Been there recently and agree with Shilin night market. Overrated as hell and feel like more carnival (scam) games there than things to enjoy.

Same thoughts on the food, some are good (braised pork ftw!) and some are just tasteless or peppery compared to MY counterpart. Btw, if you go again next time, I recommend Xinbeitou which is slightly north of shilin. Very nice hot spring town and is affordable