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Illustrative Jing Wo Snack Shop, located in Qinbi Village on Beigan, is the most representative old-wine vermicelli snack shop. The hair-thin vermicelli melts in the mouth with rich old-wine aroma and pronounced acidity, the alcohol and wine notes intertwining for an unforgettable aftertaste. Though uniquely flavored, it should be savored slowly to avoid getting tipsy. The small, warm shop often has queues of diners, testament to its popularity. For travelers who love sea views and traditional Matsu flavors, Jing Wo is not only the best place to taste old-wine vermicelli but also a window into Beigan local culture.
Illustrative Yi Xiang Meng Snack Shop is a small accommodation and food business in Lienchiang County, classified as a start-up or micro-enterprise with capital of NT$100,000, operating for about 35 years. While specific menu or hours are not available, as a combined local snack and accommodation venue, it is suitable for travelers wanting to experience authentic Lienchiang local life.
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Illustrative Longhe Mindong Flavor Restaurant at No. 88 Zhongzheng Road, Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, is a local Chinese restaurant with over 30 years of history. The signature dish is Matsu-style roast duck, featuring the exclusive 'three ways to eat one duck' trilogy: sliced duck, stir-fried duck carcass, and pickled-cabbage duck soup. The cuisine is refined and rich in local flavor. The dining environment is clean and prices are affordable, with average spend around NT$450. Highly rated by locals and travelers alike, it is an essential culinary stop on any Beigan itinerary.
Illustrative Xu Ji Japanese Collection is a premium Japanese buffet restaurant operated by the Xiang Bin Group. The dining space unfolds across nine themed stations: made-to-order nigiri sushi, seafood feasts, Japanese fried specialties, charcoal grills, teppanyaki, soups, dobin-mushi steamed pots, desserts, and cocktails. Fresh seasonal ingredients and premium seafood such as eel, scallops, British brown crab, and king crab take center stage. Prices vary by time slot and branch: weekday afternoon tea starts at around NT$1,090, with dinner between NT$1,200 and NT$1,500. The decor blends Kyoto Zen aesthetics with Tokyo modernity, ideal for gatherings, dates, or business banquets.
Illustrative Guanguan Buffet, located on the second floor of the Evergreen Phoenix Hotel in Jiaosi, Yilan, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a full-service buffet format. The restaurant focuses on multi-national cuisine with over a hundred dishes, including seafood, sashimi, made-to-order hot dishes, assorted noodles, and desserts, with periodic themed specials. Beyond hotel guests, it attracts many outside travelers, especially at dinner when the rich seafood and roast duck are the stars. The dining room is spacious and elegant, well-suited to family, group, and business gatherings.
Illustrative Tie Le Xin Hotpot is an affordable self-service hotpot brand that originated in Hsinchu, offering multiple broth choices alongside a generous vegetable-and-meat self-service bar. The all-you-can-eat concept starts at around NT$300-328, perfect for diners who want to satisfy many hotpot cravings in a single visit. The brand has expanded to multiple branches across Hsinchu, Miaoli, and elsewhere, emphasizing carefully sourced fresh ingredients and thoughtfully simmered broths, earning praise from locals and travelers alike.
Illustrative Xiang A JOY, located on the 86th floor of Taipei 101, is Taiwan's highest-elevation premium buffet restaurant. Renowned for over 300 dishes across eight themed stations, with top-tier seafood and Japanese A5 wagyu taking the spotlight, the restaurant delivers an immersive sky-high dining experience. Prices are firmly in the premium buffet range, with both lunch and dinner above NT$3,000, well-suited for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. The 3.5-hour dining window allows guests to enjoy the varied cuisine alongside the panoramic Taipei 101 views.
Illustrative Xiang Xiang is an all-you-can-eat multi-national buffet restaurant operated by the Xiang Bin Hospitality Group under the INPARADISE brand. Eight themed stations serve Japanese seafood, teppanyaki, Hong Kong dim sum, Chinese stir-fry, and Western desserts, with over a hundred dishes on offer, ideal for family, social, or business gatherings. The flagship venue sits on the 46th floor of Breeze Xinyi in Taipei, offering sweeping city views and Taipei 101 night views, while the brand concept and service model extend to branches in other cities such as the Xinzhuang i-Tower location.