Shilin Night Market - Taipei's Largest and Most Iconic Taiwanese Night Market

About Shilin Night Market

Located in Taipei's Shilin District, Shilin Night Market is the most famous and largest night market in Taiwan. Just a short walk from Jiantan MRT Station, it's easy to reach and buzzes every night with locals and travelers from all over the world.

Recommended Eats

• Da Ji Pai (giant fried chicken) — A jumbo fried chicken cutlet bigger than your face. With its crispy coating and juicy meat, it's one of Shilin Night Market's signature dishes
• O-a-jian (oyster omelette) — A chewy omelette loaded with fresh oysters. It pairs perfectly with the sweet-and-savory sauce
• Sheng Jian Bao (pan-fried pork buns) — Pork buns seared until crisp on the bottom. One bite and the rich broth comes spilling out
• Mango Shaved Ice (Mang Guo Bing) — A classic Taiwanese dessert piled high with fresh mango
• Hao Da Da Ji Pai — A celebrated stall famous for the giant fried chicken that represents Shilin Night Market

Highlights

Shilin Night Market is split into an underground food court (Mei Shi Qu) and the street-level stall area. The underground level has seating, making it perfect for those who want to sit down and savor Taiwanese cuisine at a relaxed pace. Up on the street, stalls selling fashion, knickknacks, and games line the lanes, so you can shop while you snack your way through.

Access & Opening Hours

Item	Details
Nearest Station	A 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Jiantan Station (MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line)
Opening Hours	16:00–24:00 (varies by stall)
Closed	None (open year-round)
Best Time to Visit	18:00–21:00

Reference Links

• Shilin Night Market - Taipei Travel (Taipei City Government Department of Tourism)
• Shilin Night Market - Taiwan Tourism Bureau
• Shilin Night Market - Wikipedia