士林夜市

Shilin Night Market guide: what to eat and how to get there

Taipei's biggest and best-known night market: food, shopping and games over several streets, plus an underground food court. It gets very busy, especially on weekends, so it helps to know what you want to eat before you go.

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Updated November 2026

HoursDaily 4pm–12am
Getting thereJiantan Station (red line), Exit 1: about a 5-minute walk. Get off at Jiantan, not Shilin station.
AreaShilin, Taipei
Stalls81 food stalls, all listed in the Eatwhr app

Famous stalls

Stalls recognised by the Michelin Guide, local votes, or decades of history.

Hai You Herbal Pork Ribs 海友十全排骨

Herbal pork rib soup · from NT$30

★ Michelin Bib Gourmand

Chung Chia Pan-fried Buns 鍾家原上海生煎包

Pan-fried buns · from NT$20

★ Michelin Bib Gourmand

Zhong Cheng Hao Oyster Omelette 忠誠號蚵仔煎

Oyster omelette · from NT$90

★ Since 1972 · menu in English and Japanese

Good Friend Cold Noodles 好朋友涼麵

Cold sesame noodles · from NT$60

★ Michelin Bib Gourmand

Aye Hey Thin Noodles (A-Hui) 阿輝麵線

Oyster & intestine vermicelli · from NT$30

★ Michelin Bib Gourmand

Milk Tea Mama 奶茶媽媽

Bubble milk tea & milk drinks · from NT$30

★ Since 1976

Shilin Bo Tofu Pudding 士林伯豆花

Tofu pudding (douhua) · from NT$35

★ Since 1981

A-De Thai Banana Pancake 阿德泰式煎餅&奶茶

Thai banana pancake (roti) · from NT$40

★ Run by a Thai couple

Xin Fa Ting Shaved Ice 辛發亭

Shaved ice · from NT$70

★ Since 1968

Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken 士林豪大大雞排 基河店

Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet · from NT$95

★ Since 1992

Lao Shilin Big Cake Wraps Small Cake 老士林大餅包小餅

Big biscuit wraps small biscuit · from NT$45

★ Since 1965

Shilin Old Stall Teppanyaki 士林老攤鐵板燒

Teppanyaki · from NT$50

★ Since 1988

What people eat here

The most common dishes among the stalls we list. All night market food →

Teppanyaki 鐵板燒

Meat, seafood and vegetables cooked on a big iron griddle, served with rice.

4 stalls

Stinky tofu 臭豆腐

Fermented tofu, fried crisp or steamed, with pickled cabbage and chilli. Smells strong, tastes milder.

4 stalls

Night market steak 牛排

Steak on a sizzling iron plate with noodles, egg and black pepper sauce.

4 stalls

Oyster omelette 蚵仔煎

Small oysters fried with egg and a chewy starch batter, topped with a sweet-savoury red sauce.

3 stalls

Shaved ice 剉冰

A mound of shaved ice with toppings you choose, drizzled with syrup.

3 stalls

Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet 雞排

A huge flattened chicken cutlet, deep-fried and dusted with pepper salt.

3 stalls

Big biscuit wraps small biscuit 大餅包小餅

A crunchy fried biscuit crushed with sweet or savoury fillings and wrapped in a thin soft pancake. A Shilin classic.

3 stalls

Soup dumplings 小籠包

Small steamed dumplings with hot soup and pork inside.

3 stalls

Good to know

How to order without speaking Chinese →

Questions

What are the opening hours of Shilin Night Market?

Daily 4pm–12am. Some stalls open later or close one day a week.

What is the nearest MRT station to Shilin Night Market?

Jiantan Station (red line), Exit 1: about a 5-minute walk. Get off at Jiantan, not Shilin station.

How many stalls are at Shilin Night Market?

Eatwhr lists 81 food stalls at Shilin Night Market, each with what it sells, and menus and prices when we have a dated source.

Is Shilin Night Market cash only?

Most stalls only take cash, and only a few take cards or mobile payment. Bring small notes and coins.

Do vendors at Shilin Night Market speak English?

Most don't. In the Eatwhr app you can pick dishes and show an order card in Chinese to the vendor.

Are there Michelin stalls at Shilin Night Market?

Yes. This page lists 12 stalls recognised by the Michelin Guide, local votes or decades of history.

Plan your visit in Eatwhr

Free app in English and Japanese: all 81 stalls with what they sell, menus and prices when we know them, how to order in Chinese, and how much cash to bring.

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Other Taipei night markets

Stall lists come from Taipei City public data and well-known food guides. Prices only with a dated source. Stalls change, so treat details as a guide.