From bars to spas: 7 things to try in Taipei in one night
Even at midnight in the Taiwan capital, it’s still possible to sip a tea-inspired beverage, enjoy a Mando-pop performance, slurp up mala hotpot or luxuriate in a 24-hour onsen
It’s a pity there isn't more time in a day to enjoy the pleasures of Taipei. One way to solve that problem is to push sleep back and stretch each evening. Even at midnight, it’s still possible to have a tea-inspired beverage, catch a Mando-pop performance, have mala hotpot and luxuriate in an onsen. In the Taiwan capital, it’s possible to have it all.
1. East End bar, Hotel Proverbs
Boutique hotel bars don't get better than this. The East End bar is located at the modern industrial Hotel Proverbs, designed by Taiwanese architect Ray Chen. Venerated bartender and co-owner Nick Wu has Japanese bartender Hidetsugu Ueno of Tokyo's High Five consulting for the bar, giving it a fantastic base to start from. Order a longan old-fashioned and you'll see why this bar came in #39 on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2017.
Address: 56, Da'an Road Section 2, Da'an District
T el: +886 903 531 851
2. Zeng Ji pork trotters vermicelli soup
There are several low profile night markets such as Shuangcheng Night Market – come here for Zeng Ji’s pork trotters vermicelli soup. The soup is flavoured with angelica root, dark soy sauce and topped with slices of tender pork trotters, a heartwarming dish for the soul on cool spring evenings. You’ll be jostling for table space at this streetside stand with locals and the occasional tourist.