Raohe Street Night Market
Raohe Street Night Market
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5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Jao Ho Street has become a secondary road and the business has also declined. Therefore, the government set up a night market in 1987. It is the second tourist night market in Taipei.
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- Bill WDallas, Texas847 contributionsThis is one of the better street markets in Taipei, as well as more easily-accessed. The MRT Green Line - last stop Songshan Station - exit 5 is the closest. When you get to the street level of this exit, the market is literally half-a-block from there. What I consider to be the 'must-get' at this market are the Fuzhou pepper buns. This vendor will be right at the entrance to this street market. If you go early - the market opens at 5pm - you will have minimal wait. If you go later - I would say anytime after 5:45pm - you will have a rather-long queue for this unbelievable tasty item. Highly recommend.Visited February 2025Traveled soloWritten February 20, 2025
- Jeff KPittsburgh, Pennsylvania2,480 contributionsMy wife and I enjoyed our visit a lot. We went on a Tuesday night and the place was quite crowded. I imagine it gets really packed on weekends. We had the famous pepper buns that are at the beginning of the market. The line wasn’t bad and they were delicious. We sampled a number of other dishes - most were very good although some were a little plain. Lots of options though. Half the fun is the experience- it’s a high energy place with lots going on. We took a nonstop subway train from Taipe station - very easy and quick. The Ciyou Temple is near the entrance to the market and is worth a quick visit. I would rate this a “must see” for Taipei.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 15, 2024
- Untung TManila, Philippines299 contributionsWe had so much fun and lots to explore that we returned in our short trip to taipei twice to see the raohe night market! The first day, the weather was great, but it was packed with people, and it was very difficult with a baby stroller to get around. Our baby stroller Especially is big, so we had no chance to see everything and only passing through the whole street, which is almost a 30-minute walk. 2nd night, it was raining, and it was amazing! We got ourselves rain coats and walked through the market, enjoying everything we could get our hands on. The food is affordable and great! We also got lots of souvenirs for family and friends.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 29, 2024
- StlmamaSaint Louis, Missouri68 contributionsThis was our first stop after landing in Taipei. It was fun to walk thru the market and see all the offerings. Yes, the pepper buns are worth the visit! Delicious. Also, the massive chicken fritter is really good. Tons of stuff to try. We didn’t really allow enough time to take it all in since we got there around 10pm and it started raining, causing things to close up early. But, highly recommend.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 28, 2024
- celica001Fujisawa, Japan649 contributionsI often come here because it is a short MRT ride from Zhongshan district where I often stay. It was around 20:00 on Friday, and although there were many people, it wasn't very crowded, so I went around to various shops over Fuzhou pepper cakes that I bought near the entrance (60 yuan). It is certainly difficult to walk, even if it is not very crowded, because the passage of this night market is narrow as well. There are many people who eat on their way around, so it was my usual walk, thinking I wouldn't like anything on my back. I am not interested in the miscellaneous goods, smartphone goods, clothing, etc. that are sold at night markets, but I am looking around, including at food stores, like window shopping. It's fun no matter how many times I go. It is also very convenient to visit because it is very close to MRT Matsuyamamaki.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 13, 2024
- BulataiSydney, Australia208 contributionsGreat food - our favourite is the Fuzhou pepper cake which is near the entrance. Easy to spot due to the queue of people. Lots of food stalls - so much choice - our favourite night market in Taipei. Be daring try the stinky tofu. Easy to get to via the metro - Songshan station the 5 minute walk. We got there at about 6 pm - not too crowded but by 7 pm lots of people are arriving. If you love food - this is a must visit when in Taiwan.Visited February 2025Traveled with familyWritten March 8, 2025
- 華ちゃんJapan16,359 contributionsTake the MRT Matsuyama Shinten Line to Matsuyama Station, the last stop. There is an entrance to the night market just off Matsuyama Station. I thought it was one of the largest night markets in terms of scale, running more than 1km east to west. Besides restaurants, there was a wide variety of sundries on sale.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten September 29, 2024
- T DPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania4,767 contributionsWe visited the Raohe night market on a Friday evening and it not disappoint! You can find anything from sausages, seafood, fruits, dessert to souvenirs! Food wasn’t overpriced and the vendors spoke some English. We took the Green Subway line to the last stop “Songshan”. Market is right across the street from the Subway stop. Would definitely stop by again for the food & fun experience!Visited January 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten January 3, 2025
- choi2451Daegu, South Korea392 contributionsI went to Raohe Street Night Market, one of Taipei's representative night markets. There were a lot of people starting at the entrance, but instead, there was a straight line so I didn't have to worry about getting lost. There were so many different types of food that it was fun to see and it was nice to be able to eat a lot of delicious food.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 29, 2024
- Kevin & Karen RogersHaverfordwest, United Kingdom1,742 contributionsFull of colour, aromas, trinkets and great food. It’s almost difficult to spend money here. Couldn’t believe how cheap it was to check out the local delicacies and drinks. Took a long walk from my hotel to visit here through all sorts of areas. I felt incredibly safe and secure every step of the way! Testament to the very friendly and welcoming Taiwanese culture. I had to check out the snake, duck neck, fish cakes and other bits they through in a bag for me. Not sure I know the identity of everything I consumed, but it all tasted good. Full of light and character working my way through the hustle & bustle to come out at the other end on the doorstep of a temple. A great night that I’d love to repeat touring with family sometime in the future.Visited November 2024Traveled on businessWritten February 11, 2025
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Orator11
Singapore, Singapore7,461 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
One of the more interesting night markets in the city, with lots of good eats, including several Michelin gourmand stalls.
The black pepper beef buns are the most popular, with long queues that go pretty quickly. The buns cost $60 each and are delish.
You should also try stinky tofu, shaved peanut ice cream, sesame oil chicken and oyster vermicelli
The black pepper beef buns are the most popular, with long queues that go pretty quickly. The buns cost $60 each and are delish.
You should also try stinky tofu, shaved peanut ice cream, sesame oil chicken and oyster vermicelli
Written November 13, 2023
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Joe M
Tokyo, Japan176 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Great place to experience a night market. To be fair, this was the only night market I went to so cannot compare to the many others Taipei has to offer but had a great time here. Went via MRT (Songshan station). There are signs for the Raohe Night Market from the station so its easy to find and once you get out of the station, you will see lots of people making their way to it. You can't miss it. It's basically one long street with street vendors and shops. I went primarily to eat and was not disappointed. I tried a lot of things but I think the fun part of the night market is you can sample all kinds of Taiwanese (and some not so Taiwanese) foods for not a lot of money. Many places only had Chinese menus but most are making the food right in front of you so you can kind of tell what they are making and just point to what you want if you don't speak Chinese. The people working at these vendors were generally very friendly so don't feel intimidated when ordering. It can get very crowded so just be prepared for that. Highly recommended.
Written May 17, 2023
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Josephine Lee
Singapore, Singapore285 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Stop at the songshan station last stop on the green line and exit following the signs in the train station .
Must try the pepper buns - First stall near the entrance to the night market - you cannot miss it - long queue always .
A good market to try the street food
Must try the pepper buns - First stall near the entrance to the night market - you cannot miss it - long queue always .
A good market to try the street food
Written February 28, 2024
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luxuryvoyage
Switzerland4,137 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
A smaller night market and not as famous as other tourist night markets, but authentic and frequented mostly by locals. The focus is on food stalls. Our favorite was a type of crepe filled with vegetables (vegetarian) and freshly made on the stove top and also very cheap. This stand was unique and stood out from the rest of the offer, which was partly franchising and could be found at all night markets in Taiwan. A visit is worthwhile in any case. We took a cab from the hotel to the market, but for the return trip it was quite difficult to get a cab. But there are also local buses that leave near the market.
Written October 23, 2023
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まりたつ
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan1,372 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Everything looked delicious and I enjoyed it.
I wanted to try the famous dishes so I bought too much and couldn't finish it all so I brought it back to the hotel.
The pepper bun shop at the entrance had a long queue so I gave up and bought some on my way out.
Late in the day it's empty and easy to eat.
I wanted to try the famous dishes so I bought too much and couldn't finish it all so I brought it back to the hotel.
The pepper bun shop at the entrance had a long queue so I gave up and bought some on my way out.
Late in the day it's empty and easy to eat.

Written January 2, 2024
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ぴろーしき
Seto, Japan9,472 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
It is one of the most well-known night markets in Taipei, and is easily accessible as it is close to the station. Therefore, it tends to be crowded, but perhaps because it was rainy on the day, it wasn't that crowded and was easy to walk around. It has a simple structure, making it easy to eat while walking around.

Written November 5, 2023
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Abovetheclouds
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Nov 2023 • Family
Shilin is apparently the main one and biggest one, but I preferred this. This is one of the oldest night markets I believe in Taipei. Raohe Street Night Market had a nicer atmosphere, it was less crowded and there was more variety of food to feast your eyes on. By variety I don't mean more stalls but more options. Shilin became a little repetitive. Easier to navigate and not as big as Shilin. Vendors are very friendly and nice. If you are Muslim like me or vegetarian, make it clear as a lot of the items contain pork. Go with an empty stomach and small change! Shilin had a lot of clothing stalls as well and places where you could play games. Here there were a few places you could play games and shops where you can buy gifts. I went around 19:30 on a Wednesday evening. I believe weekends are really packed. Walk, eat and enjoy. Taiwan is very safe but as you are tightly packed with loads of people, like anywhere just mind your bag. Clean.
Written November 1, 2023
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Womanbehindalens
London, Canada144 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We went for a wander here one night. It was fine, but we didn't love it. It's a fairly small night market and we walked through it pretty quickly. There is lots of street food and some cheap plastic junk to buy but that was about it. The most interesting part of this night market is the very ornate temple near the entrance.
Written April 4, 2023
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Bill W
Dallas, TX847 contributions
Jan 2020
Located at the Songshan Station (MRT Green Line last stop), the Raohe Night Market is literally right outside the MRT exit.
One of the very first stalls is the popular pepper pork buns. Go for this right away, regardless of how long the line is. You can see them preparing the buns right in front of you while you wait on line. They then stick the raw buns onto the sides of the cooking kettle. Very delicious; two would probably fill you as a meal.
Lots and lots of vendor stalls as you wind your way through these long streets. It's pretty much one-way traffic going one way, you finally reach the other end, and then one-way traffic going back on the other side (with different vendors). It can get extremely crowded at this popular night market - that's why I suggest you just get something if it appeals to you; you won't be able to make it back to that stall easily. I like the variety at this night market over the Shilin. Give it a try.
One of the very first stalls is the popular pepper pork buns. Go for this right away, regardless of how long the line is. You can see them preparing the buns right in front of you while you wait on line. They then stick the raw buns onto the sides of the cooking kettle. Very delicious; two would probably fill you as a meal.
Lots and lots of vendor stalls as you wind your way through these long streets. It's pretty much one-way traffic going one way, you finally reach the other end, and then one-way traffic going back on the other side (with different vendors). It can get extremely crowded at this popular night market - that's why I suggest you just get something if it appeals to you; you won't be able to make it back to that stall easily. I like the variety at this night market over the Shilin. Give it a try.
Written February 4, 2020
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thomas henry
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Jun 2022
Located next to an attractive temple, very ornate and well worth a look in. Supposed to sell the best pork pepper bun for $60 Good if you like pork, pepper and bread. Other types of tidbits and foodstuffs also available, freshly cooked or made etc. A few games stalls too. May struggle to find a parking space.
Written November 26, 2022
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What time does Raohe Street Night Market close? Google says 11PM, but I saw some posts saying past midnight? Thanks
Written May 23, 2023
The night market closes when the customer go home and the vendors shut up shop. Clasing times vary.
Written May 24, 2023
Food in Taiwan overall will not break your wallet, however, really depending what you buy. The majority is at a good price. Most of the food in night market is affordable and good eat for a local and tourist.
Written October 1, 2019
I'm planing to visit taipei during chinese new year 2019 1st feb to 7th feb. I wonder is there any night market operate during eve thru 1st day of new year.
Written November 30, 2018
I believe so. But it is Best to check with Taiwan Tourism.
Written December 19, 2018
Hi Tripadvisers.
We intend to make a day trip to Jiufen in early December. We will leave Jiufen from Ruifan TRN Station by train heading back to Taipei Main Station. How do I get from Taipei Main Station to Raohe Street Night Market?
Or can I take a direct train from Ruifan TRN Station to Raohe Night Mkt? Is Raohe Night Mkt. opened by 6pm?
Thanks in advance.
Written July 16, 2018
Raohe night market is just a few steps from the shongshan station
Written July 22, 2018
Hi,
Does anyone know if Raohe market has the game stalls like at Shilin market? Esp those with darts and guns to shoot at balloons.
Written May 28, 2018
I think they do, but they change every month, so you have to go there to check.
Have fun,
James
Written May 28, 2018
Hi, I like to check if cash is still accepted in raohe market? Because I understand cashless payment via mobile has been quite a common sight in market these days. Thanks
Written April 9, 2018
I’m going to be in Taipei for a short period of time between 8:30am to 4:00pm. Is Raohe market a good place to go to get street food within this time span or is there another location that’s better? I be traveling using the MRT and do no speak the local language.
Written February 12, 2018
Taipei 101 is a viable option for the time that you mentioned - they have an extensive food court in the basement.
Written February 13, 2018
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