By Chi Bing-hui, compiled and reported
Despite the ongoing controversy over the undergrounding of Shilin Night Market, Taipei City remains confident and announced on the 30th that it will launch the "Baihui Banquet," a lavish feast in September, aiming to compete head-to-head with the "Millennium Banquet" of Ningxia Night Market. Each table costs NT$3,000 and includes 15 classic night market snacks such as braised pork rice, oyster omelet, and stir-fried squid. It offers an alternative experience of Taiwan’s unique banquet culture.
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The fragrant stinky tofu is a classic night market snack. (Photo provided by Taipei City-)
Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin said that the 94 vendors at Shilin Night Market are about to relocate and reopen. Lin Tianlai, president of Shilin Night Market, came up with the idea of the "Baihui Banquet" event to showcase the most representative foods of Shilin Night Market. In the future, after relocating to the new market, all vendors will take turns updating the menu, fostering healthy competition and promoting night market cuisine. He hopes that through everyone's joint efforts, the Baihui Banquet will become a signature feature of Shilin Night Market and bring more vibrancy to the Shilin District.
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Stir-fried squid is a must-try dish at Shilin Night Market.
The "Shilin Night Market Baihui Banquet" is priced at NT$3,000 per table and features 15 well-known classic dishes such as braised pork rice, oyster omelet, stir-fried squid, spicy stinky tofu, coffin bread, and fresh juices. The banquet-style setup allows diners to enjoy Shilin’s culinary delights in a comfortable setting. The Shilin Public Market Self-Governing Association stated that all 15 dishes are supplied by renowned stalls, and the banquet will be held at the temporary Shilin Market. Customers wishing to book a table must reserve three days in advance. Dining is available from Monday to Friday at 18:30, with unified serving times. For reservations, call (02)2881-5557 (reservation hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–19:00).
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