Din Tai Fung xiao long bao at the original Xinyi branch, RAW's modern Taiwanese, Jiufen Old Street at dusk. Taiwan is the night-market civilization and Phil ate accordingly.
11 places Phil ate at in Taipei, Taiwan. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
Open the Taipei map →Lunch
Dinner & after
Longtail
Sophisticated-relaxed Taipei neighborhood spot — bartender-driven small plates.
Phil ate: Uni, Caviar, Foie gras
Booking: Book via Inline.app.
When: Mon, Wed–Fri 18:00–00:00. Sat–Sun 17:30–00:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Wang's Broth
Huaxi Night Market institution since 1975 — Michelin Bib Gourmand 2019–2021.
Phil ate: Braised pork over rice (lu rou fan), Braised cabbage, Bamboo shoots
When: Daily 09:00–20:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Also worth your time
Cisheng Temple Night Market
Phil ate: Pork-knuckle soup, Black-pepper pork buns
Lin's Wagashi Confectionery
Phil ate: Red bean wafers, Pineapple cakes
RAW
André Chiang's modern Taiwanese — currently transitioning toward event-focused dining and culinary academy.
Phil ate: Uni + peanut butter + squid, Goat-cheese ice cream with caviar
Jiufen Old Street
Phil ate: Sweet-potato pastries, Pork-stuffed fish balls, Mustard-green rice cakes
Amei Tea House
Heritage Jiufen tea house — inspiration for Spirited Away's bathhouse.
Phil ate: Tea ceremony, Dessert plate
Keelung Miaokou Night Market
60+ vendor night market around the 1873 Dianji Temple — open 24 hours, peaks at night.
Phil ate: One-bite garlic sausage, Deep-fried nutritious sandwich
Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Original)
Phil ate: Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)
Mountain & Sea House (Shan Hai Lou)
Phil ate: DIY lobster spring rolls, Suckling pig