Best Food Courts in Taipei: Where to Eat and What to Try
Eating at a food court in Taipei is a great way to enjoy a wide range of food in a comfortable setting. You’ll find them in most malls and department stores, and they’re perfect when you want plenty of choices all in one place.
If you’re curious about food courts in Taipei, this post will guide you through the best ones to check out.
Hi, I’m Grace, a native of Taiwan now living in the United States. I return to Taipei often to visit family and friends, and I enjoy discovering new things each time I’m back.
In this post, I’ll share all you need to know about food courts in Taipei.
Food Court vs. Night Markets
Taiwan’s night markets are famous, but when the weather isn’t great or you’d prefer to eat in a more relaxed setting without walking so much, food courts are a great option.
Instead of snacking on small bites from stall to stall, you can sit down and enjoy a full meal. The atmosphere is clean, organized, and air-conditioned, which is especially nice on hot or rainy days.
The best part is that food courts offer plenty of Taiwanese local dishes alongside a wide range of international choices. Everyone in your group can pick what they like and still sit down together at the same table to enjoy the meal.
In the next section, I will recommend some of my favorite food courts in Taipei.
Best Food Courts In Taipei
You can find a food court in almost every department store or shopping mall in Taipei.
For this post, I will highlight some of my personal favorites: those that are spacious with plenty of seating, offer a wide variety of food choices, and are conveniently located in areas that cater to visitors.
Here they are:
Taipei 101 Mall Food Court
- Google Maps link: Taipei 101.
- How to get there by MRT: Take the Red Line to R03 Taipei 101/World Trade stop. Take exit 4, which will take you directly to B1 level of the building.
Many people opt to dine at the famous Din Tai Fung when visiting Taipei 101. But if you don’t want to wait for hours for a table, the food court located on the same level (B1) is a great alternative.
I like how the atmosphere feels a bit more upscale compared to other mall food courts, which makes it a nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal.
Some popular Taiwanese local brands in the food court are:
- Lin Congming Clay Pot Fish Head (林聰明沙鍋魚頭）
- Shin Yeh （興葉）
- Xiaonanmen （小南門）
- Zhongqing （忠青商行）
If you’d like to know what restaurants/stalls are at the Taipei 101 Mall food court, here is the link to their food court page.
Nearby Attractions
The Xinyi Shopping District is said to have the highest concentration of department stores in the world.
From Taipei 101, an elevated walkway （Look for Vieshow Cinemas Sky Way on the 3rd floor, near Zara) connects the malls all the way to City Hall MRT Station, so you can easily spend a whole day shopping, eating, and exploring as you move from one to the next.
Another nearby spot worth checking out is 44 South Military Village (四四南眷村), a small cultural park that was once home to military families from Mainland China.
Today, you can walk through the preserved houses and see exhibitions that show what daily life was like for these families.
Dream Plaza Mall Food Court
Dream Plaza is a brand-new mall that opened in July 2025 on the far end of the Xinyi shopping district (near City Hall MRT Station). It has quickly become a popular spot thanks to its impressive features, including Taiwan’s largest Starbucks flagship store and a 24-hour Books.com.tw bookstore.
The food court is on the B2 level and offers more than 100 different food brands. You could easily spend so much time just walking around before deciding what to eat.
Nearby Attractions
While you’re in the area, you can also stop by Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall or Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, both within walking distance.
Eslite Nanxi Food Court
Eslite Nanxi in the Zhongshan District is my usual go-to food court whenever I’m back in Taipei since it’s close to my parents’ home. If I want to eat some simple comfort food, I would stop by Xiaonanmen (小南門）for a bowl of braised pork rice（滷肉飯） and my favorite douhua (豆花tofu pudding).
Nearby Attractions
You’re right in the heart of the Zhongshan shopping district.
Besides the Eslite Bookstore and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, the surrounding alleys are fun to explore. This neighborhood has a charm that draws the younger crowd, with plenty of small clothing and accessory shops, independent bookstores, and dessert cafés tucked along the streets.
If you are into modern art, you can also visit the nearby Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Nanmen Market Food Court
Nanmen Market is one of the most popular traditional markets in Taipei, and after its recent renovation, it’s now bright, clean, and easy to navigate.
On the third floor, you’ll find a food court with plenty of local options. It feels casual but still organized, making it a good place to sit down and enjoy a meal after browsing the market stalls.
When I visited this past summer, the noodle shop Hehuan Knife-Cut Noodles (合歡刀削麵) had one of the longest lines in the food court. I ended up enjoying a bowl of douhua (tofu pudding, 豆花), which was the perfect refreshing treat.
Bellavita “We Share Everything” Gourmet Food Hall
Bellavita is one of the most luxurious malls in Taipei, and even the food court on B2 feels fancy.
On the B2 floor of Bellavita, you’ll find the “We Share Everything” food hall. Instead of lining up at different stalls and carrying trays back to your seat, you get shown to a table, order from a tablet, and pick dishes from any of the restaurants on that floor. The food is then brought to you.
It feels like a more upscale, relaxed version of the food court experience.
Taiwanese Dishes in Food Courts
One of the great things about food courts in Taipei is that, even in a mall setting, you still get to try the Taiwanese dishes you came for.
You can find these Taiwanese classics at food courts:
- 滷肉飯 (braised pork rice)
- 炒米粉 (fried rice vermicelli)
- 蚵仔煎 (oyster omelet)
- 牛肉麵 (beef noodles)
- 豆花 (tofu pudding)
- 刨冰 (shaved ice)
Xiaonanmen (小南門)
You’ll find Xiaonanmen in almost every major food court in Taipei, and it’s my favorite spot for Taiwanese comfort food.
Their menu covers many classics, including 滷肉飯 (braised pork rice), 炒米粉 (fried rice noodles), 筒仔米糕 (rice tube pudding), and 肉羹湯 (thick pork soup). These are the kinds of simple, hearty dishes that locals grew up eating.
My son loves 滷肉飯 (braised pork rice), so we always make sure to order a bowl whenever we eat at Xiaonanmen.
What I love most is their 豆花 (douhua, tofu pudding), which is one of Taiwan’s most popular desserts. It’s silky, refreshing, and the perfect way to end your meal.
Final Thoughts
I personally enjoy eating at food courts more than going to night markets. They’re more comfortable, and the best part is that everyone can choose what they like and still sit down to eat together in a nice setting.
You’ll find food courts in almost every department store or shopping mall in Taipei, and the ones I shared here are just a few of my favorites. I hope this article gives you some ideas and inspiration for where to eat during your visit to Taipei.
