Taipei Ximending Breakfast: Yonghe Doujiang Review 2026

Strolling through Taipei's vibrant Ximending district, I stumbled upon a local spot that looked incredibly authentic: Yonghe Doujiang. I had no idea what to expect when I walked in, but little did I know I was about to experience a breakfast straight out of a Taiwanese drama!

Isn't that the magic of travel? Discovering hidden gems and trying new things? Here's my honest review of this unplanned culinary adventure.

Why Yonghe Doujiang? Plus, Key Info

After a relaxing foot massage and on my way to a bus tour, I realized I hadn't had a proper lunch. I needed something quick and easy. That's when I spotted Yonghe Doujiang, bustling with locals, and decided to give it a try.

📍 It's conveniently located near Ximending, just a 5-minute walk from Ximen Station.

✔️ Open Daily: 12:00 AM - 2:30 PM, then reopens 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

📞 +886 2 2375 6867

Atmosphere & Waiting

I visited around 1:00 PM on a weekday. There wasn't a separate waiting line, but the place was pretty busy. By the time I left, it was even more crowded.

The interior has the feel of a classic, no-frills local eatery, similar to many street-side restaurants you'll find in the area.

I noticed there might be a second floor, but it was obscured, so I couldn't confirm. However, since it's a spot for light meals, the turnover seems to be good, so you likely won't have to worry about finding a seat!

When I arrived, no one was actively ordering, so I asked the owner for recommendations and placed my order that way. However, I later learned that the usual method is to grab a tray and pick out the dishes you want before checking out.

Despite the language barrier and not knowing the proper ordering method, I somehow managed to get my food! It's all part of the adventure, right?

Menu & My Order

The menu board actually had English, Japanese, and Korean translations, along with pictures of the food, which made ordering much easier. However, I'm not entirely sure if what I received was exactly what I ordered, as a couple of items seemed a bit different. Please keep that in mind!

Bacon Danbing (蛋餅) - ~$2

Doujiang (豆漿) - ~$1

Youtiao (油條) - ~$1

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Total: ~$4 (based on 1 NTD ≈ 47 KRW)

At the time of my visit, the Taiwanese Dollar was a bit stronger against the Korean Won than it is now (around 40-41 KRW per NTD today, compared to 47 KRW then), which meant a slight difference in price, maybe ~$0.50 to ~$0.75. Regardless, the entire meal came out to be under ~$4!

But what about the taste?

I was short on time before my bus tour and had already eaten quite a bit that morning, so I only ordered a few items.

First up was the Youtiao (油條), a crispy and chewy fried dough stick! In China and Taiwan, it's commonly paired with soy milk (doujiang), while in Vietnam, you might find it served with pho.

I'd tried Youtiao with pho in Vietnam before and wasn't particularly impressed, so I was curious if it would be different in a Chinese-speaking region. This was my first time having it with soy milk, and unfortunately, it was still a bit disappointing. The texture wasn't as substantial as I'd hoped, and the combination of flour and oil left me feeling a bit greasy and heavy.

Next, I tried the Bacon Danbing (蛋餅), which is essentially a thin flour pancake with an egg cooked into it, and in this case, bacon. It's a bit like a savory crepe or a thin omelet.

The bacon offered a nice saltiness, complemented by a subtly sweet sauce. It wasn't mind-blowingly delicious, but it wasn't bad either – a perfectly decent and interesting experience. Funny enough, I'm actually craving it a little now! You can often customize Danbing with various fillings, so it's worth experimenting to find your favorite!

Finally, the Doujiang (豆漿), or soy milk, which can be served either warm or cold. This version tasted like sweet milk watered down quite a bit. It had a different flavor profile than the soy milk I'm used to (in Korea, for example), but it's definitely worth trying if you're curious about local beverages.

I actually thought I was ordering a warm soy milk, as the menu seemed to indicate "warm soy milk soup," so I was a bit surprised when it arrived cold!

Overall Verdict

Yonghe Doujiang is definitely a place worth visiting at least once. I've had some disappointing experiences at other highly-rated "must-try" spots in the past, so considering the affordable price and decent taste at Yonghe Doujiang, I felt it was a pretty good find.

If you're curious about experiencing an authentic Taiwanese local breakfast, I highly recommend stopping by and giving it a try!

For more detailed articles about other restaurants I visited, check out the links below!

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A famous sushi restaurant next to the oily rice spot

Wanlong Fish Shop Sushi at Taipei's Yongle Market: My Expectations vs. Realitywww.trvlogue.com