Taipei night markets are loud, bright, busy, and delicious. They're one of the easiest ways to experience Taiwan's everyday food culture.

台北的夜市熱鬧、明亮、充滿各種香味，也是認識台灣日常飲食文化最簡單有趣的方式之一。

You don't need to try everything. Choose a few foods, share with friends, and leave room for something unexpected.

不用每一樣都吃。挑幾種想吃的、和朋友一起分享，也留一點胃給意外發現的美食。

1. Pepper Bun｜胡椒餅

Hújiāo bǐng

A crispy baked bun filled with juicy pork, scallions, and black pepper. Best eaten hot.

外皮酥脆，裡面包著豬肉、蔥和濃濃胡椒香，趁熱吃最好吃。

2. Taiwanese Fried Chicken｜鹽酥雞

Yánsūjī

Fried chicken and other bite-sized foods are often seasoned with pepper, garlic, and fried basil.

台灣鹽酥雞通常會搭配胡椒、蒜頭和炸九層塔，也可以一次選很多不同的小食。

3. Oyster Omelet｜蚵仔煎

Ézǎijiān

Oysters, egg, greens, and a chewy starch mixture topped with sweet-savory sauce.

蚵仔、雞蛋、青菜加上帶點Q度的粉漿，再淋上甜鹹醬汁，是很有台灣特色的口感。

4. Sweet Potato Balls｜地瓜球

Dìguā qiú

Crispy outside, chewy inside, and perfect for eating while you walk.

外酥內Q，很適合邊逛夜市邊吃。

5. Stinky Tofu｜臭豆腐

Chòu dòufu

The smell is famous, but the flavor is usually milder than visitors expect. Try the crispy fried version first.

聞起來很有存在感，但實際味道通常沒有想像中那麼可怕。第一次可以先試炸臭豆腐。

6. Bubble Tea｜珍珠奶茶

Zhēnzhū nǎichá

Taiwan is the birthplace of bubble tea. You can usually choose your sugar and ice levels.

台灣是珍珠奶茶的發源地，通常可以自己選甜度和冰量。

Night Market Etiquette｜夜市小禮貌

Keep moving when an alley is crowded, stand to the side when deciding what to buy, and use the bins provided. Cash is still useful at many stalls.

巷道擁擠時不要停在正中間；還在考慮要買什麼時，可以先站到旁邊。垃圾請丟進攤商或夜市提供的垃圾桶，很多攤位仍然以現金付款為主。