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] Grandma's Grilled Corn](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-9eb087961da5/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Grandma's Grilled Corn
A-po Grilled Corn is a traditional charcoal-grilled corn stand in Chiayi's East District with half a century of history, famed for thick sauces and charcoal aroma. Customers first take a number, then pick a corn and pay by weight at the assigned time, then return for the grilled corn. Queues are common, especially lively on holidays. Each ear runs about NT$50-90, sweet with a slightly crisp char - a must-try local snack when strolling through downtown Chiayi.
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![[Illustrative] A-Fu Net Pork Roll](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-4d01b3a3e9fb/hero.webp)
Illustrative →A-Fu Net Pork Roll
A-fu Crispy Net Pork Rolls is a long-established Chiayi East Market snack with nearly 40 years of history. The shop is famous for oversized hand-wrapped pork rolls sheathed in pork caul fat, with rich fillings and generous portions that stay crisp even after deep-frying to golden brown. Each person is limited to two rolls, so waits are common - a must-visit for locals and tourists alike as breakfast or late-night option, also available via home delivery.
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![[Illustrative] Master Ade Turkey Rice](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-f90d276131de/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Master Ade Turkey Rice
A-de-shi Turkey Rice sits tucked in the alleys of Chiayi's West District, a budget snack shop locals frequent. The storefront hides on the first floor of the owner's townhouse, offering turkey rice, freshly stir-fried seasonal vegetables, fried pork chops, and house-made meat rolls in a self-serve side-dish style. A single turkey rice is about NT$40, very friendly. Seats are few and parking can be tricky, but the warm owner and down-to-earth vibe make it feel personal. Located near Chiayi Far Eastern Department Store, it's a great stop to sample the turkey rice locals cherish most.
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![[Illustrative] A-Pan Meat Buns](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-422ef7346866/hero.webp)
Illustrative →A-Pan Meat Buns
A-pan Meat Buns, founded in 1965, has passed through three generations over sixty-plus years and is a venerable bun-and-steamed-bread shop in Chiayi's West District. The shop focuses on hand-made fresh meat buns, plus shiitake-egg-yolk meat buns, spicy fresh meat buns, curry pastries, egg-yolk pastries, and almond tea - available ready-to-eat, frozen, and in gift boxes, loved by locals and tourists. The Cultural Road Zhongzheng branch near North Xianghu Park is transit-convenient, popular enough to draw lines, and one of Chiayi's must-buy souvenirs.
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![[Illustrative] Bawei Ginger Duck](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-471f5bd6d23d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Bawei Ginger Duck
Ba-wei Ginger Duck is a famous Taiwan ginger-duck chain that uses charcoal-heated clay pots to simmer a rich aged-ginger broth with tender duck, beloved by diners in cold seasons. The shop uses red-faced muscovy ducks raised over 120 days, paired with house sesame oil and ginger slices, yielding a warming-not-burning broth with a gently spicy-sweet finish. Each pot runs about NT$300 and includes 6-7 bone-in duck pieces - ideal for two, with side dishes and vermicelli chosen separately. Hours are typically 16:00-01:00, often with lines or number-ticket seating. Branches throughout Chiayi, Wanhua, Sanchong, Taichung, and beyond make it a top winter tonic choice.
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![[Illustrative] Liulizhang Turkey Rice](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-5580b8979ad0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Liulizhang Turkey Rice
Liu Li-zhang Chicken Rice on Gongming Road is one of Chiayi's most iconic turkey-rice institutions. Tender shredded turkey bathed in light, fragrant shallot oil draws tourists and locals alike, with crowds forming daily; non-peak hours are far easier to score a seat. The delicate, low-grease seasoning splits online opinions but wins over purists, and the menu adds cold plates and milkfish soup. Friendly service and an overseas Japanese following make it a must-try Chiayi classic.
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