No. It's a local food guide you use on your own: no booking, and nobody meets you. You go when you like and pay each vendor directly.

How much does it cost?

From US$15 (Express: at least 5 priced tastings, 6–7 on the route; 3 days) to US$25 (Classic: at least 10 priced tastings, 13–15 on the route; 4 days). The guide price doesn't include food — you pay vendors directly.

What should I eat in Shilin Night Market?

Local favourites on this route include Mian xian noodle soup, Fried chicken cutlet, and Oyster omelette.

Yes, free of charge until your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). After that there are no refunds. If you buy less than 24 hours before your start, the guide is sent immediately and can't be refunded.

Can I change my start date?

You can change your start date once, free of charge, by emailing support@getbestbylocals.com any time before your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). Once the guide has been sent, the date is fixed.

Is a local food guide worth it in Taipei?

If you like trying many small dishes, yes: a local food guide to Shilin Night Market lets you taste local favourites at your own pace, over several days.

Is it expensive to eat in Taipei?

Most tastings on this route cost about NT$35–120 each. You pay each vendor directly, and your guide shows the price of every tasting before you order.

Taipei · Taiwan

Shilin Night Market, Taipei local food guide

A local food guide to Shilin Night Market, Taipei. It arrives on your phone 24 hours before your start; then you use it on your own over up to 4 days, tasting up to 15 dishes and paying each vendor directly. Nobody meets you.

Last checked October 2026 · Researched by BestByLocals Research Team

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About the area

Shilin Night Market fills the lanes around Cixian Temple near Jiantan station in Taipei's north, and comes alive from late afternoon. This evening route keeps to night-market classics: braised pork belly rice, oyster omelette, mian xian noodle soup, cold sesame noodles, herbal rib soup, a giant fried chicken cutlet and a crisp pastry wrapped in a pancake.

A taste of what you'll find

Mian xian noodle soup
Fried chicken cutletPhoto: (WT-en) Ash rex at English Wikivoyage / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Oyster omelettePhoto: istolethetv from NYC, USA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Examples only. Photos show the dish, not the plate you will be served at the stop. The full route, addresses and dish prices are in your guide.

Before you buy

Some stops are closed on Tuesdays.
Some stops may be closed on Thursdays.
An evening walk: start in the late afternoon, when the stalls open.
Tuesday has two stops closed; plan the Classic walk for another day if you can.
Every stop is cash only. Prices are approximate.

Food and dietary notice

Cross-contamination is likely, so our food guides are not recommended if you have food allergies. We can't cater for religious dietary requirements and we don't state whether anything is halal. Where we know a dish contains pork, beef or alcohol we say so, but that is not conclusive — check directly with each vendor. You take part at your own risk.

If you have a severe or life-threatening allergy, we recommend you don't take part.

Read our full disclaimers

What's in your guide

Opening hours checked with the vendors and on Maps on 10 Oct 2026.
Closed days and public holidays handled day by day, so you know what's open on each day you use it.
Spare stops, in case one is shut when you get there.
A multi-day access window: 3 to 4 days, depending on your tier.
Your choice of size: 2 tiers, from Express to Classic.

Our guide or a free list?

When a free DIY list is enough

If you only want one famous snack in Taipei, a free list or map is enough.

What the guide adds

A free list won't tell you that 2 stops here are closed on Tuesdays.

The guide plans the walk through Shilin Night Market, checks closed days, and says what to order at each stop and what it costs, so you can eat well at your own pace.

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The Shilin Night Market food guide isn’t on sale yet. Leave your email and we’ll tell you when it opens.

Choose your tier

TierTastingsAccessPrice
ExpressUS$15At least 5 priced tastings · 6–7 on the route3 days accessUS$15Coming soon
ClassicUS$25At least 10 priced tastings · 13–15 on the route4 days accessUS$25Coming soon

Your guide opens in your phone's web browser — no app needed. You'll need mobile data or Wi-Fi to open it and for map directions. Once opened, it also works through short gaps in signal. Access ends automatically when your tier's access days are up. Access days by tier: Express 3 days, Classic 4 days.

Prices in USD. Any taxes are shown at checkout. Prices are for the guide only. Food and drink aren't included — you pay each vendor directly, at their prices.

Quick answers

Is this a food tour?: No. It's a local food guide you use on your own: no booking, and nobody meets you. You go when you like and pay each vendor directly.
How much does it cost?: From US$15 (Express: at least 5 priced tastings, 6–7 on the route; 3 days) to US$25 (Classic: at least 10 priced tastings, 13–15 on the route; 4 days). The guide price doesn't include food — you pay vendors directly.
What should I eat in Shilin Night Market?: Local favourites on this route include Mian xian noodle soup, Fried chicken cutlet, and Oyster omelette.
Can I cancel?: Yes, free of charge until your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). After that there are no refunds. If you buy less than 24 hours before your start, the guide is sent immediately and can't be refunded.
Can I change my start date?: You can change your start date once, free of charge, by emailing [email protected] any time before your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). Once the guide has been sent, the date is fixed.