Highly rated online and always popular—five great eats near Shandao Temple Station

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taipei City’s Shandao Temple MRT station is situated between Linsen South Road and Shaoxing North-South Streets. It’s a go-to spot for many food lovers, with numerous alleyways around featuring decades-old non-local Chinese restaurants offering everything from Sichuan to Beijing and even Japanese cuisine. These spots often draw long queues, making them well worth a visit for their delicious offerings.

1. Yashou Village
Located within Huashan Market, “Yashou Village,” sharing the name of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go, is a tiny stall with fewer than 10 seats but frequently sees long lines. The counter displays the day’s fresh seafood, allowing customers an unobstructed view of the cooking process.

The shop offers a variety of nigiri sushi, sashimi, N<饭等日式餐点，寿司入口新鲜，醋饭微甜酸爽，N<饭也囊括了当日鱼鲜的组合，不仅食材美味，且价格亲民，令许多网友大赞高CP值。 

Address: 1F, No. 108, Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (Huashan Market)
Business hours: Tues–Sat 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30; Sun 11:00 – 13:45
※ Closed on Mondays

2. Boss ?
Also serving Japanese cuisine, Boss ? offers N<饭、寿司、生鱼片、串烧等，其中最吸睛的就是波士顿龙虾面及12盎司超豪华沙朗牛排N<，满满的大分量与充满日式风情店面，吸引许多饕客不断回访。 

Address: No. 31, Tianjin Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Business hours: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30