Ximending
Discover 19 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 19 local favorites here — spanning vintage shops, restaurants, coffee and more — each rated 4.7★ 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.
Always._.Good 歐威士古德 and Fight Against The World are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Ximending rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 19 spots in Ximending — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Vintage Shops
4 places in Ximending
Always._.Good 歐威士古德
Fight Against The World
康和九間-紅樓門市
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舊贖古著 Redemption Vintage
Restaurants
7 places in Ximending
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
女廚咖哩水餃麵食
Last Order
Xiao Xiao Place
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Hey friend! Come to Taipei with me! It's a mix of bustling night markets with amazing street food (stinky tofu, anyone? 😋), serene temples, and the friendliest locals. Skip the tourist traps & find hidden alleys with the BEST bubble tea and dumplings. Oh, and the mountains surrounding the city? Breathtaking! Let's go get lost in the magic ✨
Coffee
4 places in Ximending
Hotels
4 places in Ximending
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Ximending, Taipei?
Ximending has 19 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Always._.Good 歐威士古德, Fight Against The World, 康和九間-紅樓門市 — 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 19 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find vintage shops, restaurants, 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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