Taipei: Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour
Taste 10+ iconic dishes on our guided food tour through Shida Night Market, Taipei University, and Yongkang Street. From pork buns to bubble tea, discover Taiwan’s fla...
Longtail is a modern bistronomy restaurant in Daan, Taipei.
Editorially verified June 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Asian-inflected small plates, Wagyu tongue tartare, Signature cocktails
Must order: Wagyu tongue tartare, charcoal-grilled lamb skewers, and the house Negroni variation.
Tip: Open 18:00-02:00 Mon to Sat, closed Sundays. Reservations via the website; counter seats are walk-in only.
Taste 10+ iconic dishes on our guided food tour through Shida Night Market, Taipei University, and Yongkang Street. From pork buns to bubble tea, discover Taiwan’s fla...
Trade the skyline views for the charcoal-grilled street food of Wanhua and Ximending. With 12+ tastings, this tour is an all-access pass to the food hotspots and night...
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Join a fun, hands-on cooking class in Taipei to master Taiwan’s iconic dishes, meet new friends, and enjoy authentic local flavors! (Vegetarian option available)
Start your day with a tasty Taiwanese breakfast before exploring the city highlights by bike. Dive into local culture and history as you see sights like the Morning Ma...
Address: No. 12, Lane 173, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da'an District, Taipei City 106
Qing Tian 76 turns a 1931 Japanese-era professor's house into a Showa-era dining room serving set lunches and small kaiseki suppers, tatami floors intact.
Signature: Tatami set lunch, Seasonal sashimi, Wagashi dessert
Order: Set lunch in the tatami room and the wagashi-and-matcha dessert pairing.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Phone reservation required; remove shoes at the entrance.
Din Tai Fung's Xinyi Road original is the xiaolongbao counter that turned a 1958 cooking-oil shop into a global chain. Bib Gourmand; queues from 11:00 sharp.
Signature: Xiaolongbao, Truffle and pork xiaolongbao, Cucumber starter
Order: Ten-pleat pork xiaolongbao, niu rou mian beef noodle soup, plus the cucumber starter to share.
Tip: Take the queue ticket on arrival and shop the Yongkang Street strip while you wait; cards and mobile pay accepted.
Yong Kang Beef Noodle has been pulling beef and braising shank since 1963. The two-floor Lane 31 counter is Bib Gourmand and the canonical visitor bowl.
Signature: Niu rou mian classic, Tendon and brisket combination, Pickled mustard greens
Order: Half-tendon, half-brisket bowl with hand-cut noodles and a side of mustard greens.
Tip: Open 11:00-15:30 and 16:30-21:00 daily. Cash and mobile pay; share the table at peak.
Qing Tian 76 turns a 1931 Japanese-era professor's house into a Showa-era dining room serving set lunches and small kaiseki suppers, tatami floors intact.
Signature: Tatami set lunch, Seasonal sashimi, Wagashi dessert
Order: Set lunch in the tatami room and the wagashi-and-matcha dessert pairing.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Phone reservation required; remove shoes at the entrance.
Marshal Zen Garden restored a Japanese-era Beitou inn into a heritage Taiwanese dining room above the Tamsui river bend. Hot-spring bath plus a banquet menu.
Signature: Taiwanese set banquet, Hot-pot finale, Sesame oil chicken
Order: Set-menu Taiwanese banquet finishing with sesame-oil chicken and the hot-pot rice course.
Tip: Open 12:00-14:00 and 18:00-21:00 daily. Reserve through the operator's site; pickups from Xinbeitou MRT.
Din Tai Fung's Xinyi Road original is the xiaolongbao counter that turned a 1958 cooking-oil shop into a global chain. Bib Gourmand; queues from 11:00 sharp.
Signature: Xiaolongbao, Truffle and pork xiaolongbao, Cucumber starter
Order: Ten-pleat pork xiaolongbao, niu rou mian beef noodle soup, plus the cucumber starter to share.
Tip: Take the queue ticket on arrival and shop the Yongkang Street strip while you wait; cards and mobile pay accepted.
Mountain and Sea House revives 1930s Taiwanese banquet cooking inside a restored Ren'ai Road heritage mansion. One Michelin star plus a deep wine list.
Signature: Honey-glazed pork lard rice, Roast suckling pig, Bottarga rice
Order: Honey-glazed pork lard rice and the seasonal banquet tasting; reserve the suckling pig 48 hours ahead.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Lunch and dinner sittings only; weekday lunches are the easier seat.
Yong Kang Beef Noodle has been pulling beef and braising shank since 1963. The two-floor Lane 31 counter is Bib Gourmand and the canonical visitor bowl.
Signature: Niu rou mian classic, Tendon and brisket combination, Pickled mustard greens
Order: Half-tendon, half-brisket bowl with hand-cut noodles and a side of mustard greens.
Tip: Open 11:00-15:30 and 16:30-21:00 daily. Cash and mobile pay; share the table at peak.
Lin Dong Fang's clear-broth bowl is many Taipei locals' default beef noodle, running 11:00-03:00 across every shift. Bib Gourmand listed since 2018.
Signature: Clear-broth beef noodle, Niu rou tang, Beef tendon
Order: Beef-tendon clear-broth bowl with extra spoon-tender brisket; pickles on the table are free.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat 11:00-03:00, closed Sundays. Cash only at the counter; queue runs fast.