Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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Illustrative Zhong Family Original Shanghai Pan-Fried Bun is a long-running snack stall in Taipei's Shilin Night Market, with more than 30 years of history, specializing in freshly wrapped and freshly pan-friedsheng jian baoin two flavors: cabbage and fresh pork. Each bun costs about NT$20, fried to a golden, crispy bottom while the filling stays juicy, beloved by loyal regulars and tourists alike. The stall opens at 15:00 and closes at 20:00, with Wednesdays off. Its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition often fuels long queues, making it a coin-purse-friendly must-eat at Shilin Night Market.
Illustrative Lao-Dan A-Zhang Ba-Wan is a century-old snack shop on Chang-An Street in Changhua, near the train station, founded in 1948. It is known for the springy oil-bathed skin, the generous meat filling, and the side options of dragon-marrow-bone soup or free pork-bone broth, and famously appeared in the film 'You Are the Apple of My Eye', which still draws queues of tourists. The dish has also been served at state banquets and remains affordably priced — a must-eat when visiting Changhua.
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Illustrative →Hot Pot Family Taitung
Hua-Qiao Seafood Steam Hotpot at 390 Han-Yang North Road in Taitung City is a bustling local seafood-and-hotpot spot. The signature is a 'live-seafood tower' — fresh shrimp, crab, fish and shellfish are steamed in stacked bamboo trays, then the same ingredients finish in a simmering broth so diners get sweet steamed seafood and a rich, seafood-laced hotpot in one meal. Ordering splits into seafood-tower tiers, a hotpot counter and à la carte sets. Single-layer seafood trays start at NT$350 and higher-end seafood sits around NT$500; opening hours run from 5 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
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Illustrative →Taitung Lili Hotel
Grand Hotel Lili in Taitung City sits beside Feng-Yuan Bridge, with the Pacific to the east and the Central Mountain Range to the west. A wide lobby in a blue-toned palette sets the tone, and food runs from a Saturday dinner buffet (seafood, stir-fries, desserts and ice cream) to a free nightly Chinese-snack midnight spread from 9 to 11 p.m. Breakfast is served 6:30 to 10 a.m., and the hotel also runs a café, bar, karaoke and free car park. The all-you-can-eat format starts around NT$600 and includes multiple ice-cream flavours.
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Illustrative →Showaen Yakiniku Taitung
Shōwa-En Yi-Shao-Shi-Wei is a Japanese-style yakiniku buffet in Taitung offering à la carte and set options. The adult minimum spend is NT$499, with children's pricing tiered by height. Seating runs 120 minutes with a 90-minute ordering window — a comfortable pace for families and group gatherings. The menu centres on grilled meats with add-ons for seafood and hotpot, and the restaurant offers a children's half-price option to keep group bills manageable. Quality meat and broad combo variety anchor a relaxed self-grill experience.
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Illustrative →Noble Family Mini Taitung County Branch
Noble Family Steakhouse at the Taitung County Government branch is the city's only budget all-you-can-eat steak house. Set meals with steak and the buffet bar start at NT$299, a pure-buffet option runs NT$380, and no service charge is added. The bar covers more than twenty items — multiple steaks, pizza, fried snacks, Japanese curry rice, salads, soups and ice cream — making it a top pick for group dinners, reunions and family meals. A simple dining room and a quick-delivery service round out the experience.
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Illustrative →Yuan Sheng Yuan & Chiba Hot Pot
Yuan-Sheng-Yuan and Chiba Hotpot are sister all-you-can-eat hotpot brands in Taitung County, built around an affordable, deeply stocked buffet. The self-service bar carries more than 150 items — meats, seafood, vegetables, ready-to-eat hot food and desserts — letting diners build their own pot freely. Mid-to-low pricing makes the format ideal for family meals and friend gatherings, and opening hours and detailed prices vary by branch, so a quick call ahead is wise.
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Illustrative →VOCO Fulong Garden Western Restaurant
Tian-yuan Western Restaurant on the second floor of the Chiayi Fullon Voco Hotel is known for semi-buffet all-you-can-eat dining. The restaurant offers diverse Western main courses plus a self-serve area with Chiayi specialty snacks, indigenous tribal dishes, seafood, and grilled items. The modern stylish setting features soft lighting and spacious seating, suited for couples, family gatherings, and business hosting. A dessert bar, beverage bar, and ice cream station round out the experience. Service covers breakfast, lunch (holidays only), and dinner to suit different times.
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