Top Taiwanese Food Eateries in Singapore

Why is Taiwanese food so popular in Singapore?

Taiwan is well-known for its night markets, street food and delectable cuisines. If you have not had the opportunity to travel to Taiwan to enjoy their delicious cuisine, fret not! You can still enjoy authentic Taiwanese cuisine and street food right here in Singapore!

As a food hub with a myriad of cuisines, such as India, Chinese, Malay and more, it is no wonder us Singaporeans relish in enjoying dishes from various different countries. Taiwanese food is no different.

Understanding the influences of Taiwanese food

Every country has their own unique cuisine and distinctive flavour that can be found in almost all their dishes.

While there is no one “national dish” that is the epitome of Taiwanese cuisine, there are distinct flavours that most of their dishes embody. Sugary, aggressively herbal and deeply umami are typically used to describe Taiwanese food.

Taiwanese food is largely influenced by various ethnic groups, including Hakka, a Han Chinese subgroup, as well as the Chinese. Even America has left its mark on Taiwanese food, allowing chefs today to create unique Western and Chinese fusion flavours in Taiwanese dishes.

What are some of the iconic dishes of Taiwanese food?

The best way to understand Taiwanese food is to indulge in some of their most popular and iconic dishes.

Here are some of the top iconic dishes of Taiwanese food for your gastronomic journey:

Beef Noodles Soup

Beef noodles soup is one of the all-time popular dishes in Taiwan and can be literally found in every street in Taiwan. The dish is a combination of slowly braised beef with a handful of slurpable noodles. While it seems like any other ordinary noodle soup dish, the addition of pickled mustard greens and signature five-spice powder adds a Taiwanese spin to the dish.

There are typically two types of beef noodles offered by street hawkers and restaurants, namely braised beef noodles and clear stewed beef noodles.

Minced Pork Rice

A bowl of minced pork rice is neither fancy nor complicated. However, what makes it a delicious comfort food is the tenderness of the soy-braised pork belly served atop a plate of warm and freshly-steamed white rice.

Minced pork rice can be found everywhere in Taiwan, from a street hawker to a five-star hotel. You can choose to relish the dish as its own or as a main dish alongside other side dishes.

Oyster Omelette

Oyster omelette is a popular night market snack in Taiwan, with rows of street hawkers whipping up crispy and perfectly-cooked omelettes as a result of coating from yam flour and cornstarch. The omelette is typically paired with chili sauce mixed with lime juice to provide that additional spicy and intense flavour.

Soup Dumplings or Xiao Long Bao

The highly popular Taiwanese chain Din Tai Fung has become internationally synonymous with xiao long bao, which translated to English is Soup Dumplings. While these dumplings are considerably small in size, it is made up for with the considerable amount of juicy pork fillings all wrapped up in dumpling dough and filled with steaming hot pork broth

Chicken Cutlet

Ah, who can forget the signature Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet that is made popular by one of Taiwan’s largest night market, Shilin Night Market. Taiwanese fried chicken is deep-fried twice to get that crunchy and crispy exterior while retaining the juicy and tender meat on the inside.

The crispy chicken cutlet is typically coated with salt, pepper and basil leaves for that crunchy and salty combination. Often, you have the option to include their signature spicy powder for that added flavour.

Milk Tea

Taiwan has a very strong milk tea culture and milk tea or bubble tea and fried chicken cutlet often go hand in hand. The chewy tapioca balls, or pearls, that most bubble tea lovers enjoy came from Taiwan itself! Besides milk tea, most bubble tea shops also offer an extensive variety of milk tea flavours including coffee milk tea and blueberry milk tea.

Shaved Ice Dessert

If you need some refreshing dessert to end off your scrumptious meal, the Taiwanese have got it covered with their iconic shaved ice dessert. Think towering blocks of flavoured ice that are shaved by a machine into fine snow-like powder. Top it off your favourite toppings such as fresh fruits, tapioca balls or grass jelly!

Where can I indulge in delectable Taiwanese cuisine in Singapore?

If you are craving for some mouthwatering and authentic Taiwanese cuisine but lack the moolah to fly over to Taiwan, here are some places in Singapore to get your Taiwanese fix!

Taiwanese Eatery	Eat3Bowl
Speciality	Taiwanese-themed from Jay Chou songs playing in the background to their classroom-themed setting Offers typical dishes such as Oyster Intestine Mee Sua and Braised Pork Rice
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://eat3bowls.oddle.me/
Address	462 Crawford Lane, #01-61, Singapore 190462
Contact	9154 8191
Operating Hours	Tue-Sun 10am to 9pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Feng Food
Speciality	Serves up Taiwanese food in the local heartland Highly affordable food that is similar to that of Din Tai Fung
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/fengfoodsg/
Address	930 Yishun Avenue 2, #B1-156, Northpoint City, Singapore 769098
Contact	6481 8556
Operating Hours	Daily, 11am – 9.30pm

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Taiwanese Eatery	YEAH Taiwanese
Speciality	Located in hipster hawker, Timbre+ Serves popular Taiwanese street food straight from a food truck Includes popular drink, boba milk tea
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/yeah.taiwanese/
Address	73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-04/05, Timbre+, Singapore 139957
Contact	Tel: 65 9632 0590 Email: hello@hatch.kitchen
Operating hours	Daily, 11am – 9pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Paradise Gastronomy
Speciality	Serves popular a delicious bowl of Braised Pork Rice
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.instagram.com/paradise_gastronomy/?hl=en
Address	51 Yishun Central 1, #01-01, Singapore 768794
Contact	9357 3756
Operating hours	Mon-Thu 12pm to 9:30pm, Fri-Sun 12pm to 10pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Beef Up
Speciality	Halal-certified Taiwanese food establishment Offers legit Taiwan food by using recipes from a native Taiwanese Serves up big portions in dishes such as Beef Noodle
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/beefupsingapore/
Address	978 Toa Payoh North, #02-01, Grains & Hops Food Court Bistro, Singapore 319001
Contact	Tel: 9839 1172 Email: ronald@atlasgroup.com.sg
Operating Hours	Mon-Fri 11:30am to 9pm Sat 12pm to 9pm Sun 12pm to 8pm

Taiwanese Eatery	I Love Taimei
Speciality	Contemporary twist to traditional Taiwanese street snacks Find items such as Taimei Hot Chick, Popcorn Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Crispy Squid, Braised Chicken Rice with Popcorn Chicken, Taiwan Tempura, and Enoki Mushroom Offers signature milk Tea include Sunny Island included with mango, fresh milk, butterfly pea flower tea and popz
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://ilovetaimei.com/
Address	View locations here
Contact	View contact details here
Operating hours	View respective store operating hours here

Taiwanese Eatery	Monki Cafe
Speciality	An Instagrammable cafe, with its cheery yellow seats and walls Serves standard Taiwanese grub alongside a wide range of desserts Snowflake dessert comes in more than six flavours, such as matcha azuki and chocolate banana
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/MonkiCafeHolland/
Address	43 Holland Drive, #01-41, Singapore 270043
Contact	Tel: 6258 8112 Email: enquiry@monkicafe.sg
Operating Hours	Daily, 10am – 10pm

Taiwanese Eatery	8 Degrees Taiwanese Restaurant
Speciality	Offers a mix of traditional and modern dishes Comprehensive menu includes Stewed Pork Belly Rice and Fried Oyster Omelette
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/8degrees.taiwan/
Address	37 Teck Chye Terrace, Singapore 545734
Contact	Tel: 8424 0651 Email: 8degrees@myterritory.sg
Operating Hours	Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9pm Sat & Sun: 11am – 9pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Typhoon Cafe
Speciality	Offers entire meal with iconic dishes from the famed food capital like Classic Lu Rou Fan, Oyster Omelette to decadently adorned chocolate flavoured Hell Valley Volcano Cooks up very own signature dishes like Steamed Halibut Fish with Shimeji Mushrooms and Canadian Pork Belly Stew with preserved vegetables and braised egg
Pricing	View menu here
Website	http://typhooncafe.com.sg/
Address	68 Orchard Road, #04-63/67, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839 201 Victoria Street, #04-08, Singapore 188067
Contact	6369 0897 / 6884 5423
Operating Hours	Daily, 10am – 10pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Monga Fried Chicken
Speciality	Taiwanese fried chicken chain which is co-owned by Taiwanese TV host Nono Chicken cutlets are said to be prepared the way they do over Taiwan
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/mongasingapore/?ref=page_internal
Address	50 Jurong Gateway Road #B1-K10, Singapore 608549 Ion Orchard , 2 Orchard Turn 3 #B4-62, Singapore 238801 SingPost Centre, 10 Eunos Road 8, #01-131, Singapore 408600
Contact	Tel: 9122 6688 Email: office@baoshi.sg
Operating Hours	Daily, 11am – 9.30pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Eat At Taipei
Speciality	Pairs Taiwanese delights with the quintessential beverages and desserts Taiwanese street delicacies with trendy desserts Strives to emulates the many fascinating characteristics of Taiwanese street food subculture
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://eatattaipei.com.sg/
Address	Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place, #01-35, Singapore 397628
Contact	65 6702 1752
Operating Hours	Monday to Thursday: 11.30am – 3.00pm 6.00pm – 10.00pm Friday to Sunday: 11.30am – 10.00pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Din Tai Fung
Speciality	Taiwanese restaurant franchise specializing in Huaiyang cuisine Multiple branches islandwide Well-known for its steaming hot and delectable xiao long bao (pork dumplings)
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://dintaifung.com.sg/
Address	View restaurant outlets here
Contact	View restaurant contact details here
Operating Hours	Mon – Thur, Sun; 11.30am – 9.30pm Fri, Sat; 11am – 10pm PH (Weekdays); 11am – 9.30pm PH (Eve), PH (Weekends); 11am – 10pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Xlang Xlang Traditional Taiwanese Cuisine
Speciality	A 102 years old traditional Taiwanese eatery Offers authentic tastes of Taiwan, from our more than 100 years’ old recipes of braised pork rice, Mee Sua, pork cutlet & chicken leg rice
Pricing	View menu here
Website	View website here
Address	799 New Upper Changi Rd, #01-04 Bedok Point 467351
Contact	Tel: 81283331 Email: wendyhsu2017@yahoo.com
Operating Hours	Sat – Tu & Thu: 11am – 8.30pm Fri: 11am – 9.30pm Closed on Wed

Taiwanese Eatery	Black Knight Hotpot
Speciality	Offers many tasty broth options and premium ingredients Feast on fresh seafood and quality meats like Black Angus beef, wagyu and US Prime short ribs, alongside Chinese braised dishes. For lunch, enjoy special set menus such as Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice, Taiwanese Beef Noodles and more
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/black-knight-warrior.html
Address	The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-01B, S(018972)
Contact	65 6688 7138
Operating Hours	Daily: 11am – 10pm

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Taiwanese Eatery	Woo Ricebox
Speciality	Taiwanese restaurant in Singapore that offers customers an opportunity to experience Taiwanese culture first hand Sells grab-and-go meals similar to that sold in train stations in Taiwan Store sells a variety of ricebox sets featuring popular dishes like fried chicken, pickled vegetables, herbal soup and more
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/wooriceboxsg/
Address	Orchard Xchange, 437 Orchard Rd, #B1-26, Singapore 238878
Contact	wooricebox@royal-tg.com
Operating Hours	Daily, 10am-8:30pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Gaozuren Taiwan Porridge
Speciality	Provides unlimited refills on their signature Taiwanese Porridge at a $1 top-up Try their seafood dishes like the cereal prawns or the spicy steamed fish
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/guzaorentwporridge/
Address	No. 391 Changi Road, 51/2 m/s Singapore 419840 Blk 6 #01-142/143 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore 150006
Contact	68443302 / 62765121
Operating Hours	Daily, 11am – 2am

Taiwanese Eatery	Cheers Cut Singapore
Speciality	Best Taiwanese restaurant in Singapore for meat lovers Besides meat-infused dishes, also offers other comfort Taiwanese dishes
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://www.facebook.com/cheerscutsg/
Address	Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road, #B1-01, Stall 4, Singapore 228208
Contact	info@cheerscut.com.sg
Operating Hours	Daily, 10am – 9:45pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Black Ball
Speciality	Taiwan’s number 1 grass jelly dessert chain Offers grass jelly is indeed extremely smooth and refreshing and is definitely something that can’t be replicated from any mere hawker or supermarket produce
Pricing	View menu here
Website	http://blackball.com.sg/
Address	View outlets here
Contact	View outlets’ contact details here
Operating Hours	View outlets’ operating hours here

Taiwanese Eatery	Lu Ding Ji
Speciality	A humble eatery that serves up tasty and affordable Taiwanese-style braised delights Speciality lies in their assorted braised meat and vegetable dishes
Pricing	View menu here
Website	https://ludingji.sg/
Address	258 Pasir Ris Street 2, #02-313 Stall 08, Loyang Point, Singapore 510258 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #B1-K7, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
Contact	65 9382 5657
Operating Hours	Monday – Sunday, 11.30am to 9.30pm

Taiwanese Eatery	Shilin Taiwan Street Snacks
Speciality	One of the most popular go-to for Taiwanese street snacks Serve almost every one of the classic dishes meant to settle all cravings, mee sua to sweet potato fries, tempura enoki mushrooms and fried chicken
Pricing	View menu here
Website	http://www.shihlinsnacks.com.tw/sg/
Address	View locations here
Contact	View respective contact details here
Operating Hours	View outlet operating hours’ here

Rules at a Taiwanese table

While you may be dining at a Taiwanese restaurant in Singapore, that does not mean that you should disregard the Taiwanese dining etiquette. Whether you are hosting your Taiwanese friends or simply enjoy a good authentic Taiwanese meal, here are some Taiwanese dining etiquette that you should be aware of.

Do not stick your chopsticks in a bowl of rice

Doing so is considered bad luck as this is typically done during a funeral offering. After all, do you not want to indirectly be cursing yourself!

Alway put your chopsticks on the chopstick rest or horizontally on your bowl

Depending on where you are dining at, some restaurants may have a chopstick rest for you to place your chopsticks if you are not using it.

However, if that is unavailable and you need to place your chopsticks somewhere, the least offending position is to rest it horizontally on your bowl or plate.

Use the common chopsticks for sharing dishes

If you are dining with a group of friends or family members, there are likely to be certain dishes that are meant for sharing. Most restaurants will have a common chopstick or spoon placed beside sharing dishes. Use these common utensils for sharing dishes instead of using your personal utensils.

Do not drink directly from the big soup bowl

Certain dishes may come with a small soup bowl, in which you are allowed to drink or slurp heartily directly from the small soup bowl.

However, if you are tucking into a large bowl of beef noodle soup, avoid drinking directly from the soup bowl. Use a spoon instead as it is more respectful in the Taiwanese culture.

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Top Taiwanese Food Eateries in Singapore

Why is Taiwanese food so popular in Singapore?

Understanding the influences of Taiwanese food

What are some of the iconic dishes of Taiwanese food?

Beef Noodles Soup

Minced Pork Rice

Oyster Omelette

Soup Dumplings or Xiao Long Bao

Milk Tea

Shaved Ice Dessert

Where can I indulge in delectable Taiwanese cuisine in Singapore?

Taiwanese Eatery

Eat3Bowl

Taiwanese Eatery

Feng Food

Taiwanese Eatery

YEAH Taiwanese

Taiwanese Eatery

Paradise Gastronomy

Taiwanese Eatery

Beef Up

Taiwanese Eatery

I Love Taimei

Taiwanese Eatery

Monki Cafe

Taiwanese Eatery

8 Degrees Taiwanese Restaurant

Taiwanese Eatery

Typhoon Cafe

Taiwanese Eatery

Monga Fried Chicken

Taiwanese Eatery

Eat At Taipei

Taiwanese Eatery

Din Tai Fung

Taiwanese Eatery

Xlang Xlang Traditional Taiwanese Cuisine

Taiwanese Eatery

Black Knight Hotpot

Taiwanese Eatery

Woo Ricebox

Taiwanese Eatery

Gaozuren Taiwan Porridge

Taiwanese Eatery

Cheers Cut Singapore

Taiwanese Eatery

Black Ball

Taiwanese Eatery

Lu Ding Ji

Taiwanese Eatery

Shilin Taiwan Street Snacks

Rules at a Taiwanese table

Do not stick your chopsticks in a bowl of rice

Alway put your chopsticks on the chopstick rest or horizontally on your bowl

Use the common chopsticks for sharing dishes

Do not drink directly from the big soup bowl

About the Author

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