Who says Zhongli is a food desert? A local beauty recommends 10 must-try hidden gems

▲ Ann, who grew up in Zhongli, recommends her personal go-to street snacks. (Photo / Screenshot fromAnn AnqiuFan page)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Who says Zhongli in Taoyuan is a food desert? Let local beauty Ann set the record straight. Netizen Ann Anqiu“Travel is Super Fun!”Community group shares her personally recommended list of 10 must-eat spots in Zhongli, from street snacks and authentic international cuisine to night market budget bites, almost all are local favorites she’s enjoyed since childhood. These dishes are also hugely popular in Zhongli—after trying them all, you’ll never say Zhongli has no good food again.

Yixin Scallion Pancake

Located in front of Zhongli Railway Station, Yixin Scallion Pancake is a famous local queue-worthy snack. The crispy pancake paired with its signature sauce gives you huge satisfaction at a coin-like price.

Address: No. 5, Zhongping Rd., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00

▲ Yixin Scallion Pancake is a popular snack around the station.

Rongshuxia Mango Shaved Ice

It’s not just Keelung that’s famous for shaved ice—this long-established Zhongli spot is also legendary. Their signature mango double delight and classic red bean ice will have you smiling with every bite.

Address: No. 83, Zhongshan Rd., Zhongli City, Taoyuan County
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00–22:30

▲ The red bean ice also includes large red beans.

Mingxin Vietnamese Beef Pho

Thanks to the many foreign workers in Zhongli, the area has become a hub for Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian street food. If you want to taste authentic flavors, this is the place to go.

Address: No. 144, Zhongyang E. Rd., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 07:30–20:30

▲ Enjoy authentic Vietnamese flavors here.

Zhang Fengsheng Shop Ice Cream

Taiwanese-style ice cream made mainly with grains and cereals is hugely popular among locals. Topped with rich peanut and sesame sauce and sprinkled with sesame, peanuts, and chocolate powder, it’s simply mouthwatering.

Address: No. 349, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00–21:00, Sunday 9:00–18:00 (Closed Mondays)

▲ The shop occasionally introduces new flavors.

M PAIN Boulangerie & Pâtisserie

A bakery tucked away in an old Zhongli house lets you pick your favorite bread, place it in a bread basket, and enjoy it in the backyard for a lovely French-style afternoon.

Location: No. 224, Section 2, Zhongyang West Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 13:30–20:30

▲ A variety of bread flavors.

Shanghui Grass Jelly Shop

With over 20 years of history in Zhongli, Shanghui Grass Jelly Shop uses grass jelly from Guanxi Town, Hsinchu, made without artificial coloring or preservatives—smooth, refreshing, and perfect for beating the heat.

Location: No. 358, Zhongzheng Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday, Thursday to Sunday 10:30–22:00

▲ The tender grass jelly is delicious on its own.

Zhongli Xinxing Yongchuan Beef Noodles

Located in Zhongli’s Xinxing Market, Yongchuan Beef Noodles serves Sichuan-style noodles with a savory and spicy flavor. Ann also recommends adding pickled vegetables for an even better broth.

Location: No. 61-1, Minquan Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours

▲ The beef chunks in the noodles are incredibly flavorful.

Zhongli Night Market – Jian Shifu Stinky Tofu

Among the many delicacies at Zhongli Night Market, Jian Shifu’s stinky tofu—both pungent and delicious—is especially beloved by Ann. Its rich broth paired with firm tofu has her raving, “So tasty!”

Location: No. 101, Xinming Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 17:30–00:30

▲ The tofu hotpot is so fragrant you’ll keep coming back for more.

Hao Xian Wu Rice Noodle Soup

When it comes to budget bites at Zhongli Night Market, Ann also recommends Hao Xian Wu Rice Noodle Soup, which she’s been eating since childhood—affordable and delicious. She also highly recommends the pork slices as a must-order side dish.

Location: No. 109, Xinming Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 17:00–01:00

▲ The rice noodle soup has a light and sweet broth.

Bao Hao Jia Scallion Buns

These wildly popular scallion buns at the night market reveal a generous filling when you tear open the wrapper. The minced pork, seasoned with scallions, is incredibly rich—perfect for those with smaller appetites, as one bun is very filling.

Location: No. 86, Shijian Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00–23:00

▲ Generously stuffed scallion buns.