After a successful first day of night market feasting and settling into the rhythm of Taipei, we decided to take a slow day at Dihua street.
This historic street in Dadaocheng feels like walking through a living postcard — rows of beautifully preserved shophouses, herbal medicine stalls, traditional fabrics, and a growing number of cute cafés and design boutiques.
Our first stop was Yong Le Market 永樂市場
It is Taiwan's largest fabric hub tho we didn't check out any of that but I am told the market's second and third floors are a paradise for textile enthusiasts, offering a vast array of fabrics, from traditional Taiwanese prints to luxurious Japanese silks. Tailors on-site can transform your chosen materials into custom garments, making it a must-visit for fashion aficionados.
We stayed on the ground floor which is a bustling traditional market where locals shop for fresh produce, herbs and household items.
I am a very typical Singaporean. There was this shop Lin He Fa Oil Rice Chicken (林合發油飯雞腿) at the entrance of the market and so many locals were queueing for it. So I joined the queue too. i later learng that this shop, Lin he fa has been serving its signature oil rice since 1894. This fragrant dish features glutinous rice stir-fried with dried shrimp, mushrooms, and pork, topped with a succulent fried chicken leg and a soy-braised egg.
No pictures of the guilinggao because I had no idea where my dad procured it. He took a walk around the market and came back with 6 bowls.
Continuing our culinary journey, we visited Du Hsiao Yueh, a renowned establishment originating from Tainan. Their signature Dan Zai noodles are a comforting bowl of thin noodles in a savory broth, topped with minced pork and a single shrimp.
We then trekked forward and our final food stop was lao a bei, a humble eatery known for its squid thick soup. This hearty dish features tender squid pieces in a flavorful, starchy broth, perfect for a satisfying end to our food adventure.
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