Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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![[Illustrative] Zhongjia Shanghai Pan-fried Bun](/api/images/entities/taipei-tw-85034bf34f1c/hero.webp)
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 Meatballs](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-2e5b06d00cc2/hero.webp)
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] Ba Gong Yakiniku](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-4ca1a2c499e1/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Ba Gong Yakiniku
Ba-gong Yakiniku at No. 233 Chuiyang Road, Chiayi East District, offers all-you-can-eat fire-grill-and-pot combo, blending Japanese yakiniku with hotpot across beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, all in a medieval-knights-and-dragon theme with fantasy decor and murals. The menu features large beef slices, with complimentary steak for birthday celebrants. Per-head runs about NT$600 plus a 10% service charge - friendly prices that suit family gatherings and friend meetups. Unlimited refills let diners indulge in every kind of meat, making for an adventurous and delicious dining experience.
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![[Illustrative] Zunhuang Xiang Pot](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-ef0b6377170c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zunhuang Xiang Pot
Zun-huang Xiang Hotpot on the first floor of the Zun-huang Hotel in Chiayi specializes in Japanese sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, with multiple broths and a self-serve area of premium meats, seafood, cooked dishes, and desserts. The menu centers on four set plans starting from NT$398 with a 90-minute dining window, free Wi-Fi, and cart service. Kids and seniors get free or discounted entry - under-3s free, over-65s get an exclusive discount. The space is spacious and comfortable, suited to family dinners, company groups, or friend gatherings.
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![[Illustrative] Guoba, Yudingxian & Qianye Hotpot](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-15358f5d23a1/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Guoba, Yudingxian & Qianye Hotpot
Chiayi's Guo-ba, Yu-ding-xian, and Chiba Hotpot are three all-you-can-eat hotpot chains that offer a wide array of meats, seafood, vegetables, and cooked dishes, great for family dinners and friend gatherings. Though positioned slightly differently, all three are known for quality at fair prices with abundant selections, and provide children's discounts and multiple broth options so every palate is satisfied.
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![[Illustrative] Chuanmu Yakiniku](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-201cc3deee3e/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Chuanmu Yakiniku
Chuan-mu Yakiniku at No. 222 Baosheng Street, Minxiong Township, Chiayi County, offers a two-in-one grill-and-hotpot all-you-can-eat experience. The single-person set costs NT$599 and covers beef, pork, lamb, and chicken slices plus seafood, with a self-serve bar and Haagen-Dazs ice cream. Orders run via a QR-code system that boosts efficiency, with two-hour dining windows that suit family gatherings and group meetups.
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![[Illustrative] Wanguo Buffet Restaurant](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-2e6f7d8c3ad4/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Wanguo Buffet Restaurant
Wan-guo Bai-hui Restaurant on the 7th floor of the Chiayi Nice Prince Hotel is a buffet-style all-you-can-eat venue selling itself on 'over 100 borderless cuisines.' The space features a high-atrium ceiling, spacious and bright, with seafood, hot dishes, freshly cooked soups, desserts, and ice cream - well-suited to families, travelers, and locals gathering. Specific pricing is not public, but weekday, holiday, and lehuo lunch slots have different rate plans, with child and birthday offers available.
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![[Illustrative] Jinghe Hotpot Chiayi](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-a120c2f07dbc/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jinghe Hotpot Chiayi
Jing-he Hotpot Chiayi Branch at No. 520 Ren-ai Road, Chiayi West District, is a hotpot-centric all-you-can-eat restaurant. Multiple broths and abundant toppings are on offer, with the standout being a self-serve cotton-candy and sugar-painting bar so guests can play with dessert while they eat. Weekday prices start at NT$288 and top out around NT$540, and the shop stays open until 2 a.m., suiting night-owl diners.
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