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

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.

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Lao Dan A-Zhang Meatballs

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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Chiayi Charcoal Grilled Sausage

Chiayi Charcoal Sausage (Xinwei-xiang Sausage Shop) is a six-decade local institution on Gonghe Road by the South Gate roundabout. The shop is known for charcoal-grilled sorghum sausages, charcoal-aroma sorghum sausages, emperor-bean pig intestines, and emperor-bean sticky-rice sausages, all served with heaps of garlic for a distinctive bite loved by locals and tourists alike. Crowds and waits are common. Prices are pocket change - this is budget street food - and hours are short, usually open for only about an hour, making it an essential traditional afternoon snack or late-night choice in Chiayi.
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Keelung Temple Fried Chicken

Keelung Temple Salt-and-Pepper Chicken is a popular snack stall in Chiayi's West District with over 15 years of history. The shop hand-makes a special batter (fresh bread whipped into it daily) that fries up golden, crispy salt-and-pepper chicken in a variety of flavors, with limited-edition creative twists like pumpkin salt-and-pepper chicken. Ingredients are prepped the same day for guaranteed freshness, drawing tourists and locals alike, with frequent lines. Located on Zhongzheng Road opposite Lin Cong-ming Sandpot Fish Head, the prices are friendly - about NT$200 buys a generous portion.
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Shanyue Ramen

Shanyue Ramen at No. 349 Zhongzheng Road, Chiayi East District, is a beloved budget-friendly ramen shop. Adjacent to the original Lin Cong-ming Sandpot Fish Head, it offers multiple broths: rich tonkotsu, fragrant miso, and light chicken-clear soup, with chewy noodles and toppings like sesame-chilled vegetables, scallion-corn, and house seven-spice. Thanks to great flavor and friendly prices (meals around NT$140-255), dinner lines are common; the shop provides waiting chairs and a number-ballot system so guests needn't stand for long. Ideal for travelers and locals craving quick, delicious Japanese ramen.
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Back Station Seafood Snack Shop

Back-Station Seafood Snack Shop hides in the alleys by Exit 2 of Chiayi Station's rear entrance, a hidden-gem seafood joint locals love. The storefront is low-key with no fancy facade, but it cooks fresh catches to order daily - flavors are spot-on and prices honest, drawing groups that gather to eat, drink, and chat. Transportation is convenient: step out of the station and you're there, with parking available. Seats are limited and the place fills up, so reservations are recommended.
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Songzhu Creative Japanese Cuisine

Songzhu Creative Japanese Cuisine in Chiayi's West District blends Japanese techniques with Western plating. The shop offers omakase-style set meals priced around NT$668-698, featuring 8 to 9 refined courses - less than NT$90 per dish. The decor is Japanese Zen with an upscale VIP feel, suited to dates, business hosting, and family dinners. Ingredients focus on fresh seafood and meats, using whole cuts, and the chefs present diverse flavors with true craftsmanship. Paid parking is available for guests' convenience.
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Lin Congming Fish Head Casserole

Lin Cong-ming Sandpot Fish Head is one of Chiayi's most iconic queue-up foods. The shop is famous for traditional clay-pot cooking, featuring tender dragon-tiger grouper heads paired with vegetables, preserved winter vegetables, dried shrimp, and more - the broth is rich and refills are free until you're full. Though crowds and waits are the norm, the high-quality fish and broth make tourists and locals willing to line up. Dine-in and takeout are available, with multiple branches to suit different needs. To taste authentic Chiayi tradition, this is a must-try.
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