15 Supper Spots Around Ximending in Taipei That Open Past Midnight

Dawn Pillay

Last updated 28 Mar 2024

If you're familiar with Taiwan and Taipei, then you probably already know about Ximending, a popular spot to shop and eat in Taipei. It's also one of the best places to stay with its central location, and with plenty of things to do around - as well as easy accessibility to other parts of Taipei via the train or buses.

For those planning a stay at Ximending, you'll want to know about the late-night food options available here, so you're able to head out for a bite when you're hungry at night after your adventures around the city.

From popular street food stalls to bars and restaurants, you'll never go hungry at night with these 15 supper spots available around Ximending that open past midnight!

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🍢 Skewers and Izakaya

1. Ximen Lesile's BBQ Store (西門內疆串燒)

Ximen Lesile's BBQ Store serves authentic Xinjiang-style grilled meat skewers seasoned with spicy cumin, which perfectly complements the tender beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. Pair the meat skewers with a cold beer and a generous serving of dry noodles, and you're good to go for the night.

With delicious food and drinks at affordable prices, as well as a dartboard for those who enjoy a good round of darts or two - it's a pretty good place to chill at night if you're not quite ready for the night to end!

Address: No. 40, Neijiang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 6.15pm to 12am (Mon-Sat, closed on Sundays)

2. Tokyo Skewer (東京串燒酒場)

Tokyo Skewer is a fusion izakaya restaurant that blends Taiwanese and Japanese flavours. With its unique decor and diverse menu, the restaurant also offers an extensive selection of drinks including beer, sake, shochu, and cocktails.

Prices are reasonable and the cosy atmosphere is perfect for chatting with friends while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Don't miss this fun and comfy supper spot in Ximending!

Address: No. 18-3號, Kangding Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm to 1am

3. Takeshi Omura Izakaya (大村武串燒居酒屋-西門店)

The Ximending branch of the izakaya chain, Takeshi Omura Izakaya, is hidden in a century-old Japanese colonial era mansion. The entrance is adorned with thick Japanese-style curtains and lanterns that evokes traditional izakaya aesthetics. Step in and check out the menu with a mix of Taiwanese and Japanese tastes - Takeshi Omura Izakaya is perfect for a night of drinks and bites in this cosy and lively corner of Ximending!

Address: No. 2號, Lane 83, Section 2, Hankou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm to 1am

4. Ju Le Ting (聚樂町日式居酒屋)

Welcome to Ju Le Ting, a Japanese izakaya located at the corner of Wuchang Street and Huandao South Road, in a discreet spot that's easy to miss. The welcoming interiors fits about 5 to 6 tables, and features a glass display case filled with fresh ingredients flown in from Japan like sashimi, sea urchin, crab roe, and salmon roe.

They offer a wide selection of skewers, grilled dishes, and even wagyu beef options. We highly recommend the handmade sushi rolls priced at a wallet-friendly NT$60 (SG$2.60) each, or splurge on the Ultimate Supreme Sushi combo platter for NT$680 (SG$29.70), which includes 12 pieces of dreamy delights like sea urchin, salmon, tuna, octopus, and more!

Address: No. 99號, Section 2, Wuchang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 6pm to 2am (Tue-Sun, closed on Mondays)

🍻 Late-night Restaurants and Bars

5. Last Order (餐酒館)

Here's one decadent gastropubs in Ximending, Last Order has an impressive IG-worthy menu of dishes and stunning cocktails, along with trendy and unique interiors. The menu comprises features both an array of main dishes such as pasta, risotto, and various platters, as well as a creative late-night menu including exquisite novelty cocktails to top off your night!

Address: No. 75-1號, Section 2, Hankou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm to 3am

6. Driftwood

Amidst the many designer hotels in Ximending, Hotel PaPa Whale stands out for its size, design, and quality. But what really makes it a top choice for travellers is Driftwood, the craft beer bar located on the first floor. Unlike typical hotel lobby bars, Driftwood boasts 30 types of craft beer from the local Taihu Brewery, plus other specialty brands, cocktails, and wines. And with prices starting from just NT$200 (SG$8.70), you can feel free to enjoy more than just one! Don't forget to order up the tasty snacks available like fries, fish and chips, and even dumplings and noodles too.

Address: No. 46, Kunming St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 5pm to 11.30pm (Sun-Thu), 5pm to 1am (Fri-Sat)

7. CDOU BAR (獅鬥cdou bar 台北港式酒吧)

CDOU BAR is a rare Hong Kong-style bar in Taiwan opened by a passionate Hong Konger who has lived in Taiwan for many years to sell Hong Kong-style snacks and specialty cocktails that reminded him of his hometown.

From curry fish balls to freshly made radish cakes, every dish here is addictive and delicious, and the bar often has a buy-three-get-one-free promotion on its craft beers, which pairs perfectly with the food. Don't like beer? Try the signature cocktail Hong Kong Island Iced Tea, a twist on the traditional Long Island Iced Tea with Hong Kong-style iced lemon tea!

Address: No. 19號, Lane 25, Kangding Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 8pm to 5am (Mon-Thu), 7pm to 5am (Fri-Sun)

🍲 Late-night Hot Pot

8. Tripod King Ximen (鼎王麻辣鍋西門店)

Craving a hearty hotpot with a shiok spicy soup base? Tripod King Ximen's classic Spicy Hot Pot soup base will hit the spot with its unique flavours. Order their famous duck blood tofu, beef short ribs and Spanish Iberican pork shoulder, as well as the signature hand-kneaded seafood and meatballs... Your late-night hot pot feast awaits!

Address: 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, 152號2樓 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 11.30am to 2am

9. New Mala Hotpot (新馬辣Plus+峨嵋店)

With 4 branches in total, New Mala Hotpot is one of the locals' favourite hotpot go-tos and for good reason. Offering quality ingredients for their mala hotpot menu, and all-you-can-drink beer, red wine, white wine, and other alcoholic beverages - there's no need to look far for the perfect place to enjoy a hotpot session with a round (or more) or drinks.enient than bubble tea!

Address: 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Xining Rd, 155號5樓 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 11.30am to 12am

10. Yaxiang Stone Hotpot (雅香石頭火鍋)

Ya Xiang Stone Hot Pot has been a popular hotpot spot since it first opened in Ximending and now has multiple branches in the greater Taipei area. Serving hotpot from noon till 4am, head over anytime for lunch, dinner, or supper. The stone hotpot features a delicious mix of fragrant onion, garlic, dried squid, and meat mixed with irresistible satay sauce and other spices. You can also grab as much meat and veggies as you want from the fridge, which are color-coded based on price.

PS: If you get bored of the stone pot, you can also try the sauerkraut pork pot!

Address: No. 159, Chengdu Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 11.30am to 4am

🍛 Porridge Stalls

11. Kaifeng Street Porridge (開封街香菇肉粥)

Kaifeng Street Porridge is an unassuming little shop is located at the T-junction of Huanshan South Road and Kaifeng Street. Here's where you can find Taiwanese salted porridge from the evening until 3am, but it's easy to miss due to the lack of a prominent sign and the constant traffic blocking off the stall.

The affordable porridge (only NT$15, SG$0.65) is served with boiled rice grains in a bone broth base, and topped with cabbage, mushrooms, and shredded meat. Be sure to order some side dishes with your porridge, such as the succulent braised pork too!

Address: No. 86號, Section 2, Kaifeng St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 5pm to 3am (Mon-Sat, closed on Sundays)

12. Chou Chao Tzu (周照子鐵板清粥小菜西門店)

Perfect for when you're feeling cold and nibbly at night, get seated and enjoy some sizzling teppanyaki and warm soup when you head to Chou Chao Tzu, a famous Taiwanese teppanyaki restaurant located right across from Wannian department store on Xining South Road. The restaurant's interior showcases a rare old-fashioned Taiwanese teppanyaki style decor, which evokes a comforting sense of nostalgia as you dine on the savoury bites!

Address: No. 167號, Xining Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: Daily from 11am to 12.30am

🍝 Light Bites and Snacks

13. Cheng Wei Zhen (程味珍)

If you're in Ximending, you won't want to miss Cheng Wei Zhen, a restaurant that's been serving up flavourful noodles for over 40 years. The store is always busy with chefs cooking up fresh noodles and you'll see an appetising display of side dishes too. Their menu not only offers noodles in a tasty soup, but you'll also find braised pork rice (my personal favourite!), wontons, and egg-wrapped dumplings. In short, you'll find all the basic Taiwanese late-night snacks here!

Address: No. 65號, Xining Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 10.30am to 2.30am (Sun-Thu), 10.30am to 3.30am (Fri-Sat)

14. Ximen Noodle (西門麵店)

Accordingly, Ximen Noodle shop has been around for more than 60 years, and through Ximending's 60-year history, the taste of their crispy cold noodles and delicious pork trotter rice has remained unchanged. In recent years though, the shop has undergone renovations, adding a modern touch to its retro vibes. So if you're looking for a classic and authentic taste of old Ximending, make your way to Ximen Noodle!

Address: No. 35號, Neijiang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 24/7 (Tue-Sat), 12am to 5am (Sun), 5am to 12am (Mon)

15. A-Cai Milkfish Belly (阿財虱目魚肚)

Looking for a famous late-night restaurant in Ximending that stays open till 5am? Look no further than A-Cai Milkfish Belly! Frequent patrons familiar with their signature fish soup line up for hours just to enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal. In addition to their fish soup and other seafood dishes, the menu also includes yummy delights like garlic pork and beef ribs. If you're out for a night on the town, this is undoubtedly one of the best places to end your evening with a warm and hearty meal!

Address: No. 53, Neijiang St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 (Map)
Opening hours: 9.30pm to 4.30am (Tue-Sat, closed Sun-Mon)

If you're planning a stay at Ximending, make sure to bookmark this page so you know exactly where to find supper at these 15 supper spots around Ximending when you're there and hungry at night!