Try the pumpkin buns and wide variety of vegetable fillings like cabbage, bamboo shoot, and mustard green.
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Taipei
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Taipei
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Nut Mylk Tea, Fully Vegan, Nut Cream
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Pan-Fried Buns, Fully Vegan, Taiwanese
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Worth ordering: #2 BaoWorth ordering: #3 Dumpling+1
Handmade Dumplings, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 DumplingsWorth ordering: #2 Dumpling+1
Oat Milk Soft Serve, Fully Vegan, Onigiri
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
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Szechuan Cold Noodles, Vegetarian, Affordable
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
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Taiwanese Fusion, Vegan Menu, Handmade Cheese
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Japanese Ramen, Fully Vegan, Housemade
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
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Taiwanese Stir-Fry, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
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Italian Gelato, Fully Vegan, Bubble Waffles
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
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Chinese Vegan Dumplings, Buns
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Tofu Pudding, Vegan Menu, Taiwanese
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Taiwanese Vegan, Dumplings
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The vibe: good for families
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Chinese Vegetarian, Vegan Menu, Tea-Smoked Tofu
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Donuts
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The vibe: good for work & study
3 signature dishes
What Taipei cooks best
The dishes Taipei's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best dumplings in Taipei
- Number 1. Laishin Vegetarian (Vegan) Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
Taiwanese Dumplings, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Dumplings
- Number 4. Shang Di Huangjia Listed above as essential 03
Chinese Dumplings, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 DumplingWorth ordering: #5 Dumplings
3 more
Dumplings, Vegan Menu, Asian
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The vibe: good for groups
Taiwanese Dumplings, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Taiwanese Dumplings, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
signature #2
Best bao in Taipei
- Number 1. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Shang Di Huangjia Listed above as essential 03
Steamed Bao, Fully Vegan, Taiwanese
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Worth ordering: #3 Bao
Vegetarian Buns, Mostly Vegan
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Worth ordering: #4 Bao
Taiwanese Bao Buns, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
$
Worth ordering: #5 Bao
3 more
Bao Zi, Fully Vegan, Taiwanese
$
Taiwanese Noodles, Vegan-friendly
$
Traditional Vegan Buns, Plant Milk
$
The vibe: good for relaxing
signature #3
Best dumpling in Taipei
- Number 1. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Laishin Vegetarian (Vegan) Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Shang Di Huangjia Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Yuli Your Home Listed above as dumplings 05
Taiwanese Dim Sum, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #5 Dumpling
5 more
- Number 6. Din Tai Fung 101 Listed above as dumplings 06
- Number 7. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 11
- Number 8. JíXiáng SùShí 吉祥素食 Listed above as dumplings 07
- Number 9. Din Tai Fung Fuxing Branch Listed above as dumplings 08
Vegetarian Dim Sum, Vegan Labels
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Taipei
- Number 1. NUTTEA Nut Mylk Tea 堅果奶 · 茶 Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Shang Di Huangjia Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Laishin Vegetarian (Vegan) Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Omni standouts in Taipei
Hot Pot, Vegan Broth, Tofu
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The vibe: good for groups
Bakery, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
Taiwanese Bakery, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 4. Din Tai Fung 101 Listed above as dumplings 06
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
3 places
Breakfast spots in Taipei
- Number 1. Ijysheng Shilin Store Listed above as essential 15
- Number 2. Shang Di Huangjia Listed above as essential 03
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Pineapple Cakes
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Taipei
- Number 1. Ice Gyaru 霜淇淋專門店 Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. 無口小廚 Mukuchi Kitchen & Bar Listed above as essential 08
- Number 3. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 4. Sichuan style cold noodles Listed above as essential 06
4 places
Dinner destinations in Taipei
- Number 1. Xiao Xiao Place Listed above as essential 07
Szechuan Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Pan-Asian Vegan Cuisine, Fully Vegan, Small Plates
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Fusion Pizza, Vegan Menu, Organic
$$
The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Taipei
Japanese Fine Dining, Fully Vegan
$$$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Sunami 蔬納米 Listed above as dinner destinations 03
Modern Vegan Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Gluten-Free
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
Burgers, Pasta, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
9 places
Coffee masters in Taipei
Bakery, Fully Vegan, Croissants
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Vegan Desserts, Coffee, Takeout
$$
Worth ordering: #2 Cake
Vegan Cafe, Seasonal Mains, Bakery
$
The vibe: good for work & study
Coffee Shop, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for relaxing
10 places
Sweet treats in Taipei
- Number 1. Ice Gyaru 霜淇淋專門店 Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Nice Cream Listed above as essential 10
Vegan Ice Cream, Bakes, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
- Number 4. Blivin Bakery 植物系烘焙咖啡廳｜大安區早午餐。咖啡。下午茶。網路宅配 Listed above as coffee masters 01
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Taipei
- Number 1. About Islander Listed above as coffee masters 03
- Number 2. Root Kitchen Listed above as dinner destinations 04
- Number 3. Serenity (Zhongzheng) Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Taiwanese Vegan Breakfast, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Taipei
- Number 1. About Islander Listed above as coffee masters 03
Cafe, Plant Milk, Vegan Snacks
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Coffee Shop, Fully Vegan, Cheesecake
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Worth ordering: #4 Cake
Vegan Cafe, Pastry, Coffee
$$
The vibe: good for work & study
5 places
Group night out in Taipei
- Number 1. Serenity (Zhongzheng) Listed above as dinner destinations 02
- Number 2. Sunami 蔬納米 Listed above as dinner destinations 03
Indian Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Bistro, Seasonal Dishes, Vegan Gelato
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
10 places
Budget eats in Taipei
- Number 1. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Sichuan style cold noodles Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Laishin Vegetarian (Vegan) Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. NUTTEA Nut Mylk Tea 堅果奶 · 茶 Listed above as essential 02
8 places
Family friendly in Taipei
- Number 1. Nice Cream Listed above as essential 10
Japanese Curry, Vegan Menu, Omurice
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The vibe: good for families
Asian Vegetarian, Vegan Options, Dim Sum
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Burgers, Nuggets, Fries
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
By dish
7 lists Best bowl · Best ramen · Best pastry · Best burger · Best ice cream · Best noodles · Best cake
9 places
Best bowl in Taipei
- Number 1. NUTTEA Nut Mylk Tea 堅果奶 · 茶 Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Darling SameYoung Listed above as group night out 04
- Number 3. Sichuan style cold noodles Listed above as essential 06
Tofu Pudding, Fully Vegan, Traditional
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
7 places
Best ramen in Taipei
- Number 1. 無口小廚 Mukuchi Kitchen & Bar Listed above as essential 08
Tomato Ramen, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Ramen
Vegetarian Ramen, Vegan Menu, Creative Broths
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Worth ordering: #4 Ramen
8 places
Best pastry in Taipei
Dim Sum, Vegan Pastry, Vegetarian
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Worth ordering: #1 Pastry
- Number 2. Pavilion Of One Happiness Baking Listed above as omni standouts 02
- Number 3. Blivin Bakery 植物系烘焙咖啡廳｜大安區早午餐。咖啡。下午茶。網路宅配 Listed above as coffee masters 01
Vegan Taiwanese Mini Waffles
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
7 places
Best burger in Taipei
American Veggie Burgers, Vegetarian Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
- Number 2. Vege Burger Listed above as family friendly 04
American Burgers, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
Burgers, Vegan Burger
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
5 places
Best ice cream in Taipei
- Number 1. Nice Cream Xinyi A13 信義店 Listed above as hidden gems 03
- Number 2. Ice Gyaru 霜淇淋專門店 Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. eee ice cream and bakes Listed above as sweet treats 03
- Number 4. Nice Cream Listed above as essential 10
6 places
Best noodles in Taipei
- Number 1. Every Vegetarian Listed above as hidden gems 01
Taiwanese Vermicelli, Vegan Bowls
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Worth ordering: #2 Noodles
- Number 3. Laishin Vegetarian (Vegan) Listed above as essential 04
Taiwanese Noodles, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Noodles
5 places
Best cake in Taipei
Vegan Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Natural
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Cake
- Number 2. Koneko Cafe Listed above as coffee masters 02
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Oat Milk
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Worth ordering: #3 Cake
- Number 4. KONEKO VEGAN COFFEE 純植咖啡 (vegan 甜點，咖啡，刨冰) Listed above as work-friendly cafes 03
By cuisine
3 lists Taiwanese · Chinese · Japanese
10 places
Taiwanese in Taipei
- Number 1. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Xiao Xiao Place Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. CHAO Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Sichuan style cold noodles Listed above as essential 06
10 places
Chinese in Taipei
- Number 1. Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. CHAO Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Sichuan style cold noodles Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Serenity (Zhongzheng) Listed above as dinner destinations 02
10 places
Japanese in Taipei
- Number 1. Ice Gyaru 霜淇淋專門店 Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Sunami 蔬納米 Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 3. 無口小廚 Mukuchi Kitchen & Bar Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Hǎo Xiǎng Chī Bīng 好想吃冰 Listed above as family friendly 02
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Questions about eating vegan in Taipei
Are there vegan restaurants in Taipei?
Yes — Taipei has 489 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 - Main Station, NUTTEA Nut Mylk Tea 堅果奶 · 茶, Shang Di Huangjia - 上頂皇家. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Taipei good for vegans?
Taipei scores 73.8/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 132 vegan-friendly venues and 106 high-quality restaurants out of 489 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Taipei?
Taipei has 134 fully vegan restaurants and 248 vegetarian restaurants. 132 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Taipei known for?
Taipei's top signature dishes for vegans are dumplings, bao, dumpling, and the city also does ice cream and pizza well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Taipei?
The vegan scene in Taipei leans Taiwanese, Chinese, Asian. Taiwanese is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Taipei?
Shàng Dǐng HuángJiā 上頂皇家 - Main Station is ranked #1 in Taipei by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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