5 selected must-try food in Linjiang Street Night Market (Taipei)

Discover Linjiang Street Night Market with these 5 selected street food must-tries!

But first, here are some tips to help you make the most of your food adventure:

  1. Arrive around 5 p.m. to avoid the crowds and catch the vendors as they start to open.
  2. Start by getting in line for the food that requires waiting and take a number, so you can keep browsing while you wait.
  3. Once you’ve purchased all the food you want, head to the nearest park and savor the flavors.
  4. Don’t leave without trying the famous mochi rice ball served with shaved ice for a sweet and satisfying finale!

Now, let’s dive into the mouth-watering must-try street foods that will leave you craving for more:

  1. 紅花麻辣鹽水雞Taiwanese salty chicken

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  • The flavor is just right, not too salty. It’s recommended to add some pickled vegetables for extra zest.
  • The chicken meat is a bit dry and burnt.
  • Highly recommend the tofu skin, cauliflower, and chicken gizzard - they are absolutely delicious!
  1. 快樂地瓜球Happy Sweet Potato Ball

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  • It’s a chain store, but the one in here is the best.The sweet potato balls are large and crispy, but not hard.
  • The inside is hollow and very soft and chewy. Those who like the feeling of airiness in the middle will like it.

3 . 石家割包 Gua bao

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  • Classical Taiwanese burger, with pork belly served in a steamed bun.
  • I chose the lean meat one! The texture is tender and easy to bite through. It tastes great with peanut powder and pickled vegetable.
  1. :star2: 御品元冰火湯圓 Yu Pin Yuan Iced and Hot Tangyuan

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  • Every time I come here, it’s all for this! The hot and soft mochi rice balls paired with shaved ice are super delicious!
  • The ice texture is fine and won’t scratch your mouth. You can also add lemon juice and osmanthus honey according to your taste.
  • Before finishing the whole bowl, the taste can have different levels of variation.
  1. 日本剪刀式雞蛋糕 animal shapes egg cake

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  • The pastry is crispy on the outside, and a solid texture and a slightly chewy inside!
  • There are many cute shapes to choose from.
  • The boss works efficiently, so even if there’s a line, the wait time is not too long, usually around 10 minutes or less to buy.

Come and experience the lively atmosphere and scrumptious flavors of Linjiang Street Night Market. Don’t miss out on these amazing street food finds! Here is my food list at the Lehua Night Market. In addition to these five shops, there are many more choices. If you have a big appetite, come and explore!

Linjiang Street Night Market 臨江街夜市

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Hi @Venc-cici welcome to the forum thanks for the info​:smiling_face: :+1:t2:

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@Venc-cici Thanks for the post.

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身為一位台灣人 肯定是要推推的

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