Ningxia Night Market
寧夏夜市
Ningxia Night Market
寧夏夜市
Curated by Kalen Johnson & Richard Elliott Last updated
Stall by Stall
Ningxia Night Market, often called Taipei's 'purest' night market by food critics, is a lively stretch along Ningxia Road. Here, 109 numbered stalls line up in a central row, making it easy for visitors to walk around comfortably. As Taiwan's first 'Green Night Market,' it set the standard for using grease traps and eco-friendly waste management, which are now used across the country. One of its most unique features is the Thousand Year Banquet (千歲宴). Groups can sit together at a traditional banquet table while the market association brings 20 to 30 of the market's most famous dishes right to them, turning the street into one big restaurant.
Practical Tips
Operating Hours
5:30pm–1am (most stalls)
Best Time to Visit
6pm–8pm for peak variety and atmosphere
Access
MRT Shuanglian Station (Red Line, Exit 1)—7 min walk. Or Zhongshan Station.
Payment
Mostly cash; some stalls accept LINE Pay
Pro Tip: Book the Thousand Year Banquet (千歲宴) in advance through the Ningxia Night Market Association if you have a group—it's the most memorable way to experience the market. Otherwise arrive hungry and walk the full circuit before committing.
Lien Drink Bar
蓮飲料吧
A century-old shop, still serving starfruit juiceA century-old shop noted for its starfruit juice—a flavor rarely seen in Taipei's modern juice stalls. The opening stall sets the tone for the market's commitment to traditional preparations.
Xiang Ji Pure Sugar Mochi
祥記純糖麻糬
Cooked in sugar water for a superior chewLarge mochi balls cooked directly in sugar water—a technique that produces a more tender, evenly sweetened texture than dry-rolled versions. The peanut and sesame coatings are freshly ground.
Zhi Gao Fan Pork Leg Rice
知高飯
Braised for hours until translucentThe pork leg is braised for hours until the meat is completely tender and the skin becomes translucent—a visual cue for the gelatin content. One of Ningxia's most photographed dishes.
Niu Ma Ma Satay Beef
牛媽媽
Heavy satay flavors, braised pork belly on the sideFamous for heavy, aromatic satay flavor profiles—a bolder spice approach than most Taiwanese night market beef. The braised pork belly is offered as a complement.
Crispy Fried Squid
爆漿脆皮魷魚
Stuffed with crunchy vegetables to balance the richnessThe squid is stuffed with crisp vegetables before deep-frying, creating a textural contrast—crunchy filling, crackling exterior—that offsets the richness of the deep-fry.
Liu's Taro Balls
劉芋仔
The most famous stall in Ningxia—salted egg yolk insideThe most-cited stall in the entire market. Taro balls deep-fried to a crispy exterior, filled with a salted egg yolk center that creates a salty-sweet contrast. Expect a queue.
Xinjiang Skewers
Lamb SkewersStall specializing in Lamb skewers. Each skewer is 30 NTD, or 4 for 100 NTD. Also offering beef, chicken, zucchini and mushroom skewers.
Boneless Chicken Thigh Cutlet
無骨雞腿排
Featured StallNight market stall in Ningxia Night Market serving Taiwanese chicken cutlet skewers. Large pieces of chicken thigh is pounded thin, marinated with soy sauce and aromatics and then grilled.
The Map
Practical Tips
Operating Hours
5:30pm–1am (most stalls)
Best Time to Visit
6pm–8pm for peak variety and atmosphere
Access
MRT Shuanglian Station (Red Line, Exit 1)—7 min walk. Or Zhongshan Station.
Payment
Mostly cash; some stalls accept LINE Pay
Pro Tip: Book the Thousand Year Banquet (千歲宴) in advance through the Ningxia Night Market Association if you have a group—it's the most memorable way to experience the market. Otherwise arrive hungry and walk the full circuit before committing.