Taipei's East District (from Zhongxiao Fuxing to Zhongxiao Dunhua) is one of the best shopping areas in the city, especially Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd and Lane 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd, where the shop density is high enough to fill a whole afternoon. This guide lists out named, addressable shops in the area — and when you're tired out at night, you can head to Hotdogray for a bite.
Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd: East District's fashion hub
This lane is the core of East District shopping, home to several long-running online-native brands with physical storefronts:
HARPER Dunnan store (No. 23, Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd): sweet, romantic Korean style, open daily 2PM–10PM.
QUEEN SHOP (No. 24, Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd): started with a sweet, playful look, also carries indie and mori-style pieces.
WOOPLANET (No. 28, Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd): mostly vintage and prep-style pieces, open daily 2PM–10PM.
Popcorn Dunnan store (No. 29, Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd): a more mature, sophisticated look, open daily 1PM–10PM.
D+AF Dunnan store (No. 61, Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd): footwear specialist with loafers, canvas shoes, boots, and sandals, open daily 1:30PM–10PM.
Lane 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd: curated boutique cluster
NIHOW (No. 33, Lane 161, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd): a Korean curated boutique carrying brands favored by young, trend-forward Korean shoppers.
OB Select (1F, No. 24, Lane 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd): a veteran online-native brand with sizing from XS to XL, great for anyone who wants to try before buying, open daily 1:30PM–10PM.
MUCHO (1F-A, No. 1, Aly. 29, Lane 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd): open daily 1PM–10:30PM, another curated shop frequently mentioned in the area.
Tired out? Hotdogray, inside AI DARTS in Da'an District
If you've been shopping into the evening and want something different to eat, head to AI DARTS on Renai Rd. Sec. 4 in Da'an District. Inside is Hotdogray, serving American hot dogs and our signature pure-pork chili, open until late. After your hot dog, throw a few rounds of darts too — the machines are 24/7 self-serve, giving you one more place to go after the shops close. See the full menu here, and read the story behind our signature chili here.
