Food & night markets

What to eat, where, and for how much.

Steamed soup dumplings in a bamboo basket, a classic Taiwanese dish

Taiwanese Food: What You Have to Eat

A guide to Taiwanese food — from beef noodles and soup dumplings to bubble tea, stinky tofu, and 'coffin bread.' What to taste, where, and for how much, without missing the classics.

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A street vendor grilling skewers at a brightly lit night-market stall

Night Markets in Taiwan: The Complete Guide

Night markets are Taiwan's national institution. Which markets are best in each city, what to eat at them, how to pay, and when to arrive — a practical guide to the island's most important experience.

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