Load up on extra veggies at this T1 Subway
This Subway sits airside in Terminal 1 at Taoyuan (TPE) and runs as a standard build-your-own counter, so you can stack lettuce, tomato, cucumber and more before a 10+ hour flight. Prices sit in the mid-range ($$) for the airport, with footlongs noticeably higher than city branches, which several Google reviewers call out as typical airport markup. Rating hovers around 3.5, which tracks with “exactly what you expect – customizable and quick” feedback.
Menu is the usual Subway lineup: 6-inch and footlong subs, basic salads, and combo sets with a drink. Portion sizes match overseas branches, so if you know what a 6-inch feels like in the US or Europe, you’ll get the same here. Regulars say they stick to simple 6-inch combos to keep costs under control and avoid carrying a half-eaten sub onto the plane. Expect to pay more than downtown Taoyuan or Taipei, but still less than many full-service spots in T1.
Service pace is airport-fast but not always generous. Multiple reviews mention staff going light on toppings unless you clearly ask for more, especially on vegetables and cheese. Bread choice also thins out later in the day; by night, people report only one or two types left instead of the full range. If you care about getting Italian Herbs & Cheese or a specific roll, aim for earlier in the afternoon rather than just before that 23:50 departure.
Health-wise, this is one of the few places in T1 where you can skip fried chicken and build something relatively light with lots of vegetables. One reviewer points out that it’s “not cheap but at least you can choose something relatively healthy,” which is the main reason to pick this over nearby fast food. Practical move: order a 6-inch combo, ask firmly for extra veggies while they build it, and check the bread rack before you commit to your order.