{"id":10599,"date":"2018-09-29T09:23:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-29T02:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/?p=10599"},"modified":"2022-10-16T16:57:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T08:57:50","slug":"eatingintaipei-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/staging\/5148\/eatingintaipei-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating in Taipei, on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated, September 2022<\/p>Prices updated<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

This isn’t a fully-comprehensive guide to every single budget-friendly eatery in the capital. Nope. This is a small selection of just some of my favourite cheap eats, without skimping on quality.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u5713\u74b0\u908a\u86b5\u4ed4\u714e NingXia Oyster Omelet<\/a><\/h2>\n

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If you’re in the area around Ningxia nightmarket, then look no further than this delicious oyster omelet. Portioned up off this gigantic one, the oyster omelet is a staple favourite for many, me included. At $80<\/strong>, you can’t go wrong!<\/p>\n

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Taipei City \u2013 CiSheng Temple \u6148\u8056\u5bae\u5929\u4e0a\u8056\u6bcd<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Or, maybe you want a filling breakfast? This will definitely get you through the day, and you’ll still get change out of $300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u5929\u5929\u5229\u7f8e\u98df\u574a , TianTianLi Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n

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I’m not a fan of Ximending. But, when I do go there, I try to go here if it isn’t too busy.<\/p>\n

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Everyone loves that #yolkporn, especially at $30<\/strong> (+$15 for the egg).<\/p>\n

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The rice is borderline, but the delicious meat and gooey egg make up for it. Under $50<\/strong>\/bowl.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u8001\u963f\u4f2f\u9b77\u9b5a\u7fb9 \u2013 DiHua Street squid balls<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Looking to eat cheap with friends?<\/p>\n

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You can get a bit of everything here, and still have change out of a $500 for everyone included. The rice will set you back a mere $40<\/strong>, and the soup with noodles inside will set you back $80<\/strong>. Add a side of veggies ($40<\/strong>) or tofu ($30<\/strong>) and you’re laughing.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u6c60\u5148\u751f<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Since I wrote this post, there’s now another restaurant in this chain opened in GongGuan.<\/p>\n

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This Hainan specialty chicken with rice is only setting you back $190<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Whilst this spicy chicken with rice, eggs, and shrimp crackers will set you back $240<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u6c11\u6a02\u65d7\u9b5a\u7c73\u7c89<\/a><\/h2>\n

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You’ll easily get change out of $200<\/strong> for two bowls of rice noodle soup and a plate of deep fried oysters, here. And, you’re set to go get a bowl of delicious shaved ice at Summer Tree Desserts<\/a>, after.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 1976 Hong Kong Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n

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$130<\/strong> for a bowl of this monstrous, delicious congee, and $160<\/strong> for a bowl of noodles with pork liver is going the right way. This place is really solid, and even though it’s in the Eastern (can be more expensive) Area, it’s a good find.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u4e0a\u6d77\u90b5\u5e2b\u5085\u6e6f\u5305<\/a><\/h2>\n

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$60 for this?! I’m all in! They also do some really good curry pot stickers, too.<\/p>\n

Taipei City \u2013 \u9952\u6cb3\u591c\u5e02 RaoHe Nightmarket<\/a><\/h2>\n

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At $55<\/strong>, this will absolutely not disappoint. Delicious.<\/p>\n

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If seafood is your thing, then this fresh squid will tick your box. It’s $150<\/strong>, which may not strike you as\u00a0cheap,\u00a0<\/strong>but the freshness and quality of this will make it seem like a dream!<\/p>\n

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You get a big bit of pork stuffed in this bowl, with a delicious warming broth, all for $85.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As I said before, this is not every single inexpensive eat in the Taipei area. But, it’s a selection of a few of the delicious ones I have had the pleasure of eating, so far.<\/h2>\n

Let me know what you think, or if you have any recommendations \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Ash –\u00a0<\/strong>eatingintaipei@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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Eating out can be cheap, but it can be expensive, too. 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