Taipei's Foodie Trail to Shifen and Jiufen
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@Puri and Sue
10 restaurants in Taipei City featured in a youtube post by Puri and Sue, verified on Google Maps: Wang’s Broth, Fuhang Soy Milk, Liu Shandong Beef Noodles, and 7 more.
Wang’s Broth
Taiwanese restaurant
4.1
Wang's Broth Taipei is a Michelin-recognized establishment famous for its traditional Taiwanese braised pork rice (lǔ ròu fàn), which is a beloved local favorite. The braised pork is incredibly tender, rich, savory, and slightly sweet, melting in your mouth with every bite. Pairing it with a braised duck egg (lǔ yādàn) and steamed minced pork with pickles in broth (qīngtāng guā zǐ ròu) completes this authentic and highly satisfying meal.
Fuhang Soy Milk
Breakfast restaurant
4.1
Fuhang Soy Milk is a Michelin-recognized breakfast spot known for its long queues and assembly-line ordering system, making it a quick stop despite the crowds. Must-try items include the cold sweet soy milk, the savory salty soy milk with fried breadsticks, egg pancakes (dàn bǐng) with scallions, and flaky scallion rolls (cōnghuā xiān bǐng). This spot is perfect for a quick and authentic Taiwanese breakfast experience.
Liu Shandong Beef Noodles
Restaurant
4.0
Liu Shandong Beef Noodles is a Michelin-recognized humble eatery known for its flavorful beef noodle soups. They offer both a pure braised beef noodle soup (qīngdùn niúròu miàn) with tender beef slices and a rich, clear broth, and a stewed beef noodle soup (hóngshāo niúròu miàn) with a soy-based broth and large pieces of succulent beef. The noodles are thick, soft, chewy, and silky, perfectly complementing the rich broths and various condiments like pickled mustard greens and chili paste.
Din Tai Fung Xinsheng Branch
Taiwanese restaurant
4.6
Din Tai Fung is a globally renowned Michelin-starred restaurant famous for its exceptional xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings). The Xinsheng Branch in Taipei upholds the brand's reputation with skilled chefs meticulously folding each dumpling with exactly 18 pleats, ensuring perfect consistency and juiciness. Beyond xiao long bao, the restaurant offers delicious house-special spicy shrimp and pork wontons, spicy noodles, and refreshing desserts like snow mushroom sweet soup.
Yuan Fang Gua Bao
Taiwanese restaurant
4.3
Yuan Fang Gua Bao is a Michelin-recognized stall specializing in gua bao, a Taiwanese braised pork belly bun. Located just steps away from Wang's Broth Taipei, this spot offers soft, fluffy buns filled with fragrant braised pork belly, pickled vegetables, and ground peanuts for a sweet and savory balance. It's a convenient and delicious stop for a classic Taiwanese street food experience.
A GAN YI TARO BALL
Dessert shop
4.2
A-Gan-Yi Taro Ball (yù yuán bīng) is a renowned dessert shop in Jiufen, famous for its refreshing taro ball shaved ice. The dessert features chewy taro balls and sweet potato balls, served with a variety of mixed beans, all topped with shaved ice and a sweet, subtly ginger-flavored water. It's a perfect treat to cool down and enjoy the scenic views of Jiufen.
A-Zhu Peanut Ice Cream Roll
Ice cream shop
4.2
A-Zhu Peanut Ice Cream Roll (huāshēng juǎn bīngqílín) is a unique and popular dessert in Jiufen, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. It consists of taro ice cream, shaved peanut candy, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in a thin, soft crêpe-like skin. The crunchy peanut, refreshing ice cream, and surprising herbal notes of cilantro create a fascinating and delicious experience.
九份阿牧包子(A-MU buns)
Restaurant
4.3
A-MU Buns in Jiufen is a popular spot offering freshly handmade xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and rou bao (pork buns). The xiao long bao are known for being larger than average, filled with juicy pork and savory soup. The rou bao are incredibly soft, fluffy, and contain a well-seasoned, tender minced pork filling that's slightly peppery. They also serve homemade-tasting fresh soy milk, making it a satisfying stop for a quick meal or snack.
阿蘭草仔粿
Deli
3.9
Ah Lan Glutinous Rice Cake (cài pú mǐ yù guǒ) is a popular snack in Jiufen, known for its chewy texture and various fillings. The pickled radish rice cake is a savory option, featuring a generous amount of shredded pickled vegetables encased in a soft, green glutinous rice dough. This traditional treat offers a satisfying and authentic taste of Taiwanese street food.
陳記腸蚵專業麵線
Noodle shop
4.2
Chen Ji Oyster Vermicelli is a popular local spot known for its delicious Oyster Vermicelli with Pork Intestine (zònghé miàn xiàn). This humble eatery, with limited seating along an alley, serves silken vermicelli noodles in a flavorful broth, topped with fresh oysters, tender pork intestines, basil, and cilantro. Adding black vinegar and chili paste enhances the taste, making it a highly recommended authentic Taiwanese street food experience.