One of the stalls in the Shuanglian vegetable market is located at the corner next to the Wenchang Temple in Taipei City. It seems to be run by a mother-and-son duo, who take turns making spring rolls and preparing the ingredients. On weekends at noon, there’s quite a line to buy from them. I’ve heard that on weekdays they also sell oatmeal porridge, which can be delivered via Uber Eats. If you have a chance, you should definitely try it out! The owner is very attentive to managing their Google Maps profile and almost every review receives a thoughtful response.
🍽 Old-fashioned spring rolls NT$50
You can choose the sweetness level: regular / half sweet / no sugar
The filling includes cabbage, bean sprouts, dried tofu, preserved vegetables, and braised pork among others. The cabbage has a bit of a curry flavor, which is quite special. The bean sprouts are crunchy and generously portioned. Finally, it’s sprinkled with vegetarian meat floss and seaweed powder, giving it a rich layer of flavors.
The downside is that the cabbage is stir-fried and a bit too moist, so when you take it home, the bottom ends up soaked in juice and becomes soggy. This makes the wrapper easy to break, so it’s best to eat it right away!
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The chain saltwater chicken by the roadside on Yongkang Street 🐔
The ingredients are covered with transparent plastic, which is quite hygienic. 👍
It’s scheduled to start business at 3:30 PM, but sometimes when passing by in the early afternoon, the owner has already set up and you can buy some.
During peak dinner hours, you might need to queue occasionally, but the service is quite fast, so you won’t wait too long.
There are many types of set meal options, and a variety of side dishes to choose from.
The ingredients vary slightly each day, and once they run out, they are gone.
The vegetables are very fresh, and the chicken is delicious. 😋
Overall, it’s quite flavorful, and you can customize the saltiness and spiciness to your liking, offering great value for money. ~😍
🍽 Chicken + 3 side dishes 🅽🆃 $120
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【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】
"Happy Sweet Potato Balls" is a familiar sight at the night market. This branch is located within the Yan San Night Market. Today, I came to Yan San Night Market for dinner, and after finishing, I wanted to have a snack. I saw my favorite sweet potato balls and decided to buy some.
The owners are two young men, and they were quite friendly. Initially, I didn’t notice there were large and small portions because it was written on a blackboard, which wasn’t very clear at night, but the owner was very patient.
The large portion has 12 balls for $50, and the small portion has 7 balls for $35. There are flavors like plum powder, chocolate powder, seaweed powder, cheese powder, peanut powder, and pepper powder to choose from, but I opted for the original flavor; sweet potato balls should be enjoyed in their original taste!
They are quite large, but just enough to fit in one bite. They are the more hollow type of sweet potato balls, not the kind that are filled and solid. A few of them have purple sweet potato, which has a stronger flavor.
They are delicious sweet potato balls, but honestly, I don’t know how anyone could make sweet potato balls taste bad!
The text describes a restaurant called "Nisshisen Takoyaki" located in the Xindian city area, with the nearest MRT station being Qizhang Station exit 1, about a 3-minute walk away. The shop is situated at a corner, and during non-business hours, the breakfast shop space is rented out to several stalls, with Nisshisen being one of them. Apart from the food cart, there are no other signs.
After choosing your flavor, you place your order with the owner and pay (cash only). Each flavor is priced the same: $55 for one portion and $150 for three portions. After ordering, there is a short wait for your freshly made takoyaki (there are many already prepared nearby, so they might just be reheating?). Finally, the owner adds mayonnaise, seasoning powder, and bonito flakes.
In the photo of the cut takoyaki, you can see that the squid is super small, about the size of a cubic centimeter. I ordered the nori flavor but didn’t particularly notice the nori; the filling was just the taste of flour with some cabbage shreds, and the flavor was average.
It has been about 5-6 years since I last ate takoyaki, and today I suddenly missed the taste of takoyaki (I had walked by it every day before but never thought to buy it). It was purely a nostalgic experience, but my child really liked it (he said not to add squid), but squid is probably the main point, right? 😅
At the Fengjia Night Market, a $70 roasted duck wrap from a small vendor may not be considered a high cost-performance value, but I would be willing to repurchase it.👌
💰 The part that doesn't qualify as high cost-performance is the price.
In terms of portion, the price is not expensive, but it’s also not cheap. Many places selling roasted duck wraps are around this price point as well. However, considering it’s served with shredded cucumber and bean sprouts, I personally feel it still can't be rated as food with high cost performance.
🦆 The reasons I would be willing to repurchase:
1️⃣ Of course, it's the taste!
It's not exceptionally delicious, but the roasted duck wrap is not something you can easily find, and the vendor does a pretty good job! The duck meat combined with sweet bean sauce, and the crunchy vegetables balance it all out. 👍
The most surprising part is the outer skin, which initially looks like a square of Jinhua ham, but it’s actually larger! When you bite into it, the skin is chewy! It doesn’t taste bland like dry buns; it has a hint of sweetness and a delightful flavor!
Eating it with the duck meat feels like an alternative Gua Bao. Although it doesn’t have the fragrance of fatty meat or the smooth texture, the chewy skin along with refreshing vegetables and duck meat is great! 😆
2️⃣ It’s filling!
After finishing one serving, I felt about 50% full, which was more than I had expected! When at the night market, you want to try a variety of foods! So, I was always on the lookout for some small snacks to enjoy.
From a distance, I initially estimated it would fill me about 30-40%, but it exceeded my expectations! If I ordered another serving, I might not have room for anything else today!
Next time I come to Fengjia Night Market, I might still want to try this again.
It’s not extremely recommended, but I personally think it’s a pretty good dish. 👍 I recommend it to everyone~
Xu's Pig Trotters Vermicelli is one of the famous shops in Baoan Street, Dadaocheng's Cisheng Temple area. It has been operating for over 50 years, attracting countless local customers, and even many food enthusiasts from abroad have visited.
Today, I'm enjoying the pig trotters vermicelli, priced at 130 NTD.
Pig Trotters Vermicelli:
The broth of Xu's Pig Trotters Vermicelli is a white soup base, rich and full of collagen, which pairs wonderfully with the pig trotters in the bowl. The pig trotters have a very elastic texture; they are tender yet full of substance. The vermicelli itself is quite standard, not particularly eye-catching, but it does a great job supporting the flavor of the meat.
Of course, you can't avoid the bones in the pig trotters. Next time I visit, I might opt for the leg meat or a mixed vermicelli.
Overall, it is indeed a very delicious local queue-worthy shop. Initially, the shop had only one stall but later expanded by merging with the neighboring stall and added air-conditioned seating across the street.
It's evident that the shop not only focuses on refining traditional flavors but also cares about the comfort of its customers.
Highly recommended to everyone!
Bracewearer's review: It's all takeout, no restroom available.
If I come to Luodong Night Market, I will definitely buy the spring rolls from this stall. Each spring roll costs 50 NT dollars and comes in original, mustard, and spicy flavors. The portions are substantial, offering great value. During weekends, there is often a crowd, and you need to queue up. The spring roll wrapper is freshly made on-site and rolled to order, with a moderate level of moisture for a good texture, and it remains unaffected even if taken out. The filling is rich, the vegetables are refreshing, and the peanut powder is evenly distributed, making the overall taste not monotonous. The only slight disappointment is the slightly small portion of braised pork.
The only stall selling fried king oyster mushrooms
I found a standing sushi restaurant recommended by a short video on Instagram, located around the Shuiyuan Market in Gongguan Night Market.
They offer both à la carte and set meals. This time, we ordered a meal for one person at 300 TWD, which includes a total of 12 dishes. The sushi varies slightly each day depending on the ingredients available, but generally, it doesn't differ greatly.
The dining environment is a bit basic; you have to eat standing up since there are no chairs. I find the table height a bit low (I’m over 175 cm), so it’s a bit unfortunate not to have chairs.
For the meals, it averages out to about 25 TWD per dish, which I personally think is very cost-effective (compared to other sushi chains like Zeng Qian or others).
I think their sushi rice is quite good, and the seafood ingredients are diverse and abundant. The owner also serves the dishes in an order that enhances the taste experience, making it very smooth to eat.
Finally, there is also a serving of cold noodles, which is quite substantial (compared to sushi), as well as a special sushi snack. The sushi snack is paired with salmon roe and tapioca from bubble tea, which makes it really unique. I personally think it's perfect to try on a cool autumn day.
📍New Taipei City, Wanli District
A long-established grilled corn shop on the North Coast 🌽
On holidays, there are always a large number of people waiting, and cars parked in the nearby open spaces for grilled corn!
The shop occupies a fairly large area, built with corrugated metal. On weekdays, there's only one grill, but this time during the holiday, they opened two grills.
After lining up and ordering the grilled corn, the staff will ask if you want a large or small size, what type of corn texture you prefer, and if you would like it spicy. Interestingly, they weigh the corn to determine the price and use that as your order number.
After ordering, it takes about 15 minutes to prepare the fresh grilled corn.
I highly recommend calling ahead to place your order. This time, I made a reservation 30 minutes early, so when I arrived, I could just line up, give my phone number, pay, and get my corn.
🌽 Grilled Corn (Large, Spicy) ($120):
The corn has a sticky rice texture, and each kernel is large and plump! It has a nice chewiness and firmness!
I recommend adding spicy sauce; it has a granular, salty taste.
Unfortunately, this time the sauce was a bit thinly applied 🤨 Grilled corn is all about enjoying that sauce!
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Would I revisit: Yes!
Although it’s not cheap, it has a flavor that I miss if I haven't had it for a while.
I buy it almost every time I come to the North Coast 🤤
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A little note:
🔸 Payment can be made in cash or via Taiwan Pay.
