Local’s Guide: What to Eat in Taiwan?

Welcome to Blue Canoe! In this page, we compiled our popular “What to Eat” series posts all in one place.

If you come to Taiwan looking to satisfy your cravings, this page will be your absolute best friend. There are hundreds and thousands of restaurants, food stalls and cafe’s worth visiting, which one should you go? We hope we can help you answer that question.

All our posts are based on Taiwanese locals’ opinions. Growing up in Taiwan ourselves, we also have our own favorites to recommend to you. We curated a list of local food recommendations for each location so you can make your own decisions. Considering your taste preferences, location and budget, we believe you can find the perfect place to fill your appetite!

This page will expand as we keep adding more lists of local’s most recommended food in Taiwan. Please stay tuned and let us know if you want us to write specifically on a location! Thanks!

General

Top 14 Amazingly Delicious Taiwanese Fruits You Should Try

Taipei

Beitou: What to Eat in Beitou: 8 Best Food and Restaurant Recommendations

Taipei 101: Taipei 101 Food Guide: Food Court, Best Restaurants and More

Yangmingshan: What to Eat at Yangmingshan: Best Zhuzihu Restaurants and Cafe

Maokong: What to Eat at Maokong: 12 Best Tea Houses, Restaurants and Cafes

Ximending: What to Eat at Ximending: 40 Best Restaurants, Bubble Tea, Beef Noodle, Cantonese Food and Cafe

Longshan Temple: What to Eat near Longshan Temple, Wanhua: 15 Best Food Stalls

Tamsui: What to Eat in Tamsui: 30 Best Street Food, Restaurants and Cafe

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: 12 Best Restaurants Near Chiang Kai-shek Memorial and Nanmen

Gay Bars: 7 Best Gay Bars in Taipei: Your Guide to Taipei’s Rainbow Nightlife

Southern Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake: What to Eat at Sun Moon Lake: 25 Best Restaurants, Tea and Café

Kenting: What to Eat in Kenting, Hengchun: 24 Best Kenting Restaurants

Alishan: What to Eat at Alishan: 20 Best Restaurants, Tea and Cafe

Islands

Orchid Island: Best Food in Orchid Island, Taiwan – 11 Must-Eat Local Lanyu Specialties