Being the 2nd tallest skyscraper in the world, this is a must-see for all visitors. Aside from seeing the impressive architecture, you can also ride the world's fastest elevators. Open 10am to 10pm.
A must-see in Taipei. Beautiful surroundings, and the museum inside the memorial is one of my favorites, explaining the history of the ROC in Taiwan in a surprisingly politically-neutral way.
Come during off-hours for a shorter wait. Order: xiao long bao and pork chop fried rice.
The best night market in town! Recommended: Taipei waffle, shaved ice (mango pudding) at the biggest store, pork fried bun, chicken leg.
One of the best burgers and beer bars in Taipei, no joke. The taps are constantly rotating so you're bound to find something you'll enjoy. Chill upstairs, rowdy downstairs: choose your own adventure.
Get the sweet soy milk (iced or hot are both great), a youtiao 油條 (fried dough stick), and if you're feeling especially hungry, the turnip cake 蘿蔔糕 is where it's at.
What else summarizes Taipei living but a 24-hour teahouse up in the mountains? Plenty of seating, if you want something more tranquil or to turn up with friends and play cards.
Great cocktails. Let Andy know what flavors you like, and he’ll hook you up. Classic prohibition-area vibe inside. Oh yeah, and the cheese fries are fire too.
Cocktails are pretty good although too expensive. Stunning view, but you need to book a table to fully enjoy it. Venue is super warm during hot days, aircon is too low. Nice crowd, nice music.
Very popular in Taipei, always booked out. Drop by, pick a number and entertain yourself in Xinyi until it's your turn (u can check the queue online). Food is amazing, broths are outstanding Tasty.
A pitstop for all returning Taiwanese and Asian tourists. You're paying for the ambience but the food is solid and varied--even good guabao and lumpia if you don't have time to hit the night mkts.
Get the half tendon half beef noodles (半筋半肉), and chuck in some of their homemade chili paste to add spice and umami flavors to an already delicious herbal broth. Deeeelish!
The portions are small, so splurge! Order: the Dan Tsi noodles with a braised duck egg and the braised pork rice.
Go straight to 301 to check out the meat shaped stone and jade cabbage, two of the most well known pieces in the museum. Avoid weekend tour groups by going on an early weekday.
