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Forever Healthy, Forever Eating

Forever Healthy, Forever Eating

Extended dining street near Shida night market

The name of Yong Kang Street literally means "forever healthy" in English. It's a good name. This street is famous for the concentration of popular restaurants and eateries, including the main branch of the best dumpling restaurant in Taiwan, Din Tai Fung, which has become an internationally well-known brand for decades.

In recent years, this area has attracted many international restaurants, coffee shops, snack and dessert places, offering a lot more variety of food and drink for both locals and tourists. Every restaurant and eatery looks so appetizing that you will not stop eating and drinking.

With increased traffic, the area has expanded from one street to cover a few small blocks, forming a commercial community. There are also many gift shops, spa and foot massage, natural and health care product shops that you can enjoy shopping in between your meals and drinks.

Ding Tai Fung Taipei 台北鼎泰豐
The not-to-be-missed Ding Tai Fung dumpling restaurants right at the beginning of the Yong Kang Street. There is always a long queue outside for a minimum waiting time of half an hour.
8% ice ice-cream shop in Yong Kang Street, Taipei
The 8% ice ice-cream and popsicles are very colorful. The shop is stylish with seating areas. 
Du Hsiao Yueh noodle shop 台灣度小月
Du Hsiao Yueh is a famous Tainan noodle since 1895. Each branch carries a tradition to set up a small kitchen by the entrance area to cook the noodle the way it was made in the old days. Very authentic. 
Miced pork noodle of Du Hsiao Yueh 度小月擔仔麵
This is the authentic soup noodle with shrimp and a bit of minced pork. 
Beef noodle shop 誠記牛肉麵
There is an award-winning beef noodle shop across the street of the Du Hsiao Yueh where there was a long queue. 
Beef noodle shop in Yong Kang Street Taipei 台北永康街誠記牛肉麵
There is a big signage showing the first runner-up prize of a Taipei International Beef Noodle Competition in 2008. 
Chines roti in Yong Kang Street, Taipei 台北永康街煎餅
As it turns out, the queue was lining up for the Chinese Roti at the store. 
Chinese roti in Yong Kang Street, Taipei 台北永康街煎餅
The Chinese Roti looked good. And some ordered a ham to go with it. 
Smoothie House in Yong Kang Street 永康街「思慕昔」
The Smoothie House is probably the most crowded shop in the middle of Yong Kang Street. 
Mango shaved ice. 芒果雪花冰
Shaved ice with mangos and ice cream is the speciality of the shop. This is the best seller. 
Yong Kang Park in Taipei 台北永康公園
The Yong Kang Park is the centre of the whole area and is a significant breathing space for the community. 
Tea House in Yong Kang Street 台北永康街「回留」茶館
There are many nice looking shops in Yong Kang Street. This is the exterior of a Tea House. 
Tea House in Yong Kang Street, Taipei「回留」茶館
There are different types of tea leaves for sale. Customers may also enjoy a nice tea in the tranquil environment. 
Tea house in Yong Kang Street, Taipei「回留」茶館
Apart from tea leaves, there are also tea sets for sale. 
Yi Long Tea Set 「宜龍茶器」
Yong Kang Street has attracted many modern shops. This is a modern tea shop that sells branded tea sets with nice design. 
Yi Long Tea Set 宜龍茶器
The interior design and display in the shop are nice, with a good mix of Chinese and Western feel. Besides, there are many product choices. 
Yi Long Tea Set「宜龍茶器」
This is my favorite tea set, porcelain tea set with wooden handle. 這
Yi Long Tea Set 宜龍茶器
This is also a nice one with the China blue painting. 
Yuan shop in Yong Kang Street in Taipei 台北永康街「阿原」
The famous Yuan shop is a Taiwanese brand for natural health care products. 
Hand-made soap of Yuan. 阿原手工肥皂
The founder "Yuan" had sensitive skin and founded the Yuan Soap Workshop in 2005 to make hand-made soap using all natural material. 

 

Yuan skin care product 阿原肥皂
Today, Yuan's product lines include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, massage oil, and more. 現
Rabbit Biscuit coffee shop
This is Rabbit Biscuit coffee shop that sells hand drip coffee and home-made cookies. 
Rabbit Biscuit in Yong Kang Street
The owner of the shop is busy making cookies. 
The hand-made cookies! 手工曲奇餅!
The hand-made cookies! 
Bistro restaurant
In addition to Taiwanese food, you may find all kinds of food from around the world. 
Eating Time. 吃飯的時間到了。
Eating Time. 
Japanese Izakaya. 日本居酒屋。
Japanese Izakaya. 
Plum stall in Yong Kang Street「梅開顏笑」
This is the most fascinating stall on the street. It's a plum stall run by an old couple. 
Plum stall 梅開顏笑
There is only one type of products but many varieties. Plums in different flavors and packages. 
梅開顏笑
The interesting thing is that all the signs are hand drawn on card board papers! very original. Very environmental friendly. The name of the shop is "Happy to See Plum Blossom". 

 

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