TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taipei's late-night dining scene offers diverse options during the Lunar New Year holiday, with popular eateries announcing their operating hours for the festive season. Several restaurants serving Taiwanese popcorn fried chicken, dim sum, and beef noodles will remain open, while others take brief breaks during the celebrations. The culinary traditions draw locals and visitors seeking midnight feasts across the city.
Taiwanese Popcorn Fried Chicken King (台灣鹽酥雞), a renowned eatery, will close during the holiday but offers a special Year of the Horse gift box featuring frozen fried chicken and custom spices. The popcorn fried chicken, a staple among locals, features a crispy texture with its signature blend of basil, pepper, garlic, and scallions. The gift box ensures fans can enjoy their favorite treat during the festive season.
Citystar Restaurant (京星港式飲茶), a beloved dim sum spot in Taipei, has announced it will remain open around the clock throughout the Lunar New Year celebrations. The restaurant serves a wide range of dim sum and roasted meats, offering visitors a taste of Hong Kong-style cuisine in Taiwan. The 24-hour operation during the holiday makes it a destination for late-night diners.
Fuhong Beef Noodles (富宏牛肉麵), a 24/7 beef noodle shop on Luoyang Street (洛陽街) in Taipei's Wanhua (萬華) District, offers hearty bowls that are a popular midnight choice. Known for generous portions and soy sauce-based broth, the restaurant will pause operations from Lunar New Year's Eve and reopen on the third day of the New Year. The shop remains a destination for late-night diners seeking traditional Taiwanese comfort food.
Soy milk shops, originating in the 1950s from veterans in New Taipei City's Yonghe (永和) District, have become an integral part of Taiwan's midnight snack culture. These shops serve traditional Chinese breakfast items including fried dough sticks and dumplings, complemented by classic red tea or soy milk. The establishments operate through the night, serving customers seeking comfort food during late hours.
Ruian Soy Milk (瑞安豆漿大王) in Taipei's Da'an (大安) District remains open 24/7, closing only on Lunar New Year's Eve morning and reopening on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Taipei's diverse late-night dining scene offers options for everyone during the holiday, ensuring culinary traditions remain a cherished part of the celebrations. ◼