Formosa Flavours
Beef noodle soup simmered for hours, three-cup chicken in sesame oil and pineapple cake in the bakery. Taipei eats a night-market city.
Hosted by one of our Taipei tastemakers
Experience hosted by Vincent, Garen & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Taipei food tour - Between the morning pulse of Yongkang and the seasoned kitchens of Ximending, lies the unedited flavours of Taiwan, the 'Beautiful Island'. We're here to show you why the spirit of 'Formosa' lives in the flavours of its street-side eateries.
The essentials
Destination
Taipei, Taiwan
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
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.
A neighbourhood metro station at 10650.
Buzzing pedestrian path featuring Taiwanese & international eateries, events & nighttime food carts.
Xiao Long Bao
You’ll try
Pork soup dumplingsFried mantou bunPrawn siew mai dumplingsSesame-paste noodles
Tian Jin Scallion Flaky Pancakes on Yongkang Street.
You’ll try
Taiwanese flaky 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).
Dongmen Subway Station
10650, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 信義路2段166號B1
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