A 600-metre lantern-lit lane beside Songshan Station, ending at Ciyou Temple, with about 100 stalls selling pepper buns, herbal pork-rib soup, stinky tofu and grilled skewers.
Raohe Street Night Market is a roughly 600-metre lantern-lit lane in Taipei's Songshan District, running beside Songshan Station and ending at the ornate Ciyou Temple. About 100 stalls line the single, pedestrianised street, making it one of the more compact and easy-to-navigate night markets in Taiwan's capital. The cuisine is Taiwanese street food: this is not a chef-led or Michelin venue but a traditional market where individual vendors have built reputations over years of repeat custom.
The emblematic dish is the Fuzhou pepper bun, a charcoal-oven-baked bun filled with peppery pork and spring onion, with a queue that often forms near the market's entrance. Other signature items include herbal pork-rib soup, a medicinal-tasting broth simmered with Chinese herbs; stinky tofu, served fried or steamed with pickled cabbage; and grilled squid brushed with sauce. Typical spending is low, around TWD 100-300 per person, roughly USD 3-9, which allows visitors to sample several stalls in one visit.
The atmosphere is lively, bright and crowded, especially on weekend evenings when the lane fills from end to end. Noise is constant, from vendors calling out, sizzling woks and chatter. There is no dress code, and eating is done standing, on small stools or while walking. A handful of stalls offer simple seating, though most food is taken to go. Beverage choices focus on bubble tea, fresh juices, sugarcane drinks and beer from nearby convenience stores rather than any formal drinks programme.
No reservations apply; every stall is walk-up. Hours are listed as daily from about 5PM to midnight, with the busiest period between roughly 7PM and 9PM. Arriving close to opening gives the shortest queues at popular stalls. Songshan Station is directly next to the market entrance, and Ciyou Temple at the far end is worth a visit, especially when it is illuminated at night. Visitors in Taipei, Taiwan often pair Raohe with a walk along the nearby Keelung River or a stop at the Songshan area's other cafes.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 5PM-midnight (verify locally) |
| Reservations | None; stalls are walk-up |
| Address | Raohe Street, Songshan District, Taipei 105 |
Signature dishes
- Fuzhou pepper buns
- Herbal pork-rib soup
- Stinky tofu
- Grilled squid
Good to know
- Known for
- Taiwanese - street food; known for fuzhou pepper buns
Location
Raohe Street, Songshan District, Taipei 105
25.0509, 121.5776 View on map
Highlights
- 600-metre lantern-lit lane with about 100 stalls beside Songshan Station
- Famous Fuzhou pepper buns baked in a charcoal-style oven
- Herbal pork-rib soup, stinky tofu and grilled squid at low street-food prices
- Ciyou Temple at the end of the lane, illuminated at night
Tips for visiting
- Join the pepper bun queue early; it grows quickly after 7PM
- Arrive near 5PM on weekdays for lighter crowds and shorter lines
- Carry small bills and coins, as most stalls are cash-only
- Walk the lane once before ordering to compare stalls, then buy on the return leg
- Finish at Ciyou Temple, then exit through Songshan Station
When to visit
Weekday evenings shortly after 5PM are the least crowded. Weekends from about 7PM to 9PM are busiest.
Accessibility
The street is flat and pedestrianised, so wheelchair and stroller access is possible, but crowds can make movement slow in the evening. Weekdays are easier for visitors with mobility needs.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Raohe Street Night Market?
The market runs about 600 metres along Raohe Street and has around 100 stalls.
What should first-time visitors eat?
Fuzhou pepper buns, herbal pork-rib soup, stinky tofu and grilled squid are the standard choices.
How do visitors get there?
Songshan Station is directly beside the market entrance, and Ciyou Temple sits at the other end.
Is it expensive?
No. A typical visit costs TWD 100-300 per person, about USD 3-9.