Zhongxing Street (Korean Street) Introduction
The place with the strongest "Korean flavor" in Taiwan is Zhongxing Street in Yonghe, known as "Little Korea" or "Korea Street," because the entire street sells Korean goods. The original name of Zhongxing Street has long been overshadowed by a variety of exotic styles. The street sign, creatively designed by the local government through a commissioned artistic project, features bright colors and distinctive shapes, symbolizing the tenacity and hard work of the Korean people with green, peach-red, bright yellow, and sky blue visible everywhere. Most of the businesses here are run by Chinese immigrants who originally lived in Shandong before moving to Korea and later to Taiwan. Before the Korean Wave gained popularity, they started their businesses here selling authentic Korean products. Whether it's food items like instant noodles, seaweed, kimchi, sauces, or traditional Korean cookware and electric blankets, or even genuine Korean delicacies, you can find it all here! One of the most famous local eateries for authentic Korean cuisine is "Yiju Dong Liu Family Dumplings." You must try the unforgettable Shandong roasted chicken, the signature dumplings that are twice the size of regular dumplings, as well as noodle dishes like mixed noodles and jjajangmyeon, which are highly recommended by netizens. If you love "Korean Wave," you don't have to travel abroad; just a trip to Zhongxing Street will have you fully loaded! Stretching several hundred meters, there are 135 Korean-style shops lined up, offering a wide range of items such as clothing, skirts, pants, silk quilts, ginseng, mushrooms, and chili powder—diverse and dazzling, ensuring that there's something for everyone. In the future, it will connect with the nearby Boai Art Street, Yonghe Soy Milk, and Dapinglin MRT Station, combining the city's vibrant life with artistic trends to create a unique commercial district in Yonghe. If you want to make authentic Korean kimchi, you must use Korean chili powder, and to buy Korean chili powder, you will naturally come here, as this place offers unique Korean flavors and styles that cannot be found elsewhere—truly a treasure hunt spot for K-pop fans.
