Zhongxing Street (Korean Street) Introduction
The place with the strongest "Korean flavor" in all of Taiwan is Zhongxing Street in Yonghe, which is known as "Little Korea" or "Korea Street" because the entire street is filled with Korean products. The original name of Zhongxing Street has long been overshadowed by various exotic styles, with colorful designs created by the city's art committee that symbolize the resilient spirit of the Korean people, featuring vibrant greens, pinks, yellows, and sky blues everywhere. Most of the shops here are run by Chinese immigrants who originally lived in Shandong and then moved to Korea before coming to Taiwan. Even before the Korean Wave began to rise, they started businesses here selling authentic Korean goods. From instant noodles, seaweed, kimchi, sauces, to traditional cookware and electric blankets, and even authentic Korean delicacies, you can find it all here! The most famous local food spot is "Yi Ju Dong Liu Jia Dumplings," where you must try the unforgettable Shandong grilled chicken, signature dumplings that are twice the size of regular ones, as well as knife-cut noodles and jjajangmyeon, which are all recommended classic dishes. You don't need to go abroad to enjoy "Hallyu"; a visit to Zhongxing Street will leave you fully satisfied! Stretching for hundreds of meters, there are 135 Korean-style shops offering everything from clothing, silk comforters, ginseng, mushrooms, chili powder, and more — you name it, it's all here. In the future, it will be connected to the surrounding Bo'ai Art Street, Yonghe Soy Milk, and Dingxi MRT Station, combining the city's life and artistic vibes to create a uniquely characteristic business district in Yonghe. If you want to make authentic Korean kimchi, you must use Korean chili powder, and of course, to buy Korean chili powder, you will come here, as this is a treasure trove for true fans of Korean culture, offering flavors and styles that you won’t find anywhere else.
