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Chapter 01

Taipei

Each part of Taipei has its own food personality. If you head over to Wanhua or Datong, you’ll find old-school spots where the air smells like incense, and the braised pork is the real deal. Go east to Da’an or Xinyi, and you’ll run into places that feel a bit more modern, with creative dishes and a quieter vibe. Altogether, there are twelve neighborhoods, and each one has its own way of showing off what makes Taipei’s food scene so special.

Restaurants
141
Market stalls
106
Guides
35
Districts
12
The Taipei guide
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Chapter 02

New Taipei

New Taipei wraps around Taipei and does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to food. There are busy fish markets by the coast, quiet teahouses up in the mountains, and plenty of Hakka braised pork to go around. You can also find old gold mining towns from the Japanese era and fishing harbors that smell like the ocean. While Taipei gets a lot of attention, New Taipei is where a lot of the real eating happens.

Restaurants
89
Market stalls
5
Guides
10
Districts
29
The New Taipei guide
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Chapter 03

Keelung

Keelung is called the Rainy Port for a reason. It rains a lot here, but that just seems to make the seafood taste fresher and the night markets even more lively. This isn't a city you visit for pretty views, but if you care about good food, especially seafood, it's hard to beat. Fishing boats pull right up to the restaurants, and the Miaokou Night Market is packed with numbered stalls and yellow lanterns. It's been a favorite spot for locals and visitors for ages.

Restaurants
21
Market stalls
45
Districts
7
The Keelung guide

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