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Exploring Night Markets by Taipei MRT: A Collection of Winter-Warming Snacks (Part 2)

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — As temperatures drop, taking the MRT is the best way to explore night markets comfortably and stay warm. In the Greater Taipei area, there are numerous well-known night markets along the MRT lines, each offering countless delicious treats. Following our previous feature on winter-warming night market snacks (Part 1), today we present the “Part 2” edition, taking you to famous spots like Fu Jen Night Market, Luzhou Temple Night Market, and Le Hwa Night Market to discover hearty and comforting street foods.

By MOOK Travel & Living / Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

As temperatures drop, taking the MRT is the best way to explore night markets comfortably and stay warm. In the Greater Taipei area, there are numerous well-known night markets along the MRT lines, each offering countless delicious treats. Following our previous feature on winter-warming night market snacks (Part 1), today we present the “Part 2” edition, taking you to famous spots like Fu Jen Night Market, Luzhou Temple Night Market, and Le Hwa Night Market to discover hearty and comforting street foods.

When the weather gets colder, hop on the MRT to night markets and enjoy some warm, comforting snacks to nourish both body and soul in the winter chill. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Xindian Line / Gongguan Station / Gongguan Night Market

The Gongguan commercial area, close to National Taiwan University and situated at a key station on the Xindian Line of the MRT, attracts crowds from all over. The area includes a variety of shops such as tasty snack stalls and trendy fashion stores, spread across major roads like Xinsheng South Road, Roosevelt Road, and Tingzhou Road, as well as smaller lanes. Among them, the mouthwatering, affordable and delicious snacks are the most beloved and talked about.

Jiaxing Fish Ball Shop is most famous for its Fuzhou fish balls made from pure white fish paste. The exterior is smooth and delicate, but as soon as you bite into it, the savory broth bursts out uncontrollably. The filling, fragrant with minced pork and aromatic seasonings, pairs perfectly with the sweet exterior — perhaps this is what gourmet heaven tastes like. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Address: No. 243, Section 3, Tingzhou Road, Taipei City

Transportation: About a 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Gongguan MRT Station

Xindian Line / Taipower Building Station / Shida Night Market

Near National Taiwan Normal University, the main streets for strolling include Shida Road, Longquan Street, and Taisun Street, creating an area that blends trendiness with cultural flair. Here, you’ll find countless unique cafes, international cuisines, lively and charming pubs, and delicious specialty snacks.

Fish ball noodles are a common sight at Taiwanese night markets, but it’s not so easy to find ones that use only natural ingredients and no MSG. A-Xin Fish Ball Noodles is one such place, where the sweet base of the noodles comes from a broth simmered for six hours using big bones, paired with handmade noodles and plenty of pork intestines — generous portions and high quality. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Address: 1F, No. 8, Lane 39, Shida Road, Taipei City

Transportation: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Taipower Building MRT Station

BanNan Line / Ximen Station / South Airport Night Market

Located in a small block between Tibet Road, Nanhai Road, and Section 2 of Zhonghua Road in Wanhua District, the South Airport Night Market may not be as famous as Shilin or Raohe night markets, but the hidden culinary gems here are not to be underestimated. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

The owner, Lin Xiaodi, comes from a family of chefs and has poured all his passion for cooking into the pork rib soup that has been around for over 10 years. As soon as you enter the South Airport Night Market, you can smell the rich aroma. Stacked like mountains, the small clay pots come out one after another. The melt-in-your-mouth pork rib soup features large, bone-in ribs that are fried to perfection, with all the essence of the seasonings infused into the broth — smooth, savory, and not greasy at all. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Address: Entrance of Lane 307, Section 2, Zhonghua Road, Taipei City

Transportation: About a 25-minute walk from Exit 6 of Ximen MRT Station along Section 2 of Zhonghua Road

BanNan Line / Longshan Temple Station / Wanhua Night Market

One of the biggest highlights of Huaxi Street is the traditional red archway at the entrance and the red palace lanterns along the way. The night market mainly offers a wide variety of mountain delicacies, seafood, game meats, and more, with numerous long-established traditional food stalls spanning thirty to fifty years. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Ancestral Temple Original Flavor Pork Ribs King is always bustling with customers. Its secret to success lies in using parts such as the neck, chest, and small ribs from pigs weighing about 140 jin (approximately 70 kg), cooked together with high-mountain radishes to create a broth that brings out the sweetness of the vegetables and the aroma of the big bones. The pork becomes so tender after long cooking that it falls off the bone with just a light touch of chopsticks, making it very soft and easy to eat. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Address: No. 17-1, Lane 115, Section 2, Guiyang Street, Taipei City

Transportation: About a 9-minute walk from Exit 3 of Longshan Temple MRT Station

BanNan Line / Fuzhong Station / ns Ya Night Market

The night market is located between ns Ya South Road and Guanqian West Road, a straight open-air food street with a history of over 30 years. The red lightbox signs and archway at the entrance show the marks of time, but every year it attracts over 100,000 diners. When the lights go on and the stoves are lit, people gather at every food stall to dig into a variety of affordable and delicious local favorites.

Located toward the back of the night market, Xu Ji Medicinal Cuisine is a feast for the nose with its rich aroma of herbal-infused dishes, drawing in hungry customers. What started as a roadside stall has grown into its own storefront, showing just how popular it is among foodies. Must-try dishes include medicinal stewed live catfish, medicinal stewed pork ribs, and angelica lamb — all served in generous portions. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)

Address: No. 45-1, Nanya East Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City

Transportation: From Exit 1 of Fuzhong MRT Station on the BanNan Line, take Countymin Boulevard, Huaxing Street, and Nanya South Road for about a 13-minute walk

Xinzhuang Line / Taipei Bridge Station / Sanhe Night Market

With a history of over 30 years, Sanhe Night Market stretches from Zhongxin Road, Zhongyang North Road, and Wenhua North Road all the way to Ziqiang Road and Sanhe Road, and also includes the Central Market, which is why some people call it Central Market Night Market. Vendors here typically open around 4 or 5 p.m., with some staying open until midnight. The atmosphere gets livelier as the night goes on, and there are many long-established eateries offering classic flavors that attract food lovers.

Hidden in the alleys of Fude North Road, Shrimp Roe Congee may look unassuming, but it’s a must-try favorite among locals. The broth appears light in color, but it’s packed with fresh shrimp roe without any added fish paste, allowing you to enjoy the pure, fresh flavor at its best. With its bouncy, elastic texture, it’s a true delight. (Image provided by MK Editorial Department)

Address: Entrance to Lane 27, Zhongyang North Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City

Transportation: A 3–5 minute walk from Exit 1 of Taipei Bridge MRT Station

Luzhou Line / Sanmin High School Station / Temple Night Market

Close to the Luzhou area, accessible via Sanmin Road leading west to Guandu and Bali or east to Sanchong and Taipei, the location is very convenient. The nearby Luzhou Temple Night Market Image District was originally a local night market for residents’ dining pleasure. Since the opening of the MRT, it has attracted many tourists, making Luzhou even more bustling and vibrant.

Luzhou is famous for its “Qie Zi Mian” (noodles served in a ladle), and “Tian Ding Qie Zi Mian” is one of the better-known spots. It’s always crowded during meal times and is a popular place for queuing. The owner is named “Liao Tian Ding,” sharing the name of a legendary hero from the early Republican era, which also inspired the shop’s name. The shop’s Qie Zi Mian is known for its springy texture, and when drizzled with homemade shallot oil, the aroma is irresistible. The owner also offers a variety of side dishes for diners to choose from. (Image provided by MK Editorial Department)

Address: No. 22, Desheng Street, Luzhou District, New Taipei City

Transportation: A 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sanmin High School MRT Station

Xinzhuang Line / Fu Jen University Station / Fu Jen Garden Night Market

Fu Jen Garden Tourist Night Market was established in October 2011. Currently open every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, the night market is known for its wide variety of street foods, generating plenty of buzz and adding a lively commercial vibe to the academic and cultural atmosphere of Fu Jen University.

The owner of the Dajii Sanxing Scallion Chicken Leg Skewers is a big fan of chicken leg cutlets, which led him to spend a lot of time developing this dish. Featuring famous Sanxing scallions from Yilan along with ingredients like onions, the mix is stir-fried first and set aside until the chicken leg is cooked. The chicken leg is marinated with the owner’s special seasoning, then grilled on an iron plate, creating a unique flavor that has people willing to wait in line for up to an hour. (Image provided by MK Editorial Department)

Address: B1, No. 666, Section 2, Zhongshan Road, Taishan District, New Taipei City

Transportation: A 12–15 minute walk from Exit 1 of Fu Jen University MRT Station

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