Shilin Night Market
Shilin Night Market
Stall by Stall
Shilin Night Market, Taipei’s most famous, started as a small gathering near Cixian Temple and has grown into a huge destination with an underground food court and lively streets. The B1 level at No. 101 Jihe Road was renovated in 2025 and now features over 500 stalls in a comfortable, accessible setting. Meanwhile, the street-level area along Danan Road and Dadong Road keeps the market’s original charm. Shilin has something for everyone: first-time visitors can try all the classic Taiwanese street foods, while regulars know how to skip the long lines and find Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls hidden in the nearby alleys.
Qi 2 Food Lab
New Wave Taiwanese noodles for a younger audienceAn underground food court stall (B1 Stall 14) that takes traditional noodle recipes and reinterprets them with contemporary presentation and ingredient combinations, bridging old and new Taiwanese food culture.
341 Steak
1970s fusion steak—Taiwanese night market style
Represents the 1970s-era fusion of Western steak preparation with Taiwanese condiments and service style. The steak is served sizzling on a hot plate with a fried egg and a house sauce blend.
Good Friend Cold Noodles
Michelin Bib Gourmand—fermented peanut sauce that earns itMichelin Bib Gourmand recognized. Cold wheat noodles topped with a rich fermented peanut sauce and julienned cucumbers. The house chili oil focuses on aroma rather than heat—a subtle distinction that sets it apart from typical versions.
Chung Chia Shanghai Pan-fried Buns
Crispy bottom, fluffy top, dangerous soup inside
Authentic Shanghai-style pan-fried buns with a 'crispy-bottom, fluffy-top' texture achieved by a precise steaming-then-frying method in heavy cast-iron pans. Bite carefully—the hot soup inside is the point.
Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken
Larger than your face, and photographed by everyoneOne of the most commercially successful exports of the Shilin market. The 'larger-than-a-face' chicken steak is seasoned with basil and served in a paper bag. A key anchor for the market entrance that draws crowds into the deeper alleys.
Ah Liang Mian Xian
40 years of friendly rivalry with Ah Hui—extremely affordable
A 40-year-old Danan Road institution operating meters from its rival Ah Hui. Known for exceptionally low price points and a slightly richer bonito broth. The two stalls maintain a decades-long rivalry that has elevated the quality of both.
The Path
Locations are approximate, sourced from Google Maps.
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