Taiwan · month by month
Taipei food calendar
What is in season in Taipei, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Taipei
Shoulder seasonThe best of January: Pineapple cakes and New Year dishes, Hot pot and ginger duck, Lunar New Year Goods Street.
In season
- Hot pot and ginger duck
Winter: mutton hot pot and jiang mu ya.
Nov–Mar
Eat it now
- Pineapple cakes and New Year dishesLunar New Year
Pineapple cakes are year-round but the gift of the season.
Jan–Feb
On the calendar
- Lunar New Year Goods Street (Dihua Street)
20 Jan-4 Feb 2027, free, labeled confirmed
Plan around
- New Year closuresLunar New Year
Many stalls close for the week.
Jan–Feb
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Taipei
Shoulder seasonThe best of February: Pineapple cakes and New Year dishes, Hot pot and ginger duck, Lantern Festival.
In season
- Hot pot and ginger duck
Winter: mutton hot pot and jiang mu ya.
Nov–Mar
Eat it now
- Pineapple cakes and New Year dishesLunar New Year
Pineapple cakes are year-round but the gift of the season.
Jan–Feb
On the calendar
- Lantern Festival15th day of the new year
Lanterns and yuanxiao rice balls; sky lanterns in Pingxi.
Plan around
- New Year closuresLunar New Year
Many stalls close for the week.
Jan–Feb
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Taipei
Peak seasonThe best of March: Bamboo shoots, Hot pot and ginger duck.
In season
- Bamboo shootsMar–May
- Hot pot and ginger duck
Winter: mutton hot pot and jiang mu ya.
Nov–Mar
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Taipei
Peak seasonThe best of April: Bamboo shoots and Lychee.
In season
- Bamboo shootsMar–May
- LycheeApr–Jul
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Taipei
Peak seasonThe best of May: Bamboo shoots and Lychee.
In season
- Bamboo shootsMar–May
- LycheeApr–Jul
- Irwin mangoMay–Aug
- Mangoes
Shaved ice piled with mango, Taiwan's summer dessert.
May–Sep
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Taipei
A hard monthThe best of June: Zongzi, Lychee and Food Taipei Mega Shows.
In season
- LycheeApr–Jul
- Irwin mangoMay–Aug
- Mangoes
Shaved ice piled with mango, Taiwan's summer dessert.
May–Sep
Eat it now
- ZongziDragon Boat Festival
Northern and southern Taiwanese styles.
On the calendar
- Food Taipei Mega Shows
EXPECTED 30 Jun-3 Jul 2027, tickets needed, trade-style show; price not given
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Taipei
A hard monthThe best of July: Lychee, Irwin mango and Dadaocheng Summer Festival.
In season
- LycheeApr–Jul
- Irwin mangoMay–Aug
- Mangoes
Shaved ice piled with mango, Taiwan's summer dessert.
May–Sep
On the calendar
- Dadaocheng Summer Festival
25 Jul-15 Aug 2027, free, labeled confirmed
- Taiwan Culinary Exhibition
31 Jul-3 Aug 2027, from TWD 200, labeled confirmed
Plan around
- Typhoon season
Plan around storms.
Jul–Sep
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Taipei
A hard monthThe best of August: Irwin mango, Mangoes and Ghost Month.
In season
- Irwin mangoMay–Aug
- Mangoes
Shaved ice piled with mango, Taiwan's summer dessert.
May–Sep
On the calendar
- Ghost Month7th lunar month
Offerings of food outside shops and temples.
Plan around
- Typhoon season
Plan around storms.
Jul–Sep
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Taipei
A hard monthThe best of September: Barbecue and mooncakes, Pomelo, Taipei Restaurant Week.
In season
- Pomelo (Mid-Autumn)
- Fresh persimmonSep–Nov
- Mangoes
Shaved ice piled with mango, Taiwan's summer dessert.
May–Sep
Eat it now
- Barbecue and mooncakesMid-Autumn Festival
Taipei families barbecue on the sidewalks.
Sep–Oct
On the calendar
- Taipei Restaurant Week (Taipei International Food Festival)
EXPECTED 1-30 Sep 2027; set menus NT$1,200 and NT$2,600; 'free' label likely refers to entry
- Taipei Mid-Autumn Festival
15-17 Sep 2027 per listing; description mentions a 2026 holiday from 25 Sep (inconsistent year)
- TILF Taiwan International Wine Tasting Lifestyle Festival
EXPECTED 17-19 Sep 2027, free
Plan around
- Typhoon season
Plan around storms.
Jul–Sep
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Taipei
Peak seasonThe best of October: Barbecue and mooncakes, Persimmons and pomelos, Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival.
In season
- Persimmons and pomelos
Autumn fruit.
Oct–Dec - Fresh persimmonSep–Nov
Eat it now
- Barbecue and mooncakesMid-Autumn Festival
Taipei families barbecue on the sidewalks.
Sep–Oct
On the calendar
- Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival
30 Oct-1 Nov 2026, 3 days, free, confirmed
- Taipei Hot Spring Season (Beitou)
22-26 Oct 2026, free, confirmed
- Taipei Hakka Village Market (Yimin Festival)
24-25 Oct 2026, free, confirmed
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Taipei
Peak seasonThe best of November: Persimmons and pomelos, Fresh persimmon, Taiwan International Coffee Show.
In season
- Persimmons and pomelos
Autumn fruit.
Oct–Dec - Fresh persimmonSep–Nov
- Hot pot and ginger duck
Winter: mutton hot pot and jiang mu ya.
Nov–Mar
On the calendar
- Taiwan International Coffee Show
EXPECTED 12-15 Nov 2026, tickets needed, price not given
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Taipei
Shoulder seasonThe best of December: Persimmons and pomelos, Hot pot and ginger duck.
In season
- Persimmons and pomelos
Autumn fruit.
Oct–Dec - Hot pot and ginger duck
Winter: mutton hot pot and jiang mu ya.
Nov–Mar
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.