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Discover food, drink, and more in Taipei
CULTURE
July 9, 2026
Where to study Chinese in Taipei
Three Mandarin programs for different types of learners
FOOD
July 5, 2026
Where to find Hong Kong food in Taipei
From classic cha chaan tengs to refined Cantonese restaurants
TEA
May 7, 2026
Pearls for pennies: Great value bubble tea brands
Save money with these highly affordable and widely available teas
TEA
April 16, 2026
Classic bubble tea stores you can try all over Taipei
Get started on your milk tea explorations with these long-established beverage brands
FOOD
April 15, 2026
Beyond beef noodles: Three Taiwanese basics for everyday eating
Alternatives to beef soup noodles that can be found practically anywhere
FOOD
May 24, 2026
European restaurants near Guting MRT Station
Greek, German, and Italian food within walking distance of the metro
COFFEE
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
Three good stops for when the market gets busy
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Dive bars across the city popular with foreigners
Reliable spots for when you want to drink until the early hours
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Where to get your caffeine fix near Xingtian Temple
Three solid spots to grab a cuppa near the popular place of worship
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Coffee shops worth a try in Nangang District
A slower caffeine scene in a less crowded district
COFFEE
April 30, 2026
Trendy coffee spots near Zhongshan MRT Station
Get a caffeine hit among the cool kids in one of Taipei's trendiest areas
ALCOHOL
April 14, 2026
British pubs worth a visit
Spots for pints, football and a taste of home for Brits
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Where to drink Taihu beer in Taipei
Inventive ales and unmistakable tiger branding from Taiwan’s innovative brewery
FOOD
April 27, 2026
Izakayas in Zhongshan District worth a visit
A Japanese colonial legacy that continues to shape Taipei's late-night food scene
FOOD
April 23, 2026
Three Daan brunch restaurants worth checking out
Slow mornings in the trendy upscale neighborhood
FOOD
April 21, 2026
Flavorful Malaysian restaurants worth seeking out
Sit down to Southeast Asian curries and rice noodles at these select locations
COFFEE
June 14, 2026
Cafes around Yongkang Park worth a visit
For when you need a breather at the tourist hotspot
COFFEE
January 2, 2026
Great cafes for studying near NTNU
Strong coffee and comfy spaces to learn Chinese near the home of the Mandarin Training Center
FOOD
June 18, 2026
Spicy Sichuan noodles to try in Taipei
Mouth-numbing goodness that might blast your taste buds away
FOOD
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
Check out these these noodle places in the trendy shopping zone
FOOD
May 31, 2026
Taiwanese classics meet fine dining in Xinyi District
A high-end take on the ubiquitous classics
FOOD
April 25, 2026
Southern European flavors in Taipei's eastern district
Mediterranean comforts just a few minutes' walk from Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Forget Starbucks: Try these Taiwanese coffee chains instead
Starbucks dominates Taipei’s coffee scene, but local alternatives serve a good cuppa joe across the city at a lower price point
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Skip Din Tai Fung: Head to these local favorites instead
Three local steamed dumpling spots serving up great food without the queues and tourist prices
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Great spots under the stars for a beer
Three outdoor bar areas that give Taipei’s drinking culture a breath of fresh air
COFFEE
April 17, 2026
Trendy cafes near Daan Forest Park
Avoid the chains... these three independent cafes all serve great coffee
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Three Taiwanese pizza brands worth a bite
Forget the international pizza behemoths: Grab a slice at one of these budget-friendly local chains instead
CULTURE
July 9, 2026
Where to study Chinese in Taipei
Three Mandarin programs for different types of learners
FOOD
July 5, 2026
Where to find Hong Kong food in Taipei
From classic cha chaan tengs to refined Cantonese restaurants
TEA
May 7, 2026
Pearls for pennies: Great value bubble tea brands
Save money with these highly affordable and widely available teas
TEA
April 16, 2026
Classic bubble tea stores you can try all over Taipei
Get started on your milk tea explorations with these long-established beverage brands
FOOD
April 15, 2026
Beyond beef noodles: Three Taiwanese basics for everyday eating
Alternatives to beef soup noodles that can be found practically anywhere
FOOD
May 24, 2026
European restaurants near Guting MRT Station
Greek, German, and Italian food within walking distance of the metro
COFFEE
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
Three good stops for when the market gets busy
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Dive bars across the city popular with foreigners
Reliable spots for when you want to drink until the early hours
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Where to get your caffeine fix near Xingtian Temple
Three solid spots to grab a cuppa near the popular place of worship
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Coffee shops worth a try in Nangang District
A slower caffeine scene in a less crowded district
COFFEE
April 30, 2026
Trendy coffee spots near Zhongshan MRT Station
Get a caffeine hit among the cool kids in one of Taipei's trendiest areas
ALCOHOL
April 14, 2026
British pubs worth a visit
Spots for pints, football and a taste of home for Brits
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Where to drink Taihu beer in Taipei
Inventive ales and unmistakable tiger branding from Taiwan’s innovative brewery
FOOD
April 27, 2026
Izakayas in Zhongshan District worth a visit
A Japanese colonial legacy that continues to shape Taipei's late-night food scene
FOOD
April 23, 2026
Three Daan brunch restaurants worth checking out
Slow mornings in the trendy upscale neighborhood
FOOD
April 21, 2026
Flavorful Malaysian restaurants worth seeking out
Sit down to Southeast Asian curries and rice noodles at these select locations
COFFEE
June 14, 2026
Cafes around Yongkang Park worth a visit
For when you need a breather at the tourist hotspot
COFFEE
January 2, 2026
Great cafes for studying near NTNU
Strong coffee and comfy spaces to learn Chinese near the home of the Mandarin Training Center
FOOD
June 18, 2026
Spicy Sichuan noodles to try in Taipei
Mouth-numbing goodness that might blast your taste buds away
FOOD
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
Check out these these noodle places in the trendy shopping zone
FOOD
May 31, 2026
Taiwanese classics meet fine dining in Xinyi District
A high-end take on the ubiquitous classics
FOOD
April 25, 2026
Southern European flavors in Taipei's eastern district
Mediterranean comforts just a few minutes' walk from Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Forget Starbucks: Try these Taiwanese coffee chains instead
Starbucks dominates Taipei’s coffee scene, but local alternatives serve a good cuppa joe across the city at a lower price point
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Skip Din Tai Fung: Head to these local favorites instead
Three local steamed dumpling spots serving up great food without the queues and tourist prices
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Great spots under the stars for a beer
Three outdoor bar areas that give Taipei’s drinking culture a breath of fresh air
COFFEE
April 17, 2026
Trendy cafes near Daan Forest Park
Avoid the chains... these three independent cafes all serve great coffee
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Three Taiwanese pizza brands worth a bite
Forget the international pizza behemoths: Grab a slice at one of these budget-friendly local chains instead
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Food
June 18, 2026
Spicy Sichuan noodles to try in Taipei
Mouth-numbing goodness that might blast your taste buds away
Coffee
June 14, 2026
Cafes around Yongkang Park worth a visit
For when you need a breather at the tourist hotspot
Food
May 31, 2026
Taiwanese classics meet fine dining in Xinyi District
A high-end take on the ubiquitous classics
Food
May 24, 2026
European restaurants near Guting MRT Station
Greek, German, and Italian food within walking distance of the metro
Food
May 31, 2026
Taiwanese classics meet fine dining in Xinyi District
A high-end take on the ubiquitous classics
Food
May 24, 2026
European restaurants near Guting MRT Station
Greek, German, and Italian food within walking distance of the metro
Coffee
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
Three good stops for when the market gets busy
Food
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
Check out these these noodle places in the trendy shopping zone
LATEST
June 18, 2026
Spicy Sichuan noodles to try in Taipei
June 14, 2026
Cafes around Yongkang Park worth a visit
May 31, 2026
Taiwanese classics meet fine dining in Xinyi District
FOOD
July 12, 2026
Sweet tooth? Three Taiwanese desserts to try
July 5, 2026
Where to find Hong Kong food in Taipei
June 28, 2026
Where to get great vegetarian food in Taipei
June 25, 2026
Xiaolongbao to try at Din Tai Fung
COFFEE
June 14, 2026
Cafes around Yongkang Park worth a visit
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
April 30, 2026
Trendy coffee spots near Zhongshan MRT Station
April 17, 2026
Trendy cafes near Daan Forest Park
TEA
May 7, 2026
Pearls for pennies: Great value bubble tea brands
April 16, 2026
Classic bubble tea stores you can try all over Taipei
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Dive bars across the city popular with foreigners
April 15, 2026
Where to drink Taihu beer in Taipei
April 15, 2026
Great spots under the stars for a beer
April 14, 2026
British pubs worth a visit
OUTDOORS
July 16, 2026
Beaches near Taipei for when sweltering summer becomes too much
April 16, 2026
Beyond Daan: Three parks in Taipei to hang out in
April 14, 2026
Spots to chill while biking from Rainbow Bridge to Dadaocheng
SHOPPING
July 2, 2026
Where to buy stylish souvenirs in Taipei
June 4, 2026
Weekend markets to explore in Taipei
May 14, 2026
English-language bookshops near NTU
OUTDOORS
July 16, 2026
Beaches near Taipei for when sweltering summer becomes too much
Easy escapes for swimming, surfing, and seaside views near the city.
FOOD
July 12, 2026
Sweet tooth? Three Taiwanese desserts to try
A mix of soft, chewy, and chilled treats found across Taipei
CULTURE
July 9, 2026
Where to study Chinese in Taipei
Three Mandarin programs for different types of learners
FOOD
July 5, 2026
Where to find Hong Kong food in Taipei
From classic cha chaan tengs to refined Cantonese restaurants
SHOPPING
July 2, 2026
Where to buy stylish souvenirs in Taipei
Three shops for thoughtful Taiwan-themed gifts
FOOD
June 28, 2026
Where to get great vegetarian food in Taipei
Plant-based food spots worth knowing even if you aren't veggie
FOOD
June 25, 2026
Xiaolongbao to try at Din Tai Fung
Three types of soup dumplings to experience in Taipei's famous restaurant chain
CULTURE
June 18, 2026
Museums for understanding Taiwan's 20th-century history
A look at historical traumas that have shaped Taiwan today