A Hundred Dishes to Choose From: Cantonese Cuisine Hidden in Taipei’s City Market

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Since my friend Xiao D works near 228 Peace Park, we sometimes pick up food or stop by for shopping nearby, and that’s when we dine at the adjacent “City Market.” Among the options, ‘Guangdong Yangcheng Snacks’ is one of my favorite spots. Although the environment is a bit messy, I actually quite enjoy the vibe. Nowadays, there’s also an indoor air-conditioned area where you can eat. In terms of price, it’s cheap and delicious—especially the wok noodles and fried rice, which I highly recommend.

As I recall, this shop has been around for nearly fifty years. During my high school years and the time I spent hanging around Camera Street, the street food in this alley has been a constant companion until now. They also serve cold drinks.

However, because business is so good, we usually avoid peak hours or pre-order takeout to pick up later. Their fried rice and noodles have really filled me up for a while—they still serve large portions... but eating out front in summer is super hot. Now, with the air-conditioned indoor seating next door, it’s much more comfortable.

Nearly a hundred dishes can be truly dazzling, and the biggest highlight of this place is that you can choose between a filling meal or something lighter. Prices generally start from around a hundred Taiwan dollars, and it’s more economical when dining in a group, especially with three or four people.

The restaurant’s chili sauce is also exceptional—compared to regular hot sauces, it has a deeper, more complex flavor that pairs wonderfully with soup noodles.

I usually go for stir-fried dishes like beef or greens. This time I ordered beef in oyster sauce, which had generous, thick slices. The flavor blends northern, southern, Taiwanese, and Cantonese styles—it’s not greasy but very flavorful with rice.

My favorite is the sakura shrimp cabbage—it’s not only generous in portion but also packed with ingredients. The crispy-sweet cabbage paired with the aroma of sakura shrimp makes it a standout among many Taiwanese stir-fries, and it’s almost a must-order dish here.

Yangcheng Fried Rice is essentially a Cantonese-style fried rice. Its biggest feature is the addition of minced char siu mixed in. The grains are distinct and full of texture, and it includes big shrimp as well. It used to be a common takeout bento I’d buy.

The steaming hot Yangcheng Wok Noodles are another must-try dish. Ingredients include squid, pork liver, sliced meat, chicken gizzard, greens, shrimp, and a semi-cooked egg. The dish uses bonito and chicken broth to thicken the oil noodles, resulting in an outstanding and rich flavor. Compared to risotto-style dishes, I prefer this bowl of noodles, which is so big I can barely finish it.

However~ In Guangdong Yangcheng, the traditional method involves covering dough with cloth to make the noodles, then shaving them after resting the dough. I believe the texture would be even better that way.

Guangdong Yangcheng Snacks
Address: No. 2, Lane 46, Section 1, Chongqing South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2331-4969
Hours: 11:00-15:00, 16:30-20:00, closed on Sundays

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