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Illustrative Dong Jia Ba Wan is a heritage snack shop in Shui Li Township, Nantou County, founded in 1954 and operating for more than seventy years. The family runs three branches led by three brothers, and the second brother's shop at No. 342 Min Zu Road is the most celebrated, known for tender and springy ba wan skins, crisp bamboo shoots, lean pork fillings, and a heritage house sauce with a clean, pure flavor. Each ba wan costs around NT$40, and the shop offers complimentary pork bone broth so diners can taste the skin first, then add broth for a satisfying dual texture experience. Lines are common thanks to stellar word of mouth, making it a must-eat stop when visiting Shui Li.
Illustrative Bao Ye Kou Zai Die on Nan Ying Road in Nantou City, near Zhong Xing New Village, is a beloved hidden snack shop. The kitchen specializes in traditional fried bites, and its signature is fresh leaves such as sweet potato leaves wrapped around oysters or minced meat, then battered and deep fried until crisp outside and tender inside. Prices are friendly, starting at just NT$10. Without flashy decor, the consistent ingredients and unique handcrafted frying style draw streams of locals and a steady trickle of travelers to queue, making it an unmissable taste of Nantou's street food scene.
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Illustrative Tun Xian Hotpot in Cao Tun, Nantou County, is a popular all-you-can-eat hotpot buffet featuring more than two hundred ingredients across multiple broth bases, seafood, meats, Japanese dishes, Hong Kong dim sum, pizza, fried snacks, salads, and desserts, plus premium Häagen-Dazs and Mövenpick ice cream and capsule coffee. Weekday pricing is around NT$726 and holidays around NT$817, with an additional 10 percent service charge, and earlier NT$545 and NT$659 tiers remain reference points. Dining typically runs two hours, with possible shortening on holidays or during lunar new year. Free parking is available, making it well-suited to family dinners and gatherings with friends.
Illustrative Pudding Niu Ban Grilled Steak Cao Tun branch is a budget-friendly all-you-can-eat chain steakhouse in Cao Tun, Nantou County, spotlighting classic Taiwanese steaks and a wide range of sides. The menu features thick-cut premium sirloin, tender shoulder snowflake beef, and sirloin steak, with unlimited refills of corn chowder, ice treats, popcorn, and beverages, so guests can feast to their heart's content. The dining room is clean and prices are friendly, making it ideal for family dinners and small friend gatherings.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.