweet, savory broth, with fried items also available.
The specialty is chicken roll packed with substantial strips of meat and onion, alongside braised pork, thick soup, and assorted fried items.
A vegetarian restaurant offering noodle dishes and self-serve meals.
A breakfast spot in a Shipai lane, with egg pancake, peanut soup, and egg-added rice ball as its signature trio.
A pork thick soup shop near Shuanglian Station, with fried rice vermicelli and fried noodles as its signature dishes; the thick soup is lightly seasoned.
A traditional Taiwanese seafood stir-fry restaurant where you choose ingredients and cooking styles at the entrance, well suited to group dining.
This Shilin Market pork soup uses thick pork coated in a thin starch layer for a springy bite; the cabbage-and-dried-flounder broth is clean and gently sweet.
A late-night takeaway fried-chicken shop in a residential alley, known mainly for its fried chicken wings.
Known for tender, not-too-greasy pork knuckle with generous portions; the rice and sides are more ordinary.
A beef noodle shop where hand-shaved noodles are cut into the pot, with springy noodles and a mildly sweet-and-sour tomato broth.
Known for vermicelli soup; triangular, crisp stinky tofu with pickles is often ordered alongside.
Vermicelli, vermicelli soup, and stinky tofu are all NT$50; both dine-in and takeaway require queuing on site.
A late-night spot for carefully grilled skewers, well suited to a second stop and drinks.
Small pearl wontons with a light broth; the dry noodles are springy, and the sauce must be mixed in yourself.
Cold noodles with lemon juice and pickled mustard greens, with chili recommended, paired with egg-drop miso soup.
Choose from salted chicken, sous-vide chicken, or char siu, with plenty of vegetables and adjustable saltiness.
Centered on rich, collagen-rich chicken soup, with tableside deboning and portioning for an elevated chicken hot-pot experience.
A rice noodle soup stall in a market that also serves old-school Taiwanese stir-fried noodles.
Counter-seat cuisine centered on aged ingredients, ending with Taiwanese-style stir-fried rice vermicelli and house-made chili sauce.
A distinctly old-Taipei Taiwanese stir-fry atmosphere, a broad selection, and wok hei make it suitable for groups sharing dishes over drinks.
This Zhejiang restaurant's specialty sliced-skin cherry duck served three ways is just right for six people.
The three-in-one combines shaobing, youtiao, and scallion egg; the flatbread is lightly salty and the youtiao is crisp and airy.
Naturally sweet pork rib soup with finely cut, springy ribs; smooth and easy to drink.
A small dry-griddled noodle shop tucked into an alley behind Zhongxiao East Road, where the chive pocket is a representative item.
A high-end hot pot restaurant known for live seafood and tableside service.
A beef braised-rice bowl with a thick beef sauce, plus a clean-tasting, naturally sweet beef soup and a wide variety of braised dishes.
A market stall open only in the morning, with an overall bold, smoky-salty flavor.
Sichuan-style noodles with fragrant Sichuan peppercorn, garlic chili, and sesame sauce
The dumplings are generously filled, with a pronounced chive flavor and juiciness; the hot-and-sour soup is distinctly sour.
A private-kitchen beef noodle spot in Minsheng Community, with Pu'er tea broth, tender beef ribs, and jazz playing during the meal.
A chain pan-fried bun shop where meat, cabbage, and chive buns are all freshly wrapped and pan-fried.
A Taiwanese old-style noodle shop centered on four-sauce dry noodles, with pork bone soup and braised sides to round out the meal.
A late-night roadside stall in Ximending serving mixed geng soup; dine-in is mainly stand-up, with bouncy squid and a thickened broth.
Centered on pork rib soup, noodle dishes, and sticky rice cake; the broth is pleasantly sweet, and the pork rib meat is tender.
Steamed dumplings and soup dumplings are made to order, so expect to wait for them to come out of the steamer.
A French restaurant with fresh, harmonious flavors, where you can watch the chef cook and plate from the counter.
A pleasant izakaya atmosphere with yakitori and mentaiko cream udon worth considering.
A Taiwanese goose-meat snack shop centered on a hind-leg platter, with a not-too-salty original flavor and a boneless option.
The clear-braised broth has vegetable sweetness, while the red-braised broth leans Taiwanese-sweet; the beef cheek is tender, with generous meat and noodles.
A tempura course focused on precise oil temperature and a light batter that brings out the ingredients' natural flavors.
The summer dinner set includes live abalone, a wagyu roll, steak, and a Gui Ji specialty tea.
A salt-forward braised-pork-rice shop in Shezidao, unusual for serving both diced braised pork rice and minced pork rice.
An upscale yakiniku experience with dedicated table-side grilling, in a seating format reminiscent of Japanese counter-style omakase.
An izakaya with a handwritten menu that may change daily, dishes that generally pair well with drinks, and a wide drink selection.
The set menu includes a variety of yakitori skewers and chicken broth ramen, with doneness and crispness well controlled.
A lively izakaya centered on yakitori and a wide range of chicken cuts.
Centered on xiaolongbao and fried rice, with generally light seasoning.
The beef trio stands out for springy tendon, tender beef tripe, and a clean, fragrant broth.
A Chinese-style breakfast restaurant founded in 1965, with egg pancakes that are crisp outside and tender inside; prices are on the high side.
A long-running shop that alternates seasonally between mitaímù ice and traditional savory dishes.
Known for its signature virgin crab, with prices on the higher side.
The thick shao bing has a crisp, firm base and a soft, chewy interior, with distinct char and wheat aromas.
English-Japanese curry with a choice of white rice or orzo, and two sauce flavors: cream and tomato.
Crispy, light-on-oil kushiage with thoughtfully paired ingredients, suited to slow drinking.
A fried-food shop with generous portions and affordable prices, equipped with a fat-draining machine.
The omakase set is filling, with black tuna, sea urchin, and mullet roe each standing out in its own way.
A one-Michelin-star Taiwanese restaurant with only six tables; reserve early, and pre-order some dishes.
Beef noodle soup and knife-cut noodles pair with generous portions of braised dishes, so you can have both a main and side dishes in one meal.
A gua bao specialty shop with customizable lean-to-fat ratios, also serving Four Gods Soup and corn pork rib soup.
A handmade popiah stall in Yongle Market, with springy wrappers and varied fillings; portions are small, and queues form during busy periods.
A concise-menu noodle shop centered on dry noodles and fish ball soup, with vinegar and chili for adjusting the flavor.
Unbattered fried pork chop and individual-pot chicken soup are two highlights of this old shop.
A Middle Eastern restaurant centered on hummus, with baked flatbread and specialty small plates.
An eel-noodle stall at the front of Yan San Night Market, with a sweet-sour profile and clearly thickened sauce.
Old-style vertical charcoal-grilled corn, with a choice of firm or medium texture.
A fully reservation-based restaurant in a quiet lane off Yongkang Street.
Freshly wrapped and steamed dumplings have thin skins and a generous, cabbage-forward filling.
Among the bento mains, the chicken leg stands out; rice dishes may come with little braising sauce.
A traditional Taiwanese snack shop with a sweet-leaning braising sauce, plus shrimp rolls and thickened soup.
An Indian curry house with over 40 years of history; the lamb is tender, the spice level is adjustable, and turmeric rice pairs with the spiced curry sauce.
The fried rice has distinct grains and wok hei, and the shop also offers stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and self-serve dishes to pair with rice.
Smoked black-bone chicken at Qingguang Market, with bento boxes also available.
A shop with more than 35 years of history in Wufenpu's lanes, with sweet mutton soup and crisp, fragrant blanched squid.
Lightly seasoned braised-food fare with a basil aroma and moderate saltiness.
Specializes in sesame-oil soups cooked to order and dry-fried dishes; a sesame-oil fried egg is often served with the soup.
A refreshing pork rib soup under temple-courtyard trees, centered on meaty aroma, sweetness, and a non-greasy finish.
A traditional breakfast stall near Dihua Street serving oil rice and fish ball soup; the rice grains are distinct, the braised pork is fat-heavy, and sauces can be added to taste.
At this 49-year-old shop, the Four Gods Soup comes with plenty of intestines and barley; medicinal rice wine makes it feel even warmer.
Soft, oil-poached ba-wan with a distinctive sweet sauce, sold from the morning
A dumpling shop in the Shipai shopping district, centered on freshly pan-fried dumplings with crisp, thick skins and juicy filling; peak periods often involve a wait.
A casual stir-fry spot with plenty of dishes, suited to groups and family meals; come prepared to wait.
A well-known sesame-oil chicken restaurant with a broth rich in oil and strong in rice-wine aroma.
Thick rice noodles with a light broth containing dried shrimp; the portion is generous.
A no-menu, kappo-style small-plate experience that is difficult to book.
A Minsheng Community restaurant centered on northern-style noodles and dumplings, with Korean dishes as a supporting offering.
The focus is rich chicken soup slow-cooked for 6–8 hours, paired with black scallion-oil noodles or Shanghai green-and-cilantro rice.
A dry-style braised-food specialist with intense, layered smoky flavor; everything is weighed, so ask the price before choosing.
A popular Taiwanese chicken-and-sharing-plates spot: the poached chicken is tender and springy, and peak periods often require waiting for a table.
An early-morning breakfast shop featuring mi tai mu and hei bai qie.
Fried stinky tofu is served after 5 p.m.; expect a crisp exterior, tender and juicy interior, and pickles marinated with sour plum and ginger, plus rice, noodles, soups, and braised dishes.
Crisp charcoal-baked pastry shells bring together two distinct styles: pepper buns and malt-sugar pastries.
An affordable, self-serve kushiyaki stall with a wide selection of meat and vegetables—pick whatever you like.
A small eatery serving noodles, egg-pouch soup, and Taiwanese cold-cut dishes during the breakfast-and-lunch period.
A Friday dinner was full; stir-fries are aromatic, and prices are mid-to-high.
A traditional rice-noodle soup eatery serving soup with assorted meat cuts and fried dishes; dine-in guests can get free refills.
Known for thick-cut pork kidney soup with a crisp, springy bite; the clear broth is refreshing.
A popular meat-filled tangyuan shop in Yansan Night Market: four per bowl, soft and juicy, with a generous serving of signature dry noodles.
White-cut chicken is the main draw; chicken-oil rice and chicken offal soup are NT$10 each. Choose the cut and amount of chicken.
A 30-year-old local institution in the Houshanpi area, serving large-intestine-and-oyster vermicelli, southern-style zongzi, and bowl rice cake.
Small-portion Japanese-style dishes for drinks; each dish is modest in size, but the variety can still be filling.
A late-night cold noodle restaurant serving dishes such as cold noodles, blanched pork liver, and three-in-one soup.
The chicken pho combines crisp, non-greasy fried chicken strips with springy noodles and a light broth.
Pork chop bento with stir-fried sides; takeout offers better value.
An old-established popiah from Ningxia Night Market listed in 500 Bowls, filled with curried cabbage and red yeast rice pork; the overall texture leans moist.
A modern Sichuan restaurant and bistro pairing numbing-spicy aromas with a lightly tipsy atmosphere.
A modern Cantonese menu with traditional roots, offering fresh and gentle flavors.
A long-established Italian restaurant where you can order à la carte or choose a set menu, with a wide-ranging menu.
The red vermicelli is clear and lightly thickened, with rice cake and meatballs also available.
A long-standing snack stall on B1 of Dinghao Shopping Center, specializing in chili-oil wontons and dan dan noodles.
A Zhongshan late-night spot centered on Taiwanese savory porridge, fried pork ribs, and braised side dishes; the menu is broad, and late-night waits are common.
The chili oil-poured noodles, Shandong roast chicken, and pork trotter each have a distinct flavor profile.
A long-established Hong Kong-style cafe where the dry-fried beef ho fun has pronounced wok hei and a clear Hong Kong flavor.
Fatty-pork lu rou fan with pickled mustard greens; breakfast-friendly and easy to keep eating without feeling too rich.
It uses balanced spices to bring out the freshness of the ingredients, offering Indian cuisine without an overly heavy flavor.
A 70-year-old braised eel institution where sea eel is battered and fried, then simmered in an herbal broth; the signature three-item combination pairs it with fish roe and stir-fried rice vermicelli.
Offers dumplings with three fillings—shepherd’s purse, chives, and cabbage; the shepherd’s purse has a fresh aroma, and wood ear soup is also available.
Twice-fried stinky tofu with a crisp exterior and tender interior, served with Taiwanese pickles and yuzu-seasoned shredded radish to cut the richness.
A reservation-only private kitchen serving an approximately 14-course, no-menu Chinese banquet that stays full of surprises from the first course to the finale.
Open only in the evenings; its stinky tofu is not crispy.
Jiangsu, Shanghainese, and Cantonese private-kitchen cuisine, with generous seafood and signature dishes; suited to dining with friends.
A handmade-bread and brunch space in a quiet Shida lane that also operates as a private kitchen.
The vermicelli can be seasoned with garlic sauce and house-made chili; it is a better fit for those who prefer bold flavors.
Oil rice pairs with braised pork sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a fried egg; clear, unthickened pork meatball soup is also available.
A Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng with a broad menu; dine-in orders use a QR code, spanning rice and noodles, stir-fries, and Hong Kong dim sum.
A long-standing Jingmei Night Market shop known for double-layered intestines in its Si Shen soup and generous portions of oil rice.
A distinctive Taiwanese snack shop tucked into a Tiaotong alley; start with braised pork rice, fat choy meat thick soup, and crispy pork rib soup.
The focus is on small buns made with fermented dough; the Shanghai-style bok choy bun is the signature.
Only one rou geng dish is served, with noodles, glass noodles, or rice noodles as options.
Squid-mouth thick soup pairs with a sweet bonito-and-daikon broth; the oil rice is springy, neither greasy nor hard, and the overall seasoning is mild.
A generously sized fried chicken cutlet, with tianbula and squid balls also available.
A small stir-fry restaurant known for pairing French bread with stir-fried beef.
An elegant kappo-style seafood experience featuring seasonal ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques.
A chicken restaurant centered on chicken rice, chicken-and-braised-pork rice, and half-cooked fried eggs, with set meals as the usual dine-in format.
A traditional Taiwanese eatery with solid braised pork rice and crispy pork rib soup.
Salted chicken with adjustable salt and spice levels, springy-skinned chicken wings, and uncommon shredded dried tofu.
Tucked inside a historic house in Dadaocheng, the female chef uses local ingredients to create striking dishes.
A place serving cold noodles, rice vermicelli soup, and assorted pork cuts.
A traditional liangfen snack in Monga, combining sweet-potato-starch jelly with miancha powder for a cool mouthfeel.
An old-school savory congee stall on Huaxi Street, with distinct red-braised pork, fried tofu, and shiitake meat congee.
A food stall in Xingde Market serving hongshao pork and fried dishes.
A Wufenpu old shop specializing in smoked braised items; dine-in starts with choosing from the basket, then ordering the main dish after seating.
A long-established Tianmu snack shop: its oyster omelet has small oysters, slightly chewy batter, and a mildly sweet sauce, with squid thick soup also available.
Lamb hot pot and stir-fries share the spotlight; the lamb in the main pot is cleanly prepared and braised until tender.
A long-running white-broth pork knuckle stall in front of Cisheng Temple: light and non-greasy, with pork knuckle, leg meat, and noodles to mix and match.
A Shida Night Market shop focused on a single type of one-bite-sized pan-fried bun.
A traditional noodle stall passed down for over 60 years; its dry yi mein, lean-pork and pig-intestine soup, and deeply seasoned duck eggs each have distinct characteristics.
A menu-less counter dining experience unfolding from seafood through dessert.
Sesame-sauce cold noodles paired with a miso three-in-one soup; the soup stands out more.
With plenty of oysters, a light coating, and just-right saltiness, the oyster vermicelli stands out for its toppings.
Taiwanese tempura with a sweet, non-cloying house sauce; one visit found two different textures.
An affordable local eatery in Guandu where you can order oil rice, noodles, soups, and small dishes.
A Chinese private kitchen serving seafood banquet dishes, where seasoning and precise cooking are central.
A traditional copper charcoal hot pot featuring pickled cabbage and pork belly, with a mellow, lingering broth suited to group dining.
The stinky tofu is crisp outside and tender inside; the noodle soup is light, and dine-in is standing-only.
A shengjian bun shop offering both meat and vegetable buns, with bottoms pan-fried until browned and crisp.
At Qingguang Market, the dry yi noodles are aromatic, while the meat soup has a light flavor.
A warm little restaurant centered on white-cut chicken, Matsusaka pork, and homestyle Taiwanese dishes.
From small dishes and mains to desserts, every part shows care.
A large, springy pig blood cake served with peanut powder, cilantro, and a distinctive sauce.
An omakase-style Japanese dining experience with explanations of the ingredients and preparations.
A nearly 70-year-old Chinese seafood restaurant preserving Taiwanese flavors and refined tableware.
A refreshing pork knuckle noodle bowl with springy white noodles, a mellow non-greasy broth, and a simple, unpretentious character.
A long-running stall by the entrance to Huarong Market serving Taiwanese tempura, rouyuan, and oil cakes.
A Cantonese private kitchen that hosts just one party each night, with the chef personally cooking and explaining the dishes.
A modern take on traditional Taiwanese food, with braised pork rice and limited-availability braised pork chop as the highlights.
Known for fried stinky tofu and duck blood, with a varied menu and generous portions in some dishes.
At Yan San Night Market, this Taiwanese street-food spot pairs da-chang-jian with sausage.
A small shop in front of Cisheng Temple where you can order Sishen soup and shumai.
A traditional Taiwanese snack stall known for rice noodle soup and assorted cuts, with relatively small portions.
A stir-fry restaurant for group dining, with sausage and fried squid as key picks.
This chicken eatery focuses on salt-water poached chicken, chicken-oil rice, and soft-boiled eggs; the indoor seating is more comfortable than the street stall.
A Chun Dazhi chicken specialty shop with many chicken varieties; textures and saltiness vary, and prices are not low.
Braised pork rice and crispy fried chicken leg come with a three-side bento; queues are common during peak dining hours.
A long-established Dihua Street shop serving noodles with sweet chili sauce; the wonton soup is light, portions are small, and service is fast.
Braised first, then fried, this Dongshan duck has a crisp, braised-savory profile; queues often mean a wait.
Dumpling shop in Jingmei Night Market: thin wrappers, generous filling, and moderate seasoning, but small dumplings and often busy.
A long-established Cantonese restaurant offering both banquet-style dishes and à la carte orders, suited to group dining.
Reservation-only private kitchen with dishes that vary according to the day's ingredients.
Simple-looking yet skillful dishes; the crispy chicken and Tun She Cai are representative picks.
Creative sushi combining Japanese and French techniques, with highlights across the opening courses and sushi progression.
Freshly wrapped and fried Changhua rouyuan with a soft, springy skin; queues are common, so avoid arriving too late.
A traditional market snack stall serving fried rouyuan, meat soup, and squid soup.
A long-running local eatery by Rongxing Garden, where dry noodles with wonton soup can be ordered as a set and the oil tofu is a must-order.
A Tainan-style Taiwanese eatery in Beitou open from evening into the early morning; nighttime queues have occurred, and pork belly rice, milkfish, and Spanish mackerel are available.
Primarily an advance-order pickup spot for barrel-roasted chicken, with chicken-fat potatoes suited to family or friends' gatherings.
This pepper bun has a thick, crisp crust and plenty of juice; its meat-chunk texture and just-baked heat stand out.
The offerings are simple—Fuzhou dry noodles and meat soup—with scallions, ginger, garlic, and sauces available for self-service seasoning.
A 24-hour cold-noodle shop offering rich sesame-sauce noodles with a three-in-one miso soup pairing.
A craft-beer bar with a wide selection, paired with juicy American burgers and crisp fried chicken wings.
Dumplings, beef-bone soup, and side dishes are the highlights; the food has character but is priced high.
A compact menu highlights Yangchun noodles with fried-shallot and pork-lard aroma, plus small wonton soup.
Fresh-fried pork-rib rice boxes with small rib and side portions; one serving was recorded at NT$120.
There are many courses, each small and refined, focused on the freshness of the ingredients and the chef's craft; counter seating offers both visual and taste enjoyment.
Serving only Sishen soup, with a range of carefully cleaned pork offal.
Taiwanese street-side comfort food with fried stinky tofu, oil rice, and thick soups.
A small noodle shop tucked inside Tianmu International Building, known for wontons, pickled-mustard pork noodles, and side dishes.
An old steamed meat-dumpling shop tucked into a Chengde Road alley, with soft, pleasantly chewy wrappers and fragrant meat filling; best enjoyed as a snack.
A long-established pork-intestine and oyster vermicelli shop in a Shilin, Jiantan lane, with generous toppings and vinegar, garlic, and chili for self-seasoning.
A night-market oyster omelet remembered for its crisp outer layer, with oyster quantity and oiliness as part of the trade-off.
A budget stir-fry spot in Dazhi, with sauced rice and noodles plus sesame-oil dishes.
Built around pork knuckle and braised pork rice; set meals come with a main, two side dishes, and traditional black tea.
A Cantonese restaurant inside the Grand Mayfull Hotel, offering creative Cantonese dishes, Teochew cuisine, and dim sum.
The oversized chicken cutlet is the main draw, but its higher moisture makes it relatively moist.
An elevated take on traditional Taiwanese snacks and home-style dishes; peanut mochi is another highlight after the meal.
A long-established Jiangzhe restaurant in Taipei, with Huzhou zongzi, niangao, and jiu niang tangyuan among its representative dishes.
The braised pork rice is fatty with a fragrant sauce; the tube-steamed rice cake is soft and glutinous with distinct grains, while the daylily pork rib soup is clean and sweet.
A simple bowl of dry noodles, seasoned to taste with vinegar and chili flakes.
A yin-yang hot pot pairs a preserved-egg-and-cilantro clear broth with a spicy broth; duck blood and beef meatballs are the standout add-ins.
A small Chinese noodle shop serving wontons, egg fried rice, and soup.
A tangyuan shop in a market, known for small, soft and chewy savory tangyuan that can be paired with pork liver or pork intestines.
A noodle-focused snack shop centered on cold noodles, with rice noodle soup and stinky tofu also available.
Private rooms come with KTV, while the teppanyaki menu features wagyu and seafood.
A renovated, long-running home-style Chinese restaurant in East District; stir-fries are available in small portions at East District prices.
A longstanding local shop: clear, sweet, non-greasy beef offal soup with cleanly prepared offal, plus a generous portion of beef fried noodles.
A Ningxia Night Market stall where the egg-topped pickled-melon meat soup is refreshing and meaty, while the braised pork rice is on the dry side.
The cold-noodle sauce is fluid, with vinegar fragrance and sweetness mingling; the pork-bone soup is another highlight.
The signature fried stinky tofu is crisp outside and tender inside, with a pronounced fermented aroma.
An omakase centered on fish, alternating marinated, natural, and cooked preparations to showcase a range of techniques.
A tianbula-focused eatery with a sweet, fresh broth and rich sauce balanced by a savory flavor.
A Korean restaurant with generous portions, well suited to sharing.
The menu features seasonal ingredients and plenty of variation, with a wide selection of local sake, but reservations are difficult.
A no-menu omakase sushi experience centered on Edomae-style vinegared rice and seasonal ingredients shipped directly from Japan.
The angelica pork trotter soup is light and gently sweet rather than intense; the trotters are tender and free of gaminess, while braised pork rice and oden work well as accompaniments.
A Gongguan gua bao shop where you can customize the fat-to-lean ratio, paired with Four Gods Soup.
The pork intestine in the vermicelli is freshly cut, clean, and springy; the soup is strongly salty and sour.
A long-running pork rib soup shop at Guangzhou Street Night Market, with soft, glutinous rib pieces, chewy soft bone, and a richly savory soy-based broth.
A traditional cuttlefish thick-soup snack by Shuanglian Station, with springy cuttlefish and large shrimp.
The noodles are handmade with shark meat, and the assorted bowl can include seafood, yan dumplings, and fish balls.
Freshly scooped hot mochi coated with peanut powder is served over shaved ice for an ice-and-heat contrast.
Thin rice vermicelli soup in a traditional market, paired with clean-tasting offal side dishes without a gamey smell.
A vegetarian alfalfa roll with a generous filling and lightly seasoned, refreshing, crisp vegetable texture.
Thin-shell taiyaki are made to order, with a wide range of fillings and a comfortable dine-in area.
A long-running Taiwanese-style sushi shop near Dongmen Station, serving sushi, pork rib soup, and old-school yi mein.
Known for mian ge da, with generous soup-noodle portions and plenty of side dishes.
This Taiwanese traditional-food spot focuses on braised pork rice and mutton soup, with a nostalgic interior.
Taro and bamboo-shoot rouyuan come steamed or fried, with a relatively uncommon taro flavor.
Centered on seafood and niboshi, with a rich broth full of umami and aroma.
Generous toppings of intestines, oysters, and meatballs come with the vermicelli; you can customize them, and the overall bite is refreshing.
A long-established Taiwanese restaurant with traditional old-fashioned flavors that older diners tend to enjoy.
A 70-year-old shop serving ba-wan, taro cake, and soups; its ba-wan black sauce leans sweet-savory, and lunch often brings a queue.
The charcoal fire pre-boils the pot, so you can start eating as soon as it reaches the table.
A high-rise all-you-can-eat restaurant on the 86th floor of Taipei 101, combining premium seafood, wagyu, city views, and a luxurious atmosphere in one complete experience.
A popular Taiwanese restaurant centered on goose meat, with a range of Taiwanese small dishes.
A vermicelli snack centered on oysters, pork intestines, and a combination of the two
A one-Michelin-star steakhouse with Wagyu steaks, seafood starters, and seasonal desserts on its set menus.
A late-night Ximen eatery serving everything from milkfish belly and braised pork rice to scallion omelet.
A traditional Taiwanese noodle stall serving light, old-fashioned Qiezai noodles with assorted Taiwanese side dishes.
A traditional-market stall for freshly fried red-cooked pork, with several pork cuts to choose from and sold fresh from the fryer.
A small braised pork rice shop with an almost entirely sweet profile and a distinctive style; whether it suits you depends on personal taste.
A lamb restaurant offering both lamb hot pot and seafood stir-fries.
A Japanese kappo-style chef’s menu with standout desserts, but a high price point and a demanding reservation process.
A sushi restaurant that emphasizes ingredient preparation, on-site cooking, and sushi technique.
Contemporary Asian cuisine reinterpreted in a tapas-style small-plate format.
A spring set menu built around local ingredients and refined culinary technique.
A stylish small restaurant in Tianmu serving fresh, non-greasy dishes, with sauce as a highlight.
A Thai restaurant in the Xinyi department-store district, with a varied menu and a recommended soft-shell crab pad thai.
A fine-dining experience built from Taiwanese memories and familiar Taiwanese dishes.
A spacious Italian restaurant with private rooms, suitable for group dining and sharing dishes.
An Italian spot centered on set meals, pizza, and pasta, with starters to round out the meal.
An open-kitchen Italian restaurant inside the Mandarin Oriental, with spacious seating and dishes of rich flavor and creative textures.
Smoked meats with distinctive sauces, suited to sharing; peak periods may involve a queue.
A bistro centered on shrimp and egg, lamb saddle, and Karmalan pork chop; each dish serves one, and overall spending runs high.
Distinctive-flavored burgers, thoughtfully prepared sides, and other dishes such as fried chicken wings.
A French-Italian café in the Mandarin Oriental's ground-floor courtyard, combining a European-style courtyard with a contemporary art space.
Australian cuisine with small à la carte portions, best suited to diners who prioritize ambience.
A creative Taiwanese dining spot with a retro Taiwanese feel, ideal for drinks with friends.
A traditional noodle stall centered on chrysanthemum pork noodles, mixed offal plates, and pork-tail noodles.
A compact restaurant with one private room and two round tables in the main dining area; because the space is limited, conversations at the two tables can easily affect each other.
A Shanghainese restaurant where an open kitchen puts the cooking process on view, with distinctive dishes.
This old-school Taiwanese restaurant highlights three-style chicken, chicken-oil rice, and chicken rolls, followed by egg pudding.
Hainanese chicken, pad kra pao chicken, and peppercorn chicken each have distinct flavors; with only 7 bar seats, takeaway is more comfortable.
The menu has only pork chop rice and beef gravy rice; the pork chop is fried first and then braised, with a substantial cut, and busy periods often involve a queue.
Sichuan cuisine is finely crafted, with distinct layers of sour, fragrant, numbing, and spicy flavors, best savored slowly.
Centered on chicken, tonkotsu, and shellfish broths, with different flavor directions from scallop to black garlic.
Only two flavors—pork and cabbage—are made fresh and pan-fried, with golden-crisp bottoms and juicy fillings.
Familiar Chinese flavors are deconstructed and reassembled in a modern dining structure, giving the menu a cultural context.
Centered on richly layered creative vegetarian cuisine, with lush courtyard greenery creating a tranquil atmosphere.
A refined French dining experience at BELLAVITA, combining creative dishes with an elegant atmosphere.
A fine-dining restaurant combining fresh Taiwanese seafood with creative Thai cuisine.
Tucked into a lane, it stands out for squid-ink risotto and truffle dishes, and suits relaxed gatherings.
Thin-crust pizza is the highlight; it is crisp when hot, while the crust's flavor declines as it cools.
Affordable Italian pasta with carefully made pasta and sauces; appetizers are available to pair.
High-priced wagyu yakiniku with professional table-side grilling, suitable for birthdays or dates.
Freshly wrapped and fried chicken roll with a crisp bean-curd-skin exterior and a filling centered on plenty of onion and lean pork.
A chive box with a thin, chewy skin; the shop has only five indoor seats
French fine dining with a distinct design sensibility in its dishes, comfortable spacing between tables, and a friendly chef who is easy to talk to.
Alongside freshly baked bread, the restaurant-and-wine offering has at times required an online reservation.
Creative Hong Kong-style dim sum with shaped buns and Golden Vermicelli Shrimp as particularly distinctive choices.
A varied menu of xiaolongbao, fried rice, and other dishes pairs with attentive service, but waits can be long.
A takeout-focused branch; fried rice and red-oil wontons can be ordered together, and the wonton sauce can be mixed into the fried rice.
A popular local noodle-and-dumpling shop tucked in a basement, with dumplings, beef rolls, and potstickers on the menu.
Da Lian Huo Shao and stir-fried green beans with shredded pork stand out; prices are high overall.
A comfortable, refined Italian restaurant where shrimp risotto and meat-sauce orecchiette each bring their own seafood flavor and chewy texture.
You’ll find creative flavors and daily specials, suited to slowly trying different flavors.
Late at night, you can get chicken-and-braised-pork rice, braised cabbage, and other small dishes.
A Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant rooted in Singaporean flavors, reinterpreting familiar dishes in different forms.
A Franco-Japanese French dining experience where the chef highlights seafood with precisely balanced sauces.
A Tianmu Mexican restaurant with corn-scented taco shells and substantial burritos, suitable for family and friends' gatherings.
Local ingredients shaped by the spirit of Japanese cuisine and French techniques
Open-fire cooking and an elegant atmosphere suit birthday and holiday celebrations, with attentive service.
Choose between shabu-shabu and sukiyaki; staff help tidy the table and cook, making it suitable for solo diners who want to unwind over hot pot.
Freshly baked bread and beef take center stage; seating is limited.
Malaysian cuisine ranges from kaya toast and dry ban mian to curry chicken ban mian, covering both sweet-savory and soup-noodle flavors.
A long-standing restaurant familiar to NTU students, offering roast-meat options and gravy noodles.
A wonderfully atmospheric restaurant and wine bar offering wine by the glass with food pairings.
A distinctive vegetarian restaurant-bar with refined plating, somewhat bold flavors, and carefully presented but modest portions.
One of Taiwan's few Latin restaurants, with bold flavors and generous use of spices.
A traditional low-table noodle shop in Minsheng Community, centered on Tainan danzai noodles, with migao and hei bai qie available to pair.
The menu delivers complex yet balanced flavors, with wine pairings and service standing out.
A Taiwanese breakfast spot for thick egg pancakes, savory soy milk, and rich soy milk; queues are the norm.
A 24-hour cold noodle restaurant where the signature cold noodles and three-in-one soup are the main choices.
Thin-skinned, juicy steamed dumplings are the main draw, alongside a beef-and-egg soup with a rich red-braised beef-fat broth; dine-in requires queuing to order.
Refined Taiwanese cuisine at Taipei 101 that blends traditional cooking with modern techniques; on a first visit, the ambience upon entering felt quite upscale.
A multi-course yakitori set built around different chicken cuts, with palate-cleansing dishes woven between the skewers.
A pepper pork bun at the entrance to Raohe Night Market, with a crisp, fragrant crust and an aromatic, spicy filling.
A long-established tofu pudding shop next to Ningxia Night Market, a convenient stop for a bowl of dessert.
Taiwanese pork is grilled tableside, and the grilled pork skin stands out with sweet garlic soy sauce and soybean powder.
Pork rib fritters, crab sticky rice, and pan-seared pork liver each have a distinct character.
A topping-rich vermicelli bowl with intestines, oysters, and pork pieces; the base is lightly sweet, and table condiments are self-serve.
Centered on Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine, with signature roast duck served three ways.
Bak kut teh with a sweet, clean broth and plenty of greens; meat rice with egg pairs well with it.
An Italian restaurant on a hotel's second floor with a semi-buffet; main courses come with buffet access, and the seating is spacious and comfortable.
A beef brisket noodle shop offering clear-broth beef brisket noodles, XO scallop-sauce tossed noodles, and Hong Kong fresh noodles.
Clear-braised and red-braised beef noodles are the main choices, with jinbing flatbread and shredded beef also available.
A tourist-oriented xiaolongbao restaurant where potstickers and rolls are options to consider.
An upscale Chinese restaurant combining Cantonese classics with modern elegance, suited to family gatherings, important hosting, and holiday celebrations.
A stinky tofu shop in Nanji Chang Night Market, mainly serving steamed stinky tofu and vegetarian-style dishes.
The pineapple crust is crisp and the cold butter lightly salted; eating it warm better preserves the hot-and-cold contrast.
Shilin Night Market's charcoal-grilled chicken cutlet, freshly fried before being grilled.
A refined Taiwanese tasting menu centered on local ingredients and diverse cultural flavors, combined with Western techniques.
Scallion pancakes with soft, chewy layers and a mildly tangy-sweet honey mustard sauce.
Braised pork rice with a balanced sweet-salty-fat profile and a restrained gelatinous mouthfeel.
Inspired by Taiwan's seasonal fruits and vegetables, this is a six-course plated creative dessert set.
A no-menu restaurant blending Japanese and Western influences, with many creative dishes.
A modern izakaya in Xinyi A9, presenting a Fukuoka style with a focus on chicken dishes.
A sky-high bar on the 20th floor with Taipei 101 and the city nightscape as its centerpiece; the food and cocktails are well suited to a special evening.
Italian, Japanese, and Taiwanese influences come together, while live preparation and interaction make the meal feel like a performance.
Refined Taiwanese cuisine in a bistro-style setting, with a polished overall dining experience.
A refined wagyu yakiniku course prepared live at the counter.
An upscale Spanish restaurant with à la carte dishes suited to dates and group meals.
A long-established old-school shop where Fuzhou fish ball soup and dry noodles make a classic pairing.
A long-established spot serving old-style braised pork rice alongside a chicken soup series.
A classic old-school Western restaurant pairing an elegant setting with art exhibitions, suited to dates or family meals.
A long-established Taipei braised pork rice shop with compact seating; besides braised pork rice, it also offers soups and side dishes.
Refined Taiwanese cuisine suited to group set meals; booking early is recommended.
A long-established Taiwanese and Cantonese restaurant with tastefully appointed private dining rooms, suitable for corporate or family gatherings; the menu includes roast duck, lobster, and lava custard buns.
A Thai-flavored spot where pork basil rice, Thai boat noodles, and Pad Thai each have their own texture and character.
A traditional cold-noodle shop in Da’an, Taipei, serving cold noodles with cucumber and garlic, plus miso soup.
A kappo-style meal combines nigiri with cooked dishes, with as many as ten pieces of nigiri and a well-paced service.
Spicy and rice-friendly Cangying Tou, rich yet not greasy braised pork, and a wide selection of dishes in set meals.
A high-priced Japanese restaurant featuring meticulous preparation and costly ingredients.
French-inspired Taiwanese creative cuisine, with the golden chicken soup as its standout for a rich, gelatinous mouthfeel and a smooth, mellow texture.
The lunch set includes two starters, a main course, and dessert, plus bread and buttered mashed potatoes.
French cuisine combines modern European techniques with Taiwanese ingredients; the set menu brings creativity, visual appeal, and layered flavors together.
At the entrance to Ningxia Night Market, this oyster omelet has a crisp exterior and mildly sweet sauce.
The dumplings come in cabbage and chive flavors; the two suit different tastes, and waiting in line is usually required.
Braised pork knuckle served by cut, with a pronounced soy-sauce aroma; the pork hock, middle cut, and trotter each have a different texture.
A beef noodle shop in the underground food court of Wanhua Commercial Building in Ximending; wide noodles are a house specialty.
The braised broth has a rich beef aroma, the clear broth is lighter, and there is also a substantial pork trotter.
The Chengdu Road branch serves dry-braised dishes with a mild spicy note, suited to slightly stronger flavors.
A three-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant bringing Cantonese cuisine, an elegant setting, and attentive service to one table for shared meals.
Beef noodles come with oxtail, beef tripe, and thin-sliced tofu; the broth is fresh and balanced, while the oxtail is soft and springy with a pronounced gelatinous texture.
A black-and-white-cut eatery on Liaoning Street, where soup, dry noodles, and side dishes can be combined into a meal.
A Taipei beef-noodle shop with generous beef and tendon, an herbal-style broth, and a half-tendon, half-beef bowl with layered texture.
A beef noodle shop in the Guting area, known for a fragrant, lightly salted broth and its egg-and-wonton full set.
A refined restaurant centered on creative vegetarian cuisine, blending American techniques with Asian flavors.
A Songshan late-night cold-noodle spot with noticeable garlic and springy thin noodles; the three-in-one soup pairs well.
A long-established restaurant serving juancun-style home cooking, with robust flavors that are especially satisfying with rice.
A fine-dining experience combining Taiwanese and Japanese ingredients in unexpected combinations.
A long-established dumpling and beef noodle shop where the braised dishes stand out most.
This traditional-style dessert shop in Gongguan serves only peanut douhua; the pudding is soft and smooth with a roasted aroma.
Cantonese cuisine with delicate seasoning and a clean, non-greasy overall flavor.
The cuisine has depth and suits dates or holiday dining.
A Japanese-Italian private dining experience with multiple courses: rich, silky duck-liver sushi, tender wagyu fillet, and a molten-center Basque cheesecake.
Beyond conveyor-belt sushi, it also offers Chinese dishes, desserts, and seasonal menus with frequent variety.
Centered on Taipei-style black-and-white cuts and qiezi noodles with doubanjiang; the red-braised pork is rich yet not greasy.
A long-established Taiwanese restaurant with more than 50 years of history, known for poached chicken and braised cabbage.
The teppanyaki's plating and flavors have a polished quality; the setting is comfortable, the pace unhurried, and it suits a leisurely meal.
A taco shop where fried cauliflower and cinnamon rice drink are the highlights.
Richly spiced Indian curries pair well with flatbreads, making it easy for groups to share several flavors.
Centered on omakase dining, with a view of the cooking at the counter.
Known mainly for soup dumplings and guotie, with fried rice and chicken soup also available.
A hotel-based Taiwanese restaurant centered on Taiwanese craft dishes; consider the atmosphere and service, with overall prices on the high side.
It offers shaobing, danbing, cold noodles, and drinks, with a wide range of Chinese-style breakfast choices.
A counter-seat sushi experience highlighted by fresh sweetness, springiness, richness, and aroma.
Molecular cuisine and artistic plating are given equal weight, with each course helping weave the set menu into a complete story.
Centered on simmered chicken soups and peppery tossed noodles, with fish soups and braised side dishes as well; portions are generous and flavors are lightly sweet.
A home-style Taiwanese meal where the chicken-leg soup and oil rice come in satisfying portions; after around 5 p.m., the atmosphere is lively and the dining space feels cramped.
A refined Taiwanese banquet restaurant with a vivid retro atmosphere, suited to hosting guests and family gatherings.
A set-menu, no-choice dining experience featuring creative dishes, with servers explaining each dish’s ingredients and preparation.
A Japanese kappo–teppanyaki course, moving from seafood and steak to fried rice.
A molecular menu built entirely around Taiwanese ingredients, moving from light to rich with a well-judged progression.
A multi-flavor shengjian bun shop known for juicy fillings and crisp bottoms.
A refined restaurant combining designer-brand fashion with dining, with an elegant, comfortable plant-filled setting suited to afternoon tea, group gatherings, and dates.
A Mexican restaurant blending Taiwanese elements.
Specializing in handmade Italian pasta infused with Asian flavors and French toast soaked in an egg-and-milk mixture.
An Italian restaurant with a strong seafood focus, where sauces and wine pairings bring out the meal's throughline.
This white mala hot pot follows a rich, milky, gentle path with a mild numbing and spicy finish; the broth is smooth and not cloying.
An Italian restaurant inside the Sheraton that retains its wood-fired oven and offers sharing meals suited to groups.
Handmade pizza with thin crust by day and fluffy boat-shaped crust by night; the styles are distinct, so choose the texture you want first.
A plant-based, gluten-free restaurant whose cuisine has plenty of depth.
An old-school Hong Kong-style dim sum restaurant with pushcart service, where savory dishes and made-to-order stir-fries both stand out.
Centered on Peruvian roast chicken, with set meals that can be paired with green-sauce risotto, fries, and salad, plus a drink.
A restaurant that emphasizes ingredients and attention to detail, well suited to gatherings with friends, dates, and bringing wine to pair with the meal.
The yogurt fried chicken is the house highlight in a café-and-bistro setting.
Qin Wei Guan specializes in uncommon Shaanxi cuisine, with pronounced spice aromas and layered flavors.
Try the Italian tube pasta and tableside-made tiramisu; recorded prices were NT$480 for the bacon pasta and NT$350 for tiramisu.
A salted-chicken shop where you can adjust the spice and pepper-salt levels.
A wide selection of dishes makes it suitable for family or group dining.
French cuisine blended with Asian elements, using creative techniques to bring out the flavors of ingredients.
Creative French tasting menus combine seasonal dishes with wine or non-alcoholic pairings, presenting a youthful New French style.
Taiwanese set meals in a century-old former rice mill, with the courtyard and old-house atmosphere as highlights.
Features premium charcoal-grilled steaks, seafood, and a refined buffet salad bar, plus private dining rooms; it is also an option for birthday celebrations.
A long-established Zhejiang restaurant for family gatherings, offering rich, gently sweet Jiangsu-Zhejiang flavors.
A Ningxia Night Market hawker stall specializing in pork liver and pork tripe soups, with meat zongzi and taro cake also available.
An Indian restaurant offering tandoori dishes, curries, and traditional handmade breads.
A restaurant offering pizza, pasta, and desserts.
Sichuan cuisine combined with bistro dining, with layered numbing-spicy flavors.
Satay, Beef Rendang, and spiced flatbread are highlights; Saturday evenings have at times been packed, and there is a minimum spend of NT$400 per person.
A mid-to-high-priced brunch spot built around sourdough bread, open-faced sandwiches, and classic breakfast plates.
A refined restaurant offering both seafood and meat, suited to group dining and celebrations.
The large, richly flavored chicken soup is best shared by a group.
Creative French cuisine with refined plating and layered flavors, suited to dates or celebrating special occasions.
Groups can order small portions; cash only.
Vegetarian dishes shaped by Sichuan flavors, with distinct layers of numbing spice, heat, aroma, and saltiness.
A tea house known for tea-infused dishes and mountain scenery; ordering works better with companions.
Trendy New Taiwanese cuisine combining traditional Taiwanese flavors with a modern style.
An old stall under the arcade by Yan San Night Market, serving clear-braised and red-braised beef noodles; the broth is gently sweet, and prices are approachable.
Vermicelli topped with oysters and pork intestine, with a broth marked by garlic and vinegar and a heavy starch thickening.
A traditional rice-noodle soup stall on the second floor of Shi-Dong Market, with thick rice noodles, hei-bai-qie offal, and several main-dish options.
Known for braised and clear-broth beef noodles: the braised broth is cloudy, rich in beef flavor yet light and not oily, while the clear broth has the milky aroma of long-simmered beef bones.
Shin Yeh's table has a strong sense of togetherness, making it a good fit for family gatherings.
Classic Taiwanese cuisine presented with refined techniques, alongside professional service and a smooth serving pace.
Kappo and sushi are equally central, with meticulous technique and careful attention to temperature and proportion.
An upscale Cantonese restaurant with a refined, formal atmosphere and service, suited to important gatherings.
A refined, creative Taiwanese restaurant with a retro-modern setting, known for fried rice and group dining; prices are high, and peak periods require queuing.
A long-established restaurant specializing in Sichuan and Hakka shared dishes.
A traditional Taiwanese street-food stop in Wanhua, known for braised pork rice, gua bao, soups, and regular queues.
A Taiwanese brunch spot centered on batter-style egg crepes, crisp on the outside with a springy interior.
Known for its Italian pasta and sauces, with distinctly al dente noodles.
A refined noodle bar with Southeast Asian flavors and a distinct laksa profile; on a first visit, adjust your expectations if you are used to Taiwanese-style noodles.
Spicy hot pot, lunchtime spicy beef noodles, and chicken feet share the menu; the hot-pot broth carries a Chinese-herbal aroma.
Reservation-only, no-menu cuisine with a wide variety of dishes and generous portions; the signature chicken soup is the main highlight.
An unpretentious snack shop focused on xiaolongbao steamed to order, soups, and a range of home-style small dishes.
Several Thai dishes stand out, from crispy chicken and curry to pork jowl salad.
Chicken mains and Taiwanese shared dishes come in generous portions, making this suitable for family or group dining; reserve ahead during busy periods.
Edomae sushi with firm, tangy sushi rice; the grilled eel is another highlight.
A traditional Edomae sushi experience with fresh ingredients and meticulous preparation throughout.
Mid-to-high-priced sushi featuring red-vinegar sushi rice and a progression alternating raw and cooked courses.
Counter-style Japanese dining from NT$7,000 per person, with restrained seasoning and decoration; grilled white eel and monkfish liver with pickled watermelon are especially memorable.
Swordfish rice noodle soup served with assorted side dishes, evoking the feel of a traditional Taiwanese snack stall.
A set-menu restaurant combining creative Southeast Asian flavors with Japanese and Korean influences and techniques.
French cuisine meets Taiwanese banquet traditions, with creative combinations and distinctive flavors.
Reconstructs familiar Taiwanese flavors into a layered tasting experience.
A late-night beef noodle and chicken soup spot that often looks crowded when you pass by.
Choose à la carte dishes or set meals; the menu includes naan, curries, and grilled chicken, with all-you-can-eat events offered from time to time.
Mix and match three dumpling flavors—signature, chive, and green-wrapped scallop—with springy wrappers and generously filled interiors.
A neighborhood noodle shop with clear, sweet broth and sides suited to a quick, filling meal.
Reservation-only Taiwanese private dining with basement karaoke and an old-school Taiwanese cabaret atmosphere.
A classic Thai set-meal restaurant where one set lets you try several dishes.
Focused on brunch platters and coffee, with the standout feature that you can freely build your own breakfast from the ingredients page.
Humanistic art and the park scenery echo one another, while the Milanese veal shank offers a distinctive braised-beef-tendon-like texture.
Refined banquet fare and handcrafted dishes suit business entertaining and family gatherings with older relatives.
An upscale Cantonese banquet venue centered on Peking duck, roast meats, and handmade dim sum; more suitable for sharing among several diners.
A breakfast spot with a small menu: its freshly baked shaobing is thin and crisp, and its youtiao is fried until crisp.
A high-rise restaurant with refined dishes and smaller portions; the view depends on your seating angle.
Refined, delicate dishes in a quiet, comfortable setting suited to a leisurely meal and conversation.
A modern, dimly lit restaurant-bar suited to birthday gatherings and dinner dates.
A refined Japanese curry experience pairing a main curry with assorted small dishes, but with a high overall price point.
Focused on yakitori made from a wide range of chicken cuts, with many different parts to try.
A longstanding Cantonese restaurant where taro crispy duck, crispy chicken, and beef vermicelli clay pot are key orders; the flavors tend to be bold.
A Japanese kaiseki restaurant centered on live crab, with private rooms throughout, seasonal menus, and table-side service.
A Portuguese restaurant with standout seafood and appetizers, at a higher price point.
An upscale Italian restaurant with refined dishes and an elegant atmosphere, suited to celebrations.
Traditional clay-oven-baked shaobing at Nanjichang Night Market, with crisp pastry and a straightforward wheat aroma.
A private kitchen specializing in military dependents' village cuisine, with generous portions; the angelica-and-basil sausage, Henan steamed noodles, and Mao Zedong braised pork with gua bao are highlights.
A home-style eatery with a distinct military-village atmosphere, suited to braised dishes, noodles, and a nostalgic meal.
A yakiniku restaurant that highlights wagyu's sweetness with light seasoning.
'Black-gold' braised pork rice paired with a sweet pickled-melon pork soup, with an overall bold flavor profile.
The zongzi and bowl cake have a Southern Taiwanese style, and the fish ball soup is worth ordering alongside them.
Established in 1974, this longtime shop focuses on shredded-radish pancakes, scallion pancakes, and mung bean paste pancakes.
The main courses and pudding are the clearest ordering focus; the interior has a strong design feel, but prices are high overall.
A Taiwanese banquet-style menu that layers distinctive ingredients into finely presented dishes.
A runbing-roll specialty shop in Nanji Chang Night Market, with varied fillings, a generally refreshing flavor, and a numbered queue.
Fine dining in a historic house, weaving ingredient explanations and rubbing artwork into a spring menu experience.
Open from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., it pairs congee or rice with small dishes for late-night dining.
The xiaolongbao have a thick, chewy wrapper and a generous pork filling; shumai is also available.
A tucked-away breakfast shop known for hand-rolled flaky egg pancakes: crisp outside with a lightly chewy interior.
Home-style Jiangsu-Zhejiang cooking follows a light profile, with refined flavors shaped by careful technique.
Crisp curry baguette, fresh and sweet pork soup, and a mild sour-spicy broth.
One-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant; the cherry duck requires advance reservation.
Vegetarian dim sum is the focus, with stir-fries, main dishes, and desserts also available for sharing.
Refined dishes; suitable for gatherings with larger groups and older family members.
A fourth-generation traditional meat porridge spot in front of Cisheng Temple, pairing a light broth with a variety of fried dishes.
A fourth-generation traditional noodle shop in Wanhua serving red-lees pork rice, radish and pork-rib soup, and house-made tofu cake.
A seasonal lunch, tea, and garden time come together here as an aesthetic experience, best enjoyed at an unhurried pace.
Shaobing with youtiao and savory soy milk are the key orders here.
After more than six decades, the braised and clear-broth beef noodles each offer a distinctive flavor.
Goose breast is tasty and chin meat is also good, but prices are generally high.
A refined kappo experience that emphasizes ingredients, precise heat control, and layers of flavor, from the opening course through the kamameshi.
A long-established gua bao shop on Huaxi Street, specializing in house-made bun skins and braised pork with a choice of leaner or fattier cuts.
A tucked-away Taiwanese restaurant with no fixed menu, cooking what arrives that day and bringing pronounced wok hei to home-style dishes.
An oyster-omelette shop in Ningxia Night Market, known for large oysters and a special sauce.
A nostalgic, old-school Zhejiang restaurant where classic dishes are available to choose from.
An old-school Taiwanese bento shop where fried chicken leg and fried pork chop are the main draws; the dine-in space has a distinctly dated feel.
A Chinese restaurant spanning northern and southern flavors, with crisp-skin roast duck and celery-and-cod dumplings as good starting choices.
Rooted in authentic, traditional Thai flavors, homestyle dishes come with rich, refined textures.
An elegant tasting menu in which an Argentine chef interprets Latin American flavors through Taiwanese local ingredients.
A tofu pudding shop offering sweet, savory, spicy, and lightly boozy options.
The cooking follows a solid, technique-focused approach rather than chasing extravagance.
A long-established oyster omelet spot in Shilin Night Market, also serving stir-fried cuttlefish thick soup and stir-fried rice noodles.
A traditional breakfast spot preserving old Taipei flavors, pairing meat porridge with fried sides such as braised pork.