Hidden Gem in Huaxi Street Night Market: 40-Year-Old Stall Serves Fresh Taiwan Sugarcane Juice from NT$30

A Taste of Old Taipei at Huaxi Street Night Market

Tucked away in Taipei's historic Huaxi Street Night Market in Wanhua District, an unassuming stall has been serving freshly pressed sugarcane juice for decades. What sets it apart? The bundles of purple-tinged sugarcane stacked behind the stall are locally grown Taiwanese varieties — a rare sight in a market now dominated by imported Brazilian white sugarcane.

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Taiwan Sugarcane vs. Imported Brazilian Varieties

These days, virtually all sugarcane juice sold on the streets comes from imported Brazilian white sugarcane — it is sweet enough, cost-effective, but noticeably lighter in aroma. Taiwan's native sugarcane has seen its cultivation area shrink dramatically in recent years, yet it boasts higher natural sweetness and a far more pronounced, fragrant sugarcane aroma. It also costs significantly more than imports, which is why so few vendors still use it. This stall in Huaxi Street is one of the last holdouts.

How It Tastes

Watch as the vendor peels whole sugarcane stalks and feeds them straight into the press. The juice emerges a pale yellowish-green — subtly sweet at first sip, then the fragrance gradually unfolds on the palate. Unlike the cloying sweetness of typical street-side sugarcane juice, this one is remarkably refreshing, even on the hottest days. Those who usually find sugarcane juice too sugary may be surprised: this cup is lighter and crisper than most bubble tea.

Menu & Practical Info

The menu could not be simpler — just freshly pressed sugarcane juice, available in two sizes: a small cup at NT$30 and a large at NT$50. No add-ons, no frills — just pure, honest flavour. The stall sits in a night market where nearly every shop boasts over 60 years of history; the legendary Guo's Stir-Fried Beef, which often draws queues stretching across multiple storefronts, is just a short walk away.

Address: No. 45-47, Huaxi Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City

Opening Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM daily

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