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 →Yougouxian Grilled Oyster Buffet
Perched at Dongshi Fishing Port in Chiayi, You Gou Xian is a beloved unlimited-grilled-oyster destination. For NT$200 per person, diners enjoy three hours of freshly harvested oysters grilled to order, returning for the next basket only after finishing the previous one. The airy dining hall uses fans for comfort, and tables fill fast. Beyond oysters, value-priced stir-fries and seafood sides complete the menu, drawing travelers who crave ocean freshness and high-CP dining.
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Illustrative →Dongshi Oyster King Buffet
Behind the Xian-tian Temple in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Dongshi Oyster King serves an NT$200 unlimited grilled-oyster feast paired with Sichuan face-changing performances and live music. The tin-roofed hall seats 80 main tables plus 20 overflow, each table with its own charcoal grill, arranged in an M-shape around a central lawn for airflow. A dedicated large parking lot, child- and pet-friendly setup, and stage entertainment make it ideal for gatherings, year-end parties and tour stops.
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Illustrative →Shaopinzi Big Pot Chiayi
Shao Pingzi Da Si Guo's Chiayi branch near Chiayi Station is a Japanese-style自助 hot pot house built around land-and-sea feasts. Twelve signature broths and more than ten beverage dispensers anchor the experience, with vegetable plates upgradeable to extra meat or seafood plates and smart service cubes for hassle-free broth refills. The Japanese ambience suits friend gatherings and birthday celebrations, drawing consistent praise from diners chasing high-CP, multi-choice dining.
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Illustrative →Shaorouzhong Yakiniku Chiayi Minsheng
Shao Rou Zhong on Min-sheng North Road, West District, at No. 139, runs a Japanese-style charcoal yakiniku buffet with tiered plans at NT$599, NT$699 and NT$899 to fit any budget; VIP birthday guests receive a lobster. The wide meat selection is paired with Japanese-style sauces and sides, and the grill design prevents scorching so guests can grill themselves. The bright, energetic room and attentive service make it a great pick for gatherings, birthdays or solo indulgence.
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Illustrative →Tianyuan Western Restaurant
On the second floor of the Fullon Hotel Chiayi VOCO, Tian Yuan Western Restaurant offers a spacious, bright dining room and a semi-buffet experience. Western main courses anchor the meal, while the自助 spread spans salads, seafood, hot dishes, indigenous Taiwanese specialties, plus desserts and beverages. Beyond the rich seafood and grill offerings, the kitchen rolls out seasonal themes such as Southeast Asian cuisine weeks, suiting couples, families and business dinners alike.
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Illustrative →Kelda Seafood BBQ
O-La-Da Seafood & Charcoal Grill sits inside Dongshi Fishermans Wharf in Chiayi County, serving an all-you-can-eat charcoal-grilled oyster set for just NT$200 on weekdays with no time limit. The dining room is air-conditioned and the second floor offers harbour-view seating overlooking Dongshi port. Beyond the endless fresh oysters, the menu runs to stir-fried water spinach with破布子, bitter melon with salted egg, pepper fish, and steamed sea tilapia, making it a generous choice for family meals and group dinners by the sea.
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