Being Single on Valentine’s Day Can Be Fun: 4 Solo-Friendly Restaurants in Taipei Recommended

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
 
Valentine’s Day is coming—still upset about not having a date? During this crucial season, when you see your friends all going out together for a classic Valentine’s dinner, do you feel like you don’t want to go out to eat? Now, these “solo-friendly restaurants” make eating alone no longer strange. All you single royalty, take note and treat yourself to a delicious meal next time too!

1. So Free Wood-Fired Pizza

Located in theTaipei University commercial area, So Free Pizza has long been a favorite among locals and students. The pizza, which goes through multiple processes such as kneading, tossing, and fermentation before being baked in the oven, is paired with various local Taiwanese ingredients—whether it's banana almond, basil king oyster mushroom, or smoked cheese—the crispy texture is truly unforgettable.

What’s special is that at the cozy little store in the Taipei University branch, there are actually no seats—everyone eats by the counter. Here, it’s totally normal for one person to enjoy a whole pizza, and you can even take the pizza to Wenzhou Park for a picnic—it feels amazing too!

【Info】
So Free Wood-Fired Pizza
Address: No. 19, Lane 86, Section 3, Xinsheng South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2364-3351
Business Hours: 11:30–20:30
 

2. Hong Jiu Jiu Individual Hot Pot

Craving hot pot but hesitant because you’re alone? Find it troublesome that you can’t find someone to share it with? Don’t worry—the creation of Hong Jiu Jiu Individual Hot Pot is designed specifically so that people dining solo can also enjoy hot pot.

Hidden in the alleys of Yanji Street in Taipei City, Hong Jiu Jiu offers both set meals and à la carte options. The broth base can be chosen from spicy hot pot, yin-yang style, or Japanese vegetable pot. The ingredients are placed on a three-tiered British-style afternoon tea stand—and believe us, nothing is skimped on: from the vegetable platter and assorted mushrooms to the meat selection and even dessert, it’s all there!