Guidebook for Zhongzheng District
Food Scene
Mediterranean–American style grilled cheese and so much more. Impressive and creative atmosphere in a newly-renovated three-storey building. The food is awesome when you miss a little bit of home cooking. Very attentive staff. Vegetarian options available. It's usually busy, so best to make a reservation.
12 locals recommend
Toasteria Café Yong Kang 吐司利亞 永康店
200 Section 2, Xinyi RoadMediterranean–American style grilled cheese and so much more. Impressive and creative atmosphere in a newly-renovated three-storey building. The food is awesome when you miss a little bit of home cooking. Very attentive staff. Vegetarian options available. It's usually busy, so best to make a reservation.
A clean and modern Italian–American all-day brunch spot. Classy style, top quality ingredients, delicious dishes, and wonderful service. They have a variety of great coffees and teas to choose from.
56 locals recommend
Find a place to sit Have a Seat
87-1號 Nanjing W RdA clean and modern Italian–American all-day brunch spot. Classy style, top quality ingredients, delicious dishes, and wonderful service. They have a variety of great coffees and teas to choose from.
This cute and quiet all-day brunch restaurant is just around the corner from us. The food is delicious, the coffee is nice, and the staff is very welcoming. Vegetarian and outdoor seating available.
Läbu Café
7號 Alley 2, Lane 161, Section 2, Xinyi RdThis cute and quiet all-day brunch restaurant is just around the corner from us. The food is delicious, the coffee is nice, and the staff is very welcoming. Vegetarian and outdoor seating available.
This world-famous dim sum restaurant is just a five-minute walk away from us. Wonderful menu filled with great food. Be prepared for a line-up. Take-out is possible too.
248 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung Xinyi Restaurant
194號 Section 2, Xinyi RdThis world-famous dim sum restaurant is just a five-minute walk away from us. Wonderful menu filled with great food. Be prepared for a line-up. Take-out is possible too.
Traditional Vietnamese food – Some of the best phở in Taiwan. If you are hungry at a late hour, this is one place near us where you can always find yourself a delicious hearty meal. Vegetarian, seafood, and meat options. Quick and efficient service. Pictures on the menu.
15 locals recommend
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1號 Lane 6, Yongkang StTraditional Vietnamese food – Some of the best phở in Taiwan. If you are hungry at a late hour, this is one place near us where you can always find yourself a delicious hearty meal. Vegetarian, seafood, and meat options. Quick and efficient service. Pictures on the menu.
Yunhe Hot Pot – individual hot pot, choice of main dish, and variety of sauces and flavors to choose from. Vegetarian option available. Unlimited eggs, instant noodles, toast with spread, ice cream, red bean dessert soup, as well as coffees and teas from the machine. We love this little place, especially during a cold, rainy days.
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2號 Yunhe StYunhe Hot Pot – individual hot pot, choice of main dish, and variety of sauces and flavors to choose from. Vegetarian option available. Unlimited eggs, instant noodles, toast with spread, ice cream, red bean dessert soup, as well as coffees and teas from the machine. We love this little place, especially during a cold, rainy days.
"Comfort on a plate" – A proper western diner, complete with large servings, amazing all-day brunches, handmade hashbrowns, whipped butter, and bottomless coffee and tea. Always quality ingredients, large variety of dishes, and exceptional service. They also have health-conscious dishes and a kids menu. They're pet friendly too!
9 locals recommend
The Diner
145 Rui'an St"Comfort on a plate" – A proper western diner, complete with large servings, amazing all-day brunches, handmade hashbrowns, whipped butter, and bottomless coffee and tea. Always quality ingredients, large variety of dishes, and exceptional service. They also have health-conscious dishes and a kids menu. They're pet friendly too!
Super awesome burgers with options for everyone: vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers. Quality ingredients, large variety of dishes, proper table napkins, great friendly service, and a good selection of beers. Run by two Kiwi expats who have lived in Taiwan for years. It's got a nice cozy atmosphere, and the music is always on point.
9 locals recommend
KGB Kiwi Gourmet Burgers
5號 Lane 114, Shida RdSuper awesome burgers with options for everyone: vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers. Quality ingredients, large variety of dishes, proper table napkins, great friendly service, and a good selection of beers. Run by two Kiwi expats who have lived in Taiwan for years. It's got a nice cozy atmosphere, and the music is always on point.
Smoothie House – The famous mango shaved ice, recommended by CNN as a must-try food in Taiwan. They use only fresh fruit from local sources. Also offer sorbets, smoothies, and panna cotta.
47 locals recommend
Smoothie House
15號 Yongkang StSmoothie House – The famous mango shaved ice, recommended by CNN as a must-try food in Taiwan. They use only fresh fruit from local sources. Also offer sorbets, smoothies, and panna cotta.
Sightseeing
The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, and a must-see destination. Standing amid the stunning architecture will take your breath away. The grounds cover more than 240,000 square meters, and includes three main buildings: the Memorial Hall, the National Theater, and the National Concert Hall. The forested parks and ponds are also very beautiful, and are home to various birds, squirrels, fish, and turtles.
479 locals recommend
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
21 Zhongshan S RdThe most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, and a must-see destination. Standing amid the stunning architecture will take your breath away. The grounds cover more than 240,000 square meters, and includes three main buildings: the Memorial Hall, the National Theater, and the National Concert Hall. The forested parks and ponds are also very beautiful, and are home to various birds, squirrels, fish, and turtles.
One of the world's most iconic buildings, this is a must see attraction for anyone visiting Taipei City. Formerly the tallest building in the world, and equipped with with record-breaking high-speed elevators.
>> Indoor observatories on the 88th and 89th floors
>> Outdoor observatory deck on the 91st floor
>> Observatory restaurants on the 85th and 86th floors (European and Taiwanese cuisines)
>> Starbucks on the 35th floor (day-ahead reservation only)
>> Taipei 101 mall from B1 to 5th floor
>> Multi-level shopping mall attached to the tower with hundreds of stores and restaurants
1120 locals recommend
Taipei 101
45 號 Section 5, Xinyi RdOne of the world's most iconic buildings, this is a must see attraction for anyone visiting Taipei City. Formerly the tallest building in the world, and equipped with with record-breaking high-speed elevators.
>> Indoor observatories on the 88th and 89th floors
>> Outdoor observatory deck on the 91st floor
>> Observatory restaurants on the 85th and 86th floors (European and Taiwanese cuisines)
>> Starbucks on the 35th floor (day-ahead reservation only)
>> Taipei 101 mall from B1 to 5th floor
>> Multi-level shopping mall attached to the tower with hundreds of stores and restaurants
Essentials
It opens 24/7, not hard to get to. Just remember to bring your own shopping bags.
176 locals recommend
Carrefour - Guilin Store
1 Guilin RdIt opens 24/7, not hard to get to. Just remember to bring your own shopping bags.
Pxmart
12號 Section 2, Jinshan S Rd10 minutes walk, fairly close to us if you need some daily items.
Drinks & Nightlife
A pleasant little bar with a large variety of delicious North American craft beer. The comfortable seating and friendly people provide a nice intimate atmosphere.
The Local Taipei Craft Beer House
和平東路二段357巷A pleasant little bar with a large variety of delicious North American craft beer. The comfortable seating and friendly people provide a nice intimate atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
This is Taipei's version of New York City's Central Park. You can definitely escape the noise and traffic in this 26-hectare forested park. It's a popular place for various outdoor activities, such as martial arts, frisbee, or dog walking. The facilities include meandering paths, several picnic pavilions, an amphitheatre, a large children's play area with jungle gyms and a sandpit, a jogging loop, a skating rink, and an underground parking garage. With its many trees and two ponds, the park is home to a wide variety of animals, including squirrels, ducks, egrets, and turtles. It's definitely a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
274 locals recommend
Daan Forest Park
1號 Section 2, Xinsheng S RdThis is Taipei's version of New York City's Central Park. You can definitely escape the noise and traffic in this 26-hectare forested park. It's a popular place for various outdoor activities, such as martial arts, frisbee, or dog walking. The facilities include meandering paths, several picnic pavilions, an amphitheatre, a large children's play area with jungle gyms and a sandpit, a jogging loop, a skating rink, and an underground parking garage. With its many trees and two ponds, the park is home to a wide variety of animals, including squirrels, ducks, egrets, and turtles. It's definitely a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
Getting Around
Just a 2-minute walk from us. Exit 8, nearest to us, has elevator access.
67 locals recommend
Dongmen Station
166 信義路2段Just a 2-minute walk from us. Exit 8, nearest to us, has elevator access.