Beitou is one of the best day trips near Taipei and a popular tourist location. As a result, many restaurants have opened in the area, especially around Xinbeitou MRT Station. In this guide, we will tell you how to enjoy food in this area like a local and eat your way through Beitou.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive guide. For the latest prices, opening hours, and other information, you should check Google.

Historical Background:

In 1894 during the Qing Dynasty, the first person to establish a hot spring in Beitou was German sulfur merchant Ouely. The following year, Japanese Rear Admiral Tsunoda Hidematsu and Taipei County Secretary Nirei Keiji inspected the hot springs. On November 10, 1895, Governor Kabayama Sukenori also visited, and a public bath area began to form near today’s Beitou Hot Spring Museum.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the number of hot spring inns in Beitou peaked, with over 70 inns in operation. However, from 1975 onwards, the industry began to decline due to poor management, lack of public infrastructure, and excessive development.
In 1995, a local movement to save the Beitou Public Bathhouse succeeded, leading to its restoration as the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, which was designated a historic site in 1998. In 1999, the Tourism Bureau declared it the “Year of Beitou Hot Springs,” revitalizing the industry.
Beitou Hot Springs, along with Caoshan, Guanziling, and Sichongxi Hot Springs, was one of the four major hot springs in Taiwan during the Japanese era.
Beitou Hot Springs is a popular tourist attraction, especially with local Taiwanese people and Japanese tourists. The winter is the most popular season.
As a result, many restaurants have opened in the area, especially around Xinbeitou MRT Station.

Hours:

24/7

Activities:

Besides soaking in hot springs, there are many activities available in Beitou such as Rock ClimbingWater SkiingKani Kimono RentalEscape ExperienceBeitou Museum, and more on Klook here or KKday here

Tours:

You can check out tours to Beitou such as a Beitou and Yangmingshan Day TourBeitou and Yeliu Day TourBeitou and Tamsui Day TourBeitou and National Palace Museum TourBeitou Muslim Friendly TourBeitou Arts and Culture TourFlower Season Tour, and more on Klook here or KKday here.
You can also check out the Beitou Fun Package from KKday which includes a one-day transportation coupon, hot spring coupon, and coupon for over 8 souvenir shops in Beitou.

Where to Stay:

High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com hereTripadvisor here, or Agoda here). 
We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com hereTripadvisor hereAgoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
Budget Hotels: We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com hereTripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com hereTripadvisor hereAgoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:

By MRT: 
Take the MRT to Xinbeitou MRT station. From there you can also take the S9 or S26 bus further up the mountain if needed. You can book tickets to travel to Taipei via inter-city bus on Klook here
By Car/Scooter: 
From downtown Taipei, take Provincial Highway 2 north to New Beitou MRT Station. Many of the hotels here provide free parking for guests. 
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? Check out Klook here, or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bicycle: 
Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here

Map:

Please see a list of places we will cover in the map below:

 

Map Key:
Blue: Tourist Sites
Red: Hot Spring Hotels
Purple: Restaurants
Green: Other sites of interest

Marshal Zen Garden 雙喜湯屋

Marshall Zen Garden is a coffee shop and hot spring bath in the hills of Beitou with great views of the surrounding area. It is a great place to enjoy the scenery in Beitou. This is not a hotel.
You can get a discount ticket for a hot spring bath and two meals at Zen Garden on Klook here or KKday here.

How to book: You can book on Klook here or KKday here.
Hours:  11 AM to 9 PM
Price: Public Footbath: About 6 USD
Private bath rooms and 2 meals: 100 – 300 USD
You can book on Klook here or KKday here.
Services and Amenities: This is not a hotel, but offers food and hot spring baths.
Address: No. 34, Youya Road, Beitou District, Taipei City
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5XT4aAFkcqDS1JN66

Hot Spring Ramen 溫泉拉麵

Another decent establishment seems to be this specialty “hot spring” ramen shop. The ramen is probably not made with hot spring water, however, “hot spring” ramen has become a must-eat snack for many visitors to Beitou.
Address: No. 1-8, Zhongshan Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dMn7vyh5vC7PeQwg8

New Enjoy 新上享

New Enjoy seems to be a popular Hong Kong-style restaurant right opposite Beitou Park. I even mistook it for a hot spring hotel. This is a round-table sit down restaurant with many dishes ranging from 300-900 NT.
Address: No. 226, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8PwtK2kLc549pNNt6

Restaurants Often Recommended by Taiwanese Bloggers:

Beitou Bomb Scallion Pancake 北投炸彈蔥油餅

Traditional scallion onion pancakes that explode with juice and sauce.
Address: No. 218, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/euyZkMuRFbKTCPcD7

Chen Ji Fried Chicken: Most Popular Local Snack 陳季炸雞:在地最夯排隊美食

One of the most popular fried chicken stands around. There will usually be long lines here.
Address: No. 5, Gongguan Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t6mkp3LCHJY4LWyA8

Feng Qing Yang Snack Shop 丰清揚小吃店

Beitou’s version of Din Tai Feng, with lots of dumplings to choose from.
Address: No. 355, Zhonghe St, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GrokFRGZ7MFJYKBE8

Wu Jia Beef Noodles 吳家牛肉麵

A popular Taiwan beef noodle shop that has been visited by various celebrities.
Address: No. 224, Section 1, Zhongyang N Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 11263
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eGpr7216vyN9bA8Z6

A Zai Cai Braised Pork Rice 矮仔財滷肉飯

Traditional Taiwanese braised pork and soup shop.
Address: 2F No. 33, Huanggang Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 115
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u7tUWqY6mBH7Ntrv5

Traditional Tofu Pudding Hall 傳統之最豆花堂

A traditional Taiwanese tofu pudding restaurant that has been endorsed by many local Taiwanese TV shows.
Address: No. 71, Datong St, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Da4DjgGcjUR3KxW9

Shui Mou Small Squid Rice Noodles 水某小卷米粉

Squid and rice noodles, as well as other seafood dishes, that are known to sell out fast.
Address: No. 107, Section 2, Zhongyang N Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gW4cyzLvFSubxCtZ6

Royal Pool Hot Spring Feast Restaurant 皇池溫泉御膳館

A hot spring that also has a high-end Taiwanese traditional restaurant.
Address: No. 42, Shamao Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TvU7X4dacApyjZhW6

Zhuzihu Sawmill Restaurant 竹子湖杉木林餐廳

A traditional Taiwanese restaurant with outdoor seating and great views of Zhuzihu Valley.
Address: No. 55-12, Yangming Creek Walkway, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3kQ8ptyX3N3pwyu7

Zhuzihu Guan Chen Food Court 竹子湖冠宸食館

A traditional round-table restaurant surrounded by flower fields in Zhuzihu.
Address: No. 67, Yangming Creek Walkway, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRdx3pbte4nitth99

Miaobang 苗榜

Another garden Resraruant in Zhuzihu right in the middle of flower gardens.
Address: No. 56-7, Yangming Creek Walkway, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PS3LrJABoKagMKj96

And don’t forget to visit Zhuzihu, especially during flower season. Zhuzihu is a small valley in Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園 Yángmíng shān guójiā gōngyuán, in Beitou District of Taipei City) between Qixing Mountian and Datun Mountian. The valley is especially fertile due to the rich volcanic soil and abundant rain, and the entire area is full of recreational farms that have become popular tourist destinations. You should definitely stop by on your trip to Yangmingshan. Check out our full guide to Zhuzihu here.

Mountain Talk 山上聊

Another mountain coffee shop and restaurant with great views. It is said to be the best restaurant in all of Beitou.
Address: 112, Taipei City, Beitou District, Yangming Creek Walkway, 3-17號號
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rM6AyH3ayy5LeEz89

Good Morning Warriors 早安勇士

A breakfast restaurant open till 5 PM with great burgers.
Address: No. 147, Yuren Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3pcyps6HHFvwiUsw9

Sheme House 拾米屋

A popular coffee and desserts shop in Beitou.
Address: No. 153, Datong St, Beitou District, Taipei, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/em1ngC49BuRoeY3t6

Su Family Beef Noodles 粟家牛肉麵

Traditional beef noodle and braised meats restaurant in Beitou.
Address: No. 2, Section 1, Yongxing Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/em1ngC49BuRoeY3t6

No Sleep Workshop (無眠workshop)

A tasty brunch and breakfast shop open from 10 Am to 5 PM.
Address: No. 22, Fuxing 4th Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cb8VSqecsSQ1nxYA7

Han Qi Meat Soup 漢奇肉羹

Traditional Taiwan noodle and soup shop.
Address: No. 48, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z9PFnByjh682z74NA

Yummy Vegan Home 芽米日子

A popular totally vegan restaurant in Beitou.
Address: No. 735, Daye Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GE5VULFkX2u4fmidA

Sources: https://niniyeh.com/beitou-food/
https://www.walkerland.com.tw/subject/view/353196

Other Restaruants Near the MRT Station:

McDonald’s Beitou 麥當勞北投店

It’s Mcdonalds. Said to have the cheapest Big Macs in the world.
Address: No. 218-3, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CSa3hRpoMxCw3R7Z7

Manwei Hot Spring Ramen 滿味溫泉拉麵

Another popular “hot spring” ramen restaurant in Beitou.
Address:1F, No. 218-5, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/myT6qbZxjmYEvFxY7

STARBUCKS Guangming Shop 星巴克光明門市

Yes, there is a Starbucks here.
Address: No. 218-4, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fsFXsNCisJtwdeui8

Burger King 漢堡王北投光明店

Yes, there is Burger King here too.
Address: No. 146, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6EXGK5PuM7Bhq3KQ8

Ootoya Xinbeitou Restaurant 大戶屋新北投店

Traditional Japanese noodles, rice bowls & grilled fare.
Address: 2F-1, No. 12, Quanyuan Road, Beitou District, Taipei City
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HqPZsxP2f4pNaPny9

Sushi Express Xinbeitou Branch 爭鮮迴轉壽司-新北投店

Affordable conveyor belt sushi.
Address: No. 12, Quanyuan Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/USB4bV1XZ9KukSAy9

KFC Beitou Guangming 肯德基北投光明餐廳

Yes, KFC is here too.
Address: No. 225, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wekQmf7uKssXgnik6

Yoshinoya Beitou 吉野家北投店

Japanese fast food beef bowls.
Address: No. 223-1, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vz6bRa9FisaxvsGx9

Hu Xu Zhang 鬍鬚張魯肉飯(北投光明店)

A traditional Taiwanese braised pork and rice fast food chain.
Address: No. 210, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 11246
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S3NkKBHACAKvdr1w8

MOS BURGER Beitou Guangming Shop 摩斯漢堡 北投光明店

Japanese rice burger fast food chain.
Address: No. 212, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ymep7iWwfpEu66Kr8

Conclusion:

There are tons of food options in Beitou, even if you are a picky foreigner like me. Even if you don’t like any of the choices above, there are tons of other restaurants to explore and choose from.

Thanks for reading and be sure to check out our full guide to Beitou here.

You can also see our full guide to Taiwan here.

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