Whether vacationing or living in Taipei, it’s easy to forgo the kitchen and dine out every night. Prices are reasonable and the food scene is saturated with delicious offerings. From street vendors to restaurants, fierce competition means standards are high, thus cultivating a natural breeding ground for Michelin worthy bites. Taipei itself boasts 20 Michelin starred eateries, the majority of which start from NT$1,000 per person, per meal.

Good food, however, doesn’t have to be extravagantly expensive. The Michelin Bib Gourmand celebrates high quality food at affordable prices (according to local economic standards) and in Taipei, that could mean a delicious meal for just NT$70. Often favourites of Michelin inspectors, here’s a brief selection of Taipei’s many Bib Gourmand Awarded Street Food stalls to tick off your checklist:

Fuzhou Black Pepper Bun

Located at the entrance of Raohe Night Market, Fuzhou Black Pepper Bun is unmissable in both senses of the word. Its perpetual queue serves as a dual location and quality indicator, but don’t worry, the process of bun making has been finely tuned to minimize wait time and maximize satisfaction. Freshly made and impatiently hot, it’s a test of endurance to wait before it’s cool enough to bite into. Crispy dough on the outside encases a juicy, peppery, pork filling, making you wish you bought more than one.

Address: 249, Raohe Street, Songshan, Taipei, 110

One costs NT$50

Stinky Tofu Boss

Albeit polarising in terms of smell, the stinky tofu here is safe for vegans and meat eaters alike. Loved (and awarded) for the unique flavour of their homemade sauce, unlike most street food vendors, tofu here is steamed, ensuring maximum juiciness and flavour as the sauce soaks mouth-wateringly into each piece. Operating for 22 years, one bite, and you’ll see why.

Address: 6, Lane 313, Section 2, Zhonghua Road, Zhongzheng, Taipei, 110

Each costs NT$70

Chen Dong Pork Ribs Medical Herbs Soup

Another offering from Raohe Night Market, you’ll find crowds of locals lining the benches of this stall enjoying bowls of the famous pork rib soup. Best paired with a steaming bowl of minced pork rice on the side, it’s the perfect combination for rainy Taipei evenings. The medicinal tastes of the Chinese herbs are light, sweet and refreshing, allowing plenty of room for the deep, savoury taste of the pork ribs to come through.

Address: 739, Section 4, Bade Road, Songshan, Taipei, 110

Each costs NT$70

A Nan Sesame Chicken

A favourite dish for colder seasons, although still deliciously yummy at any other time, this stall is praised for its sesame oil to chicken broth ratio as well as the generous serving of chicken per bowl. Soup refills are offered for free if eating at the stand and with a deliciously light but pleasing flavour, you’ll be hard pressed not to ask for more.

Address: Lane 311, Section 2, Zhonghua Road, Zhongzheng, Taipei, 110

Each costs NT$60

Liu Yu Zi

Easily possessing the longest queue in Ningxia Night Market, Liu Yu Zi sells two types of fried taro balls, plain or pork-floss, egg yolk filling. Impressively, the taro is imported all the way from Southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung, before being steamed, mashed and fried. The original taro ball is surprisingly light and addictively moreish. The duck egg yolk and pork floss variant striking the perfect balance between sweet and savoury.

Address: Stall 91, Ningxia Road, Datong, Taipei, 110

Each costs NT$40

Rong's Pork Liver

Rich and meaty in flavour, even if you’re the not greatest fan of liver, you’ll be able to enjoy this hot serving of soup without being overwhelmed by the notoriously metallic liver taste. Liver pieces are soft and tender, whilst those opting for pork strip will find succulent, flavoursome pieces with every spoonful.

Address: Stall 008-010, Ningxia Night Market, 68 Ningxia Road, Datong, Taipei, 110

Each costs NT$50