ETHTaipei 2026 to open in Nangang this September
ETHTaipei, Taiwan’s annual Ethereum developer conference, will hold its fourth edition on Sept. 13-14 at POPOP Taipei, also known as the Nangang Bottle Cap Factory, in Taipei’s Nangang District. Ahead of the event, ABMedia published a venue-area guide covering nearby local food, coffee and snack options for attendees.
Coffee and tea near the conference site
Starbucks Yuanshow store
The Starbucks Yuanshow store, which opened in May and is described as the brand’s 600th location in Taiwan, sits next to the Nangang Bottle Cap Factory. The store has high ceilings and large glass curtain walls, with window seats facing broad outdoor views. On the second floor, a themed art wall combines a large Starbucks siren mural with a gold perforated wall built around the number 600.
The store has two levels and a sizable number of power outlets, making it suitable for laptop work, reading or a short break.
Address: 1F-2F, No. 3, Sec. 2, Nangang Rd., Nangang District, Taipei
Buyehou Tea House
Buyehou Tea House is located across from the venue on Nangang Road. ABMedia described the interior as design-forward and said the shop offers hand-brewed Taiwanese teas. For visitors who prefer milk tea, the report pointed to the Lanyun fresh milk tea, with topping options that include pearls, fresh tea jelly, taro balls and handmade tofu pudding.
The article also mentioned the shop’s amber black tea as a lighter drink suitable on its own.
Address: 1F, No. 6, Sec. 2, Nangang Rd., Nangang District, Taipei
Street food and noodle options in the area
Jiayuan scallion pancake shop
Jiayuan is known for made-to-order scallion pancakes cooked fresh on the griddle. The shop offers several seasoning choices, including seaweed, curry and wasabi powders. ABMedia noted that the plain version is also a popular option, and said leftovers can be reheated with egg at home.
The shop also sells round onion-filled cakes. According to the report, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang bought Jiayuan scallion pancakes to bring to the Computex venue in Taipei earlier this year. ABMedia suggested calling ahead to place an order to avoid a long wait.
Address: No. 111, Xinghua Rd., Nangang District, Taipei
Tiejia noodles
Tiejia, referred to in the article as Tiezihao Nangang noodles, is near the back gate of Dongxin Elementary School and has operated in Nangang for more than 50 years. The shop is tucked away in an alley and uses a folk-style storefront design. Its noodle thick soup comes with braised pork intestines, while the broth is made from multiple kinds of seafood. ABMedia said the result is lighter than more heavily thickened traditional versions.
The shop only opens in the morning, from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and closes once sold out.
Address: No. 7, Lane 60, Xingnan St., Nangang District, Taipei
Neverland Noodle Bar
Neverland Noodle Bar is known for its house-made noodles. The venue is split into two sides. One side operates as a Chinese-style noodle shop, with beef noodle soup as its best-known item in both clear-broth and braised versions. The other side is NEVERLAND Bakery Cafe, which serves Western dishes such as pasta along with afternoon tea desserts.
The report said customers can now order across both sides of the venue. Seating is comfortable, but the restaurant draws a crowd during meal hours, so booking ahead is recommended.
Address: No. 271, Sec. 1, Nangang Rd., Nangang District, Taipei
Pastries and baked buns
Ke Lao Er pastry shop
Ke Lao Er is hidden in lanes behind Kunyang MRT Station. The business started from a cart and became known for traditional pastries. ABMedia said the shop has no elaborate interior design and no visible advertising push, but still sees a steady stream of customers. Its signature items are pineapple cakes and Taiwanese egg tarts.
Address: No. 421, Sec. 6, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Nangang District, Taipei
Nangang Lao Zhang charcoal-baked buns
Nangang Lao Zhang charcoal-baked buns sits at the far end of Section 7, Zhongxiao East Road and is described as one of the first shops that appears in searches for Nangang food. The storefront is plain, but lines form there on most days.
Pepper buns are the signature item. The shop also offers sesame pastries, red bean pastries and other choices.
Address: No. 602, Sec. 7, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei
Nangang Station and late-night options
Beyond standalone shops, ABMedia noted that Nangang Station, a three-rail interchange, connects directly with Citylink and gives visitors access to multiple chain restaurant brands. For people looking to stay out after the day’s events, the report added that Zhongnan Street also has several izakayas and bars.