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Illustrative A-Cheng Goose (Jilin Branch 1) is at No. 105, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, a well-known goose specialty shop. Since 2019 it has been named a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick for six consecutive years and was elevated to a Michelin Selected Restaurant in 2024. The shop specializes in smoked goose and white-cut goose, sourcing freshly slaughtered geese from Yunlin for tender, juicy meat paired with a unique sauce, beloved by local gourmands and tourists. Beyond goose, the menu also includes mala duck blood, stinky tofu, king-oyster-mushroom sausage and other traditional side dishes, diverse and friendly in price, with frequent waits for a table and reservations recommended.
Illustrative Hao Ji Slacked Noodle sits at No. 79, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, near MRT Songjiang Nanjing, about a 15-minute walk away. This long-established Taiwanese restaurant is known for slacked noodles, braised pork rice and an array ofjiu jia cai(banquet dishes), with model dishes on display to help diners choose at a glance. The dining room uses open seating, reservations are recommended on weekends, and hours are 11:30-14:00 and 17:00-21:30. The shop serves piping hot slacked noodles in a rich, shrimp-head broth, well suited for locals and international travelers who want a taste of Tainan flavors.
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Illustrative Taipei's all-you-can-eat buffets are wonderfully diverse, covering Chinese, Western, Japanese and Cantonese cuisines, and many venues include chef action stations, freshly carved roast beef and high-quality sashimi and seafood. Some restaurants sit on high-floor observation levels, pairing great views with great food, with comfortable surroundings and convenient transport, ideal for families, couples and friends. A handful of venues go further with children's cutlery, balloons, draft beer and cocktails as value-added touches, rounding out the dining experience.
Illustrative Urban Paradise is located at Taipei's Dream Plaza in the Xinyi District, a premium buffet-and-wine concept launched by the Eats Group. The restaurant is planned across nine themed dining zones, serving more than 200 international dishes from seafood and freshly grilled meats to inventive fried items, alongside 18 alcoholic drinks with unlimited refills to create a slightly tipsy urban party vibe. Prices vary by slot: lunch NT$1,390-1,690, afternoon tea NT$1,090-1,390 and dinner NT$1,690-1,990, with children under three free. Online booking in advance is recommended, especially for afternoon-tea slots which often fill up.
Illustrative Xiang Rou Le is an all-you-can-eat hot pot and yakiniku restaurant at No. 443, Songshan Road, Taipei's Xinyi District, about a 2-minute walk from MRT Yongchun Station. Hours run daily 11:00-22:00 (last entry 20:00), with meal durations varying by slot: 100 minutes on weekdays, 150 minutes on holidays. The menu centers on a wide selection of meats, seafood, hot pot ingredients and desserts, at friendly prices starting from NT$460 on weekdays and ranging NT$550-650 on holidays, with discounts for seniors and groups. The interior is spacious, service is warm, and the venue suits group gatherings and big-eater challenges.
Illustrative Nangang Roast University sits at No. 2, Lane 306, Section 2, Jiuzhuang Street in Taipei's Nangang District, an all-you-can-eat restaurant serving both hot pot and barbecue. Prices run about NT$350-450 on weekdays and NT$400-490 on holidays, including hot pot, yakiniku, seafood, drinks and desserts, with about 90 minutes of dining time. Tucked away in mountain lanes, the venue is best reached by car, bus or rented U-Bike, and is well loved by diners who appreciate a high-value buffet experience.
Illustrative Da Gobi Mongolian BBQ is an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant in Taipei, featuring Mongolian-style grill and a yin-yang hot pot combination, alongside a self-service bar with hot food, Cantonese dim sum, desserts and drinks. The interior is spacious, with branches across Ximending and Songjiang Nanjing, and prices start from NT$429-499, well suited for students and family gatherings.
Illustrative Le Meridien Taipei's Discovery Kitchen buffet reopened in October 2025 with a fully upgraded menu and ingredients, offering an international spread that spans seafood, Japanese, Italian, Thai, French and American cuisines. The restaurant covers nearly 300 ping of bright open space with multiple themed food stations and offers private rooms seating 12 to 20. Located at No. 38, Songren Road in the Xinyi District near Taipei City Hall MRT, it is well suited for gatherings, birthdays and dates.