Chiayi CountyEat Recommendations

At No. 222 Bao-sheng Street, Minxiong Township, Chuan Mu Yakiniku runs a dual all-you-can-eat of grilled meats and hot pot. Adult pricing is NT$599, children from NT$239, including assorted meats, seafood and a自助 bar, plus Häagen-Dazs ice cream. A QR-code ordering system keeps ordering and serving quick, suiting family dinners, friend meet-ups and group banquets.

Perched at Dongshi Fishing Port in Chiayi, You Gou Xian is a beloved unlimited-grilled-oyster destination. For NT$200 per person, diners enjoy three hours of freshly harvested oysters grilled to order, returning for the next basket only after finishing the previous one. The airy dining hall uses fans for comfort, and tables fill fast. Beyond oysters, value-priced stir-fries and seafood sides complete the menu, drawing travelers who crave ocean freshness and high-CP dining.

Behind the Xian-tian Temple in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Dongshi Oyster King serves an NT$200 unlimited grilled-oyster feast paired with Sichuan face-changing performances and live music. The tin-roofed hall seats 80 main tables plus 20 overflow, each table with its own charcoal grill, arranged in an M-shape around a central lawn for airflow. A dedicated large parking lot, child- and pet-friendly setup, and stage entertainment make it ideal for gatherings, year-end parties and tour stops.

Shao Pingzi Da Si Guo's Chiayi branch near Chiayi Station is a Japanese-style自助 hot pot house built around land-and-sea feasts. Twelve signature broths and more than ten beverage dispensers anchor the experience, with vegetable plates upgradeable to extra meat or seafood plates and smart service cubes for hassle-free broth refills. The Japanese ambience suits friend gatherings and birthday celebrations, drawing consistent praise from diners chasing high-CP, multi-choice dining.

Shao Rou Zhong on Min-sheng North Road, West District, at No. 139, runs a Japanese-style charcoal yakiniku buffet with tiered plans at NT$599, NT$699 and NT$899 to fit any budget; VIP birthday guests receive a lobster. The wide meat selection is paired with Japanese-style sauces and sides, and the grill design prevents scorching so guests can grill themselves. The bright, energetic room and attentive service make it a great pick for gatherings, birthdays or solo indulgence.

On the second floor of the Fullon Hotel Chiayi VOCO, Tian Yuan Western Restaurant offers a spacious, bright dining room and a semi-buffet experience. Western main courses anchor the meal, while the自助 spread spans salads, seafood, hot dishes, indigenous Taiwanese specialties, plus desserts and beverages. Beyond the rich seafood and grill offerings, the kitchen rolls out seasonal themes such as Southeast Asian cuisine weeks, suiting couples, families and business dinners alike.