Taipei Eats: Food Tours

I had an incredible experience on the Old School food tour with Tina, one of the founders of Taipei Eats. Tina was so incredibly knowledgeable and kind as a host. She took us to some amazing spots I never would have found. I would recommend this tour 10/10.

The Taipei Eats Iconic Foods Tour was Fantastic, one of the best food tours I've been on in years of culinary-focused travel. I thought it was very well-curated and Tina was so knowledgeable in sharing Taiwanese culture and cuisine. Everything was a highlight from the dumplings in a family-run, no-English-name packed dumpling shop to noodles and guabao and Taiwanese tempura and sherbet, and despite personally feeling very challenged, stinky tofu! Unmissable activity if you're visiting Taipei.

We had Mike as our guide to the Yansan night market yesterday. The tour was awesome and so was Mike! He was also chill and patient with me since I was a few minutes late because I missed the metro connection station and had to backtrack. I love tours that don't make you feel like you are on some tacky itinerary and this one was definitely NOT one of those lame ones. Great vibes! He made it feel like we were guests staying at his home and he was taking us out to dinner.well done Mike! He even bought us a beer to enjoy with our eats.
The Yansan market was pretty cool.unlike the others that are packed with stalls. This one had an active street going through with vendors on the sides which I actually prefer.makes it feel less congested than some of the other markets. Food was epic, even had a few spots that had indoor seating with AC since it rained pretty hard at the start. Cheers and see you next time for sure!

It's definitely worth the experience, it doesnt feel too stiff or restrictive, and the tour guide is a local who knows a lot about the food and areas you visit.

I did the old school food tour with Jean and had a great time. The food was all amazing and we went to areas that I wouldn't have been able to find on my own. I was definitely full by the end but Jean did a great job at letting us know how many stops we had left so we could pace ourselves. The fish balls were without a doubt the best ones I've ever had. I learned a lot about Taiwan and the culture and had a really wonderful time. Thank you Jean!

We had a wonderful tour with Tiffany. This tour doesn't focus on the trendy foods, but actually takes you to more traditional eats (and other things), such as betel nut and stinky tofu. There is also delicious food!

Great tour showing not only the foods, but also the historical and curious facts about Dadaocheng area. One thing is true: you won't leave this tour hungry!

I had limited time during my solo trip to Taipei and knew I would be missing out on a lot of the good stuff. This tour was perfect for what I was looking for: locally beloved, unfussy and delicious food. Mike led our Night Market tour of Yansan market, which might be less famous than others but whose vendors are long standing family businesses. He introduced us to foods I’m sure I would never have tried otherwise, like smoked thresher shark, as well as outstanding versions of iconic dishes like oyster omelette. I believe there are three different tours currently offered. I’d do this again, or try one of the others given the chance to return to Taipei.

Iconic food tour with Tina was amazing. Tina introduced everyone to local iconic foods and was able to provide recommendations of other food items to try.

Tip for future attendees, skip breakfast as there's a lot of delicious food you'll be introduced. You will definitely not be left hungry by the end of the tour!

An excellent morning tour of the traditional food and sights on offer in Dadaocheng / Dihua Street area with Jean and the 6 people on the tour with me (2 couples, 2 other solo travelers). In fact we had such a lovely morning as a group that Jean kept going an extra hour! I ate at places and dishes that I would never have ventured into walking around alone, so highly recommend this tour for showing me the delicious tastes and experiences out there as an intrepid and non-chinese speaking westerner. While I didn't love every dish, the majority blew me away and it was an overall encompassing taste of Taipei, as well as temples and history thrown in. We ended up eating 10 - 12 dishes, by the end we were sharing a couple plates as everyone was so full.

My only criticism is that we did waste a bit of food, and perhaps knowing that it is a whole morning food tour with plenty of dishes, they ask some of the vendors to provide smaller portions instead of saying don't feel bad if you don't finish it.

One point I was impressed at is how little cutlery/packaging waste we generated - most of the places we sat and were served with crockery and silver cutlery. It was also nice to have those little seating breaks on a walking tour. On that note, it was a bit of a drizzly morning, but that didn't impact us at all - so don't be put off by any inclement weather.

Thank you for a wonderful, educational, tasty and fun morning Jean, and my fellow food tour buddies. Highly recommend this tour and would love to try one of their other offerings when next in Taipei!

Perfect thoughtful and informative tour with our guide Jane, there was ALLOT of food! Would definitely join another tour if we are ever back in Taiwan.

The tour was not only comprehensive and varied, but also super relaxed and fun. Tina was a thoughtful, patient, and interesting guide who allowed us to go at our own pace and answered all of our questions. She was very personable and friendly. I felt like I'd made a friend by the end!

Would highly recommend! We did the iconic tour with tina and she was very friendly and welcoming.didnt get to take photos of the food as the tour was very immersive and you spent the time getting to know your tour guide and the people you’re with.a good idea is to not eat breakfast before the tour, as there are a lot of tasting dishes, some even considered a full meal, and you’ll be very full by the end.also wear very comfortable shoes because it consists of a lot of walking which helps you be more hungry for the next dish.overall a very fun and eye opening experience.it definitely made a good impression on what a food tour should be and was 100% worth it

I had the loveliest tour guide ever / super knowledgeable and friendly and got to learn a lot about the Taiwanese culture and the history of Taipei. The food was delicious! Highly recommended as the tour included places I would never discover on my own.