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14 must-try street food for your Taipei trip
14 must-try street food for your Taipei trip
Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Published Dec 03, 2017 07:02 AM PHT
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Updated Dec 04, 2017 01:10 PM PHT

One of the reasons people go to Taiwan is the food. And why not? In 2016, CNN declared the country as the top food spot in Asia, citing Taipei’s bustling night markets filled with relatively cheap and varied street food.
One of the reasons people go to Taiwan is the food. And why not? In 2016, CNN declared the country as the top food spot in Asia, citing Taipei’s bustling night markets filled with relatively cheap and varied street food.
There’s something for everyone at these night markets, and it doesn’t hurt that most of them are near a train station for easy access too.
There’s something for everyone at these night markets, and it doesn’t hurt that most of them are near a train station for easy access too.
Salt, sweet, and spicy are the major flavors of Taiwanese night market fare. If you must choose which markets to prioritize, we recommend Ningxia, Shi-lin (the most touristy of all), Ximending, and Raohe, which all have their own specialties.
Salt, sweet, and spicy are the major flavors of Taiwanese night market fare. If you must choose which markets to prioritize, we recommend Ningxia, Shi-lin (the most touristy of all), Ximending, and Raohe, which all have their own specialties.
Just remember the general rule in Taiwan (and in most places): The longer the line, (most likely) the better the food.
Just remember the general rule in Taiwan (and in most places): The longer the line, (most likely) the better the food.
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It does get confusing at times, so here’s a quick list of some of the scrumptious eats in the night markets of Taipei.
It does get confusing at times, so here’s a quick list of some of the scrumptious eats in the night markets of Taipei.
For more things to do in Taipei, check out our travel feature on this exciting Taiwan destination.
For more things to do in Taipei, check out our travel feature on this exciting Taiwan destination.
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