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A Taipei eating guide: night-market essentials, classic comfort bowls, tea culture, desserts, and souvenir snacks.

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Eat your way through Taipei

Think in missions: one comfort bowl, one night-market crawl, one tea break, one dessert. Repeat what you love.

Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings): how to eat them without burning your mouth
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Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings): how to eat them without burning your mouth

Taipei’s most famous bite: delicate soup dumplings with hot broth inside. Learn what to order, how to eat them, and how to build a dumpling-focused meal.

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Taiwanese beef noodle soup: how to order and what to notice
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Taiwanese beef noodle soup: how to order and what to notice

A Taipei comfort classic: aromatic broth, tender beef, chewy noodles. Learn the styles, how to customize, and how to make it part of a perfect food day.

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Bubble tea in Taipei: how to order your perfect cup
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Bubble tea in Taipei: how to order your perfect cup

Bubble tea is a modern Taipei ritual. Learn sweetness and ice levels, topping choices, and how to drink beyond the sugar rush.

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Lu rou fan: Taipei’s braised pork rice comfort bowl
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Lu rou fan: Taipei’s braised pork rice comfort bowl

A simple, beloved Taiwanese dish: braised pork over rice with deep, savory-sweet flavor. Learn how to order and what to pair with it.

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Scallion pancakes: crispy, savory, and perfect for snack crawls
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Scallion pancakes: crispy, savory, and perfect for snack crawls

A Taipei street-food staple: layered dough, scallion aroma, and crisp edges. Learn the variations and how to spot a great one.

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Stinky tofu: how to try it (and maybe love it)
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Stinky tofu: how to try it (and maybe love it)

A night-market rite of passage. Stinky tofu can be pungent, but the best versions are crispy, juicy, and surprisingly balanced with pickles and sauce.

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Mango shaved ice: Taipei’s essential sweet finish
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Mango shaved ice: Taipei’s essential sweet finish

A dreamy dessert of fluffy shaved ice, ripe mango, and condensed milk—best enjoyed slowly on a hot afternoon or after a night market.

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Pineapple cake: the classic Taipei souvenir you’ll actually eat
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Pineapple cake: the classic Taipei souvenir you’ll actually eat

A buttery pastry with pineapple filling—easy to pack, easy to gift, and one of the most popular edible souvenirs in Taiwan.

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Taiwanese breakfast in Taipei: soy milk, youtiao, and morning rituals
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Taiwanese breakfast in Taipei: soy milk, youtiao, and morning rituals

Wake up early once and do Taipei breakfast properly: warm soy milk, crispy youtiao, scallion pancakes, and the calm energy of morning shops.

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Vegetarian Taipei: how to eat brilliantly (and easily) without meat
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Vegetarian Taipei: how to eat brilliantly (and easily) without meat

Taipei is one of the easiest cities to eat vegetarian in—this guide shows how to order, what to look for, and how to build a full food itinerary.

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Oyster omelette: Taipei’s chewy-crispy night-market classic
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Oyster omelette: Taipei’s chewy-crispy night-market classic

A famous Taiwan street-food texture: eggs, oysters, greens, and a glossy sauce. The best versions balance crisp edges with a soft, chewy center.

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Gua bao: the ‘Taiwan burger’ you should eat with two hands
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Gua bao: the ‘Taiwan burger’ you should eat with two hands

A fluffy steamed bun filled with braised pork, pickles, and herbs—sweet-savory, rich, and deeply satisfying as a street-food meal.

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Pepper bun: a Taipei night-market power snack
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Pepper bun: a Taipei night-market power snack

A hot, peppery bun baked until crisp outside and juicy inside—perfect for cold evenings or when you want one bold, satisfying bite.

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Taiwanese fried chicken: crispy, fragrant, and perfect for sharing
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Taiwanese fried chicken: crispy, fragrant, and perfect for sharing

A night-market staple—crunchy, aromatic, and usually seasoned boldly. Great as a shared snack between savory bowls and sweet desserts.

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Douhua (tofu pudding): the gentle dessert Taipei does best
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Douhua (tofu pudding): the gentle dessert Taipei does best

A soft, delicate dessert that feels like a palate reset—sweet, light, and perfect after fried snacks or spicy bowls.

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Hot pot in Taipei: a warm, social dinner plan
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Hot pot in Taipei: a warm, social dinner plan

A great way to end a long day: simmering broth, shared plates, and a slow pace that feels like a reward after walking-heavy sightseeing.

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Luwei: the choose-your-own braised snack bowl
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Luwei: the choose-your-own braised snack bowl

A beloved Taiwanese street-food format: pick ingredients, let them braise, then snack your way through a savory bowl. Great for night-market grazing.

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Mochi and chewy sweets: Taipei’s soft, snackable desserts
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Mochi and chewy sweets: Taipei’s soft, snackable desserts

Taipei is full of chewy, gentle sweets—mochi-style textures, light fillings, and desserts that travel well. Perfect for afternoon tea breaks.

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