MiaoliEat Recommendations

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.

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.

Dabaozhu Korean BBQ All-You-Can-Eat Miaoli Shangshun Branch on Yule Street, Toufen City, Miaoli County, offers affordable Korean BBQ plus hotpot dual dining. Weekday lunch is NT$389 per person, weekends and dinner NT$429, served in 100-minute sessions with over 50 kinds of meat, seafood, vegetables, and Korean side dishes. Customers can adjust the hotpot broth's spice and sourness themselves. An extra NT$100 unlocks unlimited four kinds of seafood. With dedicated zones for meat, hotpot ingredients, fried foods, lettuce and sauces, and oden-rice cake sections, it suits meat lovers and family gatherings.

Dongmen Chu Hot Pot in Houlong Township, Miaoli County, offers all-you-can-eat hot pot packages starting from NT$230. The menu centers on black-feather free-range chicken legs, assorted vegetable and hot pot ingredient bars, drinks, and soft-serve ice cream. Eight broth flavors can be chosen at no extra charge, and meat and seafood are based on fresh seasonal ingredients. Free parking is provided, dining time can be extended up to three hours, suitable for family, group, or friends' gatherings.

Ouyage Western Restaurant on the first floor of Miaoli Toufen Shangshun Junle Hotel, offers Western-style buffet dining (all-you-can-eat) covering salads, meats, seafood, soups, fruits, and other multi-national cuisines. Prices are relatively friendly, around NT$429 to NT$500 for adult lunch and dinner (plus 10% service charge), NT$329 for children. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable, with seating for nearly 190 people, suitable for family gatherings, couple dates, or short meals for travelers. Service periods include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with optional chef-selected main courses at extra charge. Transport is convenient, with walking access to other hotel facilities such as the shopping center and recreation world.

Jinghouya Zhunan Branch is located at No. 308, Guangfu Road, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County. It is an affordable Japanese-style buffet restaurant featuring tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) set meals. The main course centers on tonkatsu sets paired with an all-you-can-eat self-service bar offering oden, beverages, and side dishes. Prices range from NT$168 to NT$300, delivering excellent value that is ideal for family or student gatherings. The restaurant provides free parking and convenient transportation access, earning consistent praise from locals and tourists alike.