When the sun goes down and the street lamps flicker to life, Taipei’s streets are transformed into bustling night markets. The aroma of fried delicacies lingers in the air, mixed with the sights and sounds. Vendors call out to curious passersby, and happy visitors munch on a variety of street food as they stroll down the night market.
If you’re in the city, you won’t want to miss checking out the night markets in Taipei - from the famed Shilin Night Market and Ningxia Night Market to some lesser-known gems. Ready for your delicious journey through the different night markets? Here are 20 night markets in Taipei to add to your itinerary for when you finally make your way to Taipei!
1. Shilin Night Market (士林夜市)
Shilin Night Market is synonymous with Taipei - ask anyone and they’re likely to recommend it. The night market is convenient to get to, as it’s just across Jiantan Station, and this is where a gastronomic paradise awaits. Many swear by the fresh and flavorful oyster omelette stalls you can find, as well as stinky tofu and fried chicken.
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Apart from food, there's plenty of shopping to be done here, as well as carnival games to entertain the kids (or yourselves). Be prepared to spend an entire evening here eating and shopping your way through the night market’s many stalls!
- Address: No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111 (Map)
- Opening hours: 4pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Jiantan Station
2. Raohe Night Market (饒河夜市)
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Dig into juicy black pepper buns and mochi at Raohe Night Market in Songshan, another of Taipei’s famous night markets to check out. While smaller than Shilin, this night market boasts several Michelin-recommended stalls.
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From braised pork ribs in herbal soup, to one of the best oyster mee sua stalls in the market, Dong Fat Hao, and Shi Boss Spicy Tofu, which adds more zest to stinky tofu by turning it into a soup dish. The market also offers other services like quick massages, manicures, and street fashion stores, so you can shop and eat at the same time!
- Address: Raohe St, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105 (Map)
- Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Songshan Station
3. Ningxia Night Market (寧夏夜市)
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Ningxia Night Market is often lauded for the variety of street food it has, with some stalls having been there for almost 40 years. Snack on pork dumplings, fried taro balls, meat skewers and dishes like fried rice and noodles.
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You’ll be spoilt for choice at the range this night market offers. During peak hours, the night market does get crowded due to its narrow walkways, so go earlier to avoid the crowd!
- Address: 103, Taiwan, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 寧夏夜市 (Map)
- Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Shuanglian Station
4. Shida Night Market (師大夜市)
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Shida Night Market is popular with students, owing to its proximity to the National Taiwan Normal University. You’ll find street snacks like Takoyaki, scallion pancakes, beancurd and other classics here, as well as hip and trendy street fashion stalls if you want to do some shopping at the same time!
- Address: Lane 39, Shida Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 (Map)
- Opening hours: 4pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Taipower Bldg Station
5. Tonghua Night Market (通化夜市 - Linjiang Street)
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If you want to experience an authentic night market, you’ll want to head for Tonghua (Linjiang Street) Night Market. It draws a more local crowd, and you can most definitely find authentic Taiwanese street food here.
You won’t want to miss Lu Wei, a street stall which cooks a wide range of ingredients in tasty soy stew and noodles, which has been highly praised. There’s plenty of local food to try here, so try something new if you’re feeling adventurous!
- Address: Linjiang St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 (Map)
- Opening hours: 6pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Xinyi Anhe Station
6. Ximending Night Market (西門町夜市)
By day, Ximending is a hip shopping district, and by night, it transforms into the vibrant Ximending Night Market with stalls selling various delicacies. You might see a large crowd outside Ah Chang Noodles, a popular stall serving up piping hot bowls of rice vermicelli noodles packed with ingredients.
It’s common to see people standing around the stall and eating as there are no seats, but it adds to the local flavor. Other notable stalls you should try include Taiwanese tempura, fried chicken, wagyu beef cubes, and egg omelettes. Who knows, you might find your newest craving here!
- Address: No. 127, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
- Opening hours: 5pm to 10pm (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Ximen Station
7. Nanjichang Night Market (南機場夜市)
Good food at affordable prices is what makes Nanjichang Night Market so popular, as well as the wide variety of street food. Try some sesame oil chicken soup, munch on savory scallion pastries, and dig into yummy fried oyster cakes...
You can have a whole feast at this night market! The prices here are also cheaper compared to other night markets - if you’re looking for a wallet-friendly option.
- Address: Lane 307, Section 2, Zhonghua Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100 (Map )
- Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Wanhua Station
8. Huaxi Night Market (華西街夜市 - Snake Alley)
Huaxi Night Market is a popular tourist spot, as it’s known by its other name, Snake Alley. Up until 2018, the infamous alley used to sell snake soup, but while there are no more snake soup vendors, its reputation still remains.
Instead, you can get minced pork in broth, pork belly buns, squid soup, and other local dishes. A variety of Chinese herbal stalls still remain which are interesting places to check out.
- Address: Huaxi St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108(Map )
- Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Longshan Temple Station
9. Xichang Street Night Market (西昌街夜市)
Located near Longshan Temple, Xichang Street Night Market is the perfect pit stop to refuel after a full day of sightseeing.
Douhua (beancurd pudding) is a popular dessert in Taipei, and you can find a few stalls selling it, along with herbal tea, fried dumplings, and other fried pastries. You can also pick up souvenirs here with a few stalls selling various assorted goods.
- Address: No. 247, Xichang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map )
- Opening hours: 4pm to 11.30pm (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Wanhua Station
10. Guangzhou Street Night Market (廣州街夜市)
Embark on a 150-meter-long gastronomic journey at Guangzhou Street Night Market, a food paradise stretching from Wuzhou Street to Huanghe South Road.
There are plenty of stalls selling local delicacies like radishes and dumplings drizzled with pig’s blood, scallion crackers, seafood skewers, and more. There are also game stalls and prawning booths if you're looking for some entertainment!
- Address: Guangzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map )
- Opening hours: 4pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Longshan Temple Station
11. Wuzhou Street Night Market (梧州街夜市)
Next to Huaxi and Guangzhou Night Market is Wuzhou Street Night Market, continuing the generous spread of traditional delicacies. Award-winning stalls selling pig’s trotters and mushroom snacks see a steady line of visitors each night.
You’ll also find unique dishes like Milkfish Stew and frog soup. The unique stalls make Wuzhou Street a popular choice for adventurous tourists seeking out the exotic and savoury flavours of Taipei.
- Address: No. 164號, Wuzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map )
- Opening hours: 6pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Longshan Temple Station
12. Liaoning Night Market (遼寧夜市)
The origins of Liaoning Night Market began years ago, with the old Fuju Temple. After people had flocked to Zhongshan, eventually, a night market formed around it. The Liaoning Night Market of today is a bustling row of street stalls selling light bites.
Think glutinous rice pudding, oden, oyster omelettes and more unique Taiwanese eats that will leave you craving for more. What’s more, the market is relatively less crowded, and you can walk through the streets munching on snacks under the lanterns while snapping a picture or two.
- Address: Liaoning St, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104 (Map )
- Opening hours: 4pm to 9pm (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Nanjing Fuxing Station
13. Jingmei Night Market (景美夜市)
While one of the more off-the-radar night markets, Jingmei Night Market offers a uniquely Taiwanese experience. By day, it’s a casual public market, but by night, Jingmei transforms into a lively night market where you’ll find delicious street bites.
The fried chicken, Shanghai steamed buns, and sponge cakes are stalls you can’t miss trying! You can also get fresh produce here, or if you’re just looking to browse the market’s offerings.
- Address: Jingmei St, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116 (Map )
- Opening hours: 5pm to 11pm (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Jingmei Station
14. Gongguan Night Market (公館夜市)
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Known for being the largest night market in the south district of Taipei, Gongguan Night Market is surrounded by movie theaters, bookstores, teahouses, and other attractions that people flock here for.
The market itself has a wide variety of street stalls, with popular delicacies like pig’s blood cake, beancurd, and roast pork to feast on. The food in Gongguan is also more affordable too, owing to the student crowd it attracts.
- Address: Lane 90, Section 4, Luosifu Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100 (Map )
- Opening hours: 3pm to 11.45pm (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Gongguan Station
15. Yansan Night Market (延三夜市)
A few steps away from Daqiaotou Station is Yansan Night Market, a no-frills night market serving up local eats with rows of stalls, many of which have rich histories.
“Fried Noodle Expert” is one of the must-try stalls here, dating back to 1961, with the rich taste of fragrant fried noodles, a simple, yet comforting dish. Other stalls featured in the market include braised pork rice, shaved ice mochi and fried sandwiches.
- Address: Section 3, Yanping N Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103 (Map )
- Opening hours: 6pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Daqiaotou Station
16. Sanhe Night Market (三和夜市)
Sanhe Night Market is a refreshing change from the other more popular entries as it is more popular with the locals than tourists. The night market street is extremely long and narrow, with vendors running down both sides and directly down the centre for the entire length, with a myriad of stalls to explore.
Spanning 800 meters, prominent stalls include xiao long bao (soup dumplings), BBQ chicken, and meat skewers, so if you’re a fried food fan, it’s the perfect food haven!
- Address: Zhongyang N Rd, Sanchong District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 241 (Map )
- Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Taipei Bridge Station
17. Banqiao Nanya Night Market (板橋南雅夜市)
The Nanya Night Market or Banqiao Night Market, is a night market famous for its vibrant street scene. Eat your way through rows of stalls selling stinky tofu, sesame oil chicken soup, oyster vermicelli and more local delights sure to satisfy any craving.
There are also carnival games, as well as stalls selling local souvenirs to take home as a memento of your trip!
- Address: No. 87, Nanya E Rd, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 220 (Map )
- Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Fuzhong Station
18. Le Hua Night Market (樂華夜市)
Nestled in the busy Yonghe district, Le Hua Night Market stretches from Yongping Road to Dingxi Shopping district with an array of speciality stalls.
Experience the unique flavors of Taiwan and try the deep-fried pork ribs soup, along with fried dumplings and cuttlefish, and oyster omelettes. With so much to try, be sure to save room for dessert!
- Address: Yongping Rd, Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 234 (Map )
- Opening hours: 4pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Dingxi Station
19. Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market (新莊廟街夜市)
Surrounded by a popular shopping district, Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market is a great conclusion to a busy day exploring Xinzhuang. The spring onion pancakes are highly recommended here, as well as the fried noodles, which you can choose to add beef or pork too.
Cool down with some shaved ice, and sweet fried buns for dessert. The market is just a six-minute walk from Xinzhuang Station, which makes it even more convenient to get to!
- Address: Xinzhuang Rd, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 242 (Map )
- Opening hours: 4pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Xinzhuang Station
20. Special Mention: Keelung Miaokou Night Market (基隆廟口夜市)
Located a 40-minute drive from Taipei and located in Keelung, Keelung Miaokou Night Market is another famous night market visited by the likes of celebrities like Anthony Bourdain.
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With the sheer amount of food here, you’ll want to explore the entire market before you decide on what to eat - or save some room for some underrated gems you might discover. Bourdain swore by the sea urchins, rice potsticker soup and oyster omelettes at the market, so if you want to eat like the pros, here are some recommendations you can’t go wrong with!
- Address: 200, Taiwan, Keelung City, Ren’ai District, 玉田里仁三路 (Map )
- Opening hours: 12pm to 12am (Mon-Sun)
- Nearest MRT: Keelung Station
And there you have it - 20 night markets in Taipei to eat your way through on a gastronomic food tour of local delicacies in the city!
