KeelungEat Recommendations

Xiang-Xiang Scallion Pancake is at No. 32, Fuxing Road in Keelung's Zhongshan District, a hidden-gem breakfast spot that locals love. The dining room is roomy and clean, and the menu centers on golden, crisp scallion pancakes, hand-made wonton soup, and Taiwanese classics like dry noodles and soy milk. The pancakes come out crisp on the outside and tender within, packed with scallion aroma, while the wontons wrap a thin skin around a generous filling in a clear, light broth. The two together are a frequently recommended breakfast combo, beloved by both residents and visitors.

Da-Bao-Zhu Korean Yakiniku All-You-Can-Eat Keelung Branch is on the 5th floor of the Crown Building in Keelung's Zhongzheng District, close to Miaokou Night Market. It blends Korean yakiniku and hot pot into a single all-you-can-eat set, with thick-cut meats, Korean side dishes, a hot-pot self-serve bar, and 'seafood attack' platters. Prices are friendly — NT$339 on weekdays, NT$389 for holiday dinners — for a full meat, seafood, and hot-pot feast. The room is spacious, the sauce station offers plenty of choices, and it works well for group gatherings, birthday celebrations, or family meals.

Happy Steak is a long-running自助 steakhouse on Yi 2nd Road in Keelung's Zhongzheng District, operating for over thirty years and beloved for its budget-friendly, time-unlimited self-service bar. The main draw is grilled steak, paired with a wide spread of hot dishes, soups, salad bar, ice cream, and desserts. Prices sit between NT$370 and NT$410, with large steaks and plenty of sides, making it popular with locals and tourists alike. A solid pick for family meals, gatherings with friends, or group parties.

Shabu-Yo Keelung Hao-Shi-Cheng Branch is a Japanese shabu-shabu all-you-can-eat restaurant on the second floor of Keelung Hao-Shi-Cheng. It offers a 100-minute hot-pot buffet with meat sliced to order, and an add-on for all-you-can-eat seafood. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Keelung Harbor, with first-row sea views, and a robot waiter handles table-side service. The self-serve bar covers red-bean soup, slushies, coffee, udon, curry rice, double-scoop ice cream, and assorted desserts — a great choice for travelers who want to enjoy hot pot while looking out at the sea.

Shua-Le Wagyu Hot Pot is an affordable hot-pot brand under the Ma-La Group, with a branch in Keelung. It is centered on wagyu, offering multiple cuts of meat, seared sushi, a hundred-plus item self-serve bar, and an unlimited beer wall. For NT$449 and up, diners can enjoy unlimited top-grade wagyu and assorted toppings within a time-limited window. The shop is suitable for family meals, casual gatherings, and late-night cravings. The space is clean and comfortable, the staff are warm, and the variety of broths caters to different palates.

Yakiniku Smile sits on the second floor of No. 61, Lane 369, Bei-Ning Road in Keelung's Zhongzheng District, right beside Chao-Jing Park with a 180-degree sweep of open sea. The menu centers on charcoal-grilled yakiniku in an all-you-can-eat format, with an average spend around NT$500. Diners at the window-side sea-view seats take in the coastline and the hill town of Jiufen across the water, and after the meal it is a short stroll to Chao-Jing Park and the Marine Intelligence Museum. The interior is spacious, with individual grills and partitions for a comfortable dining atmosphere. It is loved by both locals and visiting travelers.