Ultra-guilty midnight copper-coin eats with hearty snacks — so cheap it’s almost sinful!

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What to do when you’re starving late at night? Naturally, you call your friends for a late-night snack session. These ultra-guilty yet irresistible midnight copper-coin meals are even recommended by locals — flavorful congee and rice noodle soup for just 25 NT per bowl. Order a full table of them and it’s still dirt cheap.

Located in Taishan, New Taipei, “Zhoumo Ye” (Late-Night Congee) is a beloved late-night eatery among locals. With its affordable prices and hearty portions, the amazing taste speaks for itself.

Zhoumo Ye only offers two main dishes — rice noodle soup and savory congee — but the variety of fried snacks and side dishes is overwhelming. Each one tempts you to try, so people often end up ordering a whole table full, turning it into a budget version of a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Must-order fried items include red yeast pork, crispy oyster fritters, fried tofu, and crispy mackerel. Don’t miss the black-and-white sliced cold cuts like squid and pork cheek — while the seaweed and leek salad is a hidden gem favored by regulars.

The savory congee and rice noodle soup here are made in a very traditional and delicious style. The fragrant broth even comes with a meatball, and when paired with the array of side dishes, every item plays its role to perfection.