Shilin Night Market

 Shilin Night Market is one of the largest night markets in Taipei. It is incredibly famous for its various snacks and eatery. If you are taking the Taipei MRT, you just need to go down the Jiantan station and from there its just a short walk. Even as you step out of the subway there are already food stalls leading to Shilin Night Market. Aside from food, Shilin Night Market is also a best place to buy souvenirs. Items are cheaper than in other places. They have ref magnets, cable holders, shirts, key chains, and others. There are also games or activities wherein you can win some prizes.

There are a lot of good food stalls in Shillin Night Market. For us to maximize our visit, we already did research of the best food stalls. There are also some food stalls that has been given the Michellin Bib Gourmand. A Bib Gourmand is more likely to offer comforting favourites at their best.

There are stalls that offer tanghulu. Tanghulu is a candied fruit snack. Originally it is made frum hawthorn berries, but it can made with other fruits as well like strawberry, grapes or plum.

One of the must-try is Raohe Street Fuzhou Black Pepper Buns. The famous black pepper buns in Raohe Night Market is alson in Shilin Night Market. Just like in Raohe, the buns are roasted to perfection inside a clay oven.

Another must-try is Guan Zheng-zong’s Original Small Sausage Wrapped in Big Sausage. It is Taiwanese sausage inside sticky rice sausage. They offer different flavors for the sauce of the sausage like garlic, spicy, satay, honey, soy sauce, and more. 

 Hometown BBQ Chicken is one of the best Taiwanese fried chicken selections at Shilin Night Market. They have a stall located near the Jiantan station. The chicken is big and crispy.

If you want to try these stalls, I suggest you come in early as there is always line in these food stalls. Shilin Night Market opens at 6PM although not all stalls are open at this time. Some are just starting their set-up but coming in early will give you more chance to go around the night market.