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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Raohe Street Night Market

Like many cities in Taiwan, Taipei is home to numerous street night markets which are an integral part of Taiwanese culture. Located in the Songshan district of the city, the Raohe Street night market is one of the most visited night markets in Taipei.

Raohe street market was established in 1987 after Jaohe Street became a secondary road and the commercial activities in the area went into a sharp decline.

The market is particularly food-oriented and it comes alive during the night when the temperatures are relatively low. 

Here are the top 10 interesting facts about Raohe street night market.

1. Raohe Street Night Market is conveniently located

One thing that makes the Raohe Street market very popular to the locals and foreign tourists is due its favorable geographical location.

The market is 600 meters in length, and it is literally right outside the Songshan railway and MRT station exit. This makes the market very convenient for visitors who come from all parts of the city and other parts of Taiwan.

Songshan is a railway and metro station in Taipei, served by the Taiwan Railway and Taipei metro trains. The station is also connected to the shopping center located at basement 1 and level 1 of the station鈥檚 building.

2.  Have a taste of Black Pepper Bun at Raohe Street Night Market

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Just inside the east entrance of the Raohe street night market, the black pepper bun is the only item on the menu at one of the most famous stalls at Raohe. It is one of the most popular street food in Taiwan, a mix of sesame seed buns filled with layers of peppered pork and green onions.

Black pepper burn is a type of baked bun that originated in the city of Fuzhou, the capital of China’s Fujian province. The snack is very popular in Taiwan and is commonly available in all-night markets or mini food stalls throughout Taiwan.

3. Raohe Street Night Market Grilled Boar Sausage

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A tour at Raohe street market is not complete without paying a visit to the Mountain bear sausage stall. Sausages are a key component of Taiwanese cuisine.

 The Mountain boar sausage stall is located just outside the west entrance, and it is very popular for its sausages made of mountain boar meat. The boars are raised in the mountains south of Taipei, near the famous Wulai hot springs.

They are grilled on an open fire and then cut and flavored according to the customer’s specifications. Salty brown sauces and chili sauces are also available.

4. Visit  Ciyou Temple at Raohe Street Night Market

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One common feature in all street night markets all over Taiwan is the presence of a historical temple near or around them. Raohe street night market is not an exception as it is located next to the Ciyou temple.

The Ciyou temple was constructed in 1753, and it is a prominent landmark in the area. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Matsu and according to the legends, it was founded by a wandering Matsu monk.

The temple is accessible within walking distance North of Songshan Station, and it attracts thousands of local and foreign visitors every year.

5. Body Cooling Jellies 

Being a coastal city, Taipei sometimes becomes unpleasantly hot and humid. The locals have found an ingenious way of keeping their body temperatures low. They drink homemade natural plant-based jellies, known as Aiyu or glass jellies.

The homemade remedies are sold at Aiyu Jelly and Grass Jelly stalls. Aiyu jelly is a rare treat made from the seed of plants that are only found on the Asian continent.

Glass jerry is flavored with tea made from a Chinese plant known as 鈥渋mmortal grass鈥�. It is then oxidized to bring out the black color and sweet flavor with a taste of bitter herbs.

6. Raohe Street Night Market is a Haven to Fashion Lovers

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Raohe street night market offers more than its mouth-watering Taiwanese traditional cuisines. Fashion lovers also come here to shop from the best fashion stockists in the whole of Taiwan.

Wufenpu, located just next to the Raohe Street night market, is a gigantic clothing outlet that sells almost everything in the fashion industry. The outlet is very popular with clothing shoppers for its highly discounted prices that are impossible to get anywhere else.

The outlet is open 7 days a week and the business mostly starts at noon and closes well after midnight. 

7. Sample Japanese Cuisine at Raohe Street Night Market

Raohe street night market mostly specializes in traditional Chinese cuisines. They consist of vermicelli, spare ribs, pepper meat buns, duck meat, and stinky tofu.  There is also a variety of special Japanese cuisine in numerous food stands around the market.

Dorayaki found at the Dorayaki food stall in the market is one the most popular Japanese food in Taiwan. 

It is a Japanese confection that consists of two small pancake-like patties made from castella wrapped around a filling of sweet azuki bean paste. 

8. Try a Deep-Fried Stinky Kofu at Raohe Street Night Market

Deep-fried Stinky Kofu is a classic Taiwanese snack found in all street night markets. The snack is the true representation of Taiwanese food deep rooted culture.

Hsia Kang Ming food stall is a must-visit for a foreign tourist. The snack has a very strong odor that most foreign visitors find unbearable.

Traditionally the dish is fermented in brine with vegetables and meat, sometimes for a period of months. 

9. Explore Citylink Mall next to Raohe Street Night Market

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Apart from the main activities in Raohe street night market, visitors can find a different kind of experience at Citylink mall.  The mall is located directly above Songshan station and a short distance from the market.

It is home to a variety of multi-national stores like Uniqlo, McDonald’s, Burger King, Coco Curry, and several other major stores and restaurants.

10. How to get to Raohe Street Night Market

Address锛� Fuyuan St, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Opening hours锛�17:00-24:00丑谤蝉

By Train: Take the West Railway Line train to Songshan Railway Station, and then walk along Bade Road to Raohe Street Night Market.

By Bus: Take bus no. 32, 232, 281, 284, 286, or 611 to the Songshan Railway Station front stop and pass the overhead bridge of the railway station to Raohe Steet  Night Market.

 Drive on your own:  No. 1 National Highway Chenggong Interchange -> Chenggong Road -> make a right turn at Xingming Road -> make a left turn at Chengmei Bridge -> Bade Road -> Raohe St. Night Market.