8 Must-Try Eats Around Taipei's Yongle Market: Michelin Beef Noodles, Century-Old Chicken Rolls & More

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8 Must-Try Eats Around Taipei's Yongle Market: Michelin Beef Noodles, Century-Old Chicken Rolls & More

Wandering the historic Dihua Street, you'll find more than retro architecture and charming shops — some of Taipei's most addictive food hides in the lanes around Dadaocheng and Yongle Market. Here are eight crowd-favourite eateries, from a century-old chicken roll king to a thick-cut sashimi spot locals queue for.

Jiang Niu Lou — Japanese-Style Beef Noodles (Michelin Bib Gourmand)

Tucked into an old house on Minle Street, this beef noodle shop is run by Japanese chefs who bring their craft to a Taiwanese classic. It earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand nod and serves a limited 66 bowls a day across just four opening days. The broth blends kombu, Sichuan pepper and roast-beef aroma, with tender beef shank that melts in your mouth — add a touch of wasabi for a Japanese twist, and you get one free noodle refill. Address: No. 6, Minle St, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 12:00–18:00 (closed Mon, Tue & Sun).

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Dadaocheng Braised Pork Rice — 60-Year Michelin Favourite

A Bib Gourmand honouree that has been going strong since 1958 and is now run by its third generation. The signature braised pork rice uses a 7:3 lean-to-fat ratio, topped with a runny soft-boiled egg — a generous bowl for just NT$40. Address: No. 17, Ln 220, Chang'an W Rd, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 11:30–20:00.

Wan Long Sashimi — High-Value Thick-Cut Sashimi

Hidden inside Yongle Market, this Japanese eatery is run by a veteran fish wholesaler and a sushi chef, promising hotel-grade sashimi at wallet-friendly prices. A NT$250 minimum spend gets you thick-cut sashimi, nigiri and sushi rolls, plus an all-you-can-drink miso soup overflowing with toppings. Order the assorted sashimi and sushi rolls. Address: No. 21, Sec 1, Dihua St, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 09:00–15:00 (closed Mon).

Yongle Rice Noodles — Half-Century Classic

Founded in 1967 and now in its third generation, this shop's signature rice noodle soup costs just NT$35, with a bone-based broth and free refills. The dry version pairs a sweet chilli sauce with soy paste. Don't miss the braised side dishes. Address: No. 111, Minle St, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 07:00–15:00.

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Yongle Chicken Roll King — Taipei's Best, Since 1907

Serving since 1907, this stall has been dubbed "Taipei's best chicken roll". The chicken roll features crispy fried tofu skin wrapped around pork strips and onion, savoury, juicy and lightly sweet. The mushroom pork congee and fried milkfish thick soup are also worth ordering. Address: No. 178, Sec 2, Yanping N Rd, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 07:30–13:00 (closed Mon).

Jia Xing Fish Ball Shop — Juicy Fuzhou Fish Balls

A long-standing favourite at the Yanping & Minle Street corner. The signature Fuzhou fish balls use shark paste and hand-beaten pork filling — plump, springy and bursting with sweet juices; the shiitake pork balls are also a must. Address: No. 21, Ln 210, Sec 2, Yanping N Rd, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 09:00–18:30 (closed Sun).

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Miao Kou Four-Herb Soup & Pork Buns — The Most Generous Soup

Open since 1973, this stall built its name on just two items: pork buns and four-herb soup. The soup is loaded with lotus seeds, fox nuts, poria and barley plus clean pork intestine — NT$60 for a bowl that's almost half ingredients. The pork buns are soft and juicy with a black-pepper kick. Address: No. 388, Minsheng W Rd, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 11:30–17:00 (closed Mon).

Lao Mian Dian — The No-Sign Four-Sauce Dry Noodles

Easy to miss — it looks like an ordinary house with no sign. The signature "four-sauce dry noodles" blends sesame paste, fried sauce, pork lard scallion and salt water for a perfect ratio, at just NT$40 for a small bowl. The braised intestines, pig tail and pig's head skin are excellent sides. Address: No. 215-8, Sec 2, Dihua St, Datong District, Taipei. Hours: 10:15–19:15 (closed Sun).