Keelung MiaoKou Night Market

If you are a food critic, you should come to Keelung MiaoKuo Night Market to taste many authentic local food options. You are not just getting a great taste to satisfy your taste buds, but also save a great deal when comparing with the same item in Taipei. With commuter buses between the 2 cities, travelers can easily hop on buses which will take you from Taipei to Keelung in less than one hour under NTD$ 100. That would be just the beginning of a wonderful journey in front of you. I highly recommendate it. Thank you and have fun.

This is the iconic night market with lots of overhead lanterns of both sides of the street. Very atmospheric, full of vibes, it makes you want to eat and eat and savour the atmosphere! This street has plenty of food options. There are seating just at the rear of the shops. The quality of the shops is very high and there is enough variety. It can get very crowded! But that is part of the fun. Highly recommended! Thumbs up!

One of northern Taiwan’s most representative night markets, and refreshingly uninterested in reinventing itself. Like many old cities, faith came first and food followed closely behind. A temple as the centre, people gathering around it, eating, talking, lingering. The logic is ancient and still perfectly sound. What I admire most is how little has changed over the past twenty or thirty years. The crowds remain thick and unapologetic, the stalls largely where you remember them, and the food stubbornly excellent. Continuity, confidence, and a quiet refusal to modernise for the sake of novelty. Come hungry, expect queues, and accept a certain chaos. This is not an inconvenience, it is the point.

Yes, you can eat there. This is all. But what! It is so interesting to Stroll through the Streets. I loved to see how quick they prepare the Meals. Everything looked tidy in the Chaos. Take 15 minutes to Walk back to Cruise Terminal.

🍓🍲🍤🍡🧋🥡🦪🍣 A must-visit in Keelung! Stunning rows of yellow lanterns and some of the best street food in Taiwan. It feels much more authentic and traditional than some of the bigger markets in Taipei. Clean, easy to find, and 100% worth the trip.

One of my favorite markets in Taiwan! Definitely I want to come back. Enough options of savoury and sweet food. Good attention even when they don't speak English, they find the way to communicate. Organized and enough space in some shops to seat. Fair prices and nice environment!

Great yeshi with many options and lively vibe. The food stalls are not repeated unlike other night markets! I do not recommend to drive here because the parking is crazy! If you must drive on a weekend, i recommend to park at Da Ri Xing Fu Parking. Good luck.

This night market was filled with amazing street food with insane variety. I almost gave it 4 Stars because it was absolutely packed, but it was because of CNY and this place can't help it's over run with people during that period. One place had over an hour wait, while others were 5 to 30 mins. It's gotta be good if people are willing to line up that long. Sorry folks I didn't take many pics without me and my family in it.

I've been to the 6 to 6 night market in Santa Ana, California, USA, and the night market here in Taiwan is just about as extraordinary yet all featuring Asian foods in cuisines within the local Street market crave! There's also a number of games for children or young at heart to play! As my family and I walked through the market during the daytime it was easy to gauge exactly how hard all these vendors work, and how long of the set up is! We came back to check out the night version to see if any new vendors came into our surprise, it was all the exact same people! They are here all day, long!! how is astonishing! I did notice a handful of them had people running them food/replenishing their freezers for the new customers in the evening, but goodness these people are so hard-working, and all of the food is relatively cheap and freshly made!! I didn't take pictures of any of the games, I wasn't too sure how the children's parents would feel about me taking their picture, but the food was amazing, and the shaved ice at this one particular place was the best since they literally make it for you fresh and no dairy whatsoever since I'm lactose intolerant! We also got those specialty strawberries, dipped in liquid sugar, as well as some taro and red bean pancake like food! I had my sister-in-law order for me in Mandarin, but the people were pretty nice when I would point to the picture and they would tell me the money amount or at least hold up fingers so I could count! Lol Very nice and understanding since I am not Taiwanese, nor do I speak, Mandarin or Hakka/Taiwanese, Man I can't wait to try more and check out the other night markets!!

AMAZING night market! It's Taiwan's biggest, best, and one of the oldest night market. Tons of stalls and different food, drinks, games, and products that are there. A few different streets and always very busy. Walkable to parking lots and bus stops. It's of hotels around so very convenient area. My favourite night market of all times and highly recommend people to check it out!

Looks like it has been a while since last Yelper reviewed this interesting night market in northern Taiwan. So, I will have the honor of giving it my two cents view. It is pretty similar to other night markets in TW, except a few different stands and with slightly different tastes. Admittedly, parking is rather challenging and most of them will require good walking distance. Came here at the wrong time (01/27/23) when more than a few popular stands still closed due to the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays. Still, was able to sample at least one renown pig knuckle specialty stand; sounded kind of gross for some, but it was very tasty and recommended. One positive thing about coming here is to earn the "brag" rights about having it checked off on one's bucket list, while visiting Taiwan.

A must visit if time permits. Night Markets are a must in Taiwan. Food stalls and small shops occupying an alley street. Not in Taipei but there are buses that can get there. This is the volume of night market foodies. The stalls are nicely uniformed and have their own specialty food. Very tourist friendly and has English in most stalls. Some of my choices of things to eat: tempura fish cake, fried sandwich, mochi with peanut sesame, fluffy ice, egg waffle cake and candied tomatoes. Each of the serving is fair which allows you to try many things throughout the night market. Going with friends is the best when sharing variety of food from different stalls. Would definitely recommend checking this place out. Bring friends and a big appetite.

There's really not much to say about Keelung Miaokou that other reviewers haven't already covered, so I will be more focused on a select few places at the main Miakou eating area, and my favorite stalls to get food at, as there are multiple places that may sell the same wares, but they do not all taste the same, or have the same quality, so I will do my best to help you narrow. Keelung Miaolou is one of the oldest night markets around. Ask any night market enthusiast, and many of them will most likely recommend Keelung as one of the top 3 might markets to visit. Keelung night market itself is slightly different, as the Miaokou are, is actually the heart of the place, and is opened all day, rather than just the night time. So the actual eating area is known as the Keelung Miakou, where all of the numbered stalls in this short little alley way are located. The actual Keelung night market does not begin to setup in the area until mid to late afternoon, depending on what day you're there, but also offers a lot more food than shopping and entertainment. So really, if you want to come to Keelung Miaokou to eat, it is recommended to go earlier in the day, since it's less crowded, and this place will get very, very crowded at night. And if you have time, they also have a small shrine there as well, which is where the Miaokou part comes from. First stop you'd want to make is at the one bite sausage stand. Totally forgot to take a full picture of the stand, so left out the number of the stall, but it's either 65 or 75. It's right at one of the entrances to the Miakou eating area, but towards the center of the night market, opposite of the other side which leaves to a larger open street. There are several one bite sausages places here, but the ones here are delectable and oh so delicious. The next place is the tianpula, or tianbula, which is the fried fish paste, and one of the best places here to get them from us at stall 16. They're fried to perfection, but also incredibly fresh as they're constantly selling them as soon as they come out, and there will usually be a line, but won't take long as they're quick to make, and people will eat and go fairly fast, so they're built to accommodate that. Next we have stall 25, Crab Thick Soup, which is one of the oldest stalls in this area, at least, one that hasn't changed in taste over the years. This stall offers a variety of things besides just the soup. I'd recommend also getting the braised pork rice too if you're in the mood. The soup is nice, and brothy, though it's be a stretch to call it a "thick" soup by any standard. Delicious, light, but certainly not a thick one. Might be just what the doctor ordered considering the density of the other foods served here. Last thing to recommend is the "Nutritious Sandwich". As you may already know, the quotations are there for a reason. This sandwich does have a lot of nutrients, but to imply that it's healthy, is like getting the customer to ignored the deep fried breading, and the smears of mayonnaise inside of the sandwich. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was delicious, and I'd gladly go back to eat it over and over again at stall 58, but still find it hilarious in its branding. These are just a handful of the recommended places to try next time you are at Keelung Miaokou. The night market areas are also fun, and have plenty of food options as well as some shop and fun, though the food is the key here. While obviously the stalls recommended here are in my opinion the better places, they are also typically fairly busier, so if you don't want to wait at these specific stalls, and there are other places that sell the same exact foods, give it a shot. If you haven't been here before, it will be delicious in any case, just maybe not as.

基隆廟口夜市 is probably one of the most organized night markets I've ever been to - almost annoyingly so. I enjoyed walking along the straight road, choosing from noodles to seafood to fruits to meats. The first stretch continues this route, with predominantly food stands. The second half of the night market is souvenirs and keepsakes. Every time I venture here, we spend almost no time here, but it is still a nice walk. I got some wild boar meat, which was a little greasy but delicious. Take precautions when eating the street food, as I always believe the food can't taste as good as it does without it being a little dirty or on the borderline of failing an American restaurant health inspection. Overall, a cheap and fun way to spend the evening in Keelung!

Keelung Miaokou Night Market, as its namesake, is next to a temple entrance. Although this night market is not as big as ShiLin Night Market, there is a good variety of food choices, and the food stands are clearly marked with numbers. Must visit stops include * 金興蔴粩 - traditional snack stand with various treats made from rice/nuts * 全家福元宵 - rice dumpling in sweet soup * 三兄弟豆花 - soy pudding * 鼎邊趖 - there are two different vendors, so try either one that strikes your fancy There were also a seafood stand with butter crab that I didn't get to try; the vendor had a picture with Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern posted at their booth.

Spent a night in Keelung while on the way back to Taipei from Jiufen. I really enjoyed this night market, it's so much more spacious and organized compared to some of the popular ones back in Taipei. This night market is know for its lanterns that light up at night and it's a really pretty sight. Food-wise, I didn't see too much in variety beyond seafood, thick soup, pork gravy rice and the really standard night market stuff like fruit juice and stinky tofu. I had the braised pork over rice at one of the stalls (天一香肉羹順) and it was unbelievably good. Also each bowl was only 20 cents USD! This place is a must if you visit Keelung

Keelung Miaokou Night Market is one of the most renowned night market in the Northern Taiwan (approximately 15 miles away from Taipei 101). Using the phrase "night market" is a bit misleading because it is open 24 hours, but some food stalls only open at a more specific (and later) time. How to get here: Take local train at Taipei Station (run by Taiwan Railway Administration) for approximately 45 minutes and get off at Keelung Station (基隆車站) OR you can take bus instead (only if you know the bus routes inside and out). It is approximately 10 minutes walking distance away from the Keelung Station. Yes it is a lot smaller (appropriately 60 ~ 70 registered food stalls) than the Shilin Night Market (士林夜市), but there are some signature street food that this night market is known for - ding bian cuo. nutritious sandwich, and bubble ice. Below are the six most popular street food / stalls you'll find here: 1) Ding Bian Cuo (鼎邊銼, stand 27-2 or 25-1 & 27-3) 2) Nutritious Sandwich (營養三明治, stand 58) 3) Bubble Ice (泡泡冰, stand 37 or 41) 4) Butter crab (stand 5, 25-3, or 老兵奶油螃蟹 on Aisi Road 愛四路) 5) Three Brothers Tofu Flower (三兄弟豆花 on Aisi Road 愛四路) 6) One bite sausage (一口香腸, stand 43) Since I couldn't eat that much, I only had two out of six items listed above. *** Ding bian cuo, or bowl of slippery rice-flour pasta (鼎邊趖 NT$55, stand 27-2): An unique food that you'll only find in Taiwan and supposedly this bowl has 100 years of history behind it. First, liquid rice is poured around the rim of a giant pot. Once the water is boiled, liquid rice becomes solidified and you can finally cut the finished rice-flour "pasta" (rice noodle tasted pretty similar to flat noodle you get at Chiu Chow restaurant). Other ingredients (mushroom, pork, shrimp, bamboo shoots, etc.) are later added to complete this bowl of noodle soup. Overall it wasn't mind-blowingly good, but both rice noodle and soup were pretty decent. Bubble Ice, Peanut Flavor (泡泡冰 NT$45, stand 37): Basically you pick a flavor and the staff will mix your flavor together with shaved ice until everything becomes homogeneous. Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I thought. *** If you are sticking around Taipei for more than a week, then this night market is worth a visit. P.S. - The following website post additional details about each stall in both Chinese and Englsh (http://www.miaokow.org/)

What an awesome night market. I made it over here via a bus after exploring Jiufen, the town that inspired Spirited Away. It was a bit hard to find but somehow in my broken Mandarin, I was able to ask for directions there. When you see the rows of yellow lanterns adorning the streets, that's when you'll know you're there. Before I went, I asked some Taiwanese friends to write some must try dishes on a paper in Chinese for me to somehow ask for. First on the list was a thick crab soup that was really good. I also had some tempura which apparently they cook a little differently. Then a simple noodle dish in a clear broth that was amazingly flavorful and rich. I have no idea what was in it but the soup was amazing, borderline tonkotsu-like in its flavor. My most favorite was the creamy crab, a small crab cooked over a fire in an aluminium foil, coated in this rich buttery sauce. It would've been amazing with a bigger crab such as dungeness though... The most interesting of the night was this doughy round thing that was cooked in oil, inflated while an egg is fried next to it, deflated over the egg then rolled together into some sort of wrap. Again, no idea but it was very interesting to try. If you have the time to make it out of Taipei, do give this night market a try. The foods are totally different from Shilin or Raohe, but just as amazing!

Before the year ends, I need to correct my silly mistake of forgetting to review the Miaokou Night Market in Keelung, undoubtedly the night market with the most variety that I went to in Taiwan! No, it's not bigger or crazier than Shilin, but if you put blinders on to everything except food, Miaokou is definitely heavier on the food variety, if lighter on everything else (socks, shirts, knickknacks, etc). It's very organized, though, with numbered stalls and English translations (of questionable helpfulness sometimes). The main parts are laid out in a T, so it's hard to get lost like you might at Shilin. The leg of the T are the numbered stalls, which are set in an actual building-like structure, and the arms of the T are freestanding stalls scattered in sort of a line, though there are some rogue stalls that spill onto other streets. The focus of this night market is seafood, and seafood I ate! I ignored al the meats-on-sticks; I could get those anywhere. That night, I ate deep fried tiny crabs with garlic, raw shrimp and squid 'nigiri', and starfruit juice. I wish I could have eaten more. That was a night I was feeling a little night-marketed out. All were great, though. Oddly, the raw squid and shrimp nigiri, the way they were marinated, reminded me exactly of something wonderful I had once at a Japanese festival in Gardena, CA. A night market in Taiwan was not where I was expecting to have that experience replicated.

The main night market for Keelung, more specialized in seafood than some of the others I have been too. There is a lot of the standards Taiwanese street food, but some of the specialties of the market besides the seafood, is the sandwiches, crab thick soup, and glutinous oil rice. Its a pretty big market spanning 4 blocks. One of the unique things about this market is a portion of the market, it has a clear display of what the stall is selling built into the market. If you enjoy coming to night markets, you have to come to this one.

I've been to many night markets in Taiwan. Keelung is one of my favorite. They have all kinds of delicious and authentic street food. My must try recommendation is the roasted corn. 石頭鄉悶烤珍珠玉米 You won't regret trying it. Their corns taste different from the ones in the US. Corns are chewy. The sauce they put on the corn to roast is their special-made sauce. It goes so well with the corn. Don't leave Keelung without trying this place. I think there might be more than one stand that sell roasted corn. This is the one that is right across from the popular "pigs' feet" restaurant. It's on the same road as Three Brothers Soy Pudding.

Having heard so much about this night market, this was on my list of to-dos on my next trip to Taiwan. It's definitely worth the detour out of the city. I actually wasn't hungry coming out. We had a pretty big dinner and then went to get sweets at some pastry shop afterwards. This place definitely isn't as crazy packed as Shih Lin, and is better organized when it comes to their lay out. My host bought us this peanut dipped ball with this cotton candy like center in the middle very similar to this silkworm candy I had a long time ago. The stalls are well marked by number and some badly translated "Chinglish" signs, but there is definitely a variety of different options for most tastes. It's definitely heavy on meats and fried foods, so pace yourself. Here's the one tip to take to heart. Avoid the stalls selling 'fresh' seafood. You'll see them around the night market with guys carrying a basket of crabs asking people to sit down in their seating area. While Keelung is a seaport town, I suspect that some if not all of these vendors are using frozen product. Walking into the market from one of the underground garages, I ran across their seafood market, and there were blocks of frozen shrimp being left out to thaw.

There is fun and excitement here. You catch the TPA train from Taipei main station to last stop, Keelung. Walk the over pass and do the harbor walk heading away from the station 10 minutes. It will be on your trght as the road narrows. The seafood was overpriced. The vendor wanted $400 for one urchin/ uni. But when I said too much she came back with 2 for 400. There must be some wiggle room here. The fresh stuff like the uni and clams were excellent but the cooked razor clam was just ok snd the crab I would have returned it bc it was terrible. Don't buy anything they're going to stir fry and add their sauce it. It's so strong you can't taste the seafood. Not to many signs in English so your gonna have to point and pay whatever they tell you. It was fun though.

I love this night market, because unlike a lot of the other touristy night markets, it has a lot of more unique stuff you can't get in other night markets. There's a great tang yuan place, really good thick crab soup, and beware that "healthy sandwich" that is not even close to healthy (though delicious... fried bun and mayo and all). Many other delicious things at this night market, so while out of the way from Taipei, worth taking a trip out to!

Passing showers the day while we were visiting...and got there pretty early but most venders already setting up so it's fun to walk thru few streets checking out tons of good eats and reminiscing childhood memories.

One of the most popular night markets in Taiwan. I actually really like it, it is full of different variety of food and my favourite spots are the seafood!!! The seafood here is super cheap and super fresh. Me and my boyfriend ordered the sashimi and crabs and clams and only came down under NT$1000. There is the popular fried chicken and water chicken. It is actually really really big, I could feel that without a guidance here, I probably be super lost. It is not like a one parallel street down, there is more then four or five different streets that connects to each other. Bring enough cash with you, no credit cards in night market!

about a 40 min ride to keelung from taipei. super packed, food was good, but found a lot of the same good food in the taipei night markets. the yellow lanterns make for a good instagram pic though.