The number one thing most people will tell you to experience in Taiwan is the food, and there is a reason for this. The food is abundant, delicious, and can be super cheap. In this blog post, I’ve included a list of the must-try foods in Taipei, as well as where to get them.

The most popular tourist neighborhood in Taipei, Ximending is a youthful, bustling area; but visiting it can be a little overwhelming. We’ve had a home in Taipei for 2 years and visit Ximending often, so have built up a lot of favorites and recommendations for you to enjoy. Here’s how to spend a day in Ximending.

Taipei is a hidden gem among Asian cities, and worth a visit for its amazing food, cultural temples, and super friendly people. After living here for 1.5 years, here are my recommendations to help you make the most of your visit.

Located on the top floor of the Palais de Chine hotel, near Taipei’s Main Station, Le Palais was Taiwan’s only only three-star Michelin restaurant for five consecutive years. Despite hoping the restaurant would live up to the hype given that it’s run by a Hongkonger (aka, my people), it only lived up to three-star standards in price, not in flavor or creativity.

The most anticipated restaurant opening in Taipei in 2023, Chef Alain Huang’s Restaurant A opened late last year and serves fine-dining French food made with Asian techniques and influences.

COAST is a modern restaurant in Taipei, combining Southeast Asian flavor with Taiwanese ingredients. Coast is part of MMHG (MUME Hospitality Group), a group led by Michelin-starred chef Richie Lin that is quickly becoming a favorite in Taiwan. We enjoyed our experience at Michelin-starred Mume last April, and M (wisely) surprised me with a dinner at Coast for Valentine’s.