If you don’t go to the night market, you haven’t been to Taipei! There are more than a dozen night markets in Taipei, including Shilin Night Market , Raohe Night Market, Ningxia Night Market , and Normal University Night Market. Each night market has its own unique features and signature delicacies. Here I will teach you how to be a well-prepared foodie!
Raohe Night Market: "Kangxi is Coming" recommendation
Raohe Night Market, located in Songshan District, is one of the most popular tourist night markets in Taipei. It becomes lively after nightfall, with various stalls lined up on both sides of the street, ranging from ancient delicacies to creative snacks, waiting for you to feast your eyes on. Hats, shoes, bags and other fashionable clothing are even more dazzling, making it both delicious and fun to shop.
There are many famous delicacies here, such as the fried tamagoyaki recommended by Xiao S, the Fuzhou pepper cake with crispy skin and rich fillings, the signature gourmet braised pork ribs, oyster noodles , spicy stinky tofu, etc., magazines and TV also Come often for interviews and reports. It is crowded every weekend and holiday, and there will be many tourists who come here to visit.
Shilin Night Market: The most famous
Shilin Night Market is one of the most famous and largest night markets in Taipei. With Cicheng Palace and Yangming Theater as the center, it includes a variety of snacks from all over the country, and specialty clothing and boutiques can be found everywhere.
The founding restaurants of Taiwan's famous snacks are all here, such as the Hao chicken steak, which is bigger than your face, the most Taiwanese-style large intestine wrapped in small intestines , etc. In addition, there are three cups of three monsters, Haiyou Shiquan pork ribs, and squid without a store name. Popular snacks include 焿, flower soup, lemon aiyu, and Shihlin sausages. The appearance alone is enough to cause "spiritual pollution" and is also very famous.
Shilin Night Market is not only a snack spot, but also includes various entertainment activities, such as goldfish fishing, shrimp fishing, etc. If you catch something, you can take it away directly, and the hooked shrimp can be grilled and eaten. This rhythm of shopping and eating will definitely make you hooked!
Ningxia Night Market: favored by locals
Ningxia Night Market, loved by locals in Taipei, is located at the intersection of Ningxia Road and Minsheng West Road. It is one of the few night markets in Taipei that concentrates vendors in the middle of the road.
The small but exquisite Ningxia Night Market brings together many ancient delicacies that have been passed down for decades: Laiji oyster omelette, Liu Yuzi crispy taro balls, Zhigao rice, Tainan rice cakes, and Ah Wing pork liver soup, which fully demonstrates The ancient flavor of Dadaocheng.
Ningxia Night Market is different from the hustle and bustle of Raohe Night Market and Ximending Night Market. There are only food stalls here. The snacks are delicious and reasonably priced, attracting many gourmets and tourists to come and feast.
National Normal University Night Market: A favorite among students
National Normal University Night Market is one of the busiest night markets in Taipei. It is named after its proximity to National Taiwan Normal University. The traditional snacks combined with creative delicacies are cheap and delicious, and are very popular among young students and office workers nearby.
There are many famous foods at the Normal University Night Market, including Shiyuan Salt Crispy Chicken, Xu Ji Sheng Fried Buns, Lantern Braised Meat, Great Taipei Affordable Braised Meat, Guabao, Crepes, Sweet and Spicy, Ice and Fire Pineapple Buns, etc.; in addition, there are also There are many boutique clothing stores, specialty cafes and restaurants. You can buy what you like and taste special snacks if you just wander around.
Huaxi Street Night Market: The most delicious snake and turtle dishes
Huaxi Street Night Market, located near Longshan Temple, is the first tourist night market in Taiwan. In addition to Sifang Ah Jiu Braised Pork Rice, milkfish, and fried large intestine In addition to authentic traditional snacks such as squid and squid soup, it also features game meat such as snakes and turtles and health-preserving dishes.
Whenever the lights come on, live snakes and turtles are displayed in front of the seafood and game shops. Customers can buy any of them, kill them, skin them and cook them on the spot. Some shops also have snake whip and snake wine for customers to order, attracting many bold diners. eyeball.
If these delicacies are not enough, the wonderful snake killing or snake fighting performances will definitely satisfy your needs. From time to time, two or three stores will perform such shows. At this time, the night market is the busiest.
