Food Scene
It's a restaurant, take away, store and everything else in between but everything is focused on fresh seafood whether it's grilled or raw. Gets crowded! 上引水產 - 台北巿民族東路410巷2弄18號. www.addiction.com.tw
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Addiction Aquatic Development
18號 Alley 2, Lane 410, Minzu E RdIt's a restaurant, take away, store and everything else in between but everything is focused on fresh seafood whether it's grilled or raw. Gets crowded! 上引水產 - 台北巿民族東路410巷2弄18號. www.addiction.com.tw
On the B2 level of Sogo department store you will find a branch of the famous Din Tai Fung restaurant. A must have dish is the steamed dumpling (XiaoLongBao) and my favourite hot and sour soup. Always a wait to be seated but at least you will be indoors and inside a department store. http://www.dintaifung.com.tw/tw/default.htm
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Din Tai Fung Fuxing Restaurant
300號 Zhongxiao E RdOn the B2 level of Sogo department store you will find a branch of the famous Din Tai Fung restaurant. A must have dish is the steamed dumpling (XiaoLongBao) and my favourite hot and sour soup. Always a wait to be seated but at least you will be indoors and inside a department store. http://www.dintaifung.com.tw/tw/default.htm
One of my favourite night markets for street food in Taipei. I always have the oyster omelette 蚵仔煎, 圓環邊蚵仔煎 (classic flavours) and 賴雞蛋蚵仔煎 (with a more crispy batter) are good. Then the rest of the food stalls are for you to explore! Ningxia Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103
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Ningxia Nightmarket
58號 Ningxia RdOne of my favourite night markets for street food in Taipei. I always have the oyster omelette 蚵仔煎, 圓環邊蚵仔煎 (classic flavours) and 賴雞蛋蚵仔煎 (with a more crispy batter) are good. Then the rest of the food stalls are for you to explore! Ningxia Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103
Well known Shabu Shabu (hot pot) restaurant. Reservation recommended. 橘色涮涮屋- 大安館 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 1, Da'an Rd, 135號 +886 2 2776 1658 www.orangeshabu.com.tw
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橘色涮涮屋一館
135 Section 1, Da'an RdWell known Shabu Shabu (hot pot) restaurant. Reservation recommended. 橘色涮涮屋- 大安館 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 1, Da'an Rd, 135號 +886 2 2776 1658 www.orangeshabu.com.tw
Traditional old style Taiwanese ice cream, reminds me of the flavours as a child growing up in Taipei. https://www.facebook.com/YONGFUicecream No. 68, Section 2, Guiyang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
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Yongfu Ice Cream
68號 Section 2, Guiyang StTraditional old style Taiwanese ice cream, reminds me of the flavours as a child growing up in Taipei. https://www.facebook.com/YONGFUicecream No. 68, Section 2, Guiyang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
If you are after some authentic western food, Woolloomooloo won't disappoint. Coffee is also really good. The owner Jimmy is an architect by trade and all of the interior, furniture and design are by him and his wife. Say you are friends of Travel Fox Joe if you do see them! There are 3 branches in different districts of Taipei, all very unique. This branch also has a small hotel, art gallery and deli shop. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/woolloomoolooTaipei
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Woolloomooloo
379號 信義路四段If you are after some authentic western food, Woolloomooloo won't disappoint. Coffee is also really good. The owner Jimmy is an architect by trade and all of the interior, furniture and design are by him and his wife. Say you are friends of Travel Fox Joe if you do see them! There are 3 branches in different districts of Taipei, all very unique. This branch also has a small hotel, art gallery and deli shop. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/woolloomoolooTaipei
Classic Taiwanese dishes in a restaurant environment. This branch is the flagship one. Their braised pork dish is divine. There are also some great places to eat on this street called 永康街. 大來小館 - 台北市大安區永康街7巷 http://www.dalaifood.com
Da Lai Xiao Guan
2號 Lane 7, Yongkang StClassic Taiwanese dishes in a restaurant environment. This branch is the flagship one. Their braised pork dish is divine. There are also some great places to eat on this street called 永康街. 大來小館 - 台北市大安區永康街7巷 http://www.dalaifood.com
Tea room 苦茶之家 on the lower ground floor of 萬年商業大樓 has been around for about 40 years. Love their classic and traditional Taiwanese drinks, especially the bubble and jelly drink 愛玉粉圓. If you are brave enough, try their 'bitter tea' 苦茶 (a concoction of chinese herbs that's meant to balance your ying & yang and aid digestion). 台北市萬華區西寧南路70號B1. No. 70, Xining S Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan B1樓(萬年大樓內)
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苦茶之家
244號 Chang'an W RdTea room 苦茶之家 on the lower ground floor of 萬年商業大樓 has been around for about 40 years. Love their classic and traditional Taiwanese drinks, especially the bubble and jelly drink 愛玉粉圓. If you are brave enough, try their 'bitter tea' 苦茶 (a concoction of chinese herbs that's meant to balance your ying & yang and aid digestion). 台北市萬華區西寧南路70號B1. No. 70, Xining S Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan B1樓(萬年大樓內)
Another spot that's been around for more than 30 years. Traditional Taiwanese fried pork cutlet served either with noodle soup or braised pork rice. 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Xining S Rd, 70號 B1樓11室(萬年大樓內)
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金園排骨
70號 Xining RdAnother spot that's been around for more than 30 years. Traditional Taiwanese fried pork cutlet served either with noodle soup or braised pork rice. 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Xining S Rd, 70號 B1樓11室(萬年大樓內)
If you are hungry and it's late at night, this little corner restaurant within a few minutes walk from the apartment is open till late at night. I always order either the white or black sesame paste noodles or the tomato beef noodle soup. No. 28號, Section 1, Da'an Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
小林麵食館
28號 Section 1, Da'an RdIf you are hungry and it's late at night, this little corner restaurant within a few minutes walk from the apartment is open till late at night. I always order either the white or black sesame paste noodles or the tomato beef noodle soup. No. 28號, Section 1, Da'an Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Another one of my favourite Taiwanese cuisine restaurants if you are not keen on eating in the street markets. There are several branches but this one is opposite the main road. 台北市忠孝東路4段112號2樓 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, 112號 www.shinyeh.com.tw
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欣葉台菜-忠孝店
112號 Section 4, Zhongxiao E RdAnother one of my favourite Taiwanese cuisine restaurants if you are not keen on eating in the street markets. There are several branches but this one is opposite the main road. 台北市忠孝東路4段112號2樓 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, 112號 www.shinyeh.com.tw
Parks & Nature
Within the Yang Ming Shan National Park, you can come here for a nice and easy hike. I used to take my dog here often and you will most likely come across cows grazing on the open fields of grass. No. 246, Lane 101, Jingshan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111. www.ymsnp.gov.tw
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Qingtiangang Grassland
246 Lane 101, Jingshan RdWithin the Yang Ming Shan National Park, you can come here for a nice and easy hike. I used to take my dog here often and you will most likely come across cows grazing on the open fields of grass. No. 246, Lane 101, Jingshan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111. www.ymsnp.gov.tw
Sightseeing
Dihua Street (迪化街) is everything traditional about Taipei from medicine and dried food shops, temples to the more recent revival with contemporary galleries & boutiques. More info visit http://www.travelog.me/articles/7_reasons_to_visit_dihua_street_taipeis_bestkept_secret/
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I-Dihua Street
Section 1, Dihua StreetDihua Street (迪化街) is everything traditional about Taipei from medicine and dried food shops, temples to the more recent revival with contemporary galleries & boutiques. More info visit http://www.travelog.me/articles/7_reasons_to_visit_dihua_street_taipeis_bestkept_secret/
This is a multi-purpose creative park housing a big open field to run or play, an independent cinema, range of restaurants, exhibitions and boutiques. Visit the website for more info. www.huashan1914.com No. 1, Section 1, Bade Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park
1 Section 1, Bade RdThis is a multi-purpose creative park housing a big open field to run or play, an independent cinema, range of restaurants, exhibitions and boutiques. Visit the website for more info. www.huashan1914.com No. 1, Section 1, Bade Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Entertainment & Activities
Hot Spring resort located in Yang Ming Shan National Park. There is a hotel but you can use their outdoor hot spring facilities or have your own private cabin. It's clean and there are several hot spring pools with various temperatures to suit your liking. www.tienlai.com.tw
陽明山天籟渡假酒店
1-7 Mingliu RdHot Spring resort located in Yang Ming Shan National Park. There is a hotel but you can use their outdoor hot spring facilities or have your own private cabin. It's clean and there are several hot spring pools with various temperatures to suit your liking. www.tienlai.com.tw
Getting Around
For bus shuttle service to and from the TPE airport, there is Evergreen bus service that picks up and drops off within walking distance of our apartment. Our stop is Zhongxiao Fuxing Station 忠孝復興. Visit http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/service_detail/?storeName=Evergreen%20Bus
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I-Airport International ye-Taiwan Taoyuan
9號 Hangzhan S RdFor bus shuttle service to and from the TPE airport, there is Evergreen bus service that picks up and drops off within walking distance of our apartment. Our stop is Zhongxiao Fuxing Station 忠孝復興. Visit http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/service_detail/?storeName=Evergreen%20Bus
Drinks & Nightlife
The owner Bruce has been running this little gem of a place for a while now and I always bring my friends there for some good old karaoke fun. https://www.facebook.com/mayberock/
復興南路一段253巷15號
No. 15, Lane 253, Section 1, Fuxing S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
MayBE Music Bar
185號 Section 4, Civic BoulevardThe owner Bruce has been running this little gem of a place for a while now and I always bring my friends there for some good old karaoke fun. https://www.facebook.com/mayberock/
復興南路一段253巷15號
No. 15, Lane 253, Section 1, Fuxing S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Essentials
Not far is another Sogo 復興館 (Fuxing green building). On the B3 level is City Super market with more western product selections. 106台北市忠孝東路三段300號 http://www.sogo.com.tw/WebOffice/Index/03
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Far Eastern Sogo Fuxing Store
300號 Section 3, Zhongxiao E RdNot far is another Sogo 復興館 (Fuxing green building). On the B3 level is City Super market with more western product selections. 106台北市忠孝東路三段300號 http://www.sogo.com.tw/WebOffice/Index/03
Literally facing our apartment building is Sogo 忠孝館 (ZhongXiao white building). On the B2 level of this Sogo branch is a Fresh Mart grocery store for all your needs. It has more Japanese range of products. 106台北市忠孝東路四段45號 http://www.sogo.com.tw/WebOffice/Index/04
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遠東SOGO台北
45號 Section 4, Zhongxiao E RdLiterally facing our apartment building is Sogo 忠孝館 (ZhongXiao white building). On the B2 level of this Sogo branch is a Fresh Mart grocery store for all your needs. It has more Japanese range of products. 106台北市忠孝東路四段45號 http://www.sogo.com.tw/WebOffice/Index/04