Enjoy The Local Delights and Diverse Global Cuisines
As we gather for WordCamp Asia 2024 in Taiwan, we’re excited to also offer a taste of the island’s incredible culinary diversity. Taiwan is not just a hub for technological innovation; it’s also a melting pot of flavors that caters to food lovers from all corners of the globe. Whether you’re seeking traditional Taiwanese specialties, international cuisines, vegetarian dishes, halal food, or gluten-free options, you’ll find that Taiwan’s food scene is varied and inclusive. We understand the importance of nourishing both the mind and the body, and we are delighted to guide you through a gastronomic journey that reflects the diverse tastes and dietary preferences of our global attendees.
Vegetarian (near TICC)
- Herbivore A4 (Vegan / Western)
- VEGE CREEK (Taiwanese Lu Wei)
- Miacucina (Italian)
- Polam Kopitiam (Malaysian)
- Falafel King (Mid-Eastern)
Jain-friendly Vegetarian
Note: There are very few restaurants that serve strictly Jain vegetarian food. In regular vegetarian restaurants, they might use the same pot to cook onion or garlic. Please be aware of this if you adhere strictly to Jain dietary rules.
Halal Dining (near TICC)
- HALAL Chinese beef noodle restaurant (Chinese food)
- Halal Chinese Beef Noodles (Chinese food)
- Khana Kazana (Indian food)
- Tajin Moroccan Cuisine (Morocco food)
- Taj Indian Restaurant (Indian food)
- Kedai Sri Rahayu (Indonesian food)
- ROYAL / INDONESIAN FOOD (Indonesian food )
- Chang’s Beef Noodle (Chinese Food)
- Halal Yellow Beef Noodle (Chinese food)
- Yunus Halal Restaurant (Thailand food)
- Kunming Halal Restaurant (Middle east food)
- 水料理 (fresh cuisine ) Halal MUSLIM FRIENDLY (chinese food, muslim friendly, they separate between halal and non-halal food)
- 炸雞大獅 Fried Chicken Master Halal (Franchise of Halal Fried Chicken Master)
- This is the only franchise of Halal fried chicken available in Taiwan, with various stores located across Taipei.
Indian Restaurants
- Masala Art
- 阿里巴巴的廚房 Ali Baba’s Indian Kitchen
- Mayur Indian Kitchen, Halal Restaurant
- Saffron 46
- 莫夏67印度餐廳 INDIAN RESTAURANT
- Balle Balle Indian Restaurant & Bar 巴雷巴雷 印度餐廳
- Oye Punjabi Indian Restaurant 哦耶！旁遮普 印度餐廳
- Out of India Shida Branch
- Tibet Kitchen Taiwan
- burans Indian kitchen~Sanchong
- Amma’s Kitchen (South Indian Restaurant)
Local food
- Braised Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian 牛肉麵)
- Yong Kang Beef Noodles (永康牛肉麺館)
- Liao Jia Beef Noodle Restaurant (廖家牛肉麵)
- Liu Shandong Beef Noodles (劉山東牛肉麵)
- Lin Dong Fang (林東芳牛肉麵)
- Chun Shui Tang (春水堂 Multiple locations across Taiwan）
- Scallion and Daikon (Radish) Pancake
- Wenzhou Street Daikon Pancake
- Tian Jin Onion Pancake
- Any of the Night Markets in Taipei
- Authentic Taiwanese Breakfast
- Hot Pot
- Pork Pepper Bun (Hu Jiao Bing 胡椒餅)
- Fuzhou Pepper Buns (福州世祖胡椒餅) at Raohe Night Market
- Braised Pork Rice (Lu Rou Fan 滷肉飯)
- Taiwanese Fried Chicken
- Pineapple Cake
- Sunnyhills （微熱山丘） (in Taipei 101)
- Chia Te Bakery (佳德鳳梨酥) (also available at Taipei Airport)
- Vigor Kobo (Halal)
- Pork Intestine & Oyster Noodle
- Ay Chung Flour-Rice Noodle (阿宗麵線)
- Chen Ji Intestine & Oyster Taiwanese Vermicelli (陳記專業蚵仔麵線)
Bubble Tea!!
Bubble Tea is one of the representatives of Taiwanese culture. We crafted another dedicated page specifically to introduce it! Check it out here.
Besides the mentioned cuisines, Taiwanese local food offers an exciting array of street delicacies that beckon the adventurous palate. From the daringly aromatic stinky tofu to the savory oyster pancake, and the unique pig blood cake, there’s an endless variety to explore. Taipei, in particular, is a melting pot of global culinary influences, fostering a vibrant and evolving eating culture.
When you’re at WordCamp Asia 2024, don’t hesitate to chat with any of our local volunteers or organizers. Each one of them has their favorite spots and dishes to recommend, and they’ll be more than happy to share the insider tips on where to find the best tastes of Taiwan!