Nanjichang Night Market — Attraction in Taipei

The most organized and local night market of them all - nangchang surprised me in a good way! They had signs and labels for each stall with numbers and names in English. The night market is organized like a cross, with the longest part being alley 307. It was so organized and easy to find everything. Master Yu Shanghai PanFried Buns Second as you enter, #5, Michelin rated pan fried buns. This was one of the few places I encounter that had a cabbage bun as an option. It was pretty good and the line moved quickly - they were pumping out buns quickly. The cabbage was good and bun was softer than most others - the texture was more like a bao. Honestly, not bad for 20NTD. You can get 5 for 1 which is a better deal and if you’re starving, I recommend this and skipping #3. Shan Nay Chicken Another Michelin rated spot, #3 Shan Nay Chicken is famous for its cold chicken, broth, and rice. A tender and rice sets you back 120NTD. We were a bit confused how to eat it but saw that most people dipped their chicken in the broth then followed by rice. It was good, but my side of the chicken had quite a bit of bone in it and I didn’t appreciate the coldness much at all. The rice and sweet sauce they used was really good so I’d probably opt curry rice next time and skip the chicken. Unnamed Clay Oven Another highly rated Michelin place that owns a current Bib Gourmand status but I honestly don’t know why. We waited ONE HOUR in line for this and got some baked dough with sesame seeds at the end of it. It’s operated by an elderly couple - the wife making the buns, the husband arranging it on the clay oven and handing them out, and the son cooking in the oven. The whole process is so slow and not efficient, unlike anything we’ve encountered in Taipei before. they make several at a time and hold the line until they have a decent amount to hand out but the problem is, 1 person buys like 10 in one go so the line hardly moves at all! By the time we got to the front, they ran out of the scallion. We got 3 of the red bean and 2 sugar. The red bean was good, although a little burnt/crispy on the outside. The sugar was hollow and sweet. If this place didn’t have an hour long wait, I’d honestly be less salty about the whole thing but I don’t think the wait is worth the end result in this case unless you’re buying 20+ pieces. They do run out pretty quickly and will close the stall early once they’re out of supplies. If you really want to try this, I recommend you get here BEFORE 5PM and get in line. Otherwise,...

The night market in Taiwan is an enchanting and vibrant tapestry of sights, sounds, and flavors that captivates locals and visitors alike. Stepping into this bustling nocturnal wonderland is akin to entering a world of culinary delights and cultural immersion.

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Moreover, the night market provides an authentic window into Taiwanese culture and traditions. Interacting with the friendly and welcoming locals, observing their customs, and trying out games and activities unique to the market all contribute to a deeper understanding of the country's rich heritage.

The night market is also a haven for shopaholics, offering an assortment of goods, from trendy clothing and accessories to quirky souvenirs and handmade crafts. Bargaining with friendly vendors adds an element of excitement and adds to the allure of finding hidden gems.

In conclusion, the night market in Taiwan is a mesmerizing fusion of culinary delights, cultural immersion, and lively entertainment. It is a place where people from all walks of life come together to savor the flavors of Taiwan, create cherished memories, and revel in the spirit of togetherness. A visit to the night market is an experience that leaves a lasting impression and draws visitors back, time and again, to bask in its...

It is easy to navigate this night market. Only horizontal and vertical streets. Food only, no games.

I had a good time eating the fried bbq pork ribs that I went back for a second order. Meat skewers were good too.

Grilled quail eggs was our first order as the stall was right infront. Their cooking apparatus is customer made, a special scissors to cut the quail eggs, a long holder with separate vertical slots to hold each egg and to make poring the eggs easy to the heating mould. However the quail eggs did not come out as a whole egg, but rather a round egg from the egg liquid. Tasted pretty average but their tools were interesting.

The bbq corn was awkward tasting. Looks totally black and the bites was not crunchy. Hard to describe. You can choose the texture u want from the corn but it just wasn't flavourful.

Packed the salted porridge back to the hotel. Warm comfort. Was given a disposable bowl and spoon so no worries that it can't be packed back.

Overall the vibe of this market is v good. Not overly crowded. Had a good local n tourist mixed. Pple were looking, eating on the go and seated eating too.

It is easy to uber to this location. Came and left via uber. Just chill, walk, look, see, eat and relax. Need not fred...