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

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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<,,,N<,,,CP. 

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 Japanese rice dishes, sushi, sashimi, skewers, and more. Among the highlights are the Boston lobster noodles and the 12-ounce ultra-deluxe sirloin steak. With generous portions and a Japanese-style interior, the restaurant attracts many food lovers who keep coming back. 

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