Longshan Temple Gourmet Guide

Famous for its glossy "Black Gold" braised pork rice that earned repeated Michelin Bib Gourmand honors. The pork is slow-braised to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, surprisingly well-balanced in sweetness and umami. Don't miss their signature pork melon soup with handmade pork patties in a comforting broth.

A historic shop established in 1955, recognized by the Michelin Guide. Fluffy steamed mantou buns stuffed with tender braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, aromatic peanut sugar powder, and fresh cilantro. Pair it with their soothing herbal Sishen soup for the ultimate local feast.

Regarded by many locals as the very best oyster vermicelli in Taipei. Generously topped with plump, fresh oysters shipped daily from Dongshi and deeply flavored, tender braised pork intestines. Customize your bowl with minced garlic, aged black vinegar, and spicy chili sauce.

Founded in 1921 during the Japanese era, this century-old stall began with shoulder poles and evolved into a modern heritage brand. Their signature thick soup features crunchy Argentine squid alongside savory fish paste balls. Don't miss their freshly deep-fried crispy shrimp rolls.

Tucked inside a narrow alleyway, this legendary stall bakes buns adhered to the inner walls of high-heat cylindrical charcoal ovens. The pastry crust is shatteringly crispy on top and chewy below, loaded with tender marinated pork chunks, scallions, and a punchy kick of black pepper broth.

Located right across from the temple gates, this 80-year-old dessert landmark began by making ceremonial offerings. Renowned for traditional hot desserts like chewy "Shao Mochi" simmered in syrup and coated in peanut powder, as well as comforting warm red bean soup with soft rice dumplings.

Established in 1920, Longdu is one of Taipei's oldest and most respected ice parlors. Their "Eight Treasures Ice" is crowned with slowly stewed taro, red beans, mung beans, boba, and soft rice balls over finely shaved ice drenched in artisanal brown sugar syrup.