Chao Ping Ji Chengde Branch Chao Ping Ji is a awarded restaurant held in high esteem for its delicious dim sum. As dim sum serves small plates of small portions, dining in groups is advised - that way you can order a range of di
ShaCha Hot Pot ShaCha hot pot is a Taipei favourite. The name ShaCha comes from the Chaozhou ShaCha (沙茶) hot pot flavor - aromatic with a spicy zing to it. Taipei has an abundance of all-you-can-eat hot pot rest
Hohomei Swirling out of Hohomei (好好味)'s take-out window, is the sweet smell of hot buttered bread and consistently long, spiraling queue. Hot-out-the-oven buluo bao (菠蘿包) is the delicacy to die fo
Yao-Yue Tea House The Maokong mountain area is rightfully popular for the tea plantations where locals produce brews that nearly all visitors enjoy. The second tea house one to ever be opened in this area is Yao-Yue Te
Mazendo Just 'round the corner from Taipei's Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and Sun Yat-Sen MRT station (Blue Line) is the snazzy but unpresumptuous eatery, Mazendo. Mazendo is the perfect restaurant for an afford
Taishun Street Traditional Dessert Stall Although the Taishun Street Traditional Dessert Stall (泰順街湯圓攤) is not really a restaurant, it certainly deserves a mention. Taiwanese traditional desserts are in a category of their own -
Du Xiao Yue Famous Taiwanese retaurant, Du Xiao Yue (度小月), is best known for Taiwanese delicacies served with a slice of Taiwanese history. The story behind Du Xiao Yue's delectable dishes dates back as far
Dian Shui Lou Awarded full five stars by the Northern Taiwan Restaurant Guide, Dian Shui Lou is a high-profile restaurant chain in Taiwan. The restaurant focuses on Jiangsu and Zhejiang style of cooking. Its xiaol
T.K.K Fried Chicken Fried chicken is a fast food favourite in Taiwan and T.K.K. Fried Chicken is Taiwan's very own fried chicken franchise. For a Taiwanese take on the fried chicken, T.K.K. Fried Chicken's foremost featu
Shabu Lounge In the Fuxing-Dunhua area of Daan District sits Shabu Lounge, a hot pot restaurant that takes things to a different level, departing from the common setting of such similar places. The owners strictly
Big Tea Pot Tea Restaurant Big Tea Pot Tea Restaurant is not far from Maokong gondolas station. But it is not one of the new restaurants established after the gondolas was built, and its reputation is untested by time. At the d
Yau-Yue Tea House In Maokong area, there are some tea houses suitable for a group of friends to go up there together, enjoy a few pots of tea, and hang out chatting. Yau-Yue Tea House is one of this kinds just for it.
1010 Hunan Restaurant Fubei Branch 1010 (1010湘辣料理)) or as the Taiwanese would say 'yi-ling yi-ling' is one of the few restaurants in Taiwan offering authentic Hunan cuisine. 1010 offers a modern yet casual dining sett
Shao Shao Ke Shao Shao Ke's testament to greatness is scrawled all over its walls by satisfied customers. A rundown but rad little setting, Shao Shao Ke serves rare Shanxi delicacies, making it a hit with locals.
Wei Lu Hot Pot Wei Lu( 圍爐 ) is great for traditional Taiwanese tastes. Armed with baskets, customers can choose from a grand variety of tofu, noodles, meats and vegetables to have cooked (fried or grilled) or co
Silks Palace Silks Palace is right across the parking lot from the supreme landmark that is the National Palace Museum, making it the most ideal spot for a meal before or after a tour there. The building was desig
Shanghai Court For people wanting to explore different Chinese cuisine, going to a Shanghainese restaurant is certainly a good idea. Situated on the second floor of Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei, Shanghai Court is we
World Soy Bean Milk King Yonghe Many people living in Taiwan drink soy milk for their breakfast. And many travelers have been brought to a traditional breakfast restaurant by their local friends. And many of these breakfast restaura
Golden Formosa Located in foreigner-friendly Tianmu, Golden Formosa is a great place to experience some local cuisine. The restaurant is famous among locals and foreigners alike for its great food and service. Its
Formosa Chang For quick afternoon bites there is no better place to do it fast, hot and local than Formosa Chang (鬍鬚張). All of the prime Taiwanese favourites are found here and the food comes as fast as it do
Life On For those who struggle to maintain their clean living standards on the move and in the mechanisms of the Taipei metropolis, Life On provides a local juice boost solution. Drawing from the principles o
The Guest House Located on the 17th floor and 18th floor of the Sheraton Taipei Hotel, the Guest House features Scezhuan and Yangzhou Cuisine. The interior of the place has a modern classic feel to it, with good lig
Taipei's Kaohsiung Wufu Fresh Shrimp Local Food? Because of its reputation for Taiwanese dumplings or pen shih, this eating place (高雄五福鮮蝦扁食) attracted a range of celebrities including the movie star Jackie Chan. Established on Wu Fu
Shin Yeh 101 On the 85th floor of the famous Taipei 101, is Shin Yeh 101. As you can imagine, the views from this restaurant are magnificent. What Shin Yeh 101 serves are gourmet interpretations of tradition
Hao Ji Dan Zai Noodles Hao Ji Dan Zai Noodles (好記担仔麺) is a sneak peak into the aesthetics of the old Taipei. Best known for their delicious bowls of Ramen, Hao Ji Dan Zai noodles serves traditional taiwanese small
Zhoupanzi Dumplings Shipai Branch Zhoupanzi means 'Fat Zhou' in Mandarin. It's easy to guess a restaurant named like this because the founder Mr. Zhou was fat. Mr Zhou was a veteran who has came to Taiwan with Chiang Kai-Shiek from Ch
Shang Palace Among the favorite go-to places for gourmet Chinese cuisine is the Shang Palace of the Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza Hotel. This elegant Cantonese restaurant has a varied menu of exquisite dishes, from
KaoChi KaoChi is one of Taipei's most underrated and longest-standing restaurants. Over fify years old, KaoChi was established in 1949 and remains today in the foodie-friendly area of Yongkang Street, right
Tienfuchia Sichuan If you love Sichuan cuisine, as well as the tingling sensation of spicy sichuan pepper, Tienfu Sichuan restaurant is definitely worth the hunt! Slightly difficult to locate but worth the voyage for au
James Kitchen James Kitchen is a well-loved restaurant, serving local cuisine in an eatery, reminiscent of a bygone old Taiwan. James Kitchen doesn't often have vacant seats, so calling ahead is advised. The food o
Zhang's Halal Beef Noodle Zhang's Halal Beef Noodle locates between ZhongsShan Hall and Beimen Post Office, in the camera street area. Hidden in business area, it's very easy to pass by without noticing it. But for people who
The Top Restaurant For those seeking fine dining out in Taiwan's numerous beautiful mountains can find their desires fulfilled at The Top Restaurant (屋頂上) in YangMinShan. This place is found very close to the area
Chinchiyuan Yongkang Branch In Yongkang Street, dumpling spots are a dime a dozen. Wile Din Tai Fung has its name in lights for good reason, there's much to be said for the smaller mom 'n pop style dumpling vendors. Though Chinc
Tien Hsiang Lo Tien Hsiang Lo is located at The Landis Taipei. It's a great Chinese restaurant that primarily serves Hangzhou cuisine. What makes Hangzhou cuisine special is that it combines the cooking styles from
Pearl Liang One of Taipei's top restaurants, Pearl Liang Taiwanese Seafood Restaurant always satisfies its patrons. With its innovative interpretation of seafood in Taiwanese style, Pearl Liang provides a unique
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