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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 Xiong Yi Premium Yakiniku is a self-service all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant in Taipei, offering four weekday tiers at NT$598, 698, 798 and 998 (NT$100 more on holidays) with unlimited beer and cocktails, alongside a buffet of seafood, vegetables, cooked food and desserts. The meat selection is wide, ranging from basic pork and chicken to beef brisket, tender seared sirloin and Prime shoulder steak, with seafood options such as shrimp and scallops. The drinks bar serves beer, tea, coffee, juice and milk tea, suited for gatherings, parties or celebratory occasions.
Illustrative Yakiniku Shu (Shao Rou Zhong) is a chain all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant in Taipei, offering three base tiers at NT$599, 799 and 999, with optional add-ons of NT$50 or 100 to unlock premium ingredients such as wagyu and Boston lobster; some branches or slots may add a 10% cleaning fee. The restaurant is popular with students and families for its high value, flexible upgrade options and gathering-friendly setting, making it a great pick for yakiniku lovers who want to enjoy a wide spread of meats and seafood at once.
Illustrative Wa Qi Barbecue Hot Pot is a high-value all-you-can-eat restaurant with two locations in Taipei's Ximending and Gongguan, featuring a combined barbecue and hot pot two-in-one concept. Diners can choose from tiers such as NT$689, 789 and 899 (plus 10% service charge), enjoying everything from basic meats and seafood to imported wagyu, scallops and oysters. The self-service bar offers a wide range of drinks, ice cream and beer, and meal times are flexible, with unlimited ordering within 90 minutes, suited for gatherings, year-end parties or small friend meet-ups.
Illustrative Wa Qi Barbecue (Ximending Branch) sits beside Ximending MRT Station plaza, directly opposite the Red House, and offers a hot-pot-and-barbecue two-in-one buffet. The restaurant spans the second and third floors, with self-service stations on each dining level and an additional coffee machine on the third floor. Prices range across NT$599, 689, 789 and 989 by ingredient tier (plus 10% service charge), with free upgrades during anniversary promotions. The menu includes a wide selection of meats (such as bone-in short ribs and A5 wagyu), seafood, a vegetable self-bar, and multiple soup bases (mala, kelp, milk pot), with drinks including beer, coffee and desserts. Meal times are flexible, with two hours of grilling and hot pot and 90 minutes of ordering, well suited for gatherings, dates and family meals.
Illustrative Xiang A Joy sits on the 86th floor of Taipei 101 and is the highest and most luxurious all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant in Taiwan. Eight themed stations serve more than 300 dishes focused on seafood and premium meats, such as Penghu-sourced oysters, freshly pan-seared lobster, scallops, A5 wagyu nigiri sushi and grilled king crab legs, alongside French desserts and a wide selection of drinks. Lunch and dinner menus are identical, with dinner priced higher but extending dining time by an hour, suited for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Advance online deposit payment is required to hold a seat.
Illustrative INPARADISE (Xiang Xiang) is a high-end buffet on the 46th floor of Breeze Xinyi in Taipei's Xinyi District, offering a multi-national buffet with eight themed zones and more than a hundred dishes, ranging from seafood, teppanyaki and Cantonese dim sum to Western desserts. The dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views over Taipei 101 and the Xinyi night skyline, so guests enjoy city views while they dine. Operating hours stretch to four hours, suited for dinner, late-night or afternoon tea, with mid-to-high range pricing and advance booking recommended.