The quick read
Why go
Cross the river into Yonghe and you get Lehua, our top pick in New Taipei and honestly one of the best all-around markets in the metro area. It is big, with several hundred food stalls and shops across a few connected streets, but the crowd is overwhelmingly local. Same energy as the famous Taipei markets, fewer selfie sticks.
The deep-fried pork rib soup is the signature order, and the sweet potato balls have a following that borders on religious. Between the food you get clothing, shoes, games, and electronics, which makes it an easy full evening rather than a quick meal.
What to eat
- Deep-fried pork rib soup
- Oyster omelette
- Pork blood soup
- Fried dumplings
- Stinky tofu
- Sweet potato balls
- Scallion pancakes
Stalls to research before you go
These are leads, not guaranteed recommendations. Confirm the stall still operates and check its current hours.
- Deep-fried pork rib soup vendors
- Lehua oyster omelette vendors
- Happy Sweet Potato Balls
- Li Ji sesame soup
Getting there
Address area: Yongping Road and adjoining streets, Yonghe District, New Taipei City
Dingxi
Type: MRTLine: Zhonghe-Xinlu LineNote: Useful for the northern side of the market.Yongan Market
Type: MRTLine: Zhonghe-Xinlu LineNote: Useful for the southern side of the market.Strengths
- New Taipei City's best-known and strongest all-around night market
- More than 300 food stalls and restaurants in the wider district
- Excellent mix of food, clothing, shoes, games, toys, and electronics
- Strong Google rating and review volume
- Easy access from two MRT stations
- More local in atmosphere than Taipei's most famous tourist markets
Know before you go
- Very crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings
- The market spans multiple connected streets rather than one simple lane
- Scooters and road crossings require attention
- Limited public seating and restroom information