Valentine’s Day Solo? Here Are 4 Friendship-Friendly Restaurants in Taipei

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
 
Valentine’s Day is approaching—still feeling down about not having a date? During this key season, as you watch friends heading out for classic Valentine’s dinners in pairs, do you feel like skipping a meal out altogether? Now, these “singles-friendly restaurants” make dining alone anything but strange. Solo royalty, jot these down for your next delicious feast on your own!

1. So Free Wood-Fired Pizza

Located in the Taipei University commercial district, So Free Pizza has always been a favorite among locals and students. The pizzas, made through multiple processes including kneading, tossing, and fermenting before being baked in the oven, are paired with a variety of local Taiwanese ingredients—whether banana almond, basil king oyster mushroom, or smoked cheese—the crispy texture is truly unforgettable.

What’s special is that at the cozy Taipei University branch, there are actually no seats—everyone enjoys their food at the counter. Here, it’s totally normal to chow down on pizza solo, and you can even take your pizza to Yongjia Park for a picnic—it’s an amazing experience too!

【Info】
So Free Wood-Fired Pizza
Address: No. 19, Lane 86, Section 3, Xinsheng South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2364-3351
Business Hours: 11:30–20:30
 

2. Hong Jiu Jiu Personal Hot Pot

Craving hot pot but hesitant because you’re dining solo? Finding it hard to share with someone? Don’t worry—Hong Jiu Jiu Personal Hot Pot was created just for people coming alone who still want to enjoy hot pot.

Hidden in the alleys of Yanji Street in Taipei, Hong Jiu Jiu offers both set meals and à la carte options. Choose from spicy hot pot, mixed spicy & mild broth, or Japanese-style vegetable hot pot. Ingredients are served on a three-tiered British-style afternoon tea stand, and the offerings are nothing short of generous—vegetable platters, assorted mushrooms, meat selections, and even dessert!