Ximending
Discover 43 authentic local spots in Ximending, one of Taipei's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Ximending is one of Taipei's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 43 local favorites here — spanning restaurants, vintage shops, coffee and more — each rated 4.8★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Ximending you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle) and Always._.Good 歐威士古德 are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Ximending rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 43 spots in Ximending — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Restaurants
10 places in Ximending
酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle)
ZOO BISTRO
Drunk Shelter Hanko 西門駐唱酒吧｜特色調酒｜live music｜live band 酒吧｜熱門｜人氣｜必訪｜現場音樂酒吧
Red Alley Bistro
秀仔館 Sho's food/Taiwanese traditional cuisine
Mammy pancake
ABV Bar & Kitchen 串串啤酒館 西門店 西門美食 麻辣火鍋｜麻辣串串｜重慶火鍋｜賓士鍋｜凌晨三點宵夜聚餐 精釀啤酒餐廳
女廚咖哩水餃麵食
Last Order
Xiao Xiao Place
Vintage Shops
10 places in Ximending
Always._.Good 歐威士古德
武昌誠品4樓 CABRON
Fight Against The World
康和九間-紅樓門市
舊贖古著 Redemption Vintage
荏苒古著 西門店
Rock Vintage 搖滾古著
Japanese Import Clothing
Damn It Vintage
嬉皮村
Local GuideThe local guide to Taipei
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Coffee
16 places in Ximending
覓暘咖啡 MIYA CAFE
海子家珈琲｜安靜不限時咖啡店
A Small Place
小房間cafe
菸花Op.118.2
Kissa Ginga
呆待咖啡 DD coffee （精品咖啡專賣、無餐點、經常臨時營業異動請注意粉絲專頁）
嗨嗨咖啡HiHi Coffee/小仺館ココクラ/咖啡/下午茶/日式熟成咖哩聯名/嗨吧Hi Drink 每週五、六晚上/經典、創意調酒
Instil Coffee - Zhongshan（中山店）
FUFUCatCafe
Peloso Coffee Roasters
1/10下午四點到晚上九點。森耕耕咖啡商行《電腦禁止使用電腦》《五位以上恕無法接待》營業資訊還請參考臉書專頁。謝謝
Cafe tailuu
Zuozuobar坐坐吧(西門紅樓限定店)
森咖啡烘焙坊
cafe waku
Hotels
7 places in Ximending
Lavita 愛活商旅
At Home Hotel
日光樂居成都館 Fun stay inn Chengdu
Energy Inn
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Hub Hotel Ximen Inn
COMMA Boutique Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Ximending, Taipei?
Ximending has 43 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include 酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle), Always._.Good 歐威士古德, 武昌誠品4樓 CABRON — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Ximending worth visiting in Taipei?
Yes! Ximending is one of Taipei's most authentic neighborhoods with 43 local favorites averaging 4.8★. You'll find restaurants, vintage shops, coffee, hotels — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Ximending like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Ximending spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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