TaipeiEat Recommendations

Dingyuan Soy Milk is a long-established breakfast shop on JinHua Street in Taipei's Zhongzheng District, beside MRT Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, with more than 30 years of operation. The menu centers on handmade savory soy milk,xiao long bao,shao bing-you tiao, andxie ke huang(puff pastries), traditional Chinese breakfast staples loved by locals as well as Japanese and Korean tourists, often with queues to wait. The shop is simple but clean and bright, with fast table turnover, well suited for travelers who want to experience Taiwan's morning street food scene.

Wa Qi Barbecue Hot Pot is a high-value all-you-can-eat restaurant with two locations in Taipei's Ximending and Gongguan, featuring a combined barbecue and hot pot two-in-one concept. Diners can choose from tiers such as NT$689, 789 and 899 (plus 10% service charge), enjoying everything from basic meats and seafood to imported wagyu, scallops and oysters. The self-service bar offers a wide range of drinks, ice cream and beer, and meal times are flexible, with unlimited ordering within 90 minutes, suited for gatherings, year-end parties or small friend meet-ups.