Taipei Tastes
Beef noodle soup simmered for hours, stinky tofu at the night market and three-cup chicken with sesame oil. Taipei eats after dark.
Hosted by one of our Taipei tastemakers
Experience hosted by Vincent, Garen & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Taipei food tour - Taipei is a city that never stops eating; it is a 24-hour, steam-venting, neon-soaked fever dream. Begin at the ornate Lungshan Temple - where the incense smoke of a thousand prayers drift into the neighbouring Huaxi Street Night Market. We start our 12+ tasting marathon with a Michelin-recognized bowl of lǔ ròu fàn braised pork rice - a bowl of unadulterated comfort that has sustained this historic quarter for decades.
The essentials
Destination
Taipei, Taiwan
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Fri
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Taipei food tour
- Smallest group size in Taipei
- Led by Taipei tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Lungshan Temple, located in the heart of Taipei, is more than just a spiritual site; it's a lively hub of culture and local Taiwanese cuisine.
Huaxi Street Night Market in Taipei, known as the city's oldest night market, offers an intriguing blend of traditional Taiwanese street food and a taste of local culture.
Located in the vibrant Huaxi Street Night Market, Wang’s Broth is a beloved local eatery offering a taste of authentic Taiwanese street food.
You’ll try
Braised pork ricePork soup with pickled cucumberShredded bamboo shoots
何佳佳純手工蔥油餅 is a beloved local eatery in Taipei's vibrant Wanhua District, offering expertly crafted, hand-made scallion pancakes that have become a staple for street food aficionados.
You’ll try
Taiwanese scallion pancake
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Taipei food tour, Smallest group size in Taipei, Led by Taipei tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Vincent
Wu T
Vincent leads this tour in Taipei — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Lungshan Temple
Lungshan Temple. No. 211, Guangzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853
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An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$55 per guest.