Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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![[Illustrative] Dong Family Three Brothers Meatballs](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-2b749a34329b/hero.webp)
Illustrative Dong Jia San Xiong Di Ba Wan is a Shui Li, Nantou institution with more than seventy years of history, famous for freshly handmade ba wan dumplings paired with complimentary pork bone broth. The small shop has only about twenty four seats and frequently sees queues, with weekday hours roughly 2 pm to 6 pm and holiday closures often triggered by early sellouts. The dumpling skin is translucent, glossy, and springy, the filling juicy, and the house chili and numbing spicy sauces can also be dipped directly in the bone broth. Beloved by locals and tourists alike, it is a Shui Li must try snack.
![[Illustrative] Yami Buffet](/api/images/entities/kinmen-tw-3f8e393c9ff0/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ya-Mi Buffet in Kinmen County's JinCheng Township is a Chinese-style buffet. The doors open at 11 AM, with the spread rotating through a wide range of dishes - the affordable crispy fried chicken steak is a particular highlight. The dining room is kept clean, prices are wallet-friendly and the food quality has earned positive feedback online with an average rating of about 3.7 stars. A great pick for travellers who want to sample many Chinese dishes in one sitting without spending much.
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![[Illustrative] Yuanli Jiumei Beef Noodles](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-e88372f0c554/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yuanli Jiumei Beef Noodles
Yuanli Jiumei Beef Noodle Shop in Yuanli Township, Miaoli County, near Yuanli Train Station, serves red-braised, clear-simmered, and other beef noodle varieties. The meat chunks are large, the broth is fresh and sweet with a Vietnamese touch, and prices are only around NT$100, offering excellent value. A free parking lot is provided, hours are 11 AM to 8 PM, queues are common but reviews are excellent, beloved by locals and tourists alike. It is a must-eat local delicacy in Yuanli.
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![[Illustrative] Master Zhan Zhunan Vietnamese](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-1cfa720ca298/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Master Zhan Zhunan Vietnamese
Zhan Shifu Zhunan Vietnamese-Style Lamb Hot Pot at No. 15, Zhongyi Street, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, has operated for 30 years and is considered the representative lamb hot pot of Zhunan. Using Taiwan lamb as the main ingredient, the broth is simmered with dozens of Chinese herbal medicines, sweet and clear without MSG, preserving the natural herbal aroma. The lamb is skin-on and bone-in, chewy and juicy, especially suited to diners who enjoy the original flavor of lamb. Charcoal heat keeps the broth aromatic and warm; takeout lamb hot pot can be reheated at home for convenience. The dining space is spacious and bright with warm service, an ideal choice for gatherings of friends and family.
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![[Illustrative] Jinbang Noodle House](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-0c3b06e8c1b1/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jinbang Noodle House
Jinbang Noodle House in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, is a beloved local Hakka noodle shop, known for big bowls, fair prices, and bustling queues. The signature pig-head-meat noodles offer chewy texture and rich broth, paired with Hakka flat noodles, wontons, and assorted braised snacks to satisfy foodies. Free parking is available, hours are about 7 AM to 8 PM year-round without closing days, ideal for travelers to taste local delicacies after strolling the woodcarving street or visiting Shengxing Station.
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![[Illustrative] Chen Mama Mugwort Rice Cake](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-8d962c11940d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Chen Mama Mugwort Rice Cake
Chen Mama Mugwort Cake at No. 38, Neighborhood 5, Baidong Village, Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, is a local Hakka snack specializing in handmade mugwort cake and taro cake. The cake skin is chewy with a faint herbal aroma, the filling is generous, and flavors include savory (with cured meat) and vegetarian (red bean or plain). Adjacent to Baishatun Gongtian Temple, the shop often has long lines during temple fairs and is a must-buy traditional souvenir and snack before or after worship. The family grows their own mugwort and follows traditional methods, winning praise from locals and tourists.
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![[Illustrative] Menya Youyu Ramen](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-9631b59e509b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Menya Youyu Ramen
Menya Youyu is a Japanese ramen shop in the Shangshun shopping district of Toufen City, Miaoli County, renowned for its rich fish-based broth. The shop features two ramen bases, grouper white soup and shrimp soup, plus creative flavors like cappuccino shrimp soup. The broth is full-bodied but not overly salty, with a gelatinous texture, paired with medium-thick curly noodles that are chewy and broth-absorbing. The Japanese-style interior offers single-person bar seating as well as two- and four-seat tables, with self-service ordering machines and complimentary traditional-style iced black tea and water, perfect for queuing ramen lovers.
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![[Illustrative] Yifan Eatery](/api/images/entities/lienchiang-tw-26e80276b26a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yifan Eatery
Yi Fan Eatery is located at No. 114-1, Lehua Village, Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, a popular breakfast restaurant on the island. Open 06:00-19:00 daily with no fixed closure day, accepting phone reservations and cash payment only. The contact is Ms. Zhou at 0919-394-929. Beyond daily operations, the eatery delivered warm meals to frontline medical workers during the pandemic, earning the deep affection of locals and visitors alike.
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