ChiayiEat Recommendations

Jing-he Hotpot Chiayi Branch at No. 520 Ren-ai Road, Chiayi West District, is a hotpot-centric all-you-can-eat restaurant. Multiple broths and abundant toppings are on offer, with the standout being a self-serve cotton-candy and sugar-painting bar so guests can play with dessert while they eat. Weekday prices start at NT$288 and top out around NT$540, and the shop stays open until 2 a.m., suiting night-owl diners.

Liang-can Korean Rice-cake Hotpot All-you-can-eat, Chiayi Branch, is on the 1st floor of No. 281 Bo-ai Road Section 2 in Chiayi West District (inside the Chiayi RT-Mart). This Korean-style buffet features rice-cake hotpot, Korean fried chicken, DIY fried rice, and assorted Korean snacks. The basic plan runs NT$299 (hotpot, rice cakes, fried chicken, instant noodles, drinks) and the meat-add-on plan NT$399; student ID brings the price down to NT$319. Known for high CP value, self-mixed sauces, and varied toppings, it suits diners who want many Korean dishes at once.

Ba-shi Shi-pot is a budget-friendly self-serve hotpot restaurant on Huan-xi Road, Zhongli, Taoyuan, featuring a sorghum-liquor chicken broth base and a self-serve bar with over 50 vegetables, hotpot items, drinks, and ice treats. Single sets start at NT$398, with average spend of NT$300-500 covering unlimited hotpot, noodles, sauces, ice cream, and Da-yuan-zi slushies. Hours are weekday 11:30-15:30 and 17:30-02:00 (weekend lunch runs without a break), with a dedicated parking lot - good for gatherings, mixers, and family dinners.

Xi-yue Restaurant Chiayi Branch at No. 369 Xing-ye West Road, Chiayi West District, focuses on Hong Kong-style buffet and Cantonese cuisine. The dining room is spacious and accommodates multiple parties, with weekday, holiday, elder, and child pricing tiers - kindergarten-age kids and seniors over 75 enter free with a paying guest. The first 10 guests during opening enjoy a sugar-free throat-lozenge gift. Dishes rotate daily, blending dim sum with Taiwanese classics - good for family dinners or friend gatherings.

Hao-ke Yakiniku Chiayi Branch sits in Chiayi's West District and has recently relocated to a fully upgraded space beside Far Eastern Department Store. It offers yakiniku, seafood, hotpot, and a self-serve bar among its all-you-can-eat options. Plans span NT$668 entry to NT$988 premium, both within a 120-minute grilling window. The menu showcases Australian M9 wagyu, wagyu marbled pork, Iberico pork, snow pork, abalone, large scallops, plus Cold Stone ice cream, Ming-guo popsicles, and many drinks - great for gatherings, birthdays, and birthday-star perks.

Huo-guo Shi-jia Chiayi Zun-jue Branch at No. 79 You-ai Road, Chiayi West District, is the only hotpot self-serve all-you-can-eat restaurant in Chiayi. The shop offers 16 broths, over 50 ingredients, plus a drinks and ice-treats bar so guests can pick freely. Prices are friendly at NT$280 entry, with extra perks for kids' birthdays. The space is spacious, fitting for family or group dinners, with cash and credit accepted and advance reservations available to secure seats.