Eat Recommendations
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Illustrative Ke-rou Stone Pot Chiayi (Xing-jia 2nd-generation branch) at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, Chiayi West District, is a hotpot shop built around a self-serve all-you-can-eat bar. Nearly a hundred ingredients include vegetables, hotpot items, rice and noodles, sauces, slushies, and ice cream for guests to mix and match. Set meals start at NT$398, average spend around NT$511, with a NT$30 per-table cleaning fee added. Hours run from noon to 2 a.m., great for late-night gatherings. The space is roomy with convenient parking, popular with locals and tourists alike.
Illustrative Ke Rou Stone Pot's Xing-jia second-gen branch at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, West District, runs a hot pot buffet stocked with nearly 100 ingredients - meats, vegetables, sauces, rice and noodles, and desserts - sourced fresh and varied. Broths lean on sesame oil and Brazil mushroom bases, suiting fans of自助 pots. Hours stretch from midday to 2 a.m., with set meals starting at NT$398 and an average check of about NT$511. The roomy interior and easy parking make it a solid pick for group dinners or late-night feasts.
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Illustrative →Yuetuanyuan Chicken Soup Pot Toufen
Yue Tuanyuan Chicken Soup Hot Pot | Toufen Shangshun Branch is a buffet hot pot restaurant in Toufen City, Miaoli County, featuring yin-yang twin pots and a huge self-service bar. The bright and comfortable interior has tables primarily for 4-6 people, plus single seats and high chairs for children, making it suitable for families, friends, or solo diners. Customers scan a QR Code to order, choosing from up to 8 soup bases and hidden flavors, and enjoy unlimited vegetables, hot pot ingredients, and noodles starting at NT$388 per person. Located near the Shangshun shopping district with abundant roadside parking and convenient transportation.
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Illustrative →Lele Hot Pot
LeLe Hot Pot is located at No. 107-2, Daye Street, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, an acclaimed affordable mini hot pot restaurant near Zhunan Train Station. The signature broth is simmered from pork bones and vegetables, offering a richly flavored soup that netizens have praised as 'unbeatable in taste.' The restaurant offers diverse all-you-can-eat options: NT$199 for a self-service hot pot, plus a NT$488 Brazilian lobster surf-and-turf set, delivering outstanding value. The spacious interior maintains safe distances between tables, with a clean self-service sauce station offering 12 condiments for free mixing, plus abundant beverage choices, ideal for family and friend gatherings.
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Illustrative →Zhenshuan Buffet Hot Pot Toufen
Zhen Shuan Buffet Hot Pot Toufen Flagship Branch is located at No. 1263, Zhonghua Road, Toufen City, Miaoli County, just a five-minute walk from the Toufen Interchange. The restaurant features seven premium meats, including oyster blade beef, fattier beef, lamb shoulder, chicken thigh, chicken tenderloin, snowflake pork, and probiotic pork belly, with two broth options: garlic-clam essence pot and Sichuan spicy pot. Weekday lunch is NT$399, dinner NT$469, with a 1.5-hour dining limit and tiered children's pricing. Hours: 11:30-22:30. Reservation: 037696563. Whether for family dinners or gatherings with friends, Zhen Shuan earns praise through high value and abundant self-service options.
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Illustrative →Tieliaoxin Hot Pot Zhunan
Tie Liao Xin Nuan Xin Pot Studio Zhunan Branch is located at No. 282, Guangfu Road, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, featuring self-service hot pot with 12+1 kinds of broths and a vegetable self-service bar. Prices start at around NT$288, offering extraordinary value. The clean and bright interior has spacious seating, suitable for family gatherings and meetups with friends. The menu centers on fresh vegetables, duck blood, tofu, and braised pork rice, with unlimited beverages and ice cream. The restaurant also offers birthday specials, allowing customers to enjoy delicious food while feeling thoughtful, attentive service.
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Illustrative →Yishao Shiwei Zhaowayuan Miaoli Toufen
Yi Shao Shi Wei Zhaohe Garden Miaoli Toufen Ting is located at No. 177, Dongmin Road, Toufen City, Miaoli County. It is a Japanese-style izakaya offering all-you-can-eat yakiniku and hot pot. The restaurant uses charcoal smokeless grills and a QR code ordering system, allowing customers to easily choose between à la carte or buffet-style dining. Set menus come in three tiers - Deluxe Selection, Healthy Joy, and Ultimate Luxury - with the highest tier featuring whole Boston lobster, premium thick-cut Wagyu, and shark ray fin. The interior showcases a rich Showa-era style, creating a comfortable and elegant dining atmosphere perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Illustrative →Jinghouya Zhunan Branch
Jinghouya Zhunan Branch (Duplicate listing) is a Japanese tonkatsu buffet restaurant on Guangfu Road (some sources also mention Zhongzheng Road) in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, featuring high-CP-value tonkatsu set meals and a self-service bar. Menu prices start at NT$168-198, offering unlimited drinks along with a diverse self-bar including oden, mala hot pot, and soft-serve ice cream, ideal for family and friend gatherings. The clean interior and hearty portion sizes earn consistent praise from both locals and tourists.
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