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With more and more Korean celebrities making trips to Taiwan, each visit sparks buzz and lively discussions online. Naturally, they won’t miss the chance to sample Taiwan’s unique culinary offerings! In this article, we’ve rounded up seven eateries across Taiwan that top Korean stars have frequented—everyone from IU and Son Ye-jin to BLACKPINK and Ok Taec-yeon. Time to follow in their footsteps and treat your taste buds to the same delicious flavors they enjoyed!

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Beef Noodle • Chicken soup

If you’re near Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station in Taipei, this popular East District spot, Niuroumian • Jitang, is a must-try. It’s also where BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Jeon Somi (Somi) headed for a late-night bite after performing at the So Wonderful Festival in Taiwan. The menu includes: Braised Beef Noodles (紅燒牛肉麵)Braised Half-Tendon, Half-Meat Noodles (紅燒半筋半肉麵), Clam Chicken Soup (蛤蜊雞湯), Peppery Chicken Soup (剝皮辣椒雞湯).

• Address: No. 164, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 2 2778 7776
• Hours: 18:00–03:30

Ah Chung Rice Noodles (阿宗麵線)

Wondering which Taiwanese street food had 2 PM’s Ok Taec-yeon sitting on the curb while eating? It’s Ah Chung Rice Noodles, a West District institution in Ximending (西門町). Loved by tourists and locals alike, this classic eatery serves rice noodles in a bonito-flavored broth, with smooth, tender strands of noodles and surprisingly non-gamey braised intestines. With no indoor seating, you’ll spot customers standing or sitting around the shop savoring their noodles—an iconic Ximending scene!

• Address: No. 8-1, Emei Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 2 2388 8808
• Hours: 08:30–22:30

Top One Pot – Royal Secret Hot Pot (這一鍋皇室秘藏鍋物)

Koreans love hot pot just as much as Taiwanese! Idols like IU, Byun Woo-Seok, IVE, Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, Lee Jun-ho, Kim Seon-ho, and Jung Hae-in have all celebrated at Top One Pot (這一鍋皇室秘藏鍋物). One of the restaurant’s famous items is its “bean curd sheet paper” (千張豆腐紙). Diners can even write or doodle on it with squid ink before dunking it into the broth, soaking up the soup for a unique, tasty texture—equal parts fun and delicious. With multiple locations around Taiwan, pick the most convenient branch to enjoy a hot pot feast, just like your favorite K-Pop idols.

85TD

Located on the 85th floor of Taipei 101, 85TD is a stylish Chinese restaurant offering panoramic city views. Known for its innovative takes on local ingredients, 85TD has received multiple Michelin nods, making it a popular choice for dates and celebrations. Signature dishes include:

• 85 Fried Rice (捌伍炒飯)
• Grapefruit Shrimp Balls (柚蜜金蝦丸)
• Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao (蟹粉灌湯小籠包)
• Wine-Infused Lobster (酒香龍蝦球)
• Tien Di Char Siu (添第叉燒皇)
• Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked Pork (川味回鍋肉)

• Address: 85F, Taipei 101, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 2 8101 0085
• Hours: 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00

Junyue Pork Chop (君悅排骨)

Everyone in Taiwan has their own childhood favorite pork chop meal—some might even say you haven’t truly experienced Taiwan until you’ve tried pai gu fan (排骨飯)! Junyue Pork Chop is a classic chain serving Taiwanese pork chops. (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua brought her bandmates here after a performance in Taipei—right after they grabbed some bubble tea from 50 Lan. Junyue’s succulent pork chops are fried to order, with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior, seasoned just right to lock in all those savory juices.

• Address: No. 592-1, Bei’an Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 2 8509 1007
• Hours: 10:35–20:30

Din Wang Spicy Hot Pot (鼎王麻辣鍋)

When SUPER JUNIOR performed in Kaohsiung earlier this year, member Choi Siwon made a beeline for Din Wang Spicy Hot Pot, posting on Instagram stories the moment he arrived in Taiwan: “Wait for me, Din Wang.” He once revealed his must-do on every trip to Taiwan is stopping by this hot pot institution! Din Wang’s fiery broth is made with beef tallow, vegetables, and Chinese medicinal spices, and you can enjoy unlimited top-ups of the signature tofu and duck blood—both super tender and full of flavor. Don’t worry if you can’t handle spicy food; there’s also a pickled cabbage and pork broth or the option of a yin-yang pot to suit every taste.

Zhan Lu Chinese Restaurant (湛露中餐廳)

In 2023, BLACKPINK hosted a concert in Kaohsiung and stayed at the Kaohsiung Intercontinental Hotel. After their show, they dined on the second floor at Zhan Lu Chinese Restaurant (湛露中餐廳), indulging in Taiwanese-style hot pot. Zhan Lu specializes in refined Chinese cuisine that puts a modern twist on traditional Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Sichuan dishes. Signature items include:

• Spicy Shredded Beef with Lotus Root (脆藕燈影牛肉)
• Crispy Roast Pork Belly (金磚脆皮燒腩仔)
• Peking Duck (片皮鴨)

After the K-pop concert, come stay here.

• Address: 2F, No. 33, Xinguang Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 7 339 0303
• Hours: 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30

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