Overview

Jian Ji Papaya Milk (簡記木瓜牛奶) is a small juice stall near Cixian Temple in Shilin Night Market, Taipei. The stall has been operating for more than 30 years and specializes in freshly blended Papaya Milk (木瓜牛奶). Besides papaya milk, the simple menu also includes freshly made carrot juice and lemon juice.

Jian Ji remains especially popular with locals who have been drinking it since their student days. Its appeal is simple : fresh papaya, milk, and an affordable price. Every cup of Papaya Milk is freshly blended to order rather than prepared in advance, using papaya and milk without added water.

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General Info

Name : Jian Ji Papaya Milk (簡記木瓜牛奶)

Location : LINK

Type : Stall

Price : NT $50 – NT $70 per person

• 10% service charge : No

Menu : 

Chinese (Traditional) : ✅

English : ❌

Japanese : ❌

Korean : ❌

Payment : 

Cash : ✅ 

Credit Card : ❌

Atmosphere : N/A

Cleanliness : ⭐⭐⭐

Dining Options : 

• Vegan : ✅
• Vegetarian : ✅
• Pescatarian : ❌

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How to Order

(1) Go to the front counter and tell the staff what you want

(2) Pay as the drink is given to you

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Sean’s Review

Besides Papaya Milk, the stall also serves Carrot Juice (胡蘿蔔汁) and Lemon Juice (檸檬汁). Every drink is freshly made to order, with each cup prepared only after you place your order.

1st visit :

July 5th, 2026 : Pork Bun

Papaya Milk was once incredibly popular at night markets across Taiwan, especially during the mid-2000s, but its popularity has declined considerably since then.

Sometimes you don’t need anything fancy to keep customers coming back. The secret behind this stall surviving for more than 30 years is really quite simple – the ingredients are fresh, every drink is blended to order, and the prices remain decent.