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Hidden Vegan Gems in Taipei (2026)

Places locals haven't let the internet discover yet. Small rooms, shorter menus, the cook running the front of house.

Tai Lai, restaurant in Taipei #3 in Hidden Gems

Tai Lai

1.7 km from centre · $$
★ 4.3 A
Taiwanese Dumplings, Fully Vegan

“Try the dumpling soup with cabbage and faux-meat filling”

Fully plant-basedTaiwanese dumplingsdumpling
Nice Cream - Xinyi, ice_cream in Taipei #4 in Hidden Gems

Nice Cream - Xinyi

4.6 km from centre · $$$
★ 4.5 A
Italian Gelato, Fully Vegan, Bubble Waffles

“Try the vegan bubble waffles with matcha and strawberry gelato”

Fully plant-basedItalian ice creambubble waffle
Eating Love Sourdough Pizza, restaurant in Taipei #6 in Hidden Gems

Eating Love Sourdough Pizza

3.7 km from centre · $$
★ 4.6 A
Sourdough Pizza, Vegetarian, Vegan Cheese

“Try the Margherita and avocado vegan pizzas with their cashew or vegan mozzarella cheese.”

VegetarianItalian pizzamargherita
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Questions about vegan hidden gems in Taipei

What are the best vegan hidden gems in Taipei?

1. Every Vegetarian - 家家素食 (4.6★, Chinese). 2. Tsaoshanbao - 草山包子 (4.4★, Taiwanese). 3. Tai Lai (4.3★, Taiwanese). 4. Nice Cream - Xinyi (4.5★, Italian). 5. Burger Su 美式蔬食漢堡 - Beitou (4.5★, American).

Which is the #1 pick for hidden gems in Taipei?

Every Vegetarian - 家家素食 — Chinese Vegan, Vegan Menu, Take-out.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite score excluding the top-15 Essentials, weighted toward venues with strong food quality but few reviews. The list locals gatekeep.

All 6 venues refreshed 2026-06-05. Photos via Google Maps.

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