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 →Chengwan Zunjue Resort Hotel
Cheng Wan Grand Resort Hotel at No. 131 Shu Ren Road in Pu Li Township, Nantou County, integrates accommodation, leisure, and dining into a single度假 destination. The sixteen-story property spans more than twelve hundred ping of spacious interiors and offers family suites, a starlight SPA pool, a hundred-ping children's theme playground, and a three-hundred-sixty-degree panoramic restaurant. Perched on the sixteenth floor, the restaurant wraps around for full views of Pu Li's town and surrounding mountains, perfect for sunset and night scenery. The menu centers on diverse buffet options including hotpot, pasta, and rice dishes, plus kids meals and beverages. Hours run from 3 PM to 10 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, with reservations limited to hotel guests. With free parking, a gym, pool, and elegant rooms, the hotel is an ideal base for visiting Sun Moon Lake or exploring Pu Li's natural scenery.
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Illustrative →Haicheng Steak Hotpot Seafood Buffet
Sea City Steak Hotpot Seafood Buffet at No. 97 Le Li Road in Nantou City is a self-service all-you-can-eat restaurant serving carved-to-order steak, hotpot ingredients, seafood, sashimi, fried snacks, grilled items, salads, fruit, and desserts. The kitchen emphasizes freshness and friendly pricing, with adults at NT$550 including the 10 percent service charge, making it well suited to family dinners and group gatherings. The dining room is spacious, the service team welcoming, and online reservations are accepted around the clock.
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Illustrative →Haicheng Steak Buffet
Sea City Steak Buffet at No. 97 Le Li Road in Nantou City is a self-service restaurant serving steak, hotpot, seafood, fried dishes, salads, and desserts in a bright and spacious setting. Each table comes with its own burner so guests can cook hotpot at their own pace, making it perfect for family meals or group gatherings. Friendly pricing puts adults at around NT$550 including the 10 percent service charge, and the broad ingredient selection lets diners satisfy multiple cravings in a single visit.
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Illustrative →Yushan Fang New Era Vegan Buffet
Yu Shan Fang New Era Vegan Buffet at No. 79-3 Bi Shan South Road in Cao Tun Township, Nantou County, is an all-vegan self-service restaurant. The kitchen serves more than fifty dishes including fried noodles, fried rice, fried rice vermicelli, misua, radish cake, an array of soups, cold plates, hand rolls, and many freshly stir-fried vegetables, all seasoned lightly to preserve natural ingredient flavors. Weekday lunch runs about NT$150 and dinner NT$140, with a NT$10 surcharge on holidays, and weight-based bento boxes are available for takeaway. A dedicated free parking lot, comfortable seating, and prompt restocking make it a great choice for travelers seeking an all-you-can-eat vegan meal with a health focus.
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Illustrative →Jiujiu Steak House
Jiu Jiu Steak House on Xi Ning Road in Pu Li Township, beside the Ma Zu Temple, is a budget-friendly self-service steakhouse famous among locals and travelers alike. The dining room is spacious and clean, with complimentary chowder, beverages, and popcorn, and notably no minimum spend or service charge, letting guests feast affordably. Menu options range from NT$65 iron-plate noodles and NT$125 single-steak plates to NT$195 combo platters, alongside thirty- and fifty-ounce prime fillets for serious appetites. House-made sauces and signatures like grilled chicken leg and flamed fillet are beloved by locals and tourists, and the location near Pu Li's Third Market, the winery, and the night market makes it convenient for family and friend gatherings.
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Illustrative →Stone Yakiniku Hotpot Japanese Buffet
Shi Tou Yakiniku is an all-you-can-eat Japanese charcoal-grill restaurant that unites yakiniku, hotpot, sashimi, and nigiri sushi under one roof. The kitchen offers a wide selection of meats including American short rib, scallion-salt beef tongue, A5 wagyu, and tomahawk pork chops, alongside seafood such as grilled oysters, scallops, abalone, and deep-sea squid, complemented by a buffet bar of vegetables, beverages, and desserts. Pricing is tiered at NT$799, NT$999, and NT$1199 with a 10 percent service charge, and the kitchen stays open until 2 AM, making it ideal for gatherings, late-night cravings, or celebrations.
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