I want one too, but don’t wanna go
They normally put higher prices online, don’t they? I’ve read a text there explaining it covers delivery charges
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It’s typically slightly more online but the markup is worth it for not having to deal with the idiots in the store (and if you usually have to take a taxi home, you’d have to buy a LOT for the online markups to exceed the cost of a cab). Sometimes it’s actually cheaper online than in-store though. More than once I’ve seen something online, picked it up in store, then realized it was NT100 cheaper online. Not worth returning for the discount cheaper, but still cheaper.
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Yeah, online is usually more expensive, but not insanely so. About 5–10%, I would say.
I wouldn’t use it for regular shopping, in large part because of fresh meat and stuff you can’t buy online, but if you don’t have a car it’s good for appliances and things that are a hassle to bring back.
I’ve also used it when I just wanted one or two small things (coffee beans and dried fruit, for example), where the markup is similar to what I’d spend even taking the MRT/bus there, not including the time I’m saving.
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Supposedly discounted items are the same price, the normal discounts in the newsletter not special items, I don’t know how true that is. What I don’t like is the add on to every item so if you buy one thing you’re paying extra for the delivery but if you buy 10 things you’re buying extra on each of the 10 items, would be fairer with a minimum spend for free delivery or max. delivery charge.
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I’d use online Costco if they didn’t force you to use a fubon credit card
Huh?
Costco Taipei’s Food Court Has Us Ready To Take A Flight
“What truly sets Costco Taipei’s food court apart is its attention to local taste and culture, offering an experience that appeals to both tourists and locals.”
I only eat the hot dogs.
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Those bulgogi roll things are pretty good
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Loooooooooooooooooooool. 
That article is totally worth a read. I can’t believe it’s intended to be serious though. Are we sure it isn’t satire? It should have been published in the Onion.
the food court at Costco Taipei brings an unexpected level of culinary flair
With each new item, this location keeps surprising both locals and tourists, who regularly share their experiences and mouth-watering photos on social media.
Taiwan’s Costco offers a culinary adventure.
The popular Costco Pizza make an appearance, too, but the toppings are elevated and include options like seafood, shrimp, and cheese crusts.
It’s these creative and fresh additions that make Costco Taipei a one-of-a-kind destination for adventurous foodies.
Costco Taipei’s food court offers a well-curated blend of local favorites and globally-inspired items, creating a unique dining experience
One of the highlights is the beef noodle soup—a Taiwanese staple that comes piping hot full of tender beef chunks rich with herbal savory flavors. Taiwanese locals and visitors alike rave about this comforting dish, calling it a perfect break from shopping.
The Taipei location feels like an expansive street food market, showcasing the best of local cuisine while maintaining some of the classic Costco items people expect. For anyone visiting Taipei, Costco’s food court becomes not just a pit stop but a cultural experience.
What truly sets Costco Taipei’s food court apart is its attention to local taste and culture, offering an experience that appeals to both tourists and locals.
Reddit users can’t stop praising the dessert’s creamy texture and fresh pineapple flavor.
The food court’s approach reflects Taiwan’s love for flavor-packed, high-quality fast food that’s as much about freshness as it is about taste.
The menu isn’t only affordable and varied, it’s also a culinary love letter to Taiwan’s flavors presented in a way that feels accessible to a global audience.
When it comes to redefining the food court experience, Costco Taipei sets a new standard. So if you ever find yourself in Taiwan, don’t miss the opportunity to experience what’s possibly the most extraordinary food court Costco has to offer.
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I like the Mountain Dew
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I only eat the hot dogs/pizza because it’s all I could afford. Everything else they offer is ripoffs. Hot dog/pizzas are an incredible deal. Baked chicken piece they offer is a ripoff for example, compared to the whole chicken you can get in the store.
And they offer weird stuff for pizza, without combo/pepperoni.
It’s bizarre. It looks like the website The Takeout was sold earlier this year (link), but I couldn’t quickly find if their reputation has in any way changed (or was any good to begin with!). I’m not sure if the article is AI slop, but it’s adjacent to it, and is one of those articles that makes me think “Yeah, not going to bother with this website again.”
Do they serve beef noodle soup? I haven’t noticed it before.
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Yeah, I wondered that. Me neither. 
I’ve never read anyone raving about this comforting dish or calling it a perfect break from shopping.
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Not really a “ripoff” — it’s pretty reasonably priced I think, and it doesn’t make any sense at all to compare it to famous loss leaders (or close to loss leaders) like the hotdogs and rotisserie chickens.
I did stop buying the chicken since they moved to the larger portions/buckets/whatever a year or so ago, but that was mostly to avoid eating so much fried chicken. It’s definitely not a “ripoff” though — I don’t think anything in the food court really is. It’s a business, not a free food kitchen.
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That article made me want to jump off a building… 
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Imagine being the person who wrote it - how would that feel?!
I sort of hope it was written by AI.
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What countries don’t have Costco? They might be from some isolated corner of there.
Possibly, or just the typical stuff written by freelancers from secondhand sources.
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There are none in Southeast Asia.
Maybe Bhutan or somewhere. On a plateau