Night owls, this one’s for you！A lazy guide to 5 late-night must-try queue-worthy eats in Greater Taipei

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Can’t sleep at night, suffering from insomnia or waking up too early？Remember the previousLate-Night Eats！12 Late-Night Restaurants Still Open in Greater Taipeiarticle？We’re sure the night owls have already been there, and this time 《ETtoday Eastday News Cloud》 has compiled a second wave of dawn-exclusive eats. Head out in the middle of the night for a bite！

▲ Mellow Braised Delicacies. (Provided by netizen @ron.shih, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)＠ron.shihProvided content; please do not reproduce or photograph without permission to avoid copyright infringement.

Mellow Braised Delicacies

Mellow Braised Delicacies offers braised goods made in a large pot, with a flavor that's saltier and sweeter. If you usually prefer lighter tastes, you can ask the boss to pack the sauce separately instead of mixing it in. Since the braised items here are freshly made and served straight from the pot daily, the ingredients are super fresh—so fresh that you might have to line up two hours early to get some. The popularity even caught the attention of the food show “Food Hunter,” so if you want to try it, be sure to head out early to grab a number！

Quick Tip: The boss announces on the group chat between 8–9 PM every night whether they’ll be open today, so be sure to check before you go queuing up to avoid a wasted trip！

Address: No. 121, Bo’ai St., Shulin District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: Approx. 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Zhishan Rock Grandma’s Meat Buns

The buns here are as big as fists, yet only cost NT$20—isn’t that a great deal? Zhishan Rock Grandma’s Meat Buns are of course famous for their meat buns, but their red bean buns and taro buns are also highly recommended by netizens, and there are also steamed buns to choose from. If you have a particular flavor in mind, consider calling ahead to reserve, or you might find them all sold out when you get there Up！

Address: No. 5, Section 2, Zhicheng Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 2:00 AM – Until Sold Out

▲ Liu’s Cold Noodles. (Photo / Courtesy of Liu’s Cold Noodles Fan Page)Liu’s Cold Noodles Fan Page)

Liu’s Cold Noodles

Liu’s Cold Noodles is a shop that sticks to traditional methods, having been in business since 1963—it’s been around for over 50 years. Their cold noodles are finer and more elastic, and feature a bold flavor with both garlic and spice, making for a truly unique taste.

Address: No. 21-1, Guangfu S. Rd., Taipei City
Business Hours: 2:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Until Sold Out)

Ah Guo Spicy Rice Vermicelli

Ah Guo Spicy Rice Vermicelli keeps it simple, offering only original-style pork intestine rice vermicelli, spicy pork intestine rice vermicelli, and fish cakes. The pork intestines are thoroughly cleaned, and the broth is rich. Topped with their special chili sauce and pickled radish, it’s an absolute flavor booster—definitely the best way to enjoy it for dine-in customers！Generally, takeout queues are longer, so we recommend eating in the store for more convenience.

Address: No. 56, Guanqian E. Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM

▲ Xinzhuang Old Shop Mushroom Pork Congee. (Photo / Courtesy ofFan page of the old shop's mushroom and pork congee）

Xinzhuang Old Shop Mushroom and Pork Congee

This shop specializes in mushroom and pork congee as well as deep-fried side dishes. What makes it special is that it’s not greasy and has just the right amount of saltiness, which has attracted many food enthusiasts to come and taste it. With autumn here and the weather turning cooler, enjoying a hot bowl of mushroom and pork congee late at night is a real treat.

Address: Under the arcade, No. 85 Xintai Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City
Business hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11:00 PM–4:00 AM