Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Lin Cong Ming Fish Head Casserole (Taipei 101)
嘉義林聰明沙鍋魚頭 台北101店 · show this name to taxi drivers
A small counter in the Taipei 101 basement food court run by a Chiayi family brand dating from 1953. It serves sand-pot fish head casserole, a rich shacha (Taiwanese satay) broth with fish and vegetables, and every main comes as a one-person set with rice, a side dish and a drink.
At a glance for one
Portions
Single portions
Peak hours
Queue at peak
How to order
Order at counter
Payment
Card
English
Picture menu
Price for one
NT$399–499
Hours
11:00–21:00
The mall itself stays open until 21:30 (22:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and the night before public holidays), and some reports list this counter until then too. We show the earlier closing time from the shop listing.
Service charge
None
Who's here
Some guests are solo
Booking
Not needed
Vegetarian
Few vegetarian options
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Find the counter in the B1 food court, across from Din Tai Fung and next to the souvenir area
- Choose a set from the picture menu and order at the counter
- Pay at the counter - cards are accepted
- Wait at the counter until your tray is ready
- Eat in the food court seating and return the tray when you finish
What to order solo: The fried shrimp sand-pot set (NT$399 in August 2026) or the lobster set (NT$499). Pay a little extra to swap the plain rice for Chiayi-style turkey rice. Older reports mention cheaper basic sets, which may no longer be offered.
Best time to go alone: Before 12:00 or 14:00-17:00 on a weekday. Finding a seat in the food court is hard at lunch and dinner peaks.
Getting there
MRT: Taipei 101/World Trade Center; the station connects to the mall basement, approx 3-5 min
Counter 03, B1, No. 45, Shifu Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (Taipei 101 Mall food court)
台北市信義區市府路45號B1 03櫃位（台北101購物中心美食街）
Open in Google Maps台北市信義區市府路45號B1 03櫃位（台北101購物中心美食街）
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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