No matter how long the wait, it’s worth it — 5 popular must-queue restaurants in Greater Taipei

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

For delicious food, many people are willing to queue up in the middle of the night or early in the morning, even if it means waiting 2 to 3 hours. The Japanese specialty store<专卖店《金子半之助》在11月10日正式开幕，当天就大排长龙。除了金子半之助，像是开幕不久的海底捞不止订位难，现场排队也是要排很久；其他排队名店还有鹰流东京酱油拉面兰丸、小六食堂、阜杭豆浆等，想吃真得就得耐心的“等”！

▲ Kaneko Hannosuke’s Edo-style soba<。(图／黄士原摄)

Kaneko Hannosuke
Japanese queuing favorite “Kaneko Hannosuke” soba<专卖店终于要在10日于微风台北车站开幕了！这次台湾分店提供的菜单不只有日本桥本店的“江户前天N<”，还有“上天N<”及“天N<”共3款人料理，而江户前天N<中使用的“穴子(星鳗)”还是由日本进口，长度比手掌还要大。至于金子半之助最重要的秘制酱汁，也是由日本调制好再运送来台湾。

Address: 2F, No. 3, Beiping W. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (inside Breeze Taipei Station)
Phone: 02-2314-0298
Business Hours: 10:00–22:00


▲ Haidilao Hot Pot Taiwan No. 1 Branch is now officially open, operating daily from 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM. (Photo / Huang Shiyuan)

Haidilao
The well-known mainland Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao has officially launched in Taiwan, with its biggest highlight being its “over-the-top service.” Free services in the waiting area include manicures, massage chairs, and shoe shining, while fruits, herbal teas, and ice cream are all complimentary. In the dining area, fruits and congee are also free. Since manicures take about 40 minutes, the nail technicians will give you a number and even kindly call you when it’s your turn. Interestingly, Haidilao staff mentioned that even non-diners can book manicure services — they say it’s all about “customer-first” service.

Aside from attentive service — constantly asking if you’d like tea, a massage, or a manicure — the most unique offering is “babysitting.” Haidilao has a roughly 5-tsubo (approx. 165 sq ft) playroom. Parents who worry about their kids getting burned or simply want to enjoy their meal in peace can leave their children in the playroom, which features a small ball pit and staff dedicated to looking after the kids and playing with them.

Address: 6F, No. 12, Songshou Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:00–4:00 AM (next day)
Phone: 02-77431855 / 02-77431899

Tsuruichi Tokyo Shoyu Ramen Ranmaru
Located at the intersection of Yanji St. and Bade Rd. in Taipei, the ramen shop “Tsuruichi Tokyo Shoyu Ramen Ranmaru” is so popular among ramen enthusiasts that many are willing to wait 1 to 2 hours, knowing the wait might be long. This is the third ramen shop opened by Ryuuho Ryuuichi. He chose this location on Yanji St. and Bade Rd. because he noticed there weren’t many dining options around — so if locals get hungry late at night, at least they have a ramen shop to go to. The shop has just six seats, all at the counter. Ryuuho explained that many ramen shops in Japan are small with just a counter, and he wanted to bring that authentic feel to Taiwan. Ranmaru’s broth comes in two styles: clear and rich. The clear broth is simmered with soy sauce and pork belly for 2.5 hours, while the rich broth is made at the main shop but is slightly lighter in flavor.

Address: No. 2, Yanji St., Songshan District, Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; 6:00 PM–10:30 PM

▲ The selection of fresh seafood in the chirashi sushi changes daily. During our visit, it included salmon, tuna, red snapper, barramundi, scallops, shrimp, sea urchin, and salmon roe — an abundant and satisfying combination. (Photo / Reporter Chen Tzu-yin)

Little Six Dining
Little Six Dining is beloved by nearby office workers for its fresh sashimi, which isn’t over-handled, preserving the natural flavors of the seafood. Their “omakase-style” courses offer great value and surprising flavors, often leading to lines forming well before opening time, all for the chance to taste their fresh and delicious sashimi dishes.

Address: No. 8, Lane 259, Songjiang Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2506-0065
Business Hours: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)

▲ The line here is still pretty mild — at its craziest, it can even stretch outside to the building’s front entrance. (Photo / File photo)

Fuhang Soy Milk
Fuhang Soy Milk is a well-known breakfast spot in Taipei. While it mainly sells soy milk, baked sesame pancakes, and fried dough sticks, its popularity has soared recently among tourists, leading to early-morning queues. By 8 or 9 AM, office workers and students join the line, making the long queue a common sight. Many praise their “thick sesame pancakes” for having a crispy exterior that’s not dry, still moist when bitten into, while the “thin sesame pancakes” are also a hit for their crispiness, even without the chewy texture.

Address: 2F, No. 108, Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2392-2175
Business Hours: 05:30~12:30

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