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Located near Taipei MRT Jiantan Station, Shilin Night Market is not only the largest night market in Taipei but also a must-visit spot for tourists. Due to its vast area and the always-crowded scene on weekends, we’ve curated a list of must-try, highly recommended Shilin Night Market eats. Enjoy high-value, authentic delicacies without spending a fortune!

7 Must-Eat Cheap Eats at Shilin Night Market

Xiaolu Plum Blossom Cake 小鹿梅花糕

One of the most popular queued delicacies at Shilin Night Market is “Xiaolu Plum Blossom Cake,” located in front of the 7-11 at 1 Jīhé Road. The owner brought the plum blossom cake-making technique from Nanjing, China, to Taiwan. Currently, they offer two flavors: classic red bean and signature taro, each priced at NT$50. The batter is crispy and chewy, topped with mini rice balls, nuts, red dates, and corn kernels. It’s visually appealing and tasty with a crispy exterior and sweet but not overwhelming interior.

• Address: 1 Jīhé Road, Shilin District, Taipei
• Phone: 0958 375 642
• Hours: 16:30-22:30 (Closed Mondays)
• Facebook: 小鹿梅花糕 (Shilin Branch)

Zhongjia Original Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns 鍾家原上海生煎包

Awarded the Taipei Michelin Bib Gourmand, “Zhongjia Original Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns” offers two simple items: fresh meat buns and cabbage buns. The fresh meat buns are made with plum pork and green onions, which are juicy and flavorful without any sauce. The cabbage buns use high-mountain cabbage from Lishan and vermicelli, giving a sweet and crisp texture. This classic taste has remained unchanged, and it has been beloved by locals for years.

• Address: 38 Xiǎodōng Street, Shilin District, Taipei
• Phone: 02 8861 2713
• Hours: 15:00-21:00 (Closed Wednesdays)
• Facebook: 鍾記原上海生煎包

Prince Cheese Potato 王子起司馬鈴薯

“Prince Cheese Potato” often has long lines. They split a fried potato in half and filled it with various flavors like Hawaiian, Japanese octopus, scallop, German sausage, smoked chicken, surf and turf, and black pepper ham. Finally, they drizzle it with rich, hot cheese sauce. The crispy outside and soft inside of the potato, combined with the cheese and fillings, make it irresistibly delicious.

• Address: 113 Wénlín Road, Shilin District, Taipei
• Hours: 16:00-00:00

Good Friend Cold Noodles 好朋友涼麵

A frequent contender in the Taipei Michelin Bib Gourmand, “Good Friend Cold Noodles” offers cold noodles and miso soup. Their sesame sauce has a hint of lemon, making it light and not overly greasy. Besides common toppings like cucumber strips and garlic, they also add pickled mustard greens, enhancing the salty and crunchy texture. Spicy cold noodles with their special chili sauce are highly addictive, paired with a bowl of Taiwanese-style miso soup with egg.

• Address: 31 Dànán Road, Shilin District, Taipei
• Phone: 02 2881 1197
• Hours: 16:30-23:30 (Closed Thursdays)

Jianji Papaya Milk 簡記木瓜牛奶

What’s a must-drink when visiting night markets? For many, it’s “Jianji Papaya Milk” located in front of Shilin Cixian Temple. The owner personally selects ripe papayas and makes the juice without adding any water, resulting in a rich, creamy, and naturally sweet drink that’s not too watery or overly sweet.

• Address: 84 Dànán Road, Shilin District, Taipei
• Hours: 14:30–00:00

Shilin Temple Ah Hui Noodles 士林廟口阿輝麵線

Near Jianji Papaya Milk, “Shilin Temple Ah Hui Noodles” offers various items like rice cakes, oyster vermicelli, squid vermicelli, intestine vermicelli, clear vermicelli, pig blood cake, and braised intestines. The soup, made from vegetables and dried bonito, is fresh and sweet, with thin vermicelli and well-seasoned, clean braised intestines. Try the mixed vermicelli to enjoy a bit of everything in one bowl.

• Address: 52 Dànán Road, Shilin District, Taipei
• Phone: 0952 672 655
• Hours: 15:30-23:30

Charcoal Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms 碳烤杏鮑菇

The fragrant “Charcoal Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms” uses fresh, plump organic mushrooms. Although the wait might be long, the juicy, well-seasoned mushrooms are worth it. They offer various flavors like original, wasabi, spicy, lemon, seaweed, cumin, black pepper, curry, and rose salt, with the option to mix two flavors, making it increasingly addictive.

• Address: 101-71 Dànán Road, Shilin District, Taipei

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