Taipei's Popular and Instagrammable Restaurants Where Locals Queue Up for

Sometimes, even though a business is really good and has delicious food, not everyone will know about it. This is because people are tired from waiting in long lines and don't want to recommend it to their friends, lest the waiting time becomes even longer.

Okaeri Ramen

Located in the Eastern District, Okaeri Ramen has a strong Japanese flavor in both its interior and exterior decor! The broth is mainly pork bone-based, and the noodles are straight and thin. The shop will ask if you want the Japanese taste or the Taiwanese taste, which differs in the richness of the broth. However, even the Japanese taste is not overly salty. Paired with soft-boiled eggs, cabbage, char siu, and green onions, the overall quality is very high. Additionally, you can get a free extra serving of noodles!

Fat Cat Fisherman

There are many delicious spots in the Qingguang business district, and Fat Cat Fisherman is one of them! The space inside the store is not large, but even on weekdays, business is booming. The owner has their own fishing boat, so the ingredients in the store come directly from the fishing port, ensuring absolute freshness! The price of the meals ranges from $199 to $1200, depending on the seafood ingredients in the rice bowl. It all depends on whether you want to treat yourself to something good that day!
Even outside of regular dining hours, Xiaolong is always packed with diners! Besides their noodle and rice dishes, their braised dishes are also exceptional, with many patrons ordering a plate. The most unique dish is the 'Sichuan Strange Flavor Chicken'! Spinach is finely chopped and spread over the chicken, giving it a slightly sour, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy taste. This refreshing dish is a must-order at almost every table.
Friends who love dumplings will definitely not miss this Qiao Zhi Wei! In addition to the signature dumplings, there are also chive-flavored and scallop-flavored dumplings. Although the price of Qiao Zhi Wei is higher compared to other dumplings, as long as it tastes good, this drawback can be overcome! The skin of the scallop dumplings is green (because it is made from green algae). Eating it alone may seem tasteless, but it actually brings out the fresh flavor of the scallops, and you can eat a whole scallop inside, not just scallop shreds! Although each piece costs eight yuan, it is still acceptable.

Piao Piao BBQ Restaurant

Attention meat lovers~ Affordable and large portions of BBQ rice bowls are here. With an overwhelming amount of meat spilling out of the bowl and free rice refills, this place truly lives up to its name, which sounds like 'carefree' in Taiwanese. It's definitely a manly BBQ rice bowl!
Hidden in the alleys of Dihua Street, this old-style coffee shop specializes in coffee but also offers curry rice, brunch, and desserts.

Shannei Chicken

Shannei Chicken at the entrance of Nanji Airport Alley is a popular spot where latecomers often miss out! The chicken leg rice often sells out quickly. The soy sauce drizzled chicken rice may look a bit too salty, but it tastes just right. The savory and sweet sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, making it very appetizing. The addition of shredded ginger adds a refreshing touch! However, the chicken rice only includes chicken and rice, so if you want some vegetables, you'll need to order them separately.
The first area you will encounter upon entering is the live seafood section, where you can personally select fresh seafood and even ask the chef to cook it for you. Further inside, there are various sections including standing sushi (nigiri sushi), Quick Fresh Bar (chilled seafood, rice bowls), Cooked Seafood (seafood dishes), and Oyster Bar. Outside, there are charcoal-grilled seafood, fresh fruit juice stands, and more. Today, we are introducing the fresh food supermarket located in the center of the building. It offers sashimi, sushi, cooked food, barbecue, bento boxes, fruits, seafood, meats, and even flowers and daily necessities. There's even a small bar inside! Let's explore this amazing fresh food supermarket together.