Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Longchang Old-style Taiwanese Buffet
隆昌古早味自助餐 · show this name to taxi drivers
A tiny, very cheap pay-by-plate buffet on a side street near Ximen, cooking light home-style dishes for local office workers. A plate of rice with an egg, a slice of pork and a vegetable is about NT$60. Weekdays only.
At a glance for one
Seating
Small tables
Portions
Pick your own
Minimum
None
Peak hours
OK at peak
How to order
Pick dishes at the counter
English
Chinese only
Price for one
NT$45–120
Hours
10:00–19:30 · Closed Sat, Sun
Service charge
None
Who's here
Some guests are solo
Time limit
None
Booking
Not needed
Vegetarian
Vegetarian options
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Take a plate or a box
- Point to the dishes you want - staff serve them
- Pay for what is on your plate
- Eat at one of the few tables or take it away
What to order solo: Rice with a fried egg, one meat and one or two vegetables - around NT$60. A vegetables-only box was NT$45.
Best time to go alone: Weekday lunch around 11:30, or before 19:30. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Getting there
MRT: Ximen, approx 6 min walk
No. 54, Longchang St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City
台北市萬華區隆昌街54號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
No sponsorship disclosed in the sources we checked.
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