Top 5 Must-Visit Night Markets in New Taipei City – Iconic Foods That Look Irresistible

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

New Taipei City has numerous night markets, each with its signature dishes and unique features that attract food lovers with different tastes. Below are the top five night markets highly recommended by netizens, including Yonghe, Banqiao, Sanchong, and Shulin. Each one also has must-try snacks, and foodies might want to add them to their must-visit list.

1. Yonghe – Le Hwa Night Market
From the former Le Hwa Cinema to the bustling night market it is today, the scale has grown significantly. The entire area is planned as a pedestrian-only triangular route, with Yongping Road being the main night market street. Though not very long, it’s a prime spot for food vendors, making it a competitive hub for delicious eats. Aside from many popular queued-up snacks, there are also clothing stores and daily necessities shops. Beyond the night market, there’s also Cashbox KTV at the entrance, Pacific Sogo Department Store and the Museum of World Religions near the end of the market, making Le Hwa Night Market even more vibrant with food, shopping, and entertainment options.
 
Must-Try Foods: Fresh Oyster Omelet, Pig’s Blood Soup

2. Banqiao – ns Ya Night Market

The night market is located between ns Ya South Road and Guanqian West Road, featuring a straight open-air food street that has been around for over 30 years. The red lightbox signs and archway at the entrance show signs of age, but every year, over 100,000 food lovers flock here. When the lights go on and the stoves are lit, crowds gather at each food stall to enjoy a wide variety of affordable and delicious local dishes.
 
Must-Try Foods: Tonic Sesame Oil Chicken, Herbal Braised Pork Ribs, Angelica Lamb

3. Sanchong – Sanhe Night Market

With a history of over 30 years, Sanhe Night Market spans from Zhongxin Road, Zhongyang North Road, and Wenhua North Road all the way to Ziqiang Road and Sanhe Road, and also includes the Zhongyang Market, which is why some people call it Zhongyang Market Night Market. Vendors here usually start operating around 4–5 pm, with some staying open until midnight. The market gets livelier as the night goes on, and many long-established eateries that have been around for decades continue to draw foodies.
 
Must-Try Foods: Rich Papaya Milk, Shrimp Ball Q?

4. Shulin – Xingren Night Market

The newly opened Shulin Xingren Garden Night Market covers 15,000 ping (approximately 49,590 square meters) with 700 vendor stalls, making it the largest night market in Northern Taiwan. The site also features rain shelters, and every vendor is equipped with high-end electrostatic oil machines and oil-water separated drainage systems. Even the restrooms were built with a million-dollar investment, offering visitors a shopping experience akin to that of a department store.
 
Must-Try Foods: Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlet, Jiuding Flower Wine Prawns, Crispy Guancai Pancake