Night Markets

This classic street snack combines fresh oysters, vegetables, and eggs in perfect harmony. A specially prepared starch batter is added before pan-frying until golden and crispy, then finished with a signature sauce that balances sweet and savory notes. Every bite delivers rich seafood flavor and a delightful layered texture.

Deep-fried at high heat, stinky tofu develops a crispy, aromatic crust while the inside remains soft and tender with a rich bean fragrance. Paired with tangy, crunchy Taiwanese pickled cabbage, it cuts through the richness and highlights the tofu's distinctive flavor.

Made by steaming a blend of pig blood and glutinous rice, the cake is then generously coated with peanut powder and cilantro. It has a chewy, firm texture with a subtle rice fragrance and a savory-sweet sauce, while the sweet nuttiness of the peanut powder adds extra depth to the overall flavor.

After the chicken is marinated, coated, and deep-fried, its golden, crispy crust gives way to juicy, tender meat. Whether you bite into a fried chicken cutlet or keep reaching for piece after piece of salt crispy chicken, a dusting of pepper-salt seasoning or chili powder makes the aroma irresistible.

Freshly fried sweet potato balls are golden and round, with a crispy exterior and a hollow, chewy interior. As you chew, the natural sweetness of sweet potato comes through, making them light and easy to enjoy. This simple, affordable treat is the perfect snack for visitors of all ages at the night market.

A charcoal-grilled sticky rice sausage is sliced open and stuffed with a fragrant Taiwanese pork sausage to create this wonderfully filling street food. It is typically topped with garlic, pickled mustard greens, or cucumber for extra flavor, resulting in a rich, well-layered taste that makes it a classic night market combination.

Sizzling on a hot iron plate, night market steak is a must-try for many Taiwanese night market-goers. A generous cut of beef is served alongside iron-plate noodles and a soft-cooked egg, all topped with a rich black pepper or mushroom sauce. It is wallet-friendly yet deeply satisfying.

What is a night market visit without a hand-shaken drink? Smooth, rich milk tea paired with chewy tapioca pearls is sweet but never cloying, and wonderfully refreshing when served cold. This internationally celebrated Taiwanese beverage is not only a great palate cleanser but also the perfect companion to all the snacks you will encounter along the way.

On a hot evening, a bowl of refreshing shaved ice is the ultimate way to cool down. Fluffy, snowflake-like ice is piled high with toppings such as red beans, taro balls, and tapioca jelly, then drizzled with sweet syrup or condensed milk. Every spoonful is wonderfully cool and deeply satisfying.