Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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![[Illustrative] Xiao Er Braised Pork Rice](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-6d7d7f5786ee/hero.webp)
Illustrative Xiao Er Braised Pork Rice near Datong North Road in Sanchong District is a beloved affordable braised pork rice shop that regularly draws queues. The signature glossy, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork over rice is paired with springy shrimp soup and a variety of sides including braised cabbage, fried tofu, and bamboo shoots for a complete street-food experience. Open 11:00-21:30, a single bowl costs just NT$30, with a large upgrade only NT$5 more. Recognized by the Michelin Bib Gourmand with a 4.1-star rating, it's a Sanchong must-visit for authentic local flavor at unbeatable prices.
![[Illustrative] Wang's Pig Blood Cake & Chicken Rice Original](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-117be782f16c/hero.webp)
Illustrative Wangshi Lu Mi Xue Jirou Fan is a Pingtung City night-market stall founded in 1947 and counted among the city's longest-running snack shops. The signature chicken rice combines hand-made pork-blood cake, soft and chewy rice, and finely shredded chicken, finished with crispy fried shallots for a clean, light flavor rather than oily richness. The stall also serves cold-tossed duck intestine, sliced duck plates, angelica duck soup, and duck noodles, letting customers sample several local flavors in one meal. Prices are friendly, with a full meal coming in around 100 NT dollars.
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![[Illustrative] Yuanding Seafood](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-c4c7d78e7eba/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yuanding Seafood
Yuan Ding Seafood is an all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant at No. 123, Zhongshan 1st Road, Luzhou District, New Taipei City, specializing in seafood hot pot. The signature 'Ding Shrimp Combo Pot' duo set costs just NT$1,700 and includes over 10 types of fresh seafood, surf-and-turf combos, and post-meal soft serve ice cream — exceptional value. The warm wooden interior is spacious and comfortable, serving live-caught-and-cooked seafood dishes, perfect for group dining and seafood lovers.
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![[Illustrative] Yuan Su Veggie Buffet](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-f88570a7f7aa/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yuan Su Veggie Buffet
Yuan Su Shi Fu near Fuzhong MRT station in Banqiao District is the largest affordable vegetarian buffet in the area, offering over 100 Chinese and Western plant-based dishes including seasonal salads, stir-fries, cuttlefish noodles, fresh-baked pizza, dim sum, soups, and desserts. Monday eco-day and afternoon tea hours offer special discounts — weekday buffet around NT$429, eco-day afternoon tea only NT$389, with no service charge. The 570-ping space seats about 450 guests, ideal for families, elderly diners, and large groups. Reservations recommended.
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![[Illustrative] Taipei Full Shine Hotel](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-b22b69d5a018/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Taipei Full Shine Hotel
The Le Chu Buffet at Taipei Fullin Hotel (3F, No. 128, Sec. 1, Datong Road, Xizhi District) offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets at affordable prices — adults NT$350 for breakfast, NT$650 for lunch, NT$750 for dinner (weekends NT$750 all day), all inclusive of service charge. The cozy restaurant features a children's play area and serves eight-cuisine-style dishes including seafood, sashimi, steak, desserts, and Taiwanese snacks, often with king crab and chef's beef soup. Weekend lunch: 11:30–14:30, dinner: 18:00–21:30.
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![[Illustrative] Gido Hot Pot Buffet](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-1a07b91288c4/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Gido Hot Pot Buffet
GIDO HOT POT at No. 181, Sec. 2, Wenhua Road, Banqiao District is a hot pot all-you-can-eat restaurant with a diverse self-service bar. The menu spans Asian cuisines including Jiangzhe, Southeast Asian, Korean, and Cantonese styles, with 9 hot pot broth options plus extensive cooked food, seafood, fresh meat slices, and dessert stations. The bright, spacious dining area features mainly four-person tables, perfect for group dining. Weekday lunch from NT$559, dinner NT$599, holidays NT$629 (plus 10% service charge), offering great value for hot pot enthusiasts.
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![[Illustrative] Wu Wang Kai Guo Yingge Flagship](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-859cb3c083d3/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Wu Wang Kai Guo Yingge Flagship
Wu Wang Kai Guo Yingge Flagship in Yingge District, New Taipei City, is a premium surf-and-turf hot pot all-you-can-eat. For NT$1,588, guests enjoy 120 minutes of Japanese A5 wagyu, snow crab legs, raw oysters, scallops, abalone, and tender squid, all in a spacious, tastefully decorated space blending Chinese and Japanese wooden aesthetics. Ideal for couples, families, and friends looking for a luxurious group dining experience.
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![[Illustrative] Ke Ke Lai Happiness Hotpot](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-8587a4ef04cb/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Ke Ke Lai Happiness Hotpot
Ke Ke Lai Happiness Hot Pot (Shiawase) at No. 21, Sec. 1, Yonghe Road, Yonghe District is near Yong'an Market MRT station and Lehua Night Market. This all-you-can-eat hot pot features a self-service vegetable bar and diverse broth options starting from NT$378. The modern Japanese-style long and narrow space features individual induction-heated pots, unlimited beverage area, and specialty broths like milk and spicy — great for small groups or solo diners.
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