Curated by a Taipei native with 20+ years of expereince living in this city, this guide is your passport to explore beyond the tourist haunts and into the hearts of Taipei's lesser-known food game. This curated culinary journey offers 100+ authentic eatery locations to explore in Taipei, including: 🥢 Cherished by Locals: Resident-Favorite Traditional Food 🍢 Don't Miss Out on These Mouthwatering Street Food 🍧 Essential Nightmarket Delights and Desserts ☕️ Unique Local Coffee Shops with Relaxing Vibes 🍸 Hidden Speakeasies with Craft Cocktails *BONUS* 🍟 Taiwan Only Items in Chain/Convenient Stores 🌃 A mix of daytime and nighttime spots, allowing you to experience the vibrant Taipei energy throughout the day. 💵 Majority of the places on the list only accept CASH, so have some ready when you visit! 🗺️ Whether you're a solo adventurer, a foodie group, or a family with an appetite for exploration, this guide will cater to all and help you plan unforgettable days and nights in Taipei. 🌟 Note: This guide is not your typical tourist list of famous establishments like Din Tai Fung or pineapple cake shops. Instead, it offers an authentic insider's perspective, sharing spots cherished by local residents, including my own family.

Taipei is a place where you can get Japan quality omakase for half the price. Here are 30+ places I recommend ranked by price point per person. Enjoy a quick bite of nigiri or a sit down omakase in Taipei! *updates periodically* 💰 ($10 - 30) 💰💰（$30 - 60) 💰💰💰（$60 - 100) 💰💰💰 💰（$100 - 150) 💰💰 💰 💰 💰 （$150 - 250)

*This is a sample to my paid guide* In the hotpot guide, I share what, how and where to hot pot from a local Taiwanese view. You get 18 hand picked restaurants of over 1000 locations ranging from price point on the maps, tipes on sauce mixing and the best things to order. Don't forget to save this for your next Taiwan adventure 🍲

Taiwan, the home of boba and the epicenter of bubble tea, serves up a WILD variet of combos, you can try a new one everyday for a whole year! (and maybe more) I get it - the endless options can be overwhelming, especially if you're on a quick visit. Save this free guide to make sure you decide which place suites best for your taste and enjoy the tea :)