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1. Yongkang Street Area: (Finish these first three for an authentic Taipei experience!)

·        Din Tai Fung(鼎泰豐): Famous for Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) described as "heavenly delicious" by Japanese visitors. Pork chop egg fried rice is also highly recommended. For large eaters, it's cost-effective to let them pay separately.

·        Smoothie House Mango Shaved Ice(思慕昔芒果冰): Perfect dessert after Din Tai Fung. One serving is enough for three people.

·        Zhangmen Craft Brewery(掌門精釀): Great spot for drinks after dessert. Breeze Songgao branch is recommended for its excellent outdoor view of Taipei 101.

2. Other Food Recommendations near Yongkang:

·        Scallion Pancake (Cong Zhua Bing): Popular snack worth trying; sometimes requires lining up.

·        Yongkang Beef Noodle, Lao Zhang Beef Noodle: Classic Taiwanese beef noodles.

·        High-end Jiangzhe Cuisine: Xiulan Xiaoguan.

·        Dongmen Dumpling House: Famous for Suan Cai Bai Rou (Pickled Cabbage and Pork Hot Pot) and dumplings; dumplings are particularly appealing to Japanese visitors.

·        No-menu Taiwanese Cuisine: Fu’an Taiwanese Cuisine.

·        Other dining: Liupin Bistro, Dalai Bistro, Longmen Inn Dumpling House.

3. Stir-Fry Restaurants(熱炒店): Also highly recommended.

4. Bubble Milk Tea(珍珠奶茶): Must try. 

5. Taipei 101 Observatory(101 觀景台): Great on a clear day.

6. Other Recommended Restaurants:

·        Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine(欣葉台菜), Kai Fan Tang Sichuan Cuisine(開飯食堂川菜), My Stove(My 灶), Songjiang All-you-can-eat Hot Pot City(松江自助火鍋城), Weekend Fried Chicken Club(週末炸雞俱樂部), Tim Ho Wan(添好運), Mala Hot Pot (The Diner這一鍋 / Mala馬辣 / Taihodien太和殿 / Old Si Chuan老四川), Mao Yuan Restaurant(茂園餐廳), Ji Jia Zhuang(雞家莊), Wanman(丸滿), Ji Yuan(驥園), Peng Jia Yuan(彭家園).

7. Izakaya Bars:

·        Beihun(北魂), New Orleans Kitchen(紐澳良小廚), Yuan Bar(圓酒), jupjup, Akagi Fresh Fish Shop(赤木鮮魚店), Kitamura Family Cuisine(北村家小料理屋), Le Ble d’Or(金色三麥).

8. Longshan Temple(龍山寺) & Huaxi Street(華西街):

·        Visited for tofu pudding, braised pork rice, chicken rice. (Note: Snake cuisine is no longer available at Huaxi Street.)

9. Taiwanese Breakfast Experience:

·        Highly recommended to try soy milk and savory soy milk.

·        Fu Hang Soy Milk (expect to line up).

·        Ding Yuan Soy Milk (Jinhua Street), Fresh Soy Milk Shop (Chaozhou Street).

10. Must-Visit Attractions & Experiences:

·        Longshan Temple(艋舺龍山寺): Experience Taiwanese temple culture; fortune-telling rituals, Moon God (for love), Guan Gong (career).

·        Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall(中正紀念堂): Experience acoustics (echo), guard-changing ceremony.

·        Dadaocheng & Dihua Street(大稻埕&迪化街): Visit Xiahai City God Temple(霞海城隍廟), pray to the Moon God.

·        Shilin Night Market (士林夜市): Goldfish scooping game.

·        Day trips Recommendation: Tamsui(淡水), Maokong(貓空), Jiufen(九份), Shifen(十分).

·        Shrimp Fishing 釣蝦場(Ebi Tsuri): Xin Hao Shrimp Fishing Plaza.

·        Weekday visits: Presidential Office (morning), National Palace Museum (Jadeite Cabbage, Meat-shaped Stone, Mao Gong Ding), Shuanglian Wenchang Temple.

11. Near National Taiwan University (NTU):

·        Tai Yi Milk King(臺一牛奶大王): Red bean soup, red bean milk, and shaved ice.

·        Mr. Chi (池先生): Bak Kut Teh, Curry.

·        Shuang Yue(雙月雞湯): Located near the intersection of Heping East Rd. & Jianguo South Rd. (5-minute walk from the Cosmology Building). Recommended dishes: Oil rice, sesame oil chicken soup (favorites among Japanese visitors).

·        Lan Jia Gua Bao(藍家割包): Taiwanese hamburger.

·        Oyster Omelette (蚵仔煎): Taiwanese-style okonomiyaki.

·        NTU Ice Popsicle(台大冰棒): A famous local treat.

12. Shopping Tips:

·        For affordable hair accessories, especially suitable for young girls, visit Huayin Street (華陰街) near Taipei Main Station, Rear Exit.

Additional Experiences:

·        Zhangmen Craft Brewery Breeze Songgao Branch(掌門精釀): Outdoor seating with an excellent view of Taipei 101.

·        Jiufen(九份): Enjoy taro balls, beer in a traditional teahouse, and sunset views from Jiufen Elementary School(九份國小) viewpoint.

·        Shifen(十分): Sky Lantern releasing experience.