Yuan Huan Bian Oyster Omelette ★ 4.4
Yuan Huan Bian at Ningxia in Taipei has been frying oyster omelettes since 1965 for under NT$100, Tainan-coast oysters and sweet house sauce.
Try: O a jian oyster omelette
Tip: Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Neighbourhoodsongshan
The dishPepper bun
Tip: Cash only. Queue 20 minutes from 17:30. Closed Mondays.
Location
Address: No. 249, Raohe Street, Songshan District, Taipei City 105
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Liu Yu Zai ★ 4.6
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Try: Taro balls
Tip: Cash only. Queue from 18:00.
Shijia Baobao ★ 4.2
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Try: Gua bao
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Fang Chia Chicken Rice ★ 4.3
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Try: Shredded chicken rice
Tip: Cash only. Add bamboo soup as a side.
Yong Kang Beef Noodle ★ 4.6
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Try: Beef noodle soup
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Hot Star Large Fried Chicken ★ 4.3
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Try: Fried chicken cutlet
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