The 10 Tastings of Taipei: Street Food

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Ready to taste the best food in Taipei? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Taipei.

Destination

Taipei, Taiwan

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 中文, Français, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at MRT Dongmen Station exit 5 - Outside Giordano shop - Taipei to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Taipei would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Tian Jin scallion pancake and braised pork and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Taipei picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer.

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Taipei. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Krista

(About local June )

29 July 2025

Our tour guide was June and we loved her. She was informative, enthusiastic and engaging. She took us to 8 stops for delicious food that was local and diverse without being the most common Taiwanese options that we'd already been exposed to. Plus, she's from the neighborhood and was able to share lots of information about its past and present and take us to non-food stops also. She was willing to answer all our questions. We highly recommend this tour. More than 10 hearts!

Philipp🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

28 July 2025

Garen is an inspiring whirlwind of energy and fascinating insights that makes the food tour in Taipei an absolute pleasure. The food is of course tremendously delicious, however Garen makes it about so much more by weaving in truly rich context about the origins of many of the items and how it all relates to Taiwan’s history. As a result, we learned much more in these few hours than we did on many of the equivalent tours we have been lucky to enjoy in other Asian countries. Garen was also particularly considerate in ensuring the tour, conversation and pace was adapted to my son’s interests. All in all, highly recommend Garen as a food tour guide in Taipei.Great tour and guide!

Karin🇺🇸 United States

(About local June )

25 July 2025

We had the best afternoon on our food tour with June! She kept us laughing and learning the whole time. I appreciated how she was able to answer so many of our questions about a broad range of subjects. She really watched out for us, accommodating our special dietary needs and the surprises in the weather. We showed up without rain gear because the weather forecast showed a 0% chance of rain, but then found ourselves in a large thunderstorm. June borrowed umbrellas from her friends in the neighborhood to keep us dry! And she also adjusted plans to keep us indoors drinking tea and enjoying her stories until the lightning stopped. Take a food tour with June, and you’ll get some amazing food, but also learn so much about the history and culture of Taiwan.

Anna🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Garen)

23 July 2025

Garen was a fantastic guide that combined the food tour with histories connecting to the food which created a full experience for us as first-timers in Taiwan.

jschotanus

(About local Eva)

18 July 2025

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

18 July 2025

Eva was incredibly nice. She was very accommodating with what we ate since it was just me and I couldn’t possibly eat all the food she had to offer! She was extremely knowledgeable of the local history and Taiwan overall. Eva is heavily involved with the Taiwan community and her wealth of knowledge derives from how much she loves her country. I am definitely going to reach out to Eva again as she also offers tours around Taiwan! Thanks so much Eva!LGBT Friendly Tour Guide

Dan

(About local June )

11 July 2025

Thank you for being such an ambassador to your city, showing us all the local great eating places all the history you shared with us really felt like we were with us professor of TaiwanJune is amazing!!

Mack🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Garen)

9 July 2025

I was only in Taipei for an eight hour stop over and the tour with Garen was the perfect way try amazing food and experience the local culture. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Taiwan.Fantastic food tour

Carlos

(About local Garen)

9 July 2025

I have been to Taiwan multiple times but for business purposes and this time I decided to go on vacation with my son and experience what true Taiwan is about and decided to go with Garen. The best decision ever, you not only get to try great food but learn so many cultural and historical lessons about Taiwan that make the experience richer. This was my son’s first time in Asia and he was impressed by Garen’s hospitality and knowledge. So, he already misses Taiwan and definitely this experience made it even better. Highly recommended experience Night Market with Garen - the best

Oliver

(About local Garen)

6 July 2025

We booked a food tour with Garen and had a great time! Not only did we enjoyed the food but Garen showed us on how to properly order food from the menu. She also shared a little bit of Taiwanese history which was nice! We would recommend Garen to anyone who is interested in booking a food tour. Thanks Garen!Great food tour!

amit🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Judy)

3 July 2025

Judy was nice, funny, and took us to great places to eat and get to know a little bit of the city and its livesExcellent time with Judy

Joy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jones)

1 July 2025

I do not usually write unfavorable reviews, but after considering our experience I realized that others might want to have a better idea of what to expect. We have participated in many experiences during our years of traveling, and this was the first one that fell far short of our expectations. We are an adventurous family who specifically booked this tour the first day of our weeklong stay in Taipei. We were hoping it would help introduce us to unique foods, and we had asked in advance to go to places, and try foods, that might be challenging for foreigners to access. Instead we were taken to multiple tourist establishments within a 5 block area. This is not a walking tour, this did not expose us to unique foods and we did not learn anything about the foods of Taiwan. We attempted to ask questions about food, Taiwan, and even our tour guide; but questions were often ignored or answers were incoherent. Despite proficiency with English our guide often rambled and jumped from topic to topic (most having nothing to do with food). Not only did it not meet the stated goals, but we were generally uncomfortable throughout the experience. It was an unfortunate way to spend our first evening in Taiwan and I would advise others against taking this tour.Food tour

Kate🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Judy)

30 June 2025

We booked this tour for our first night in Taiwan, and we got a great introduction to not just the food, but the culture, history, architecture, markets and a few neighbourhoods (and also how to use the bus network). Judy tailored the tastings to our preferences and got it spot on. She has a lot of energy and enthusiasm, highly recommend.

Cher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

23 June 2025

My husband and I travel extensively and have experienced all levels of tour guides and we both agreed that Garen is one of the best. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and prepared in every possible way…from answering our political questions about Taiwan’s history to giving us alcohol wipes before we ate. We asked her for recommendations on where to buy the most random things and she was literally texting me places days after we finished our tour. We plan to return to Taiwan in the near future and we will definitely book a tour with Garen again.Garen is the best tour guide ever!

Michael

(About local Garen)

22 June 2025

We had such a wonderful food tour with Garen. She did a great job sharing the history and culture of Taiwan as we ate some amazing food in Taipei. Garen kept everyone engaged and is a lovely person. Would highly recommend!Great food tour with Garen!

Dennis🇦🇱 Albania

(About local June )

21 June 2025

Totally enjoyed our evening with June. More than just sharing her knowledge of food (& tea), she shared her knowledge of Taiwan’s history. I enjoyed that as much as the flavors she shared with us.. June is also truly a “with local”, several of the places had long lines of customers, June knew the owners and we were served immediately. Perfect ending to the night was a shaved ice with multiple toppings. Yumm. Xie Xie June!Foodie loves sharing her foods!

Bill

(About local June )

19 June 2025

We booked an evening food tour in Taipei to keep us awake after a long flight from the UK We communicated with June about the meet and she was responsive and very helpful. Charismatic, knowledgeable and very energetic she communicated her love for Taiwan and Taipei with great enthusiasm. Her narrative was interesting and informative and we came away better and wiser. An experience to be recommended. Out and about with June

Maria🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local June )

19 June 2025

June was a fantastic guide. We didn’t get to eat the food usually highlighted in Taiwan (like beef noodle soup), but I appreciate her approach because we were able to try food from places that tourists would not think to visit - like a morning wet market. She was also attuned to our needs and was very helpful in giving recommendations. Enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend. Good tour

Valerie🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local June )

15 June 2025

We had a lovely afternoon with June who took us to some local places to try Taiwanese food. She's also very knowledgeable about the history of the food and the area so it was not just about the food but a little tour thrown in as well. Go with an open mind so that you can make the most of the tour. And enjoy the good food.Good Introduction to Taiwanese Food

Ashe🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Garen)

14 June 2025

Garen was fabulous. We did a food tour but she mixed in a lot of interesting history, culture and commentary on modern Taiwan and it's people. I am also gluten free, which she accomodated as best she could (not easy in Taiwan), even dropping additional things off to one of the restaurants to prepare for me.Great mix of food, history and culture

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

11 June 2025

Garen is knowledgeable, fun & knows her Taiwanese food. She shared the culture and history of Taiwan and she took us to a Daoist temple. She showed us how to pray. She showed us how to get answers to questions. She explained the offerings. Garen was fun to hang with and was clearly respected in the neighborhood.

Lyn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Judy)

8 June 2025

Judy was very enthusiastic in sharing her knowledge of the local markets, restaurants and history of dishes and we thoroughly enjoyed everything that we ate. We couldn’t eat another thing and Judy was suggesting more food to try. She also gave us suggestions for the next day. It was a good tour to start late afternoon into the evening in that we would not have gone to these places by ourselves. Local knowledge is everything when you are in a new place. Nothing Beats Local Knowledge

Hayden🇺🇸 United States

(About local June )

8 June 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour around Taipei with June. We got to taste some foods and see sights in a popular neighborhood. The highlight though was our experience with June. She was very passionate and friendly and we really got to learn all about Taipei from its history to current politics. She even did well at accommodating our vegetarian diet. If you have a chance to book this tour, be sure to book it with June as she'll give you a unique and passionate experience. Fantastic tour around Taipei!

Alex

(About local Garen)

6 June 2025

An unforgettable food tour with Garen We had an absolutely fantastic experience on our food tour with Garen! The variety, flavor, and uniqueness of the food she introduced us to were incredible—each stop offered something surprising and delicious that we would never have discovered on our own. Garen is not only deeply knowledgeable about Taiwanese cuisine but also about the country’s rich history and culture. She’s more than just a guide—she’s a true ambassador for Taiwan, and her passion shines through in every part of the experience. After just three hours with her, we were already dreaming of our return trip to explore more of this amazing country. Thank you, Garen, for such a warm and wonderful introduction to Taiwan—we can’t wait to come back!An unforfettable food tour with Garen

HELEN

(About local Garen)

6 June 2025

Fantastic tour with Garen. From the information prior to the tour to meeting Garen was a breeze. She took us on a culinary tour around Yongkang Street, trying many varied dishes & providing lots of information about the culture & history of Taiwan. Food, culture & history!

Jeff🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Garen)

5 June 2025

Garen was welcoming and lovely from the moment we met her. She was easy to communicate with and coordinate the whole tour in advance. Not only does Garen take you to a variety of local delicious eats (often knowing the owners for fast-track access to food!), she has endless stories about local culture and customs and cuisine — all of which will have you feeling like a Taiwan expert after only a few hours together. You’ll leave well-fed and with a great education of the beautiful culture that will help you with your whole trip ahead (tip: do this as early as possible in your trip!). A highlight of our time in Taiwan — thank you Garen!Superb Introduction to Taipei

Lauren

(About local Garen)

5 June 2025

Garen was lovely and very informative. We learnt a lot about Taiwan and ate so much delicious food! Thank you Garen 😊Amazing tour!

Jared🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Garen)

2 June 2025

This was an excellent way to start our week in Taipei - by getting an insight into the local food and culture. Garen was a wonderful host who introduced us to lots of delicious food as we walked the streets of Taipei. She was very knowledgeable and we appreciated her honest personal reflections thought-out the evening. The food and drink offerings were super tasty. There wasn't anything we weren't prepared to try or found we didn't like. And best of all was the relationships that Garen has developed with all the restaurant owners, which allowed for seamless ordering, and no standing in long queues. I absolutely recommend booking with Garen. Great way to start the holiday

Harley🇫🇷 France

(About local Garen)

31 May 2025

I recently took a tour in Taipei with my mother, and our guide Garen was absolutely fantastic! She was full of energy from start to finish and kept us engaged and informed throughout the entire experience without ever losing pace. What impressed me most was how adaptable and quick-thinking Garen was - she adjusted to our interests and pace. Her knowledge of Taiwanese culture and history gave us insightful understanding that we never would have gained on our own. Garen was incredibly kind and patient with us, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a local guide who can give you the real flavour of Taipei, I would highly recommend her without hesitation. This tour made our trip truly memorable! Thank you Garen :-) Wonderful tour with Garen

Richard🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local June )

25 May 2025

I enjoyed a great 3 hours with June...she is highly informed and provides an intelligent, warm insight not only to the foods of Taiwan, but also it's culture and history, so closely entwined w China and Japan it is fascinating and she tells it do well. I cannot recommend her enough!An inspiring insight to Taiwanese food

Maria

(About local Garen)

22 May 2025

I spent over 5 hours with Garen combining a food tour with historic treasures of Taipei. It was outstanding!!! We visited a local market. Everything what Garen recommended me to try was very tasty. Garen is very knowledgeable and well articulated. I really enjoyed our conversations about local food, culture, traditions and history. Highly recommended!!!Excellent brunch with variety of food

Marlin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

21 May 2025

Food and Nigh Market: Fun and Interesting Garen was a wonderful tour guide. We did both “The 10 Tastings of Taipei: Street Food” and “A Magical Evening in Taipei: City Tour” back-to-back with Garen. She took us to some real nice places for our food tastings and while walking between places to eat, she shared a lot of interesting stories and facts about Taiwan. We followed that with an evening at the Night Market which was very fascinating with all kinds of food and things to look at and enjoy. Overall, the food tastings and the night market were fun and interesting at the same time, and we really enjoyed both tours. Food and Nigh Market: Fun and Interesting

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local June )

20 May 2025

We loved our tour with June and learned so much about Taipei's culture. The food was all delicious and she shared many insider details.Excellent tour

PAUL🇺🇸 United States

(About local June )

18 May 2025

June was an excellent guide. She provided fantastic insight into Taiwanese history and its connection to food. Interacting with local vendors at the market was a wonderful experience. Everything about this tour was better than imagined. Communication was excellent. Tour was excellent. June’s after tour suggestions were excellent. Definitely a highlight of our trip and would recommend to all. Awesome experience!

Bianca

(About local Garen)

18 May 2025

What a great evening! We were 2 couples and booked the food tour on our first evening in Taipei. This was mainly to get to know the Taiwanese kitchen. The meeting with Garen was very friendly. She is a nice storyteller and takes you along in her enthusiasm. We tasted delicious dishes and were pleasantly surprised by the great flavors. At the end of the evening we had tasted various dishes and of course the bubble tea could not be missed! Garen thank you for the fun, interesting but above all culinary evening!Foodtour with Garen in Taipei

Kya🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicolas)

15 May 2025

A great experience walking around Taipei trying traditional foods and learning about the history and culture. Nicolas was very accommodating to our dietary requirements and tailored the tour well to our interests! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Taipei Lovely tour with Nicolas

June Alfheim🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Garen)

15 May 2025

We had a great food tour with Garen. Communication was good from start to finish, and she had lots of information about the Taiwanese food and culture. We got to taste a lot of things, and everything was delicious and different. This tour was definitely good value for money!Delicious from start to finish

Garrett

(About local Garen)

14 May 2025

Had a wonderful time with Garen! She’s super friendly and fun, and full of energy and enthusiasm for all things Taiwan! We gained an incredibly strong understanding of Taiwanese culture and history and of course ate a LOT of amazingly delicious foods! The perfect introduction to our time in Taiwan! Don’t miss out!

Rosanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

12 May 2025

Geren was an EXCELLENT Tour Guide. She is a true Pro, Everyone knew her at the various food stalls and it was clear that she and the vendors had a mutual respect for each other. She took us to experience some of the best cuisine we had in Taiwan. Do not miss the Taiwanese burritos or the Scallion Pancakes. She was also jam packed with information on Taiwanese History, Culture and Politics. She is super organized and prepared. This was for sure a highlight of our Taiwan vacation. I highly recommend her as guideTaiwan Food & Cultural Tour

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

12 May 2025

My husband and I enjoyed our day with Garen exploring some areas of Taipei I had not visited before. She introduced us to some fruits of Taiwan which was fun. It’s great to try things we cannot readily get at home. I really appreciated the little tips she added throughout our day like identifying local versus imported goods and how to order at a restaurant. Made the rest of our trip so much easier to navigate. We added a historical element to our tour also and enjoyed our discussions about Taiwan history. Garen curates very thoughtful tours. Try to book her on your first day. It will be an excellent start to your trip in Taiwan. Oh! If you love ginger ask her to take you to the ginger store for all essential oil ginger products. Favorite thing I brought home.Terrific First Day Experience

Dalia🇫🇷 France

(About local Yi Hsuan (Kate))

8 May 2025

We had a super fun street food tour with Kate. We started from a visit to Lungshan temple where Kate told us so many things about traditions and rituals, it was very interesting and really helped us understand the country better during our 3 weeks in Taiwan. Learned so much!

Annabel🇨🇳 China

(About local Garen)

6 May 2025

Garen was an absolute gem!! She made this one of the best tours I’ve ever done. We were a group of five girls in their 20’s and she made everything so fun and engaging. We got so much history and culture and tons of great food. Highly recommend!! A great tour and an even better guide

Unknown

(About local Agnes )

5 May 2025

Agnes is a fantastic food tour guide in Taipei – warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. She introduced us to authentic Taiwanese dishes with great cultural insight. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deep and delicious Taipei experience. Great Experience

Freya🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Agnes )

4 May 2025

Agnes was a fantastic guide, customising the tour well for our group and the weather. We loved hearing not just about the delicious food (which we loved) but also the history of Taiwan and how intertwined the two are. Agnes also went above and beyond to share other recommend based on our interests to explore after the tour, which were all fantastic. Huge thank you Agnes for making our time in Taipei so memorable!Thoughtful and engaging food tour

Kassy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Garen)

2 May 2025

Garen’s passion for Taiwan, the food and the culture shone through from the moment we met. We were expertly guided through all that makes the food here so spectacular. Garen shared insights into the history and culture which gave us a much deeper appreciation for what we were eating. It was so hard to pick a favourite food stop as each location had something special. Her relationship with the proprietors was clearly one she had nurtured and they in kind treated us so warmly. Garen also provided very clear meeting instructions with easy communication in advance. I’d recommend doing this tour at the start of your trip so you can return to some of your favourite places for seconds!A wonderful taste of Taipei

Melanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Agnes )

2 May 2025

We had a delightful day with Agnes. The food tour was fun and informative and provided a wonderful first day in Taipei. Agnes went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. She customized our tour and added a bike ride to Taipei 101 taking us through the city and sharing so much history and culture. She was polite, helpful, very kind and genuinely made our day special. Fantastic food tour with agnes

Lydia

(About local Agnes )

1 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour with Agnes as our guide. We learned so much about Taipei cuisine and variations across the country - it was great to have someone talk through all this detail as soon as soon we arrived in Taipei. As an amazing bonus Agnès provided such great information about Taiwanese history so we parted full of a delicious mix of food and knowledge. Thank you Agnès, a Superb tour it was lovely to spend time with you - I would highly recommend this tour.Recommend this superb food tour with Agnes

David

(About local Agnes )

1 May 2025

Agnes was incredibly knowledgeable and really fun. We had an amazing time and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thanks again!Perfect intro to Taiwan through food

Leanne

(About local Jones)

1 May 2025

Jones was incredible!!! It felt like an afternoon spent with a friend and an overly stuffed belly. He asked about our dietary needs (I’m a vegetarian) and was amazing with offering up a huge selection of options. I highly recommend jones to everyone!Boom with JONES

Unknown

(About local Garen)

28 April 2025

Food is as important an expression of culture, society, history, and politics as it is "mere" taste. Especially in a place like Taipei, all these competing influences can become touchy topics. We really appreciated how Garen treated food as a way to approach broader topics of the past, present, and future of Taiwan. The restaurants and dishes she introduced us to also happened to be delicious. Truly, Garen's tour is a perfect meal: the right balance of heavy and light, sugar and spice. Go Garen!