Taipei Eats: Shilin Night Market
It is a must to visit a night market (夜市/Yèshì) when you are at Taiwan. It's a culture. An eating culture, you can say. But since this culture involves yummy food, why don't we embrace it as well? =P
If you ask any person on which night market you would like to visit in Taiwan, they will mention Shilin Night Market. Without fail. After all, everyone will not miss the chance to munch that cripsy chicken cutlet and drink the bubble tea or ai yu jelly or papaya milk. Oh gosh, I haven't posted any pictures yet and I'm already hungry. =P
Welcome to Shilin Night Market! Yes, it's always crowded! Be warned!
If you ask any person on which night market you would like to visit in Taiwan, they will mention Shilin Night Market. Without fail. After all, everyone will not miss the chance to munch that cripsy chicken cutlet and drink the bubble tea or ai yu jelly or papaya milk. Oh gosh, I haven't posted any pictures yet and I'm already hungry. =P
Welcome to Shilin Night Market! Yes, it's always crowded! Be warned!
Shilin Night Market is divided into the food section (both above and under ground) and fashion section. If you enter from the the entry with the sign (see the above picture), you are at the food section. Probably you can tell from all those smell.
The night market has game stall too. Which are randomly scattered inside with no specific location. XD
This is the basement section of the night market. If you enter the basement around 7ish at night, I can guarantee you that you will not be able to walk without bumping into someone else.
The fashion street at Shilin night market is not less crowded either. You can get bags, clothes and accessories here at the fashion street section. Remember to bargain!
You can get Hello Kitty sneakers here at the night market although they are kinda pricey. Especially when compared to the usual sneaker which you can get at merely 390 NTD.
If you are looking for a gift for your beloved furry friends, you can get it at the night market too. How about cute ties for your dogs? =)
I can say that Shilin Night Market is my favourite night market so far. And it's conveniently located as it's just a step away from the MRT. Please note that the nearest MRT to Shilin Night Market is Jiantan MRT Station (Not Shilin MRT Station, weird, eh?). Now go and fill your growling tummy with lots of food!