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Illustrative Fucheng Sao Kao Jia is located at No. 122, Qianfeng Road in the East District of Tainan, near the rear exit of Tainan Train Station. Since its founding in 2008, it has been known for Taiwanese-style stir-fries and charcoal-grilled skewers, featuring fresh seafood and creative dishes such as Taiwan's first grilled red crab, grilled lobster, king crab, and charcoal-grilled red crab with pork fat rice. The semi-open tin-roofed space is equipped with air conditioning and UV-sterilized tableware cabinets, with flexible seating for 4 to 6 people, suitable for group dining. Pricing is based on self-grilling, averaging around NT$400 per person, offering a wide variety of grilled meats, shrimp, fish, and specialty beer chicken, popular with locals and tourists alike.
Illustrative Urban Paradise is a high-end all-you-can-eat restaurant in Tainan's Dream Plaza, combining modern fashion design with international cuisine. The restaurant offers Japanese sushi, sashimi, tempura, Chinese stir-fries, pasta, Hong Kong dim sum, freshly cooked steaks, and ramen, along with a vegetarian section, dessert bar, and alcoholic beverages. The spacious, plant-filled dining area features private rooms, high chairs, and accessible facilities, suitable for family, friend, or corporate gatherings. Service periods include lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea, with advance booking recommended through the official website or reservation platforms.
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Illustrative Nomura Yakiniku is a Japanese-style charcoal grill all-you-can-eat restaurant in Tainan, offering three price tiers (approximately NT$550, NT$850, and NT$1,500) to suit different budgets. Each meal lasts two hours with a 10% service charge. The restaurant specializes in a dual grill-and-hot-pot concept, with abundant meats, seafood, and self-serve bar items. A cute bear-shaped hot pot adds a playful touch. Tainan has two branches: the Kangle location in the West Central District (opposite Hele Square) and the Yongda location in Yongkang District.
Illustrative Xiang Ma Xiang La is an all-you-can-eat malatang hot pot restaurant in Tainan, featuring a self-serve bar with diverse meats, seafood, vegetables, and desserts. The restaurant operates in standard flagship stores and upgraded PLUS outlets inside department stores, the latter adding a live seafood zone, ice cream dessert area, and premium ingredient upgrade options. Prices vary by time slot and upgrade tier: weekday lunch around NT$858, dinner around NT$928, and holidays around NT$998, while upgrading to premium Wagyu and scallops runs NT$1,688. Dining duration is approximately two hours, plus service and cleaning fees.