Night Markets Across Taiwan 300+ World's Highest Night Market Density

Taiwan is a food-obsessed island where night markets are a way of life. Taipei alone has over 30 night markets.

1. Xiao Long Bao — Din Tai Fung

Soup dumplings with exactly 18 folds and a burst of hot broth inside.

Must-try: Pork XLB (10 pcs) — NT$250 (~$8 USD)

2. Bubble Tea — Chun Shui Tang

Invented in 1988 — chewy tapioca pearls in creamy sweet tea.

Must-try: Original Pearl Milk Tea — NT$70 (~$2.20 USD)

3. Stinky Tofu — Shilin Night Market

Fermented tofu that smells terrible but tastes incredible deep-fried.

Must-try: Deep-fried Stinky Tofu — NT$60 (~$1.90 USD)

4. Beef Noodle Soup — Yong Kang

Taiwan's national dish — tender braised beef in rich broth with noodles.

Must-try: Beef Noodle Soup — NT$240 (~$7.60 USD)

5. Oyster Omelette — Raohe

Fresh oysters in starchy egg crepe with sweet chili sauce.

Must-try: Oyster Omelette — NT$70 (~$2.20 USD)

6. Pepper Bun — Raohe

Crispy clay-oven bun filled with peppered pork and scallions.

Must-try: Pepper Bun — NT$60 (~$1.90 USD)

7. Mango Shaved Ice — Smoothie House

Mountainous shaved ice with fresh mango and condensed milk.

Must-try: Mango Super Ice — NT$200 (~$6.30 USD)

8. Scallion Pancake — Shilin

Flaky savory flatbread with green onions, pan-fried until crispy.

Must-try: Scallion Pancake — NT$45 (~$1.40 USD)

9. Gua Bao — Various

Taiwanese hamburger — steamed bun with braised pork belly.

Must-try: Gua Bao — NT$60 (~$1.90 USD)

10. Fried Chicken Steak — Shilin

Massive crispy chicken cutlet seasoned with five-spice powder.

Must-try: XXL Fried Chicken — NT$80 (~$2.50 USD)

Taipei Food Budget

Category	Price (NT$)	Price (USD)	Examples
Night market	NT$40-100	$1.30-3.20	Stinky tofu, pepper buns
Food court	NT$100-200	$3.20-6.30	Beef noodle, bento
Restaurant	NT$300-600	$9.50-19	Hot pot, sushi
Fine dining	NT$1,500-5,000	$47-157	Din Tai Fung premium

Sources: Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Michelin Guide Taipei