Zhongxing Street (Korean Street) Introduction
The place in Taiwan with the strongest "Korean flavor" is Zhongxing Street in Yonghe, which is known as "Little Korea" or "Korea Street" because the entire street is filled with Korean goods. The original name of Zhongxing Street has long been submerged by a variety of exotic styles. The city government commissioned a unique design for the city sign by a local art studio, characterized by bright colors and distinct shapes, symbolizing the resilience and diligence of the Korean people with vibrant greens, pinks, yellows, and sky blues visible everywhere. Most of the store owners have backgrounds as overseas Chinese who moved from Shandong to Korea and subsequently to Taiwan, starting businesses here to sell authentic Korean products even before the Korean Wave became popular. Whether it's instant noodles, seaweed, kimchi, sauces, or traditional Korean cookware, electric blankets, and even authentic Korean cuisine, you can find it all here! The most famous local eatery for authentic Korean food is "Yiju Dong Liu Family Dumplings." Recommended must-try dishes include the unforgettable Shandong-style roast chicken, signature dumplings that are twice the size of regular ones, as well as noodles and fried sauce noodles, which are classic dishes highly praised by netizens. If you love "Hallyu," you don’t need to travel abroad; just a walk down Zhongxing Street will satisfy your cravings! Stretching for hundreds of meters, there are a total of 135 Korean-style storefronts that offer everything from clothes, skirts, pants, silk blankets, ginseng, mushrooms, to chili powder, showcasing a dazzling array of options. In the future, it will be connected with the surrounding areas of Bo'ai Art Street, Yonghe Soy Milk, and Dingxi MRT Station, integrating the city's vibrancy with arts and culture, creating a distinctive shopping district in Yonghe. To make authentic Korean kimchi, you must use Korean chili powder, and of course, to buy Korean chili, you will come here, as this is where you can find the unmatchable Korean flavors and vibes, truly a treasure trove for Hallyu enthusiasts.
