2025 Recommended Restaurant in Ximending Commercial Area (Updated Sep)

After my son played basketball on Sunday afternoon, I went to Ximending with my husband and son. ~I remember that more than 20 years ago, my husband and I would go shopping and watch movies here when we had nothing to do. 20 years later, this place has become even more trendy and popular! certainly! Ximending is not only a trendy mecca, but also hides many time-honored food that has been in business for decades. We ate at the following three classic old shops, which are full of old-fashioned flavors and local human touch: --- 1. Cheng Weizhen Tainan Pasta (50-year-old restaurant) - A famous late-night snack shop in Ximending, famous for its "Tainan pasta" and "braised food", with thin and chewy noodles and fragrant braised pork. My husband loves wonton meatball and egg drop soup. - Unpretentious environment, affordable prices (pasta about NT$50) **🍜Recommended way of eating**: Pasta + mixed braised dishes + wonton soup is the standard for gourmets! --- 2. Yangji Ice Shop (70-year-old ice cream shop) - Founded in the 1950s, the signature "Corn Ice" is a representative of the old-fashioned taste! Pour canned corn kernels over shaved ice, and the unique sweet and salty taste is so appealing that even Japanese tourists are curious to try it. - Other recommendations: Peanut ice, red bean milk ice, the ingredients are cooked to be dense and not too sweet. **🍧Short story**: In the early days when supplies were scarce, corn ice was a creative way of eating in Taiwan after the war, and now it has become a symbol of nostalgia. --- 3. Hongan Tofu Pudding Shop - The store is low-key and retro, and the tofu pudding adheres to traditional craftsmanship. The taste is dense with soybean fragrance, and the syrup is sweet and not greasy. - The interior of this store is nostalgic, like walking into an old Taiwanese home, suitable for taking photos and checking in. However, we went to the branch in Ximending, which only had 4 simple outdoor seats. Next door is the famous Tiantianli, which is very crowded. I want to try their braised pork rice and oyster omelette next time. We originally wanted to go to Lao Tianlu to buy braised duck wings and duck tongues to take home, but the queue was so long that it looked like it would take more than half an hour, so we gave up the idea. Then we went to visit the Red Building. Ximen Red House - Built in 1908, the building is an octagonal red brick building that combines Western and Eastern features. It is now a city-designated historic site. - The bars and shops in Honglou Square have become a popular destination for gay nightlife. - On weekend nights, there are sometimes drag queen performances and rainbow markets. However, we are with our son today, so we won’t stay here for long😆 #TaipeiXimending #Ximending #Ximending Shopping District #TaipeiOldTaste #XimendingNight #TaipeiMustVisit #TaipeiShopping #TaipeiFood

☀ Morning: Shidong Market (士東市場) 🥢🍜 Took the MRT Red Line to Zhishan Station (芝山站, Exit 2) and hopped on the free shuttle bus Small 11 (小11) or Small 16 (小16) to Lanya Junior High School Stop (蘭雅國中站). After getting off, crossed the street to reach Shidong Market, a hidden gem for fresh ingredients and delicious local eats! 🏛 Taipei Palace Museum 🎎✨ Explored Taiwan’s treasure trove of history and art, admiring timeless artifacts and stunning exhibitions. 🌊 Tamsui (淡水) 🌅🍢 Enjoyed a scenic riverside stroll, tried the famous Ah Gei (阿给), and soaked in the chill coastal vibes. 🌆 Ximending (西门町) 🛍️🍡 Back to the city for trendy street food, shopping, and vibrant street performances. 🌙 Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) 🍢🔥 Ended the day with one of Taipei’s best night market feasts—crispy oyster omelets, rice dumplings, pork floss mochi and more! 🚆 Travel Tips: ✔️ Use MRT & shuttle buses – Shidong Market has a free shuttle from Zhishan Station. ✔️ Visit markets early – Best selection and freshest ingredients. ✔️ Wear comfy shoes – Lots of walking between attractions. ✔️ Bring cash – Some vendors don’t accept cards. ✔️ Plan for sunset at Tamsui – A perfect end before heading back to the city. #discoverchina#myitinerary #travel #thingstodo #museums #citydaytours #taipei

#favouriteitinerary Taipei’s Ximending district is known for its lively streets and night market atmosphere, but in the early morning, it’s much quieter—an ideal time for a relaxed breakfast. One spot worth visiting is Gan Mei Alley (甘妹弄堂), where you’ll find a unique twist on xiao long bao (小籠包). — Pan-Fried Xiao Long Bao: A Different Texture Unlike traditional steamed xiao long bao with delicate, thin skins, Gan Mei Alley’s version is pan-fried, creating a crispy, golden-brown base. This cooking style is similar to sheng jian bao (生煎包) from Shanghai, giving the dumpling a contrast of textures—crispy on the bottom, soft on top, and filled with hot, flavorful broth. — More Than Just Dumplings Gan Mei Alley also serves a variety of Taiwanese breakfast staples, including: Egg rolls (蛋餅) – A thin, chewy pancake rolled with eggs and optional fillings like cheese or beef. Mantou burgers (饅頭堡) – Steamed buns filled with pork or beef for a simple yet satisfying bite. Soy milk (豆漿) – Served hot or cold, often paired with fried dough sticks. — Best Time to Visit The restaurant is especially busy in the evening, with long queues for dinner. Mornings offer a quieter experience, making it a good time to enjoy the food without the wait. Gan Mei Alley (甘妹弄堂), Ximending, Taipei. A good option for those looking to start the day with crispy textures and classic Taiwanese flavors. #myitinerary #localfood #travel #thingstodo #myitinerary #citydaytours #taiwan #chinatrip

#getgoing2025 Jai宅西門店 Cafe Jai宅西門店 is located near Ximending Station in the downtown area. I visited during my trip to Taipei. It is a very stylish restaurant and was crowded with young people. There were various types of seating available, so we sat in the cute seats by the window. Mangoes are in season, so they are fresh, juicy, and exquisite. The tiramisu had a waterfall of cream when you lifted the film. The chiffon cake was soft and fluffy! The iced tea was also delicious. 🏖️BAmbiance/Facilities: Jai宅西門店 📍Address: 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Lane 50, Section 2, Wuchang St, 10號2樓 💞Reasons to Recommend: Delicious food, hospitality ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #台北 #Taipei #Taiwan #foodie

When it comes to Ximending’s preferred online restaurant for dining, JAI Zhai will definitely come to mind. Forest-style decoration is not only suitable for taking beautiful photos Rich selection of pasta/stewed rice flavors and delicious ones In addition to the signature Tiramisu Falls This time I saw two new desserts on the market, so I ordered them to try them out immediately🤩 Whether it's dinner or afternoon tea, it can satisfy you There are also branches in Taichung and Hsinchu🙌🏻 ▫️Padano Cuttlefish Exploded Clam Rice $290 ▫️Charcoal Grilled Shufei Beef Noodles with Orange Sauce $380 ▫️Crispy fried fish fingers with tartar sauce $199 ▫️Elderberry Apple Golden Xuan Tea Brick $110 ▫️Taiwan Tea 18 Fresh Diamond Fruit Tea $130 ▫️Salted caramel cinnamon rolls $140 ▫️Creme Brulee Thousand-Floor Tart $125 The cinnamon rolls are soft and chewy, with walnuts inside to add texture. The whole cinnamon aroma is full of flavor as soon as you take your mouth. The caramel glaze comes as an extra and you can adjust the sweetness yourself, which is great The Bree on the Thousand Layers Pagoda surprised me Made from pure milk, it has a rich milky flavor Soft and tender texture that melts directly in your mouth Served with crispy phyllo, it has a layered texture It’s not inferior to the desserts in the cafe, it’s worth trying☺️ For main meals, I personally recommend the "Orange Sauce", "Squid", and "Explosive Clams" series Big portion of exploding clams And the clams are plump and not dry and flat, a must order👏 Padano Cuttlefish Sauce is a new flavor The slight spiciness brings out the freshness and sweetness of the seafood. It’s so delicious that it surpasses the status of marmalade! ! But if you are dating someone you are ambiguous about, please avoid this tip🤣 ✔️Lots of $300/person ✔️10% service fee will be charged ✔️Limited to 100 minutes - 🏠Address: 2nd Floor, No. 10, Lane 50, Section 2, Wuchang Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City ☎️Tel: 02-23717666 ⏰Business hours Weekdays: 11:30-22:00 Holidays: 11:00-22:00

#Overseas travel 📌‘Hungkan Dim Sum‘ ⏰ Every day: 11:00~21:30 📍 Address: 108 Taipei City, Taiwan, Wanhua District, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, 144號2F Hongkan Dim Sum is a local dim sum restaurant located in Ximen Station. The interior is spacious and feels like a fancy Chinese restaurant, and the staff is friendly, which is nice. There were many families who ate here, and if you visit during dinner time, there is a waiting line. I ate a total of 4 kinds of dim sum and egg tarts, and I was full and it wasn't too expensive, so I ate without feeling burdened. 🩵 Taiwan Ximen Station Dim Sum Restaurant, I think it would be good for those who are looking for a Taiwanese dim sum restaurant. 🩵 #ximen #dimsum #taiwan #taiwantravel #taiwantrip #taiwanfood #taipei #taipeitrip #taipeitravel #hongkandimsum #Taiwan #TaiwanTravel #TaiwanRestaurant

Address - 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Xining Rd, 30號2樓 Atmosphere/Location - A buffet style hot pot restaurant with a wide selection of fresh and tasty food, spacious seating, and several branches throughout Taipei. Highlights - Good quality ingredients, delicious dipping sauces, and a wide selection of drinks including alcoholic beverages included in the buffet. Average price per person - Starting at NT$698++ Score - 9/10 Recommendations - It is recommended to make a reservation online in advance because during certain times when there are a lot of customers, you may have to wait a bit longer.

The entrepreneurial boss has many years of experience in yakiniku and loves Japanese culture. He has spent recent years personally visiting authentic yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, etc., hoping to bring authentic Japanese yakiniku to Taiwan😋 🌟The 120-minute all-you-can-eat buffet is available at three price points: 599 (weekdays), 799 and 999. From cost-effective to exquisite, you get what you pay for. ❤️There are a variety of items, and the key to success lies in the quality of the meat and the freshness of the seafood~ ✔️Thin-cut marbled beef, grilled tender steak, thick-cut pork belly, solid meat; choose 999 to get all-you-can-eat wagyu and beef tongue ✔️A large piece of dried horse mackerel bigger than your face, dried white shrimp, scallops, and oysters. You can upgrade to Boston lobster and large Thai shrimp for you to eat ✔️I recommend the 799+50 version the most, which includes Hokkaido snow crab soup, dried scallops, and Dongshi oysters in shells. They are so delicious😋 ✔️ Carefully selected Niseko ice cream and unlimited drinks from Tokachi milk source in Hokkaido; appetizers such as kimchi, pickled radish, and the favorite love fruit: dessert condensed milk peanut mochi, freshly baked and delicious, more than 10 people ate it 😅 ✔️The store has specially launched a vegetarian-friendly barbecue, $299/person, so that friends who value health and are vegetarians can also have a barbecue party 🌟The wooden decoration is simple and textured, the table is wide and convenient for placement and comfortable for sitting for a long time. The most important thing is the suction exhaust device, which I value very much. After finishing, I really found that there was no residual smell on my body. The environment is also very clean. The staff is friendly and kind. The price range is wide and there are different cost-effective feelings. It is a great place for dinner gatherings👍 #yakimakuni all you can eat

Super delicious, crispy outside, juicy inside, Crispy Milk Donuts, a Taiwanese specialty! This shop is famous and has a very long line. But when I went, it sold out very quickly, so I didn't have to wait long even though the line was long. I recommend the Crispy Milk. The donut dough is crispy outside and juicy inside. It feels like it's fried until the surface is crispy and the inside is chewy. When you bite into it, you'll get crispy and soft, juicy. It's also sprinkled with icing powder that has a milky scent. It's not too sweet. When you eat it, you'll die. It's really delicious. It's even better if you buy it and eat it right away. I saved one piece to eat in the evening. It's not that great. Eating it in front of the shop or freshly made is the best. 40 NTD per piece, but if you buy 3 pieces, it's 100 NTD. 📍Crispy Milk Donut Ximending ⏰ 12:00-22:00 #TaiwanTravel #TellAboutDeliciousFood #TellAboutDeliciousFood #RecommendAboutDeliciousRestaurants

This summer, I took my giant toddler on a trip to Taiwan to learn about local cuisine. We first visited Tainan, where we savored warm-bodied beef and lamb delicacies, including beef soup, mutton soup, and beef hot pot. When we arrived in Taipei, we couldn't miss the beef noodles. Among so many long-established beef noodle shops, we chose this one. The shop is located in the basement of a commercial building in Ximending, in the food court. It opened in 1949, making it over 70 years old. The exterior is unassuming, but it has plenty of seating. A group of three of us arrived around 11:00 PM and were easily seated. By noon, however, the place was completely packed. The line outside consistently hovered around a dozen people. If you're planning to eat here, it's best to arrive early. Upon entering, I saw the chef rolling noodles and slicing the beef, which was exciting even before I even started eating. The menu is simple: soup noodles come with a single broth base, and the toppings are the standard choice of beef, tendon, or half-tendon. You can also choose from lo mein, dumplings, beef rice, and other snacks. We kept it simple: half-tendon noodles, beef noodles, and a serving of pork dumplings. We started with the beef noodles. The beef broth was rich, slightly spicy, and surprisingly authentic. The thicker noodles were firm and chewy. While I personally prefer the thinner hand-pulled noodles, the wide noodles paired with the rich broth were equally unique and delicious. Many Taiwanese beef noodle restaurants offer half-tendon, meaning the same piece of beef includes both tendon and beef. The half-tendon here is one of the best. It's perfectly cut and braised, resulting in a perfectly tender texture. The beef, without the tendon, is also tender and delicious. The pork dumplings are typical of northern Chinese dumplings, with a thicker wrapper. Even without noodles, a bowl of dumplings is a satisfying meal. The pork filling was rather ordinary and underwhelming. After noodles, dumplings are a real test of appetite. Luckily, there were giant kids around, so we cleared the plates without any problems. Every time I'm in Taipei, I always have beef noodles. Compared to Tianxia Sanjue, where I ate last time, this place doesn't have as many side dishes, but the toppings and broth are both superior. Compared to Mu Ji, where I ate last time, the broth here is also superior, but I prefer Mu Ji's noodles. Plus, they also have beef broth, so each has its own merits. My family of three was very satisfied. And the kids' Taiwanese beef noodle adventure began at this old shop. After the beef noodles, we wandered around Ximending. Tonight, we had something completely different: French cuisine with three Michelin stars. #LaoShandongHomemadeBeefNoodles

Who likes fried chicken? Taiwan has something special! Today, we're taking you to Fried Chicken Master, or in Chinese, 'Ja Ji Da Shi', a famous halal fried chicken restaurant that foodies shouldn't miss! This place is famous for its special fried chicken recipe, marinated in rich spices, crispy skin, juicy meat~ The popular menu item is the 'Jimbo Chicken Cutlet', or you can order half a chicken. It's so satisfying! As for us, we were really hungry, so we ordered rice. The chicken was very delicious, but the price was a bit high. The shop is quite small, with only 3-4 tables. You might have to wait a bit to get a seat. The branch we went to was the Ximending branch. 📍Location: No. 1號, Guilin Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 ⏰Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Open every day #TaiwanTravel

#Overseas travel 📍Xing Fu Tang Flagship No. 101, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 The most delicious milk tea restaurant in Taipei. It's so delicious that you have to wait in line to eat there. It's a restaurant where you can taste soft milk foam and delicious tapioca pollock that you draw yourself. If you go to Taipei, I recommend you to have a cup of milk tea here. #TaipeiTravel #TaiwanTravel #XimendingRestaurant

📍San Shang Qiao Fu Emei Branch｜🕰️ 11:30–21:30｜🏠 No. 19, Emei Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City 108 😮💨The memory of ten years ago was a meal that I occasionally had to save trouble during my student days. This time, I returned to San Shang Qiao Fu with a little nostalgia and a little curiosity. As a result, when I ate it... well, it was indeed the familiar but unsurprising taste. 🍚Ordered a super large beef sukiyaki rice ($185) with freshly blanched vegetables ($45). The overall portion was enough, but the content was very San Shang Qiao Fu - the beef was still as thin as paper, the taste was sweet but without layers, and the vegetables were still edible with a little marinade. The accompanying soup was so light that it was almost like drinking water. 🪑There are a lot of people in Ximending, and this branch has good business. You have to grab a seat in the first floor, the flow is a bit chaotic, and you have to buy tableware, pickled vegetables and drinks by yourself, which makes the overall feeling a bit messy. The most disgusting thing is that there are a few lively cockroaches at your feet... It makes you want to leave quickly. 📲The only small advantage is that it supports LINE PAY, which is a little convenient. But after eating, there is only one sentence in my mind: "I haven't eaten it for ten years, and I haven't missed anything." #三商巧福 #Emei Street Food #Ximending Dinner #Beef Sukiyaki #Sentimental Reheating #After-eating Thoughts #Stepping on Mine Food #Taipei Affordable Bento

Search the top 10 hot pot restaurants in Taipei on the Internet, netizens like "Ask the Emperor's Auspicious Palace Hot Pot", it is full all year round! Because I wanted to eat good food when I was traveling to Taipei, I decided to try it! Never been there, I thought it was a regular hot pot restaurant, with court clothes to wear, once inside there was a mechanical waiter, those hot pot restaurants with gimmicks! However, as soon as the beef was served, I knew it was a good 👍🏻 thing, then on the seafood plate very fresh, other ingredients can be seen and edible, delicious! Finally, the litchi shaved ice is served. After eating hot pot, it is refreshing and comfortable. If you like ice cream, there are more than a dozen kinds of ice cream here Haagen-Dazs ice cream🍧! The average consumption per person is HK$200 or so! No wonder it's so popular every day and word-of-mouth is overwhelming! #OverseasTravel Ximen Store No. 157, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei