Eat · Longshan Temple & Bopiliao

Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market華西街觀光夜市

A covered, short night market near Longshan Temple; go at 18:00 for snacks and herbal soups, stay on the main lit street, and carry cash.A covered, short night market near Longshan Temple; go at 6:00 PM for snacks and herbal soups, stay on the main lit street, and carry cash.

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Key facts

Per person: NT$200–500 (≈ US$7–17); Taiwanese
Hours: 18:00–24:006:00 PM–12:00 AM; typical, check
Walk in: 18:00–19:30; easiest window
Seating: counter
Card: no; carry cash
Getting there: Longshan Temple Station (Blue line), exit 1; 8 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Usually 18:00–24:00Usually 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

Typical hours: check on the day.

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

18:00–19:30

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Cash only

Per person

NT$200–500 (≈ US$7–17)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Covered street
Near Longshan Temple
Cash only
Order: A night-market snack crawl
Counter seating
Walk-in window: 18:00–19:30
Queue risk: 19:30–21:30
Covered from rain

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Northern Taiwan ↗The north coast and Jiufen are wet for much of the year; carry a compact umbrella and do not plan a sunset view around clear skies.
Taipei ↗Older streets have covered arcades with parked scooters and stalls: large suitcases go from the car or MRT exit to the door, not along the arcade.
Taipei ↗The MRT stops around midnight; after that use taxis and the Uber app. Check the last train before dinner.

Actions

Usually 18:00–24:00

Map & directions

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Directions

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

18:00–19:30: high19:30–21:30: riskyafter 22:00: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A covered pedestrian market of stalls and small restaurants; check the exact extent on the day

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 17:00 (quiet).

17:00quietlittle or no waitStalls opening
18:00lightlittle or no wait
19:00busya short wait is possible
20:00heavyexpect a line
21:00heavyexpect a line
22:00busya short wait is possible
23:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate for a weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Walk the street once before choosing; ask the price of each item.
2Point at what you want and hold up fingers for the number.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
How much is this?	這個多少錢？	juh-guh dwo-shao chyen
One of these, please	我要一個這個	wo yao ee-guh juh-guh
No meat, please	我吃素	wo chr soo
Not spicy	不要辣	boo yao la
To go	外帶	wye-dye
The bill, please	買單	my-dan
Hello	你好	nee-how

Portions and sharing

Eat at the stall or the small tables; return trays where asked.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Unpriced items: A price may be quoted after cooking — Ask first and pay only the named price.
Turtle or snake soup: NT$300–800 (≈ US$10–30) a bowl — Skip unless you want it.
Vegetarian food (素食) is easy to find at Buddhist vegetarian buffets; say “wo chi su”, and ask if there is garlic or egg if you avoid it.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.

Pay when you receive the food; keep small notes.
No tipping; ask the price before they cook.
Cash only at most stalls; small notes.
Tipping: Not expected; a 10% service charge is added in many restaurants.
Carry small notes and coins: most stalls are cash only.
Order at the counter, pay first at small shops, and return the tray or bowl if there is a stack.

At the table

Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice or pass food chopstick to chopstick.
Look for a busy stall with a short menu; a queue of locals is a good sign.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Fried chicken cutlet雞排Hot and salty; a night-market classic.NT$70–100 (≈ US$3–4)order
Oyster omelette蚵仔煎Order at a stall with a queue.NT$60–100 (≈ US$2–4)order
Braised pork rice, small滷肉飯A cheap, filling bowl.NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2)if hungry
Taro balls in sweet soup芋圓Warm or iced.NT$60–100 (≈ US$2–4)if hungry
Herbal tea青草茶Bitter; try a small cup.NT$25–40 (≈ US$1–2)if hungry
Snake or turtle soup蛇湯 / 龜湯A historical curiosity; confirm the price first.NT$300–800 (≈ US$10–30)skip

2026 estimate per item at the stall.

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2 people

Fried chicken cutletorder
雞排
NT$70–100 (≈ US$3–4)
0
Oyster omeletteorder
蚵仔煎
NT$60–100 (≈ US$2–4)
Contains (from menu notes, check): shellfish
0
Braised pork rice, small
滷肉飯
NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
Contains (from menu notes, check): pork
0
Taro balls in sweet soup
芋圓
NT$60–100 (≈ US$2–4)
0
Herbal tea
青草茶
NT$25–40 (≈ US$1–2)
0
Snake or turtle soupskip
蛇湯 / 龜湯
NT$300–800 (≈ US$10–30)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

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Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels. Tipping calculator

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Price and paying

Typical spend: NT$200–500 (≈ US$7–17) for a snack crawl

Paying

Cashyes

Cash is the safe choice; small NT$ notes and coins.

Cardno

Cards are not taken at most small counters (check).

IC cardsome stalls

EasyCard at a few shops; ask before you order.

QR walletsome stalls

Local QR wallets; foreign wallets rarely work.

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianno
Broths and sauces use meat or seafood; ask for a Buddhist vegetarian shop nearby.
Show: Wo chi su.
Veganno
Almost all dishes contain meat, egg or fish stock.
Halalno
No halal certification at small stalls; pork is common.
Show: Wo bu chi zhu rou.
Gluten-freeno
Soy sauce and wheat noodles are used throughout.
Nut allergyask
Peanut powder and sesame appear in sauces; show a written card.
Allergynot on file
Cross-contact at shared woks is likely.
Show: Wo dui ___ guo min.

What is in the dishes

Oyster omelette蚵仔煎shellfish
Braised pork rice, small滷肉飯pork

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — Standing snacks work alone.

cautionKids — Crowded and loud; the side lanes are not for children.

poorStroller — Narrow, busy paving.

okGroups of 5+ — Split up and share.

cautionWheelchair — Flat, crowded and narrow in parts.

How to book: No bookings; walk-in stalls.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: None; wear closed shoes.

When	Status	Note
Weekly	check before you go	Open most nights; hours vary by stall.
Typhoon days	check before you go	Stalls may close.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Counter seats
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Go at 18:00 with children and stay on the main street
Access: step-free: yes · A flat covered street; crowded in the evening

Hygiene

Choose stalls with a queue and cooked-to-order food.
Skip raw seafood and cold meats in hot weather.
Carry wet wipes; hand-wash points are scarce.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in stalls.
Capabilities: food · shelter
Getting there: Longshan Temple Station (Blue line), exit 1 · ~8 min walk

Cons

Some stalls sell snake, turtle and herbal soups that suit few visitors.
Side lanes east of the main street have adult venues; keep to the lit covered street.
Cash only.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
蚵仔煎 o-a-jian	Oyster omelette with sweet-sour sauce.	Say 'o-a-jian, yi ge'.
雞排 ji pai	Fried chicken cutlet.	Ask 'ji pai, bu la' for not spicy.
滷肉飯 lu rou fan	Braised pork over rice.	A small bowl (xiao wan).
青草茶 qing cao cha	Herbal tea, bitter and cooling.	Try a small cup; many like it with sugar.
芋圓 yu yuan	Chewy taro balls in syrup.	Ask for hot or cold.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: NT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4) for a snack; NT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3) for braised pork rice.
tourist price: A few stalls charge NT$150 (≈ US$5)+ for the same snack; ask the price.
rule: No tipping; ask the price before they cook.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Unpriced items	A price may be quoted after cooking	Ask first and pay only the named price.
Turtle or snake soup	NT$300–800 (≈ US$10–30) a bowl	Skip unless you want it.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is it a good night market for tourists?

It is short and covered; Shilin and Ningxia have more food.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What is Huaxi Street Night Market?

A covered tourist night market near Longshan Temple with snacks, herbal shops and small restaurants.

When should I go?

From 18:00 for the least crowd; it runs until about midnight.From 6:00 PM for the least crowd; it runs until about midnight.

Is it safe?

The main street is fine; keep to it and avoid the side lanes east of it at night.

Do I need cash?

Yes; most stalls are cash only.

Do they still sell snake?

A few stalls sell snake or turtle soup, mostly for curiosity; skip unless you want it.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle, about 25 min on foot; no reservation needed.

Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle25 min walkA standing bowl in Ximending.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Taipei in 4 days.

Sources

officialTaipei Travel (city tourism)