4 Street Food Tours in Taiwan to Eat Your Way Through

1.Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $89Our pick

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan kitchen, you’ll knead dough, fold Xiao Long Bao, prepare braised beef noodles, make cucumber salad, and shake bubble milk tea. Instructors such as Angela, Lydia, and Diana guide small groups of up to 10. You’ll leave with recipes and class photos.

“This was a fantastic experience! Angela was a great host and made everyone feel welcome and included. We loved learning to cook traditional dishes and hearing the stories behind them. Would highly recommend!”

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2.[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet your private guide near Jiantan MRT for a two-hour walk through Shilin Night Market. Guides such as May Ei, Joseph, Alex, and Vivian tailor food stops to your tastes, explain Taiwanese dishes and customs, and may finish at a local temple. Food costs extra.

“It was So Fun! May Ei did such an amazing job. I can’t imagine trying to navigate the market without her. She showed us everything we wanted and more!”

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3.Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $54

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Taipei with guides such as Julie and Skyler, moving from Shida Road and its night market to the university district and Yongkang Street. Expect eight-plus generous tastings, including braised pork rice, fried chicken, scallion pancakes, tofu pudding, bubble tea, and a surprise dish.

“Such a great street food tour. Skyler was an amazing tour guide. Had some of the best street food I’ve ever had in my life. 10/10 recommend if you are traveling to Taipei.”

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4.Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $44

Meet at 7:30 pm near Longshan Temple for a two-hour walking food tour through Meng Jia and Huaxi Street night markets. A bilingual guide such as Cornelia, Tammy, or Eddie introduces 10+ Taiwanese delicacies, Michelin-rated street food, and convenience-store favorites. Come hungry and bring cash for extras.

“One of the best food tours I’ve ever been on. Had the best pork braised rice of my life. Super knowledgeable tour guide. Got to try so much stuff 10/10 recommend if you’re visiting Taipei.”

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