Korean in Taiwan
For when a Taiwan trip calls for a bowl of Korean comfort food
Every major Taiwanese city has Korean restaurants catering to the local Korean community and students. From samgyeopsal to budae-jjigae to snack-bar style spots, they're a reliable fix when you're missing Korean food on a longer trip.
What Makes It Special?
Where Koreans gather
Taipei's Zhongshan and Tianmu areas have a relatively high concentration of Korean restaurants.
Set expectations
Some spots are localized — check reviews for how close the flavors are to home.
Takeout side dishes
Some Korean restaurants sell kimchi and banchan to go, handy for eating back at your accommodation.
How to Enjoy It
- ✓Reviews mentioning a 'Korean owner' or 'authentic Korean taste' tend to rate higher
- ✓Prices run a bit higher than local Taiwanese restaurants
- ✓Most don't require reservations, but weekend evenings can get busy
- ✓Availability of Korean soju/beer varies by restaurant
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