Restaurants in Taipei

59 spots across 5 neighborhoods, curated by locals.

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Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Taipei shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Taipei's dining scene down to 59 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 5 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.

Ximending is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, 酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle) is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.

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Ximending

10 spotsSee all in Ximending

Datong District

14 spotsSee all in Datong District
Cuckoo's Nest
一文錢.烏托邦A Penny UtopiA
稻舍食館 Rice & Shine 微風信義店
Ole Cafe
LAURA服飾
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Zhongshan District

15 spotsSee all in Zhongshan District

Songshan District

13 spotsSee all in Songshan District

Xinyi District

7 spotsSee all in Xinyi District
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in Taipei?

Polomaps has curated 59 restaurants spots in Taipei, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include 酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle), BeMyGuest Taipei Cooking Classes 好客台北, 倆串串燒. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.

Which neighborhoods in Taipei have the best restaurants?

The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Taipei include Ximending, Datong District, Zhongshan District, Songshan District. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.

How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Taipei?

Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Taipei or anywhere else.

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Wat kun je vinden in Taipei?

Dit is wat locals aanbevelen in 4 categorieën in Taipei.

243 authentieke lokale plekken in 4 categorieën in Taipei

Best beoordeelde plekken in Taipei

De best beoordeelde lokale plekken in Taipei, geliefd bij locals en geverifieerd met reviews.

#1

酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle)

5.0
1,708 reviews
Restaurants
Ximending
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#2

Always._.Good 歐威士古德

5.0
679 reviews
Vintage Shops
Ximending
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#3

武昌誠品4樓 CABRON

5.0
377 reviews
Vintage Shops
Ximending
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#4

Hoda Bistro餐酒館

5.0
316 reviews
Vintage Shops
Xinyi District
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#5

BeMyGuest Taipei Cooking Classes 好客台北

5.0
280 reviews
Restaurants
Datong District
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#6

P&J 捷寶騎士部品 (松山店)

5.0
260 reviews
Vintage Shops
Zhongshan District
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#7

威基基小島 Waikiki Island 赤峰店

5.0
126 reviews
Vintage Shops
Datong District
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#8

覓暘咖啡 MIYA CAFE

5.0
93 reviews
Coffee
Ximending
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#9

Fight Against The World

5.0
63 reviews
Vintage Shops
Ximending
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#10

撞個咖啡Drunkard cafe

5.0
58 reviews
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#11

倆串串燒

4.9
1,595 reviews
Restaurants
Zhongshan District
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#12

柒號洋樓

4.9
1,528 reviews
Restaurants
Zhongshan District
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#13

Nowhere Taipei Mexican Bistro

4.9
1,465 reviews
Restaurants
Datong District
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#14

LAURA服飾

4.9
1,423 reviews
Vintage Shops
Datong District
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#15

Kingmauii 金茂宜咖啡 台北小巨蛋直營店《推薦咖啡廳》松山區人氣早午餐|平價|特色|熱門咖啡店|冰滴咖啡|精品咖啡|巷弄咖啡館

4.9
1,386 reviews
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#16

ZOO BISTRO

4.9
747 reviews
Restaurants
Ximending
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#17

荏苒古著 西門店

4.9
741 reviews
Vintage Shops
Ximending
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#18

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

4.9
645 reviews
Restaurants
Ximending
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#19

Red Alley Bistro

4.9
589 reviews
Restaurants
Ximending
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#20

三角三韓國道地烤肉-市民店

4.9
534 reviews
Restaurants
Songshan District
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Alle 20 plekken geverifieerd met 14,613 gecombineerde reviews

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Veelgestelde vragen over Taipei

Wat je moet weten over het ontdekken van lokale plekken in Taipei

The highest-rated spots are 酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle) (5.0★, 1,708 reviews), Always._.Good 歐威士古德 (5.0★, 679 reviews), 武昌誠品4樓 CABRON (5.0★, 377 reviews), Hoda Bistro餐酒館 (5.0★, 316 reviews), BeMyGuest Taipei Cooking Classes 好客台北 (5.0★, 280 reviews). The #1 spot, 酒香滷味 93LuWei (beef noodle), is located in Ximending.

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