Skip the queues and buy festive dishes online first at Nanmen Market – savor the flavors!

Taste authentic festive dishes and “e”-order with ease. As Lunar New Year approaches, Nanmen Market becomes bustling with crowds of shoppers, mostly elderly people buying New Year goods. In this digital age, there’s now a more convenient way to shop for festive dishes. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je attended the launch press conference of the Nanmen Market New Year Shopping Month today and stated, “Nanmen Market is the face of Lunar New Year shopping in Taipei.” This year, Nanmen Market is launching its first-ever all-in-one purchase plan for signature festive dishes from top stalls. From now until January 29, an online shopping option is available, allowing the public to enjoy classic festive dishes recommended by experts, right from the comfort of their homes.

This year, Nanmen Market continues to offer a rich variety of delicious offerings, including must-try festive stalls such as Wan You Quan, Xu Family, Kuai Che Meat Jerky, and Yi Chang Yu Fang. Not only can you skip the hassle of running around, but you can also enjoy exclusive promotions. On-site, Mayor Ko Wen-je was also invited to taste the expert-recommended dishes from top stalls this year, inviting the public to experience the festive atmosphere of Nanmen Market in advance.

In addition to ready-made festive dishes, Nanmen Market this year also promotes premium fresh ingredients. (Provided by Taipei City Market Administration Office)

During the Lunar New Year period, many consumers visit Nanmen Market to shop for festive dishes and experience the unique festive vibe of traditional markets. This year, Nanmen Market is launching its first online pre-order sale for festive dishes from top stalls, featuring six combinations and over 70 products including Wan You Quan’s Prosperity Double Delight, Xu Family’s Eight-Treasure Taro Paste, Long Ji’s Sugarcane Chicken, and Yi Chang Yu Fang’s Soft-Hearted Cake. Customers can freely select and customize their choices without queuing.

Hexing Pastry offers festive dog-shaped steamed buns symbolizing prosperity and bite-sized eight-treasure rice. (Provided by Taipei City Market Administration Office)

Notably, customers can also purchase items from multiple top stalls in one go, with options for direct fresh or frozen home delivery. This allows the public to easily buy signature dishes from Nanmen Market and enjoy the most classic festive flavors at home. All the online best-selling festive dishes from top stalls are recommended by local experts at Nanmen Market – unique items that are a must-eat and must-buy during the Lunar New Year. Coupled with exclusive online discounts, these offerings let the public enjoy classic festive dishes from Nanmen Market without waiting in line.

Mayor Ko Wen-je’s favorite Pu Lü pork trotters are this year featuring juicy BBQ ribs as the star festive dish. (Provided by Taipei City Market Administration Office)

The event also invited Mayor Ko Wen-je. In addition to experiencing the richness of Nanmen Market’s classic festive dishes, the Nanmen Market Association President also prepared fresh ingredients that were cooked on the spot for the Mayor to enjoy, showcasing the delicious and sweet flavors of the market’s produce. Wang Quan-Guo, President of Nanmen Market, said, “The ready-to-eat festive dishes and dried goods at Nanmen Market are very famous. This year, we launched the expert-recommended online shopping plan for the first time to allow more people to experience the festive spirit of Nanmen Market. In addition, the vendors have proactively sent their products for testing to ensure that consumers can enjoy the holidays happily and safely.”

The Taipei City Market Administration Office stated, “Nanmen Market enjoys brisk business during the Lunar New Year period. Its care for consumers and love for vendors are equally commendable. In addition to emphasizing food safety, the second floor has also set up a ‘Sheng Shi Platform’ where many ingredients are donated to social welfare organizations in need, ensuring that those in need can also enjoy a good New Year.” The Nanmen Market online shopping plan runs from now until January 29, with additional on-site purchase discounts. The Nanmen Market Lunar New Year Shopping Month event continues until February 15. For detailed event information, follow the official Facebook page “Nanmen Market.”

Nanmen Market President Wang Quan-Guo recommends classic festive dishes as an expert. (Provided by Taipei City Market Administration Office)