Taipei, the capital of Taiwan where the Ace Poker League (APL) TAIPEI is held, offers not only a variety of Chinese cuisine but also a wide range of international dishes. Poker Life asked top Korean players who performed well in Taiwan to recommend their favorite restaurants in Taipei.

Hyunsub Kim (Dipper)’s Pick: Shimin Dadao Shabu-Shabu Restaurant (市民大道涮涮鍋)

Location: No. 50, Yanji St, Songshan District (About 10 minutes by taxi from the tournament venue)

Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Recommended Dishes:

U.S. Prime Beef (美國上選牛肉) – NT$660

Seafood Combo (海鮮總匯) – NT$690

Player Hyunsub Kim commented, “You can enjoy fresh meat and seafood hot pot here. The price and hours are very reasonable, making it a solid option.” Thanks to its long hours, this spot is great for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night meal after a full day of tournaments.

Notable Achievements:

May 2023: APL City Series Main Event Winner

Nov 2024: AJPC Samurai Circuit Taipei Main Event Winner

Jan 2025: TMT18 Super High Roller Winner

Seungyeol Kim (Tenoppa)’s Pick: Jiaoxin Yuan Mala Hot Pot (椒心苑麻辣鍋)

Location: No. 22, Section 3, Nanjing E Rd, Zhongshan District

Hours: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Recommended Sets:

2–3 people – NT$988

4–5 people – NT$1,688

As hot pot has recently become very popular in Korea, interest in it is growing. Player Seungyeol Kim, a prominent Korean YouTuber, said, “It’s close to the venue and offers unlimited hot pot. The ice cream for dessert is also excellent.”

Notable Achievements:

May 2023: APT Taipei 8-Max High Roller Winner

Mar 2024: APL SEOUL Super High Roller Runner-Up

Jaehyung Park (Ace)’s Pick: Luckstar 24Hr HK Style Restaurant

Location: 2, No. 92, Section 1, Nanjing E Rd, Zhongshan District (6 minutes by car, 18 minutes on foot from the venue)

Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Dishes:

Shrimp Dim Sum (泰式炸蝦餅) – NT$130

Mapo Tofu (麻婆滑豆腐) – NT$260

Player Jaehyung Park recommends this place as a welcome 24-hour spot for poker players. “They give you coupons when you pay, making return visits affordable. I always order shrimp dim sum, mapo tofu, and seafood risotto whenever I come to Taipei,” he said.

Notable Achievements:

Dec 2024: 3rd Place, EPT Prague Main Event

Jul 2024: TMT16 Heads Up, 10s Action Winner

May 2023: 5th Place, APL City Series Super Stack

Seonguk Huh’s Pick: Bottless 非瓶

Location: No. 26-1, Qingcheng St, Songshan District (20 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car from the venue)

Hours:

Weekdays: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Weekends: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Recommended Dishes:

Pork Riblets – NT$520

Chicken Fried Steak Sando – NT$760

Player Seonguk Huh recommends this spot for those craving Western food. “The prices are reasonable, and the dishes pair well with beer or wine,” he added.

Notable Achievements:

Aug 2023: WPT Prime Taiwan Main Event Winner

May 2025: APT Taipei Turbo - High Roller Winner

Ruru’s Pick: Hong Fan Tian Live Seafood

Location: No. 239, Jilin Rd., Zhongshan District (27 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car from the venue)

Hours: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Recommended Dishes:

Pineapple Shrimp Balls (鳳梨蝦球) – NT$210

Fried Oysters (蚵仔酥) – NT$210

Ruru, a Taiwanese model featured in the APL TAIPEI promotional video and active as a host and ambassador at many Asian poker tournaments, described this restaurant as “a truly Taiwanese dining experience.” She recommends it as a great place to unwind with delicious Taiwanese food and a cold beer after a long day of tournaments.

 
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