3 days. 14 bowls. Every noodle shop the taxi driver told me about.
Restaurant
Yongkang Beef Noodle
No. 17號, Lane 31, Section 2, Jinshan S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
The braised beef noodle soup that made me move my flight. Rich broth, hand-pulled noodles, melt-apart beef.
Restaurant
Din Tai Fung Original
No. 194號, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Yeah it's a chain now but this is the OG. The 18 folds on each dumpling. Watch through the glass.
Activity
Raohe Night Market
Raohe St, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105
Smaller than Shilin, better food. The pepper bun at the entrance — the line is worth every minute.
Restaurant
Ay-Chung Flour Rice Noodles
No. 8-1號, Emei St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
One menu item. Intestine rice noodles in a thick sauce. Sounds weird, tastes incredible. Trust.
Neighborhood
Jiufen Old Street
Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Spirited Away vibes. Taro balls from the stall halfway up the stairs. Go on a weekday morning.
Cafe
Ice Monster
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Lane 51, Section 1, Da'an Rd, 46號1樓
Mango shaved ice that's fluffier than snow. Not a metaphor. It actually dissolves on your tongue.
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