Beautiful view of Taipei from up here, just a short walk from the nearby MRT station. Be careful coming up at night, as there aren’t that many streetlights.
Where the cool kids get their nighttime coffee. Beautiful rustic interior and chill music. Great place to relax and unwind for the day.
Some of the best mala hotpot in Taipei: try their green/red broth combo, if you’re a fan of Sichuan peppercorn. Refillable tofu and duck blood. Portions run large though, so order carefully as you go.
Hipster cafe with an aesthetic reminiscent of Blue Bottle or something straight out of NYC (it even has a barber shop attached in the back). Enjoy an iced latte with a dope view of downtown.
Beautifully designed and accessible nature park right off the MRT station. It’s a small park but with all the elevation changes, feels much more spacious. Great view of downtown from the viewing deck.
Some of the most well-executed and creative dishes I’ve tasted in Taipei. Staff were also very well trained and helpful in describing all the dishes. Highly recommended.
Best chicken soup...maybe even ever? The rest of the dishes we tried were only alright in comparison: the soup is the real star. Come hungry and/or with a group.
Wow. Easily one of the best cocktail bars in Taipei. Bespoke drinks crafted by a Japanese bartender who clearly knows what he’s doing, and takes it very seriously. No music and no loud noises.
Fantastic Italian fare with a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Don’t miss the gigli, lasagna, or steak. Or actually, just get everything.
Great quality meat and service is excellent and attentive. Let them make the recs and order for you.
Latino music, Latino people. 700 NTD for all night open bar, with bad drinks and alcohol.
Adorable open air cafe. Their winter mulled wine is perfect on a cold rainy day. Coffees are good. I'd skip their desserts.
Definitely could’ve been spicier, but everything I had here was great, from the soft skin tofu to the boiled beef. Dishes run a bit small, so you can order a bunch to share.
One of the best Hainanese chicken rice spots in the city. Get the chicken leg rice with chicken oil rice.
One of the best coffee bars in Taipei. Great coffee, plenty of sunlight, free WiFi. Not a place to linger though, since the seating is so limited.
One of the best “neighborhood vibe” coffee shops in Taipei. Feels like you’re in SF.
Pretentious staff (even by NYC standards...), but at least the bespoke drinks are good.
One of my favorite teppanyaki spots. Can't go wrong with any of their steaks or surf n' turf. Don't miss out on the beef tendon or fried rice either.
Omakase is awesome. All the ingredients are so fresh. Worth check in place in Taipei for Jap cuisine.
Get the half tendon half beef noodles (半筋半肉), and chuck in some of their homemade chili paste to add spice and umami flavors to an already delicious herbal broth. Deeeelish!
Don't let the tourist trap location by yongkang fool you, this is definitely one of Taipei's top sushi spots. Very cramped but spectacular quality.
Yunnan restaurant. Love the grilled pork with veg. Interesting dessert too. Yoghurt, the red bean paste & black bean paste pau + their home made pineapple mix concoction.
Formerly known as 嗎哪牛肉麵, this place serves up a mean clear broth beef noodle soup (清燉牛肉麵).
Make sure you come hungry, all you can eat meat plates! Sukiyaki and different options of broths (we tried Curry and it's delicious). Weekends are crowded so better make a reservation in advance.
Very popular in Taipei, always booked out. Drop by, pick a number and entertain yourself in Xinyi until it's your turn (u can check the queue online). Food is amazing, broths are outstanding Tasty.
Very nice environment and good massage here! Remember to book in advance and they are very busy on Friday + Saturday!
Yes! This is my favorite night market! Just the right amount of variety, lots of locals and conveniently next to a beautiful temple (Songshan Ciyou). Don't forget to try the pork buns at the entrance.
A must-see in Taipei. Beautiful surroundings, and the museum inside the memorial is one of my favorites, explaining the history of the ROC in Taiwan in a surprisingly politically-neutral way.
The biggest Eslite store near Taipei 101, you can spend hours here with all kinds of products
Walk around, cruise the exhibits, people watch and grab a bite to eat in this kewl center of Taipei's arts Communitty.
Perfect cafe for getting work done. Free WiFi, tons of outlets, lots of space and natural light. And the coffee is fantastic as well. One of the best I’ve been to in Taipei.
Go straight to 301 to check out the meat shaped stone and jade cabbage, two of the most well known pieces in the museum. Avoid weekend tour groups by going on an early weekday.
Being the 2nd tallest skyscraper in the world, this is a must-see for all visitors. Aside from seeing the impressive architecture, you can also ride the world's fastest elevators. Open 10am to 10pm.
Each table is equipped with a garlic press and a sesame seed grinder. Why can't the Ippudo in New York have this?!
Delicious dumplings, both fried and boiled! Favorite are fried kimchi dumplings and boiled pork & shrimp.
Get the sweet soy milk (iced or hot are both great), a youtiao 油條 (fried dough stick), and if you're feeling especially hungry, the turnip cake 蘿蔔糕 is where it's at.
Special and interesting place with hot springs which can be very crowded with tourists. The library is a nice and quiet refuge.
Worth more than one visit, plenty of different trails to hike on and in varying difficulties for beginner hikers and also more strenuous ones. Gets super busy on weekends
Another place that historians should not miss. Theres a lot to see and learn here. At least 2 hourscan be well soent here.
Grab a bunch of traditional Taiwanese dishes (the stir fry and noodle soups are 💯) at the market right by the temple, and chill at the tables with some bottles of Taiwan Beer.
Delicious pizzas that will transport you back to...well, maybe not NYC per se but definitely stateside. If you like spicy, get the Flushing. Not much of a vibe inside, so delivery works as well.
Get a bottle of champagne, a cheese plate, and 12 gyozas. The sauces they serve are also on point (definitely try the Sichuan peppercorn oil). Sounds like a weird combo, but makes so much sense.
Get transported back to LA k-town. Their tofu stews are flavorful - and pack serious heat if you like spice. Their seafood pancake and BBQ offerings are great as well.
One of the best coffee shops in Taipei. This location is more of a grab-and-go affair, with limited bar seating at best.
Well-executed steak frites, comes with refillable frites. Really no need to look at the menu for anything else.
Excellent Vietnamese food representative of all parts of the country, prepared by Vietnamese chefs. The owner is extremely friendly and knowledgable, as well!
Constantly changing prix fixe menu serving seasonal fare. Technique is on point and the flavors are delicious without being overly complicated or pretentious (unlike other spots in TPE). Cash only.
Chill little spot to get some reading done. Great third wave coffee. Not very conducive to conversations upstairs, though (small space, quiet ambience).
Beautiful elevated, pedestrian-only walkway through a small section of the mangrove forest.
One of my favorite cafes in the city: beautiful aesthetic, spacious terrace, great coffee, extensive beer selection -- what more could you want?
Quality coffee (especially those iced lattes) at a reasonable price for the neighborhood. Not a great spot to chill at; more of a grab-and-go kind of spot. Cash only.
Extremely busy during the lunch rush. Try to get there slightly before, otherwise you’ll wait a while for your food. #1 with cheese is where it’s at.
Louuuud music, but the high-tech beer pong is fun for a pre-KTV or pre-club stop. Average drinks, but what did you expect?
Probably the nicest Hooters on earth. I mean, it even has a rooftop terrace. Like every other location, get the wings and beer, and enjoy the show.
Melt-your-face-off tsukemen here. I'd even say this is better than their ramen joint, as you can control the amount of spice in each bite. Long lines, though -- longer than next door.
Wow, the chicken here is phenomenal — extremely juicy and flavorful. Pair it with a beer and you’re set.
The beef soup was quite good, however for a place that calls itself Spicy, I expected much more heat.
What else summarizes Taipei living but a 24-hour teahouse up in the mountains? Plenty of seating, if you want something more tranquil or to turn up with friends and play cards.
Great cocktails. Let Andy know what flavors you like, and he’ll hook you up. Classic prohibition-area vibe inside. Oh yeah, and the cheese fries are fire too.
One of the best burgers and beer bars in Taipei, no joke. The taps are constantly rotating so you're bound to find something you'll enjoy. Chill upstairs, rowdy downstairs: choose your own adventure.
Fantastic Cantonese-style seafood prepared here by chefs from Hong Kong. Don't miss their 避風塘 (typhoon shelter) crab served with congee or the lobster e-fu noodles, and their custard buns for dessert.
Innovative cuisine that's actually tasty too (the menu probably changes all the time, but their lamb and mackerel dishes were on point). Attentive service and not too crowded (for now...). Hidden gem.
