Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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![[Illustrative] Xiao Er Braised Pork Rice](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-6d7d7f5786ee/hero.webp)
Illustrative Xiao Er Braised Pork Rice near Datong North Road in Sanchong District is a beloved affordable braised pork rice shop that regularly draws queues. The signature glossy, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork over rice is paired with springy shrimp soup and a variety of sides including braised cabbage, fried tofu, and bamboo shoots for a complete street-food experience. Open 11:00-21:30, a single bowl costs just NT$30, with a large upgrade only NT$5 more. Recognized by the Michelin Bib Gourmand with a 4.1-star rating, it's a Sanchong must-visit for authentic local flavor at unbeatable prices.
![[Illustrative] Wang's Pig Blood Cake & Chicken Rice Original](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-117be782f16c/hero.webp)
Illustrative Wangshi Lu Mi Xue Jirou Fan is a Pingtung City night-market stall founded in 1947 and counted among the city's longest-running snack shops. The signature chicken rice combines hand-made pork-blood cake, soft and chewy rice, and finely shredded chicken, finished with crispy fried shallots for a clean, light flavor rather than oily richness. The stall also serves cold-tossed duck intestine, sliced duck plates, angelica duck soup, and duck noodles, letting customers sample several local flavors in one meal. Prices are friendly, with a full meal coming in around 100 NT dollars.
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![[Illustrative] Li Xiao Lou](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-b921a09a60dc/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Li Xiao Lou
Li Xiao-lou Small Kitchen, tucked into an old alley house in Taichung's Xi-tun District, is a refined Taiwanese private-kitchen restaurant that has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand and Taiwan 500 Bowls recognition. The menu centers on creative kung-fu dishes with bold seasoning, careful wok work, and a focus on the natural flavor of the ingredients. It offers both omakase private-chef meals and a fixed menu - well-suited to diners who appreciate meticulous cuisine and a small drink. The space keeps the original old-house feel, with seating at the counter and small round tables. The second floor is reserved for dinner-only private-kitchen experiences and requires advance booking.
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![[Illustrative] Zuiyue Tower](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-3bfc31bdd61e/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zuiyue Tower
Zui-yue-lou, on the second floor of the century-old red-brick building that houses Miyahara Eye Clinic in Taichung's Central District, is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Taiwanese restaurant. The dining room is filled with opulent European palace-style decor, presenting creative Taiwanese cuisine with elegant plating - a menu both broad in scope and grounded in high-quality ingredients. The room is spacious with generous spacing between tables, and the semi-open kitchen lets guests watch the cooking in action. Well-suited to gatherings or hosting foreign visitors. Service begins at noon; high popularity means advance booking is recommended.
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![[Illustrative] Chen Mingtong Braised Pork Rice](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-1d69dbfe0e9e/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Chen Mingtong Braised Pork Rice
Chen Ming-tong Braised Pork Rice on Zhong-xiao Road in Taichung's East District is a long-established snack shop founded in 1968 - over 50 years ago. The shop is known for braised pork rice, three-layer pork, hock meat, and minced pork rice, served with complimentary pickled mustard greens, miso soup, and old-school sausage. Dine-in and bento takeout are both available. The small space often draws lunch-hour queues; the crowd thins around 2:30 PM. With a distinctive flavor and back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand honors in 2021 and 2022, it has become a must-visit Taichung food stop for locals and tourists alike.
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![[Illustrative] Heisu Coffee](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-90b1bc14da33/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Heisu Coffee
Hei-siou Cafe at No. 1, Lane 2, Lane 1, San-he in Taichung's Xi-tun District is tucked into an alley beside Da-peng Elementary School. The shop's signature is hand-poured coffee from beans roasted in-house by the owner - the cups carry a smooth, mellow body with a lingering finish. Beyond coffee, the menu includes handmade desserts such as cinnamon rolls, lemon tarts, and Basque cheesecake, with dense textures and well-calibrated sweetness. The light-filled space has floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides and greenery for a quiet, comfortable vibe that invites reading or playing with the resident cat. The owner also teaches coffee classes and curates a small retail selection, making this more than a cafe - a small universe of coffee culture.
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![[Illustrative] Lane 96 Noodle Shop](/api/images/entities/taipei-tw-a3f1afa763de/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Lane 96 Noodle Shop
Lane 96 Noodle Shop sits beside the MRT Technology Building station in Taipei's Da'an District and is a beloved affordable eatery for locals and office workers. The space is small and tables are often shared, but it has built a reputation for finely cut side dishes, generous in variety and sliced with care. They pair with an array of noodle options such as dry noodles, dual-sauce noodles, and pickled-mustard-and-shredded-pork soup noodles, all with a clean, never-too-salty flavor. Broth is simmered from pork bones, and noodles come in wide or thin versions. Prices are friendly, opening hours run 06:40 to 14:20, and it is ideal for a quick breakfast or lunch.
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![[Illustrative] Yijiazi Restaurant](/api/images/entities/taipei-tw-dec512091df8/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yijiazi Restaurant
Yi Jia Zi sits near the Zushi Temple in Taipei's Wanhua District and is a three-generation-old snack shop. Its menu centers on Tainan-style classics such as braised pork rice,gua bao,stewed pork rice andwan guei, with a streamlined list and wallet-friendly prices (roughly NT$40-130). It is loved by locals and tourists alike and queues are common. It has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for multiple years running, holds a 4.4-star Google rating and remains one of Wanhua's must-eat food landmarks thanks to its steady reputation.
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