Guidebook for Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan
Food Scene
Din Tai Fung is a world-famous Taiwanese chain that serves up some of the best Taiwanese/Shanghainese fare around. The "xiao long bao" are a definite must-try! Food is a bit pricey but worth it :)
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Din Tai Fung Mitsukoshi Nanxi Restaurant
12號 Nanjing W RdDin Tai Fung is a world-famous Taiwanese chain that serves up some of the best Taiwanese/Shanghainese fare around. The "xiao long bao" are a definite must-try! Food is a bit pricey but worth it :)
You'll probably notice this restaurant for its lines every night. It offers up Nagoya-style Japanese food; the owner and most of the staff are Japanese. Worth the wait!
名古屋台所
50號 Chifeng StYou'll probably notice this restaurant for its lines every night. It offers up Nagoya-style Japanese food; the owner and most of the staff are Japanese. Worth the wait!
Clean, light Japanese food. The salmon and the fried chicken (not too deep-fried) are my favorites.
小器食堂
27 Chifeng StClean, light Japanese food. The salmon and the fried chicken (not too deep-fried) are my favorites.
My favorite restaurant in the area. In authentic Japanese fashion, you order and pay using a vending machine-type contraption located near the front door.
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平成十九
8號 Alley 6, Lane 18, Nanjing W RdMy favorite restaurant in the area. In authentic Japanese fashion, you order and pay using a vending machine-type contraption located near the front door.
Up past the 7-11 on this street is my favorite Taiwanese-style eatery in the area. The name of the restaurant is 雙連街魯肉飯. Filling meals start from NT$95. I recommend the chicken leg lunch box (雞腿便當).
Shuanglian Street
Shuanglian StreetUp past the 7-11 on this street is my favorite Taiwanese-style eatery in the area. The name of the restaurant is 雙連街魯肉飯. Filling meals start from NT$95. I recommend the chicken leg lunch box (雞腿便當).
My favorite beef noodle soup shop in the city. If you're a bit adventurous, try the spicy beef noodle soup (麻辣牛肉麵), which includes tripe and duck blood.
洪師父冠軍牛肉麵-建北店
72號 Section 2, Jianguo N RdMy favorite beef noodle soup shop in the city. If you're a bit adventurous, try the spicy beef noodle soup (麻辣牛肉麵), which includes tripe and duck blood.
Sightseeing
This street is a step back in time to the colonial Japanese era. It's a great place for photography, people-watching and souvenir shopping.
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迪化街
Section 1, Dihua StreetThis street is a step back in time to the colonial Japanese era. It's a great place for photography, people-watching and souvenir shopping.
Ningxia Night Market has always been my favorite in the city. It's compact and has a huge variety of food and drink on offer. Open till around 1 a.m.!
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寧夏夜市
58號 Ningxia RdNingxia Night Market has always been my favorite in the city. It's compact and has a huge variety of food and drink on offer. Open till around 1 a.m.!
A small night market with an adjacent park in which to enjoy your culinary bounty.
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Shuangcheng Street Night Market
1號 Lane 10, Shuangcheng StA small night market with an adjacent park in which to enjoy your culinary bounty.
Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail is the most convenient way to take in the picturesque Taipei cityscape.
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象山站
Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail is the most convenient way to take in the picturesque Taipei cityscape.
Bitan Bridge
Bitan BridgeA nice spot for a stroll by the river.
饒河夜市
Raohe StreetA great place for a few snacks followed by a walk along the river.
A more strenuous hike above Elephant Mountain. The views from around Jiuwu Peak are worth the extra effort.
九五峰
A more strenuous hike above Elephant Mountain. The views from around Jiuwu Peak are worth the extra effort.
八煙野溪溫泉
A stunning natural hot spring with a cool stream and waterfall nearby.
Twatutia
Dadaocheng Wharf is a great place for a bike ride or a sunset stroll.
Everything Else
"Ee-Fu-Kah" data SIM cards available for purchase here. They cost NT$180-300 and you'll have enough data for your stay.
Myfone Taiwan Mobile
"Ee-Fu-Kah" data SIM cards available for purchase here. They cost NT$180-300 and you'll have enough data for your stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chess Taipei
88 松仁路A personal favorite for hip-hop. Gets going around 1; open until around 5 a.m.
BarCode
22 Songshou RdFun place with friendly staff.
ON TAP
21 Alley 11, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E RdGreat pub with local craft beers on tap.
Beer & Cheese Social House
22 Section 1, Da'an RoadWide selection of craft beers.
Ounce Taipei
309號 信義路四段Speakeasy-style bar located behind a secret door within Relax Cafe.
Shopping
The area near the intersection of Hankou Street and Bo'ai Road is the place to go if you'd like to browse used or new photography gear.
博愛路
The area near the intersection of Hankou Street and Bo'ai Road is the place to go if you'd like to browse used or new photography gear.