Among These 10 Restaurants in Taipei, You can Always Have a Great Time at One of These!

Taipei has many well established foodie places that are more than half a century old, with true and authentic flavors. Classic Taiwanese flavors such as Taiwanese dishes, beef noodles, and braised pork rice are also the everyday favorites of local people. Taste the classic Taipei cuisine that has been passed down for generations. It is a must-do experience while traveling!

Of course, you have to taste authentic Taiwanese cuisine while in Taiwan! After 30 years of hard work in the Taiwanese cuisine sector, Shin Yeh Taipei combines the essence of Taiwanese snacks and Taiwanese banquet dishes. It is the no. 1 brand in Taiwanese cuisine. Shin Yeh has taken Taiwan's home cooking to extreme heights: Sanbeiji, Preserved Radish Omelette, and Fried Pork Liver. Simple in appearance, made with simple ingredients, traditional techniques, and delicate seasoning, creating a simple yet complex flavor. Shin Yeh has a number of branches in Taipei. Located on the 85th floor of the Taipei 101 building, “Shin Yeh Dining 101” is one of the most popular stores, overlooking the culinary scene of Taipei.

The Marshal Zen Garden has a history of nearly one hundred years. It was once used as a Japanese officer's club and later served as the residence where Zhang Xueliang was placed under house arrest. The rooms of the Young Marshal have been renovated as the restaurant "Hanqing Hall", which combines Chinese, Japanese, and Western elements. The Zen Garden reflects the dining of the Zhang family when they resided in Taiwan. The carefully selected ingredients and the distinctive dining ware highlights the delicious food. There is a tea house in the restaurant, and the open-air cafe seats overlook the entire Beitou landscape.

One of the established brands of Taiwanese cuisine, Mingfu Taiwanese Restaurant, is located in an alley and did not expand because business was so good. The seemingly inconspicuous appearance of the store, even the interior is simple and low-key; the small space can only accommodate six round tables, but it is a restaurant with delicious Taiwanese seafood dishes. In the store, a top grade Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. Abalone Glutinous Rice Chicken Soup are its signature delicacies. Although the prices are expensive, it is definitely worth the money. For first time visit diners, you can consider set meals based on the number of people you have. The different price points include different store specialties, so that you can avoid the trouble of ordering specific dishes.

Opened in a basement, the famous steakhouse enjoys a perennial flow of diners. The top-of-the-line steaks are the top must-try items on the menu, delicious with just-fried cocoa. The store offers a variety of exquisite set meals, so that you are no longer troubled with the "difficulty of choice" when faced with delicacies. The decor is exquisite, and the audio equipment alone costs tens of millions, which shows its extraordinary class.

Friends who saw Kangsi Coming all know about Lin Dongfang Beef Noodles! Lin Dongfang, located on Bade Road, Zhongshan District, is easy to miss while walking past a row of dilapidated bungalows. Though the storefront is simple, it will always attract a large number of diners, including many political and business celebrities. Stars will also drop in late at night. This beef noodle is always the winner on the beef noodle rankings. The beef tendons are delicious. The beef sirloin is stewed to be crisp but not soft, with chewy noodles and flavorful soup. It is impossible to stop eating. Friends who love spices add a spoonful of buttery oil from the store's secret recipe as the finishing touches, makes it absolutely irresistible! The price of a bowl of beef noodles is about 200 NTD (about 40 RMB); in addition to the various beef noodles, the flower curd (dried bean curd) snack in the store is also very popular and worth a try.

Whenever Xiaolongbao is mentioned, you would think of Din Tai Fung 18 fold Xiaolongbao, which is famous at home and abroad. Din Tai Fung was an oil company in the early days, but later changed to sell Xiaolongbao, and finally developed into a multinational chain restaurant, deservedly known as a highlight of Taiwan. The flagship store is located in Taipei 101. The internal environment and service quality are naturally impeccable. Xiaolongbao and steamed dumplings are worthy of fame, and the dedication and care put into each dish is most admirable. It is truly Michelin-star worthy, and the high price is of course justified.

One of Taipei’s established door buster restaurants, it is famous for its braised pork knuckles. When you enter and see the old marinade, you know that the essence is all inside. The pork knuckles are super chewy, soft and smooth, a you will enjoy the juicy meat with one small bite. Also recommended is the hot-selling braised pork rice. The usual pork belly marinade is replaced with pork knuckle marinade, and the minced meat is replaced with shredded leg meat. It is thick and tastes better.

Visitors to Ximending will always see a strange sight: everyone has a bowl in their hands and stands on the street with their “heads buried” in food. This is the famous Ay-Chung flour-rice noodle. Dominating in the food industry for more than 30 years with a bowl of noodles; the original roadside stall has become synonymous with Taiwan's flour-rice noodle. Tourists all visit the famous "attraction" of Ximending from across the strait. Besides the AY-CHUNG flour-rice noodle, Ximending is also home to the famous traditional shops such as Yaroubian, Laotianlu Braised Flavors, Simonfood, Chengdu Star Fruit Ice, Snow King Ice Cream, etc. It is also not to be missed.

Those who go to Maoyuan are connoisseurs. This well-known Taiwanese restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years. Although it has no upscale decoration or gorgeous setting, but it passes on the authentic early Taiwanese flavor. The main theme of Maoyuan is home cooking, such as the Huazhi Ball Shrimp Roll, White Cut Chicken, and Pickled Winter Melon Steamed Fish which are all signature dishes. The dishes will be adjusted according to the season, and the amount of each dish will be adjusted according to the number of people. The price on the delicious food is also very affordable, so it is not surprising that it is popular among Taiwanese people.

In Taiwan, when it comes to well-established Braised Pork Rice shop, the most well-known is "Formosa Chang". From a stall selling pork braised rice at the Ningxia Night Market to the current chain store, Formosa Chang captured the stomachs of countless customers with affordable braised pork. "Formosa Chang" now has many branches in Taipei. When you see the big bearded head, you can go in and have your fill. It is worth mentioning that the braised pork of the Formosa Chang is also vacuum packed. You can buy it in any one of the Formosa Chang stores. A package costs 100 NTD (about 20 RMB). Just use a microwave to heat it up, and serve with white rice. Authentic Taiwanese braised pork rice is delicious and you can now take it home!