Lonely PlanetSep 21, 2026
What to Eat and Drink in Taiwan
Taiwan is an island of foodies where snacking is the national pastime. Here are 15 dishes you need to try during your trip.
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- Taiya PopoRestaurantServes indigenous cuisines like wild boar and millet wine.
- Thumbs Up ChickenRestaurantServes weng yao ji (earthen kiln chicken).
- Elsewhere
- Shilin Night MarketMarketTaipei, TaiwanPopular spot for Taiwanese fried chicken.
- Miaokou Night MarketMarketKeelung, TaiwanPopular night market with many vendors selling street food.
- Yongkang Beef NoodlesRestaurantTaipei, TaiwanServes Taiwanese beef noodle soup, the country's national dish.
- Chun Shui TangRestaurantTaipei, TaiwanServes bubble tea, also known as pearl milk tea.
- Din Tai FungRestaurantTaipei, TaiwanFamous for hand-pleated xiaolongbao (steamed pork dumplings).
- Raohe Street Night MarketMarketTaipei, TaiwanKnown for green-onion-and-fried-egg pancakes.
- Ruifeng Night MarketMarketKaohsiung, TaiwanOffers run bing, a burrito-like street food dessert.
- Beitou MarketMarketTaipei, TaiwanServes douhua, a soft tofu dessert.
- DriftwoodBarTaipei, TaiwanServes creative craft beer brews.
- Ningxia Night MarketMarketTaipei, TaiwanKnown for Tian Bu La (Taiwanese fish cake).
- Jin Feng Braised Pork RiceRestaurantTaipei, TaiwanServes Lu Rou Fan (braised minced pork over rice).
- Chia Te BakeryBakeryTaipei, Taiwan
- Meinong Traditional Hakka RestaurantRestaurantMeinong, Taiwan