Why is Taipei a top food destination?

Taipei’s night markets and eateries serve world-class street food, from soup dumplings to bubble tea, at incredible value.

What food should you try in Taipei?

Try xiaolongbao, beef noodle soup, bubble tea, pepper buns, oyster omelette, stinky tofu and shaved-ice desserts.

Which night market is best for food in Taipei?

Raohe and Shilin are the most famous, with Ningxia a great smaller option, all packed with food stalls.

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Taipei for Foodies: The Best Culinary Itinerary

Taipei is one of Asia’s great food cities. Here is how to spend a food trip in the capital — with the best-rated culinary tours to book.

At a glance

1Dumplings
2Raohe night market
3Bubble tea
4Local market tour

Dumplings & noodles

Soup dumplings and beef noodle soup.

Night markets

Raohe and Shilin street-food feasts.

Sweet treats

Bubble tea and shaved-ice desserts.

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Taipei for Foodies: The Best Culinary Itinerary

At a glance

Dumplings & noodles

Night markets

Sweet treats

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