Pork and lard are common in Taiwanese food, so eating halal in Taipei takes a little planning. The good news is that the city has two mosques, a growing number of certified restaurants, and prayer rooms at the main station and many big sights. Taipei's tourism department says it has helped more than 100 hotels and attractions earn Muslim-friendly certification. The short version:
- Two mosques: the Taipei Grand Mosque by Da'an Forest Park and the Taipei Cultural Mosque near National Taiwan University.
- The official list of certified restaurants, hotels and prayer rooms is published by Taiwan's Tourism Administration.
- Prayer rooms are at Taipei Main Station, Taoyuan Airport, Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Taipei Zoo and more.
- Labels differ: a "Muslim restaurant" and a "Muslim-friendly restaurant" are separate certifications, so ask what a label covers.
Mosques
Taipei Grand Mosque (台北清真寺). Taipei's main mosque, completed in 1960 in an Ottoman-inspired style, and according to the mosque, listed by Taipei City as a historic site in 1999. Friday prayer: the call to prayer is at 12:15 all year, with two sessions on public holidays (announced in advance). Visitors are welcome from 10:30 to 16:00 every day; guided visits are booked by phone, (02) 2321-9445 ext. 20, or by email, and the main prayer hall is for Muslims in a state of ritual purity. Address: No. 62, Section 2, Xinsheng South Road. MRT: Daan Park Station (Red Line, R06).
Good to know: in late 2026 the mosque's foundation and the Chinese Muslim Association were in a public dispute over the mosque's property. Before you go, check the mosque's own site or call for the latest opening and prayer details.
Taipei Cultural Mosque (台北文化清真寺). A smaller mosque at No. 3, Lane 25, Section 1, Xinhai Road, phone +886-2-2367-5421. MRT: Taipower Building Station (Green Line, G08).
Halal food
Who certifies. In Taiwan, restaurants and hotels are certified mainly by the Chinese Muslim Association (中國回教協會), whose Halal TW app lists certified places; the Taipei Grand Mosque and the Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association certify mostly packaged products. The Tourism Administration's list of Muslim restaurants and hotels gathers places certified by several bodies, with a code for each: MR is a Muslim restaurant, MFR a Muslim-friendly restaurant, and MFT Muslim-friendly dining and lodging. A Muslim-friendly label is for restaurants run by non-Muslims that meet the certifier's rules on ingredients, preparation and utensils; ask what a label covers if it matters to you.
Muslim restaurants (MR) on the official list in Taipei, all certified by the Chinese Muslim Association:
- Chang's halal beef noodles (張家清真黃牛肉麵館), No. 21, Yanping South Road, and the halal beef noodle shop next door (清真黃牛肉麵館), No. 23. MRT: Ximen Station (BL11 / G12).
- 原味德里, an Indian restaurant (Taipei Main Station branch), 2F of the station building, No. 3, Beiping West Road. MRT: Taipei Main Station (R10 / BL12).
- 酷思多披薩, a pizza restaurant, No. 74-1, Lianyun Street. MRT: Dongmen Station (R07 / O06).
- 亞瑟蘭印度餐廳, an Indian restaurant, No. 114, Dexing West Road, Shilin. MRT: Zhishan Station (Red Line, R17).
The official list carries no dates, so a listing doesn't prove a restaurant is still open or still certified. Check the Halal TW app or call ahead. Hotel restaurants with Muslim-friendly certification are on the same list.
Packaged food. Some Taiwanese drinks and snacks carry a halal mark from the Taipei Grand Mosque or another certifier; look for the mark on the pack. Vegetarian restaurants are pork-free, but they aren't halal-certified. → Vegetarian Taipei
Prayer rooms
The Tourism Administration's list of Muslim-friendly environments includes these prayer rooms in and around Taipei:
- Taipei Main Station: B1 of the railway station building, with prayer mats, a qibla sign and a washing area. Phone +886-2-2381-5226 ext. 2821. → Taipei Main Station
- Taoyuan Airport: both terminals (Terminal 1 +886-3-273-5081, Terminal 2 +886-3-273-5086).
- Taipei 101 Observatory, the National Palace Museum, Taipei Zoo and the Maokong Gondola.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Arena, the Children's Amusement Park and Bopiliao.
- For business travelers: TICC, Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 (7F) and Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 (4F). → Conferences and trade shows
Ask at the information desk for the exact room.
Ramadan and Eid
The Taipei Grand Mosque posts Ramadan prayer and iftar times and the Eid prayer schedule on its site each year. In 2026, Eid al-Fitr prayers were held at the mosque on March 21, in two sessions. Taipei City also holds an annual Eid al-Fitr celebration.
Check for yourself. This is what official sources said when I checked (November 2026). Certifications expire and restaurants close; confirm with the certifier's app, the restaurant or the mosque before you rely on anything here.
Sources
Taipei Grand Mosque: contact and visiting hours, history and visits, Friday prayer notice, October 2026 statement and Eid 2026 notice. Taipei Cultural Mosque: CNA. Certification: Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association, Chinese Muslim Association and Taipei Grand Mosque certification list. Restaurants and prayer rooms: Taiwan Tourism Administration, Muslim restaurants and hotels and Muslim-friendly environments. Taipei's certification count: Chinese Muslim Association, June 2026. Pork and lard: Taipei Times. Checked November 2026.