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Long lines in Taipei

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5 places in Taipei · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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  1. 1

    Fu Hang Dou Jiang

    Taiwanese breakfast · Zhongzheng

    Get: Thick-crust shaobing with egg and a sweet soy milk

    A breakfast line that wraps around the market building. Expect: 30 to 60 min in the morning. Beat it: go before 6:30am, or after 11am.

  2. 2

    Din Tai Fung Xinyi Road

    Da'an

    Get: Xiao long bao

    The original Din Tai Fung. Expect: 30 to 60 min. Beat it: take a number and walk around.

  3. 3

    Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle

    Ximending

    Get: Oyster vermicelli with garlic and chili

    Standing-only bowls in Ximending. Expect: lines but fast. Beat it: any time.

  4. 4

    Lan Jia Gua Bao

    Gongguan

    Get: Gua bao with a mix of lean and fatty pork

    The gua bao people cross town for. Expect: evening lines. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

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    No. 3, Alley 8, Lane 316, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  5. 5

    Yong Kang Beef Noodle

    Da'an

    Get: Braised beef noodle soup

    Taipei's most famous beef noodles. Expect: 20 to 40 min. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

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