Good to know
Good to Know
- Taiwan has some of the strictest vegan/vegetarian labeling laws in the world—ask for English menu or use translation app at unfamiliar restaurants.
- Night markets (Raohe, Ningxia, Shilin) offer the best-value street food experiences; budget TWD 50–200 per dish.
- Cash is essential for night markets and small local eateries; convenience stores and mid-range restaurants accept cards.
- A 10% service charge is standard at sit-down restaurants and is usually already included in your bill.
- Bubble tea shops are ubiquitous—most offer non-dairy options like passionfruit green tea for lactose-intolerant visitors.
- Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) have excellent, cheap ready-to-eat options (rice bowls, noodles) open 24/7.
- Tap water is safe to drink; public water refill stations are available throughout the city.
- Peak dining times (11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM) mean long waits at popular spots; go early or late.
- Multiple Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurants available alongside traditional Taiwanese meat options.
- Food delivery apps (Uber Eats, Foodpanda) cover most of Taipei; typical delivery within 30 minutes.
Supermarkets
PX Mart (全聯福利中心)
- Neighborhood
- Citywide (multiple locations including near city center)
- Note
- Best value for money; many locations open 24 hours
- Description
- Taiwan's largest supermarket chain with affordable groceries, fresh produce, and deli sections
7-Eleven (7-11)
- Neighborhood
- Citywide (over 8,300 in Taiwan; one every 0.2 km in Taipei)
- Note
- Slightly pricier than supermarkets but 24/7 and extremely convenient
- Description
- Ubiquitous convenience store with hot food, ready meals, fresh fruit, drinks, and ATM services
FamilyMart
- Neighborhood
- Citywide (multiple locations)
- Note
- Comparable to 7-Eleven; open 24/7
- Description
- Japanese convenience store chain with quality ready meals, drinks, snacks, and hot food
Carrefour
- Neighborhood
- Wanhua District (Guilin Store), other locations citywide
- Note
- Late-night hours; good for bulk shopping and specialty items
- Description
- Major hypermarket/supermarket with extensive fresh produce, meat, seafood, and international goods
Wellcome (頂好)
- Neighborhood
- Various locations throughout Da'an and other districts
- Note
- Fewer locations but decent selection
- Description
- Smaller supermarket chain offering groceries and basic supplies
HiLife
- Neighborhood
- Citywide (around 1,800 stores as of 2026)
- Note
- Original store opened on Dihua Street in Taipei in 1988
- Description
- Local Taiwan convenience store with bright pink/red branding; hot foods and snacks
Budget
Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodles (A-Chung Flour-Steamed Rice Noodle)
- Price Range
- NT$100
- Neighborhood
- Ximending
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Rice noodle soup, flour-steamed rice noodles
Master Jim Beef Noodle (詹姆士牛肉麵)
- Price Range
- NT$150
- Neighborhood
- Taipei (multiple locations)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Taiwanese beef noodle soup
Xiu Yuan Su Shi (秀苑素食)
- Price Range
- NT$120
- Neighborhood
- Near Taipei Main Station
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian Taiwanese dishes, noodles, rice
Lan Jia Gua Bao (藍家割包)
- Price Range
- NT$65
- Neighborhood
- Near National Taiwan University
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Gua bao (Taiwanese pork belly bun)
High End
Serenity Taipei (慈悅素食)
- Price Range
- NT$2,000
- Neighborhood
- Taipei (Michelin-recommended)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Michelin-starred vegetarian, three-cup mushrooms
A Joy (Taipei 101, 86th Floor Buffet)
- Price Range
- NT$3,880
- Neighborhood
- Xinyi District (Taipei 101)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Premium buffet with lobster, king crab, A5 Wagyu
Le Palais (樂沐)
- Price Range
- NT$2,500
- Neighborhood
- Datong District
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French-Cantonese fine dining
L'Atelier De Joël Robuchon
- Price Range
- NT$2,800
- Neighborhood
- Taipei (multiple locations)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French fine dining with vegetarian menu
Mid Range
Din Tai Fung
- Price Range
- NT$250
- Neighborhood
- Xinyi District
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Taiwanese pork chop rice
Solo Pasta
- Price Range
- NT$380
- Neighborhood
- Near Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian pasta, creamy duck breast pasta
Yóu Sushi (游壽司麗水店)
- Price Range
- NT$450
- Neighborhood
- Yongkang Street
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Omakase-style sushi
New Mala (新馬辣)
- Price Range
- NT$800
- Neighborhood
- Gongguan
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Hot pot (malatang) buffet
Michelin Restaurants
Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Road Location)
- Cuisine
- Cantonese/Taiwanese
- Note
- Famous for xiaolongbao; vegetarian menu available with clear labeling
Serenity Taipei (慈悅素食)
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian fine dining
- Note
- Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant
Le Palais (樂沐)
- Cuisine
- French-Cantonese
- Note
- Eight-course vegetarian set menu available
L'Atelier De Joël Robuchon
- Cuisine
- French
- Note
- Vegetarian menu with avocado focus
Lee Chi Oyster Omelets (李記蚵仔煎)
- Cuisine
- Taiwanese street food
- Note
- Michelin-rated; located at Raohe Street Night Market
Fuzhou Ancestor Pepper Pie
- Cuisine
- Taiwanese street food (pepper bun)
- Note
- Michelin-recommended; located at Raohe Street Night Market
Must Try Local Dishes
Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵)
- Where To Find
- Night markets, dedicated beef noodle restaurants, Raohe Street Night Market
- Description
- Taiwan's national dish—tender braised beef in rich, spicy broth with thick noodles
Xiaolongbao/Soup Dumplings (小籠包)
- Where To Find
- Din Tai Fung, dumpling specialty shops
- Description
- Delicate steamed dumplings filled with pork and savory broth
Oyster Omelette (蚵仔煎)
- Where To Find
- Ningxia Night Market, Raohe Street Night Market (Lee Chi Oyster Omelets is Michelin-rated)
- Description
- Fresh oysters and greens fried in batter with sweet red sauce
Gua Bao (割包)
- Where To Find
- Lan Jia Gua Bao (near NTU), Yuan Fang Guabao (Huaxi Night Market)
- Description
- Steamed bun with braised pork belly, pickled greens, peanut powder, cilantro
Pepper Pork Bun (胡椒餅)
- Where To Find
- Raohe Street Night Market (Fuzhou Ancestor Pepper Pie is Michelin-recommended)
- Description
- Crispy sesame-studded bun with minced pork and pepper filling
Braised Pork Rice (滷肉飯)
- Where To Find
- Street stalls, night markets, casual restaurants
- Description
- Minced pork braised in soy sauce served on steamed rice
Scallion Pancake (蔥抓餅)
- Where To Find
- Tian Jin Onion Pancake (Yongkang Street)
- Description
- Crispy, flaky pancake layered with scallions, plain or with egg/meat
Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶)
- Where To Find
- Tea shops everywhere throughout Taipei
- Description
- Taiwan's famous tea-milk beverage with chewy tapioca pearls
Taiwanese Fried Chicken (鹽酥雞)
- Where To Find
- Night markets, street stalls
- Description
- Crispy deep-fried chicken fillets seasoned with salt and spices
Ginger Duck (薑母鴨)
- Where To Find
- Ba Wei Ginger Duck (multiple locations, available October onwards)
- Description
- Tender duck stewed with aged ginger and medicinal herbs; seasonal winter specialty
Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Premium option catering to international users and travelers; extensive restaurant partnerships; professional service with lower cancellation rates
Foodpanda
- Notes
- Broader service coverage including remote areas; more competitive pricing; local focus; membership program (Pandapro) available with discounts
Lalamove
- Notes
- Logistics-based platform offering 'personal shopper' service and motorcycle delivery from restaurants not partnered with standard apps
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Taipei is one of the world's most vegan-friendly cities with over 370 vegan and vegetarian restaurants listed on HappyCow. Taiwan has strict labeling laws for vegan/vegetarian food and a thriving plant-based scene driven by both religious traditions and animal-rights movements.
Named Venues
Fruitful Food (果然匯)
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian buffet
- Price Range
- NT$790
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations (Tianmu branch at Dayeh Takashimaya B1)
- Note
- All-you-can-eat vegetarian and vegan buffet; local favorite; book in advance
Foldie
- Cuisine
- Creative vegan with Asian and Western fusion
- Price Range
- NT$500
- Neighborhood
- Da'an District
- Note
- Menu clearly marks vegan items; high-quality presentation and innovative dishes
Vege Creek (蔬河)
- Cuisine
- Vegan customizable soup noodle bowls
- Price Range
- NT$200
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations including near city center
- Note
- Build-your-own noodle concept with mock meat, tofu, vegetables
MeiMen Garden (梅門)
- Cuisine
- Traditional Taiwanese vegetarian
- Price Range
- NT$250
- Neighborhood
- Central location
- Note
- Former air raid shelter; most items vegan with clear dairy labeling; open 24 hours Friday
Plants
- Cuisine
- Organic plant-based bowls and smoothies
- Price Range
- NT$300
- Neighborhood
- Da'an District
- Note
- American-style fare; health-conscious menu with gluten-free options
Halal Dining
- Note
- Halal dining scene in Taipei not extensively documented; major Muslim visitors typically rely on marked halal options at mainstream restaurants and night markets
Gluten Free Dining
- Note
- Dedicated gluten-free restaurants are limited in Taipei; some health-conscious cafes and vegetarian restaurants offer gluten-free options upon request
International And Specialty Cuisine
- Overview
- Taipei offers diverse international cuisine including Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Western options alongside traditional Taiwanese fare.
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