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2026 Banqiao Food and Shopping Recommendations | Local List Around JUSPIRIT (Banqiao Food Guide)

Recommendations for dining and shopping near JUSPIRIT

2026/02/25 update | Banqiao Food Guide

Friends often visit from other countries or cities, and even after shopping at JUSPIRIT, they still have time! Here is a list of small pockets in Banqiao for your reference (distances are calculated from our store).

Stationery and souvenirs / Shopping

🖋️ Stationery/ Stationery
Elegant Stationery Shop Denya.SW 🚌 10-15 minutes / 🚕 5 minutes (Bus/Taxi)
14:00-19:00 (Irregular holidays)
No. 6, Alley 2, Lane 326, Hansheng East Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City

A stationery store with a very elegant environment and a highly tiered selection of products; a pilgrimage site for stationery lovers.

🎁 Souvenir
小潘蛋糕坊 The Most Famous Local Pineapple Cake [Must Queue] 🚶 18 minutes / 🚕 6 minutes (18 min walk)
08:00-20:00
No. 11-1, Lane 135, Zhongzheng Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City

A legendary specialty of Banqiao! Phoenix Pastry has a perfect balance of sweet and savory; it's recommended to avoid the crowds during holidays.

Afternoon Tea / Café & Dessert

🍹 Drinks
Chi Yuan Premium Tea 🚶 5m (5 min walk)
10:00-21:30
No. 121, Section XNUMX, Wenhua Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City

These are expertly brewed teas with a delicate aroma and no bitterness. They are made with high-quality tea leaves and are the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy pure tea after shopping.

🐱 Regular meals are also available at Cat Café
Cat Camulet Cat Restaurants Right across from us, 4 points.
11:00-21:00 (Closed on Mondays)
No. 270, Lane 3, Lane 6, Section XNUMX, Wenhua Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City

Right across the street! Adorable cats provide companionship, and they offer risotto and drinks—a paradise for cat lovers.

🍨 Dessert
Twenty Two Meals Canelé Next door downstairs, 2 points (next door)
13:00-20:30 (週日至17:00)

Their signature "Crepe" is incredibly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! The space is tiny but has a very high-quality feel. There are three seats.

☕ Coffee
Dose Coffee Across the alley, 🚶5 stars (Right across alley)
10:00-19:00

They specialize in their own roasted beans, and the quality is extremely high. It's a great place to sit and slowly sip and chat.

🍨 Dessert
Dots of Sweetness Ten Ten Den Den 🚶 8 minutes(8 min walk)
12:30-20:00

A well-known, high-quality dessert shop, a top choice for friends to visit.

🍨 Dessert
Tai Chi Ao wheel cake [Reservations required] 🚶 5 minutes(5 min walk)
11:00-20:00 (Closed on Sundays)

The lava-filled wheel cake is a must-try for taro lovers! No seating available.

🍨 Dessert
黑手甜點 Dessert Studio 🚶 1 point (Alley behind)
09:00-18:00 (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

The champion pudding, matcha, and dacquoise were absolutely amazing! No seats available.

☕ Coffee
Beginagain Coffee 🚶 1 point (Next door)
09:30-17:00 (Closed on Thursdays)

Affordable coffee shop, just steps away! It gets crowded on weekends, so expect a wait.

☕ Coffee
Merci café 🚌 5 points/ 🚕 4 points
09:00-17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

A beautiful industrial-style brunch café that combines delicious food with a wonderful atmosphere.

🍨 Dessert
Ponpie 🚶 13 points / 🚌 7 points
12:00-19:30

Exquisite tart specialty stores offer a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

☕ Coffee
Heavy Metal Brownie MFB 🚶 14 minutes(14 min walk)
Long-term public holidays (takeout available by reservation)

Rock Brownies, the owner is a musician. Reservations are recommended.

Ramen recommended by professional ramen chefs / Requires queuing on-site.

🍜 Ramen
Salmon Daisuke Creative Ramen 🚶 3 points(Right across)
11:30-14:30, 17:30-20:30

Creative salmon soup base! Rich and delicious, salmon roe rice porridge is a must-try.

🍜 Ramen
Xuanri Ramen Creative Ramen 🚶 10 points / 🚌 4 points
11:30-14:00, 17:00-20:00

The creative ramen, with fruit added to the broth, is refreshing and aesthetically pleasing.

🍜 Ramen
Double Pig Ramen Eagle Stream Ramen 🚶 15 points/ 🚕 10 points
11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30

A quintessential example of a rich and flavorful dish! The entire bowl is piled high with char siu, a top choice for those who love strong flavors. While supplies last.

Selected main courses and local delicacies / Local Eats

🍷 Wine/Bistro
Le Puzzle Creperie & Bar Directly behind, 🚶 2 points (Next alley)
10:30-19:00 (週一公休、五六日到21:30)

Run by a French chef. The buckwheat savory pancakes and sweet crepes are very authentic and classic.

🍛 Main Meal/ Curry
one room 🚶 1 points(Next alley)
12:20-14:00, 17:00-19:30 (週日休)

A hidden gem of a shop, offering warm curry rice and delicious milk tea.

🍛 Main Meal/ BKT
Wan De Fu Papa Bak Kut Teh 🚶 13 points/ 🚕 5 points
11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00 (週一休)

Authentic Malaysian black soup, tender and flavorful meat and bones, refills available!

🍲 Congee
Liubiju Clay Pot Porridge 🚌 5 points/ 🚕 5 points
Advance booking is required.

A legend in Banqiao's congee scene, known for its sweet and flavorful broth and generous portions. Please make a reservation in advance.

🍛 Main Meal / Rice Cake
Banqiao water rice dumpling 🚶 5 stars (Right across alley)
07:20-12:00 (Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

No signboard, but the aroma of rice fills the air at Tainan's famous bowl-shaped rice cake stall. Sweet bowl-shaped rice cakes are available on Saturdays, and they close once they're sold out.

🍛 Main Meal/ Curry
Xiaoji curry 🚶 6 points
11:00-21:00 (No lunch break)

An interesting main course paired with Japanese dry and wet curry sauce, offering a mild and pleasant flavor.

🍛 Main Meal / Teppanyaki
Xingka Teppanyaki 🚶 5 points (Right across alley)
11:00-03:00 (Late Night)

The perfect late-night snack! Rice, soup, and drinks are all self-service.

🍛 Main Meals/Snacks
Really delicious 🚶 3 points(Next alley)
10:00-18:00 (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

Clean and delicious tempura and fried noodles/rice vermicelli.

🍛 Main Meal / Local
Tainan spineless milkfish 🚶 8 points/ 🚕 4 points
11:00-22:00

The braised pasta, minced pork rice, and pan-fried fish skin are delicious and highly recommended.

🍛 Main Meal/ Hot Pot
Liangji Hong Kong style hotpot 🚶 3 points (Right across alley)
11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 (週三休)

The medicinal soup base is delicious! It's perfect for dining alone.

Sightseeing

🏙️ Attractions/Observatory
City Hall Observatory (32F) 🚶 14 points/ 🚕 5 points
08:00-22:00 (Free)

Free access to the 32nd floor, the best spot to overlook the night view of Sinban.

🏙️ Attractions / Manor Garden
Lin Family Garden 🚌 8 points/ 🚕 6 points
09:00-17:00 (Admission Required)

Located on 4.9 acres, this is Taiwan's most complete garden and historical site, featuring elegant mansions and classic Chinese garden architecture. The architecture is magnificent and makes for excellent photo opportunities.

🌃 Night Market
Nanya Night Market 🚌 10-15 points/ 🚕 8 points
17:00-00:00

Banqiao is known for its night markets, where you must try the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), sesame oil chicken, and pork rib soup.

🌃 Night Market
Yumin Night Market 🚶 20 points/ 🚕 8 points
16:00-23:00 (Local food street)

The local kitchen is a hub of delicious food, and famous soups are also available here.