Eat Recommendations
Late-night ramen, market kushikatsu, century-old shops — eating is the fastest way to travel.
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Illustrative Long-Shi Steak on Nanjing Road in Chiayi City is one of Taiwans rare cut-and-buffet steak concepts: a single seating lets you rotate through five main plates - chicken leg, sirloin, squid ink roll, T-bone pork, and pork shoulder - while fried sides, salad, desserts, and dinner rolls can be reordered without limit. With a history of more than 25 years, the kitchen is fast and the room is roomy, and weekday lunch checks in at around NT$600, an exceptional value for steak eaters that makes it a magnet for celebrations and team banquets.
Illustrative Xiong-Er-Jia Yolk Pastries on Nan-Yao Road in Changhua City is a rising star in the local dessert scene, known for a crust that is crisp without being oily and sweet without being cloying, and a filling that is moist and rich. Developed by a trio of bakers, the pastries come out fresh every day and work equally well as a Mid-Autumn gift or a quick snack. Compared with the famous Bu-Er-Fang, Xiong-Er-Jia offers a no-queue, more affordable alternative, well-loved by locals and tourists alike.
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Illustrative →Hangxiaqu Trendy Wagyu Yakiniku
Hangxia Wagyu Yakiniku in Hsinchu County offers all-you-can-eat dining centered on premium wagyu beef. The buffet is tiered across multiple price points: starting from NT$598 guests enjoy a self-service bar with short ribs, vegetables, soy-based sides, sausages and fresh seafood, while higher tiers add US Angus black cattle, top-grade American-Australian dual wagyu and Iberico pork. The dining room is spacious and tech-forward, with mobile ordering and a delivery rail system that minimizes contact with staff, making it an ideal destination for carnivores and seafood lovers who want variety in a single sitting.
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Illustrative →Xuji Japanese Cuisine
旭集和食 (Hsu Chi Japanese Restaurant) is the Japanese buffet brand under the Xiang Xiang restaurant group, renowned for its premium seafood and refined washoku cuisine. The restaurant is divided into nine themed dining zones featuring sashimi, nigiri sushi, yakitori skewers, grilled specialties, soups and a full dessert bar, with food quality approaching à-la-carte standards. Service is divided across lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with weekday pricing around NT$1,090-1,390 for lunch, NT$990-1,390 for tea time and NT$1,690 and above for dinner. The expansive seating area suits large gatherings and group celebrations, with sake, beer and other alcoholic beverages available.
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Illustrative →Taigun Thai Hotpot
Thai Gun Thai Hot Pot is one of Taiwan's leading Thai-style hot pot chains, offering an all-you-can-eat model where guests order a main course and gain access to a full self-service bar. The broths are authentically Thai, with signatures such as Tom Yum Goong and coconut milk chicken soup. Meat selections are abundant, featuring Japanese A5 wagyu, US Prime beef, Iberico pork and elaborate seafood boats, all served in generous portions. The interior adopts a tropical jungle aesthetic that creates a vibrant, festive mood, making it a popular choice for group gatherings, birthday celebrations and family meals. Special touches include birthday shrimp gifts and Thai milk tea towers. Pricing starts from NT$458 for the main course, offering excellent value for Thai hot pot enthusiasts.
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Illustrative →Shuanle Wagyu Hotpot
Shuan Le Wagyu Hot Pot is the affordable all-you-can-eat hot pot brand operated by the Ma La restaurant group, with branches in Hsinchu County. The restaurant specializes in wagyu unlimited packages where, for NT$449-799, diners gain access to over a hundred varieties of meat, seafood, vegetables and self-service bar items, plus value-added perks such as seared sushi, a wine wall for unlimited pours and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Combining approachable pricing with diverse, high-quality ingredients, it has become a popular destination for group meals, late-night dining and birthday celebrations, well-reviewed by both locals and visiting foodies.
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Illustrative →Feast Buffet Restaurant
Feast Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor at No. 265, Sec. 1, Guangming 6th Rd. E., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, inside the Hsinchu Sheraton Hotel. The restaurant serves nearly a hundred creative international dishes spanning Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisines alongside an array of desserts, all prepared in an open-kitchen design with a bright and spacious dining room that suits family gatherings, dates and group celebrations. Pricing averages around NT$1,200-1,300 per person, with multiple sessions for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, making it one of the most popular buffet destinations in the Hsinchu area.
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Illustrative →Florance Hotel Recipe Buffet
Florist Haotel Recipe Buffet is an all-you-can-eat international buffet on Minzu Road in Hsinchu City. The restaurant features dedicated stations for fresh seafood, sashimi, made-to-order dishes and an extensive dessert selection including Häagen-Dazs ice cream, making it a favorite venue for group gatherings, birthday celebrations and company year-end banquets. The dining room is elegantly appointed with excellent natural light. Pricing is approximately NT$1,500 per person, with service hours primarily focused on the dinner session from early evening through late evening.
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