Wondering what to eat in Ximending, one of the coolest neighborhoods in Taipei? You’ve come to the right place! Ximending is considered one of the best night markets in Taipei, even though it’s not actually a night market – it’s more like a pedestrian shopping district that happens to have a lot of good food …
Step foot in Ximending (西門町) and you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve been teleported to Japan. That’s why people call Ximending the “Harajuku of Taipei“, referring to the trend-setting Tokyo neighborhood. Ximen is a daytime and evening pedestrian shopping area (perfect for shopping and souvenirs!) with a high concentration of hip, funky, and downright …
Myanmar Street (Mandarin: 緬甸街) goes by many names. Myanmar Street is derived from the country’s official name today, while many still prefer the Southeast Asian nation’s former name, calling it “Burma Street”. The actual street in Zhonghe, a crowded district of New Taipei City, is called Huaxin Street (華新街). The New Taipei City government officially …
Taipei’s night markets offer the quintessential eating experience in Taiwan and are one of the best things to do in Taipei at night. In many ways, they are the embodiment of Taiwanese popular culture. Snacking and walking is truly a national pastime in this food-obsessed country! What mostly started as small collections of food stalls …
