BREAKFAST
The most important meal of the day calls for a tasty treat: the youtiao. These long, golden-brown deep fried dough sticks are a popular local choice that comes lightly salted and can be eaten solo, with congee or soy milk.
Any street corner
CRAFTS
Get in touch with your creative side at the Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store. Stop by Kinjo Jewelry for a silversmithing class or Kun’s Crystal to attend a glassblowing workshop.
www.eslite.com
88 Yanchang Road, Xinyi District
TIDBITS
Stock up on gifts for your loved ones back home at Chia Te Bakery, where pineapple cakes and baked goodies like longan pastry will have your mouth watering within seconds.
www.chiate88.com
88 Nanjing East Road, Section 5
NOODLES
Yong Kang Beef Noodles offers multiple options that are equally tasty and authentic. Don’t be turned off by their humble interior. Their food never disappoints!
No.17, Lane 31, Section 2, Jinshan South Road
TEA TIME
Wooden floors, soft classical Chinese music and dimmed lighting greet you as you enter Wisteria Tea House, a well-known and historically important spot. An extensive list of the country’s best teas guarantee you’ll have a wonderful local experience.
www.wisteriateahouse.com
No. 1, Lane 16, Section 3, Xinsheng South Road
SHOP
Boutiques, concept stores and coffee shops are in abundance at Zhongsan. You’ll find some of Taipei’s top independent designers and brands in this hip neighborhood.
Zhongsan MTR
DUMPLINGS
Drop by Kao Chi for xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) - a must when visiting Taipei.
www.kao-chi.com
5 Yong Kang Street
ICY TREATS
You can’t leave Taipei without indulging in shaved ice! Pile on as many toppings as your stomach desires at Ice Monster, a popular go-to spot amongst locals.
www.ice-monster.com
No. 297, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road
PEOPLE WATCH
Witness Taiwanese subculture at Ximending, a mecca for youngsters and tourists alike.
Ximending
NIGHT MARKET
Put your bargaining skills to good use at the largest and most famous night market. Opens from 5pm till late.
Shilin Night market
