Top Taiwan Dining Experiences

Savor the flavors of Taiwanese cuisine and discover its unique ingredients and cooking methods in this sociable cooking class. The menu includes such favorites as xiao long bao (soup dumplings), pork thick soup and bubble milk tea. Come to learn and taste your way through Taiwan's delicious and unique food scene.

Taiwanese people enjoy breakfast like a queen/ king. Taiwanese breakfast foods are a vast collection of appetizing and accessible dishes that are served warm and definitely worth getting out of bed for! In our Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast you will learn the classic and remarkable Scallion Pancake, Dan Bing (Egg Crepe), Fresh Soy Milk!

This is a class that allows small group (2-10) people to join. Besides different themes of Taiwanese cusines in each day, we also provide recipe in English, Chinese & Japanese if needed. Our cozy, homy and fully equipped cooking studio will provide a nique, fun, and memorable experience of everyday life in Taiwan!!

Angela is a New York–raised, Taipei–based tea expert who moved to Taiwan in 2020 to immerse herself in local tea culture. She learned Chinese, built connections with farmers, and personally sources teas from organic, natural, and wild-farmed estates. In her Taipei tearoom, you’ll take part in a private Taiwan tea tasting of five carefully selected teas paired with local snacks. Learn how to identify flavors and aromas, refine your palate, and explore the unique tea terroirs of Taiwan. This fun and interactive Taipei tea experience blends culture, flavor, and tradition—perfect for tea lovers and curious travelers.

You can have a fast-track, truly Taiwanese cultural experience, from the street to the kitchen! Guided by our local chef Wayne, you will enjoy the experience just like a local: starting the day with a slice of classic Taipei, walking in the oldest morning market, welcomed by street vendors and shop owners, and savoring traditional and unique street food. You will also learn how to make healthier colorful boba.

Step into comfort and luxury at the Oriental Club Lounge—your personal escape before takeoff. Whether you're departing or in transit, this lounge is more than just a waiting area; it's a curated travel experience. ★ All-Day Culinary Treats – Indulge in unlimited coffee, wine, local snacks, and chef-prepared dishes like sesame oil noodles and beef noodle soup. ★ Rejuvenate & Refresh – Enjoy free 30-minute showers with full amenities, plus cozy seating and a calm, refined atmosphere. ★ Seamless Access – No reservations needed—just walk in, check in, and relax while waiting for your flight. ★ Perfect for Solo or Group Travelers – Spacious lounge areas are ideal for unwinding, catching up on emails, or simply enjoying a moment of stillness. Make your airport time a highlight, not just a wait. Book now and elevate your travel experience.

Visit one of the the most popular night markets in Taipei. Most travelers can participate. Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local. Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

It isn’t a trip to Taipei without a night market visit. This private tour makes it easier than ever to follow in locals’ footsteps and navigate through the bustling, vibrant Shilin Night Market. Meet your guide and head to its must-see highlights, and learn more about Taiwanese culture and cuisine as you go. You can try snacks that catch your fancy, from pineapple cake and grilled octopus to mango shaved ice and beyond (food at your own expense).

Take home more than just memories of tasty dishes in Taiwan, learning to make traditional Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings from scratch during this Taiwanese cooking class. Learn the craft of Taiwanese cooking first-hand with experienced instructors.

Taipei is renowned for its delicious variety of street food and regional specialties. On this private walking tour, explore the atmospheric Zhongzheng District, visit Dongmen Market, and sample a wide selection of Taiwanese dishes, with your guide on hand to explain the ingredients and translate any food preferences.

Taipei is a different city after night falls and this fun pub crawl experience will let you experience it. Enjoy the Taipei nightlife by visiting several of the cities party hotspots. Meet fellow travelers and make friends with locals as you visit four different pubs where you'll enjoy at least four welcome drinks.

Receive the ultimate treatment with a 50-minute Chinese foot-and-shoulder massage at a luxury Taipei spa, followed by dinner at Din Tai Fung, a Michelin-rated chain restaurant at Taipei 101. You’ll be pampered from head to foot before an award-winning meal of 'xiao long bao' — Shanghai dumplings filled with soup — prepared by expert chefs. This small-group experience is limited to seven people, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.

Join us at our home garden on monkey mountain. We are a Canadian and Taiwanese couple living by the ocean. We will have a fantastic meal over meaningful conversations. Each meal is a culinary journey, showcasing diverse flavors of dishes discovered on our travels. The meal is customizable to an extent, please let us know if you would like to be involved in the cooking to learn more deeply about food or just sit back and relax. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey amidst stunning landscapes.

If you’re in Taipei and craving a true taste of Taiwanese cuisine, Sumire at Q Square is a spot you don’t want to miss. Just a short walk from Taipei Main Station, it’s comfortable, modern, and welcoming—a perfect place to sit back and enjoy a great meal even with your luggage. The lunch and dinner sets are carefully curated with high-quality, carefully selected ingredients. You’ll get a taste of Taiwanese-style appetizers, local vegetables like water spinach and mushrooms, classic chicken rice, a small hot pot with Sumire’s signature rich chicken broth and more. The lunch set even comes with all-you-can-eat soft serve ice cream, and both meals are finished with Sumire’s secret fried rice cake, a homemade treat you won’t find anywhere else. With these menu, you’ve got a satisfying, memorable introduction to Taiwanese flavors that’s both comforting and a little indulgent.

On this private evening tour, you won’t just enjoy lofty views overlooking Taipei—you’ll also try the city’s traditional, tea-infused cuisine, and take part in a tutored tea tasting. Meet your guide at your hotel and take a gondola up to Maokong, once one of Taiwan’s top tea-producing regions. After your tea-infused meal, finish with a trip to a local viewing point offering panoramic city vistas and an exceptional perspective on Taipei 101.

Taiwan is an undisputed foodie’s paradise, recognized by Michelin guides, Netflix series and international food blogs. But any Taiwanese person will tell you that the best way to eat in Taipei is with a local. Let our English-proficient guide take you on a tour through the food mecca of Taipei, starting at an internationally reknown coffee shop where you can sample local, Taiwanese coffee beans from Alishan. Then, taste Taiwan's famous bubble milk tea ("boba") at the island's first, original shop. No food tour would be completed without a trip to one of Taiwan's traditional night markets, so eat your heart out before returning to the island's internationally- praised metro system after ending your feast.

Explore Taiwan's northeast coastline and the mountainous town of Jiufen by night! Before the sun sets, stop by Yehliu Geopark, a relaxing seacoast attraction home to a number of unique geological formations. Then, head to Jiufen, where the lantern-lined alleys of this old mining own come alive at night, creating a magical experience said to resemble scenes from the Miyazaki classic, "Spirited Away." After dinner, relax at a traditional tea house and enjoy views of the illuminated and elevated town before returning to your accommodation. **Please note: This tour requires a reasonable degree of physical fitness**

Follow in locals’ footsteps when you visit a bustling market—and learn how to make one of Taiwan’s most popular culinary delicacies—on this private tour and cooking class. After pickup from your Taipei hotel, follow your guide to one of the city’s markets, where you’ll see how locals shop and will pick up ingredients for your day of cooking. Then, head to a nearby kitchen, where you’ll learn how to make zongzi: bamboo leaf-wrapped dumplings made of sticky rice and an assortment of fillings.

1.Chef Wayne has 25 years of cooking experience to share with you.（Mediterranean style and Asian cuisines.） 2.Private class without any disturbance 3.Uderstand more of essential sauces & general principles of sauce blending 4.Asian style meat marination methods & tips 5.Fundamental but also modern cooking techniques

Experience the city just like a local: start with a slice of classic Taipei, walk through the oldest market, savor traditional street food, and learn how to make Bubble Tea! • Sample unique street food throughout the tour • Learn how to make and then enjoy your very own Bubble Tea! • Explore Taipei on foot, discovering markets, meeting vendors, shop owners, and more! • Communal food tour and cooking class for 2 to 10 people • Local host Wayne was born in Taiwan and lived in Melbourne, Australia for almost 14 years