Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10

Cheng Gong Hao Shrimp Rice

成功號蝦仁飯 · show this name to taxi drivers

A small shop on Yanping South Road, between Ximen and Beimen, serving shrimp rice, a dish from Tainan: rice cooked in a rich shrimp stock and topped with shrimp and fried shallots. A bowl with an egg and one side dish makes a quick, simple meal on your own.

At a glance for one

Portions
Single portions
How to order
Order at counter
Payment
Check on site
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Hours
11:00–21:00
Booking
Not needed
Vegetarian
Few vegetarian options

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How to order, step by step

  1. Find No. 31 Yanping South Road. Don't confuse it with 北門蝦仁飯・煲湯, a different shop nearby
  2. Order and pay at the counter. The shop doesn't take bookings
  3. Choose shrimp rice and add an egg or a side dish if you like
  4. Sit at a free table. The shop is largely self-service, so clear your own tray when you finish
What to order solo: A bowl of shrimp rice (蝦仁飯) with a fried egg or century egg on top, plus braised cabbage or blanched greens on the side. Prices are posted at the counter.
Best time to go alone: Mid-afternoon or early evening on a weekday.

Before you go

Taipei is one of the easiest cities in Asia to eat alone. The kinds of places built for one, how ordering works, when to go, and how to pay.

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Getting there

MRT: Ximen or Beimen, about 7 min walk
No. 31, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
台北市中正區延平南路31號
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Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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