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Illustrative Qingyan Charcoal Aged Steak (Duplicate listing) is a buffet steak restaurant located on the first floor of the Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang, providing a 120-minute dining experience. Weekday buffet bar is NT$629, holidays NT$698 and up, with additional set meals at NT$698, 798, 898, and 1,099 that all include the buffet bar. Beyond diverse steaks (slow-aged then charcoal-grilled), the menu features pork knuckle, roast chicken, salmon, lobster, abalone, and other surf-and-turf dishes, ideal for the whole family. Children aged 6-12 are NT$538, ages 3-6 NT$269, and under 3 eat free. The spacious, bright restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows and high tables, suitable for gatherings or private events.
Illustrative Miaokou Grandma Stinky Tofu is a local old shop in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, with over fifty years of history. Originally a small cart at the Cihui Temple entrance, it has since moved to Zhongzheng Road, serving crispy outside and soft inside stinky tofu paired with house-made pickled cabbage and preserved vegetables for a unique flavor. Besides the signature stinky tofu, the menu also includes herbal spare ribs, pig trotters, spicy duck blood, and quail eggs, letting customers get full in one sitting. The space is spacious with plenty of seating, weekday wait times are short, and it offers a special children's promotion of free meal for perfect exam scores, beloved by locals and tourists alike.
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Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative Kerou Stone Pot Toufen Branch (Duplicate listing) is located at No. 1270, Zhonghua Road, Toufen City, Miaoli County, right next to the Toufen Interchange. This locally renowned buffet hot pot restaurant offers over a hundred ingredients including fresh vegetables, various sliced meats, seafood, and multiple rice dishes (braised pork rice, Thai basil pork rice, curry rice), plus specialty beverage machines and multiple ice cream options. The most popular feature is the four-tier dry-ice cascading meat waterfall, offering generous portions of meat, perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or late-night meals. Average spend is around NT$560. Open until 2 AM, it is a top late-night dining choice in the Toufen and Zhunan areas.
Illustrative Shenkeng Shenme Guo Zhunan Bo'ai Branch is located at No. 326, Bo'ai Street, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, featuring affordable buffet hot pot. À la carte prices start at NT$160, and the menu also offers stone pot bibimbap, copper plate barbecue, military stew, and wine-infused silky fowl. A self-service bar supplies beverages, noodles, ice cream, and rice dishes. The spacious, comfortable interior includes restrooms and children's chairs, with convenient transportation near bus stops, scooter, and car parking spaces, ideal for family dinners, student gatherings, or late-night meals.
Illustrative Chiba Hot Pot is a well-known all-you-can-eat hot pot chain in Taiwan, founded in 2004 and famous for 'five-star affordable hot pot.' At its Miaoli County branch, customers can enjoy over 150 dishes including fresh meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables, cooked foods, desserts, and beverages, plus a full range of self-service buffet items. Prices start at around NT$469 on weekdays, with slight adjustments on holidays and peak hours, keeping the overall price point highly accessible and ideal for family gatherings or meetups with friends. The interior is clean and tidy, the staff is friendly, and children's discounts are offered, so the whole family can easily enjoy an unlimited hot pot experience.