Taiwan

A collection of 60 places curated by Hugues Vinzant

Places in this collection

  1. So Easy Rice Ball

    restaurant

    110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songren Rd, 295號1樓

    Modern take on the classic Taiwanese fan tuan (rice roll). Sticky rice wrapped around crispy youtiao, egg, pork floss. Soft, chewy, a little crispy, a little salty. Indonesian flavor is a personal favorite.

    So Easy Rice BallView on Google Maps

  2. Night Beef Noodles King

    restaurant

    No. 7號, Lane 52, Section 1, Da'an Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    Beef noodles with duck blood cubes, tofu slices, and marinated intestines. Broth made with beef stock, chicken stock, and fermented bean paste. Add beef tallow.

    Night Beef Noodles KingView on Google Maps

  3. Minimal Gelato

    shop

    No. 12號, Lane 20, Fengjia Rd, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 407

    Michelin starred ice cream shop with interesting combination of flavors

    Minimal GelatoView on Google Maps

  4. Famous Taiwanese Meatball

    restaurant

    No. 7號, Lane 39, Tonghua St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    This is the secret spot for Taiwanese meatballs (Bawan) that the creator's family has been visiting since they were young. It's known for its tapioca wrapper, pork and bamboo filling, and sweet, savory, garlicky sauce.

    Famous Taiwanese MeatballView on Google Maps

  5. Halal Chinese Beef Noodles (Da'an)

    restaurant

    No. 1號, Alley 7, Lane 137, Yanji St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    A Michelin-guide listed spot for Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, specifically praised for its rich broth and bouncy noodles. The video mentions both red braised and clear beef noodle soup, with the clear one being rare and highly recommended. They also have side dishes and other dishes like Bajan pancakes and beef scallion.

    Halal Chinese Beef Noodles (Da'an)View on Google Maps

  6. Yong He Soya Milk King (Da’an)

    restaurant

    No. 102號, Section 2, Fuxing S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    Yong He Soya Milk King (Da’an)View on Google Maps

  7. Hang Zhou Xiao Long Bao (Da'an)

    restaurant

    No. 19, Section 2, Hangzhou S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    The founding store of Hangzhou Shaolong Bao, recommended for its luxurious and gao Crab Ryo Xiaowongbao with evenly layered pork and crab flavors.

    Hang Zhou Xiao Long Bao (Da'an)View on Google Maps

  8. Din Tai Fung Xinsheng Branch

    restaurant

    No. 277, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

    The Xinsheng branch of Din Tai Fung, described as the gold standard of Xiaolongbao with a perfect ratio of fat content in the soup.

    Din Tai Fung Xinsheng BranchView on Google Maps

  9. Shengyuan Xiao Long Bao

    restaurant

    No. 1, Lane 25, Section 2, Hangzhou S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    Described as the speaker's favorite Shaolong Bao place in the city, with a signature Si Gua Shaolong Bao that tastes like Din Tai Fung but with more wholesome, fruity, and umami juices.

    Shengyuan Xiao Long BaoView on Google Maps

  10. Mingyue Tangbo Canguan

    restaurant

    106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Lane 171, Tonghua St, 40號1樓

    Offers a different style of Xiaolongbao focusing on thicker skin and leaner pork flavors, also known for amazing potstickers and Taiwanese stir fries.

    Mingyue Tangbo CanguanView on Google Maps

  11. Taidian Li Jin Restaurant

    restaurant

    Lane 75, Section 1, Heping E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    Old school hot pot spot that feels straight out of old school Taipei. Their signature is a sauerkraut hot pot cooked over burning coal. All you can eat. Fried scallion pancakes are a surprise MVP.

    Taidian Li Jin RestaurantView on Google Maps

  12. 吉川海鮮丼專門店（中山店）

    restaurant

    No. 2號, Alley 1, Lane 78, Chang'an W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103

    Chirashi bowls starting at $10 USD featuring thick, melt-in-your-mouth cuts that taste just as good as the sushi in Japan. Seats 11 people. Arrive early to beat the crowds.

    吉川海鮮丼專門店（中山店）View on Google Maps

  13. 心潮仙宮

    restaurant

    110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songzhi Rd, 17號4樓

    Modern taiwanese cuisine with great food and a beautiful interior. bonus: a close up view of taipei 101 from the outdoor seats.

    心潮仙宮View on Google Maps

  14. Orange Shabu 1

    restaurant

    106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 1, Da'an Rd, 135號B1

    My new favorite shabu shabu. ending with congee made from the soup was mind blowing!

    Orange Shabu 1View on Google Maps

  15. Tsuki Yo Iwa

    restaurant

    10461, Taiwan, Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Lane 25, Shuangcheng St, 9號1樓

    Live snow crab came straight from japan. incredibly fresh and delicious.

    Tsuki Yo IwaView on Google Maps

  16. Bouillon 布雍家

    restaurant

    110067, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Alley 32, Lane 71, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, 2號1樓

    A good fusion bistro that’s always fully booked (up to 3 months out).

    Bouillon 布雍家View on Google Maps

  17. Din Tai Fung 101

    restaurant

    110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, City Hall Rd, 45號B1

    No explanation needed. a must every time i’m in taiwan.

    Din Tai Fung 101View on Google Maps

  18. Taihu Tasting Room - Da'an

    bar

    No. 34號, Lane 27, Section 4, Ren'ai Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    Taproom with Taiwanese-style beer, lu rou fan, and Sichuan-style dumplings. Try the lager and chicken cartilage with salted egg yolk aioli.

    Taihu Tasting Room - Da'anView on Google Maps

  19. Neverland Noodle Bar

    restaurant

    No. 271, Section 1, Nangang Rd, Nangang District, Taipei City, Taiwan 115

    Beef noodle soup restaurant. Order mozzarella sticks to dip into the soup.

    Neverland Noodle BarView on Google Maps

  20. Dadaocheng Luroufan

    restaurant

    No. 17號, Lane 220, Chang'an W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103

    Lu rou fan (braised pork rice) with fattier meat and extra pork skin. Served with mustard greens.

    Dadaocheng LuroufanView on Google Maps