Guidebook for Jhongshan District
Food Scene
1 hour wait. It's the best in town & a 15 min walk. Closed Mondays & open 5:30am - 12:30p. Go back another day if there are less than 10 people in line. order hot soy milk & ho bing gia dan.
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Fuhang Soy Milk
108 Section 1, Zhongxiao E Rd1 hour wait. It's the best in town & a 15 min walk. Closed Mondays & open 5:30am - 12:30p. Go back another day if there are less than 10 people in line. order hot soy milk & ho bing gia dan.
This is a great place to have some tea, coffee, waffles, sandwiches, etc. It's in the street behind McDonald's.
PS: they're known for their waffles.
tel: 02 2567 3787
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Melange Café
23號 Lane 16, Section 2, Zhongshan N RdThis is a great place to have some tea, coffee, waffles, sandwiches, etc. It's in the street behind McDonald's.
PS: they're known for their waffles.
tel: 02 2567 3787
Great place to eat late. Usually only locals frequent this area (林下夜市 - Ling Sha Night Market). The savory oyster pancakes and their shrimp fried rice really hits the spot.
tel: 02-2558-0198
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圓環邊蚵仔煎
46號 Ningxia RdGreat place to eat late. Usually only locals frequent this area (林下夜市 - Ling Sha Night Market). The savory oyster pancakes and their shrimp fried rice really hits the spot.
tel: 02-2558-0198
Locals love these thin noodles. They provide stools and no tables. Be prepared to stand up and slurp down this delicious snack.
tel: 02-2620-9989
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Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle
8-1號 Emei StLocals love these thin noodles. They provide stools and no tables. Be prepared to stand up and slurp down this delicious snack.
tel: 02-2620-9989
I think it's pretty tough to find good coffee in Taiwan. I default to Quincy's Dunkin Donuts. Love that carmel & slightly burnt coffee taste.
tel: 02-2552-7498
Dunkin' Donuts
1 Section 1, Chengde RdI think it's pretty tough to find good coffee in Taiwan. I default to Quincy's Dunkin Donuts. Love that carmel & slightly burnt coffee taste.
tel: 02-2552-7498
This restaurant has been here for a long time. It's a great place for a slow bite.
tel: 02-2511-2326
漢城
2 Lane 33, Section 1, Zhongshan N RdThis restaurant has been here for a long time. It's a great place for a slow bite.
tel: 02-2511-2326
A must visit if you love unagi! They did a great job of creating a Japanese ambience. Food is good and in huge portions.
tel: 02-2541-9803
Eel dishes Kyoto House
2號 Section 1, Xinsheng N RdA must visit if you love unagi! They did a great job of creating a Japanese ambience. Food is good and in huge portions.
tel: 02-2541-9803
Enjoy fresh seafood & veggies here. Really crowded on weekend evenings. It's a short walk & frequented by locals. Go early to avoid drunkards or go late to get hammered.
tel: 02-2523-2017
Central Market Stir-Fries
52-1號 Section 1, Chang'an E RdEnjoy fresh seafood & veggies here. Really crowded on weekend evenings. It's a short walk & frequented by locals. Go early to avoid drunkards or go late to get hammered.
tel: 02-2523-2017
Great place to grab a papaya milk, sit on the second floor and relax. A lot of shopping nearby.
tel: 02-2559-6363
Nanjing West Road
Nanjing West RoadGreat place to grab a papaya milk, sit on the second floor and relax. A lot of shopping nearby.
tel: 02-2559-6363
Single serving hot pots are really fun. Not to mention unlimited self serving drinks & rice! Prices range from 69-159nt. This meal is a steal.
tel: 02-2521-2543
Lane 140, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road
Lane 140, Section 1, Zhongshan North RoadSingle serving hot pots are really fun. Not to mention unlimited self serving drinks & rice! Prices range from 69-159nt. This meal is a steal.
tel: 02-2521-2543
These are the famous steamed dumplings. Even though they're a big chain, I'm still impressed with the quality. Must try the dandan mein as well.
tel: 02-8772-0528
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Din Tai Fung
19號 Songgao RdThese are the famous steamed dumplings. Even though they're a big chain, I'm still impressed with the quality. Must try the dandan mein as well.
tel: 02-8772-0528
Might have to wait a while during rush hour. I find the restaurants in this lane is authentically Taiwanese. The English version of their menu is on my desktop.
tel: 02-2541-3195
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福大山東蒸餃大王
11號 Lane 140, Section 1, Zhongshan N RdMight have to wait a while during rush hour. I find the restaurants in this lane is authentically Taiwanese. The English version of their menu is on my desktop.
tel: 02-2541-3195
Best noodles in Taiwan for a 1-3am snack. This is the floozy district & I avoid the lewd by taking a brisk walk through LinSen Park. You'll see locals walking their puppies even at 2am!
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Gaojiazhuang Mi Taimu
279號 Linsen N RdBest noodles in Taiwan for a 1-3am snack. This is the floozy district & I avoid the lewd by taking a brisk walk through LinSen Park. You'll see locals walking their puppies even at 2am!
It's a really trendy & hip cafe. A fun place to grab coffee & goodies.
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LA CAFÉ
20 Songshou RdIt's a really trendy & hip cafe. A fun place to grab coffee & goodies.
Everything Else
It's a great small gym to get a quick workout. The equipment might not be the newest, but it's only 50nt to sweat for an hour.
They also have belly dancing lessons.
tel: 02 2567 0106
Deerlash 美睫
21-2號 Lane 44, Section 2, Zhongshan N RdIt's a great small gym to get a quick workout. The equipment might not be the newest, but it's only 50nt to sweat for an hour.
They also have belly dancing lessons.
tel: 02 2567 0106
It's at Ximen MRT exit #6. Locals love the iced star fruit cup. Refreshing on hot days.
tel: 02-2381-0309
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Chengdu Star Fruit Ice
3 Chengdu RdIt's at Ximen MRT exit #6. Locals love the iced star fruit cup. Refreshing on hot days.
tel: 02-2381-0309
This dessert store has been around for decades. Warning: it's really filling and I recommend sharing.
tel: 02-2777-2057
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Eastern Ice Store
38 Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E RdThis dessert store has been around for decades. Warning: it's really filling and I recommend sharing.
tel: 02-2777-2057
This is a traditional Taiwanese dessert! The cold tofu soup is really tasty. You can add other goodies as well (green bean, rice balls, etc).
tel: 02-2558-1800
冰霖古早味豆花
210號 Minsheng W RdThis is a traditional Taiwanese dessert! The cold tofu soup is really tasty. You can add other goodies as well (green bean, rice balls, etc).
tel: 02-2558-1800
白光牙醫診所
58 Section 1, Zhongshan N RdIt's only 860nt to clean your teeth and a block away.
tel: 02-2571-7127
www.pkdental.com.tw
For any emergencies, this is the closest hospital and only 1km away. It's arguably the best hospital in Taiwan.
tel: 02-2312-3456
NTU Hospital Station Exit1
For any emergencies, this is the closest hospital and only 1km away. It's arguably the best hospital in Taiwan.
tel: 02-2312-3456
National Immigration Agency
15 Guangzhou StGo here to fix your immigration conundrum.
M-F 8-5pm
Shopping
It's a pretty cool place to see the latest electronics. Only 1.2km walk and should take about 15mins.
Locals like to get their laptops/iPhones wrapped in clear coat to protect from scratches.
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Guanghua Digital Plaza
8號 Section 3, Civic BlvdIt's a pretty cool place to see the latest electronics. Only 1.2km walk and should take about 15mins.
Locals like to get their laptops/iPhones wrapped in clear coat to protect from scratches.
Locals love this store. They use high qualify material for a pretty low cost.
Address:
12 Guǎnqián Road, B1-3F, Jhongjheng District, Taiwan
tel: 02-2331-5806
Guanqian Road
Guanqian RoadLocals love this store. They use high qualify material for a pretty low cost.
Address:
12 Guǎnqián Road, B1-3F, Jhongjheng District, Taiwan
tel: 02-2331-5806
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store
Shopping area & fun place to have tea.
Travel 1.4km north on Zhongshan North Road and you'll see this area for wedding photos. Apparently Taiwan is known for great quality photos at low cost.
Love wedding wedding photography
78 Minzu RdTravel 1.4km north on Zhongshan North Road and you'll see this area for wedding photos. Apparently Taiwan is known for great quality photos at low cost.
Where all the girls shop. The street north of ZhongXiao is very busy at night. Locals call this area tea street as it's a popular place to sober up after drinking.
Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road
Section 4, Zhongxiao East RoadWhere all the girls shop. The street north of ZhongXiao is very busy at night. Locals call this area tea street as it's a popular place to sober up after drinking.
Arts & Culture
Nice place to hide out and watch a movie during rainy days. It's in the Q Square Plaza. Their movie & snack packages are really tempting. I love the assigned seating!
tel: 02-2552-5511
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Vieshow Cinemas Q square
209 Section 1, Shimin BlvdNice place to hide out and watch a movie during rainy days. It's in the Q Square Plaza. Their movie & snack packages are really tempting. I love the assigned seating!
tel: 02-2552-5511
Locals love to karaoke and this place is buzzing with energy. You reserve a private room, order drinks/snacks and sing your favorite tunes.
tel: 02-2371-5588
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PARTYWORLD ZhongHua Branch
55 Section 1, Zhonghua RdLocals love to karaoke and this place is buzzing with energy. You reserve a private room, order drinks/snacks and sing your favorite tunes.
tel: 02-2371-5588
Sightseeing
They have a pretty neat collection and it's worth a visit. Beautiful building & garden.
tel 02-2382-2566
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National Taiwan Museum
2 Xiangyang RdThey have a pretty neat collection and it's worth a visit. Beautiful building & garden.
tel 02-2382-2566
Take the local train (TRA) from Taipei Train Station and you'll get off at the Songshan Station (one stop away). Make sure to take the correct train. Black pepper bun is the thing to eat.
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Raohe Street
Raohe StreetTake the local train (TRA) from Taipei Train Station and you'll get off at the Songshan Station (one stop away). Make sure to take the correct train. Black pepper bun is the thing to eat.
This night market is jam packed at night. Streets are narrow...so leave your pretty shoes at home. It's off the Taipower MRT exit.
You must try the "shen chien bao."
www.hsu-ji.com
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Nocny targ Shida
Lane 39, Shida RoadThis night market is jam packed at night. Streets are narrow...so leave your pretty shoes at home. It's off the Taipower MRT exit.
You must try the "shen chien bao."
www.hsu-ji.com
Recently remodeled. So you'll see a lot of tourists here. It's the most popular night market.
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Shi Lin Night Market
101 Jihe RdRecently remodeled. So you'll see a lot of tourists here. It's the most popular night market.
If it's a nice day, bring your swimsuits and take the MRT to Xinbeitou. You can soak yourself in the community hot springs.
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Xinbeitou Station
700 Daye RdIf it's a nice day, bring your swimsuits and take the MRT to Xinbeitou. You can soak yourself in the community hot springs.
Taipei City Hall MRT is the closest station. Bring your cameras for this awesome building. This is a pretty fancy area. So dress up and strut down the catwalk.
Sony Style
45 City Hall RdTaipei City Hall MRT is the closest station. Bring your cameras for this awesome building. This is a pretty fancy area. So dress up and strut down the catwalk.
Diwai Road
Diwai RoadIt's relaxing to jog along the water & see the sunset/sunrise.
Take the MRT to Danshui...then take bus 26 or rent a bike to get to the wharf. Great place for seafood and sightseeing.
漁人碼頭
Calle TaiwánTake the MRT to Danshui...then take bus 26 or rent a bike to get to the wharf. Great place for seafood and sightseeing.
Take bus 260 from outside Taipei Main Station (exit M1). 40 minute ride & 30nt. Bus wait time <10 minutes. Hike the trails or take a bus around the park. Bring your swimsuit & soak in hot springs!
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Park Narodowy Yangmingshan
Yangming Creek WalkwayTake bus 260 from outside Taipei Main Station (exit M1). 40 minute ride & 30nt. Bus wait time <10 minutes. Hike the trails or take a bus around the park. Bring your swimsuit & soak in hot springs!
I love to come here to clear my head. It's especially calm late at night. I can sit here for hours watching puppies play. Only 700m away via a brisk 10 minute walk through the Japanese District.
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Linshen Park
88 Section 1, Nanjing E RdI love to come here to clear my head. It's especially calm late at night. I can sit here for hours watching puppies play. Only 700m away via a brisk 10 minute walk through the Japanese District.
People go down the old street to sightsee, but I don't get it. Not much to see. Best to hike around Gold Mountain. English directions in the flat.
Jiufen
Jishan StreetPeople go down the old street to sightsee, but I don't get it. Not much to see. Best to hike around Gold Mountain. English directions in the flat.
Popular tourist destination. A bit out of the way, but it's worth the trip.
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Krajowy Obszar Sceniczny Jeziora Sun Moon
599號 Zhongshan RdPopular tourist destination. A bit out of the way, but it's worth the trip.
Essentials
Fresh fruits and veggies are only a block away. You'll find a handful of seamstresses & shoe repair as well. They do a fantastic job at bargain prices.
Rynek Zhongshan
3號 Chang'an W RdFresh fruits and veggies are only a block away. You'll find a handful of seamstresses & shoe repair as well. They do a fantastic job at bargain prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Luxy
201 Section 4, Zhongxiao E RdThis is a famous club in Taipei. Very loud inside.
Carnegie's Taipei
100號 Section 2, Anhe RdThis bar is where foreigners meet locals.
You can pretty much speak English at this bar. There are a couple pool tables and many big screen tvs. Go on Thursdays for ladies nights.
No. 166, Fuxing North Road
166 Fuxing North RoadYou can pretty much speak English at this bar. There are a couple pool tables and many big screen tvs. Go on Thursdays for ladies nights.
Room18
22 Songshou RdA club where the youngster go. Very smoky inside.
INHOUSE
90 Songren RdThis is the best lounge in Taipei albiet a bit loud.
It's a pretty fun bar on the weekends. You'll see a small percentage of foreigners though.
No. 22, Songshou Road
22 Songshou RoadIt's a pretty fun bar on the weekends. You'll see a small percentage of foreigners though.
NIKE Neo 19 Store
32號 Songshou RdThis is where the clubbers gather.