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Illustrative Dian Tou Creative Vegetarian Cuisine at No. 225, Fuhe Road, Yonghe District, New Taipei City, is renowned for its innovative plant-based dishes. The shop is famous for its ultra-realistic vegan chicken cutlet, moon shrimp cake, and aromatic vegan pad kaprao rice. All ingredients are prepared in-house by the owner rather than using commercial mock meats, ensuring rich flavors and satisfying textures even for non-vegetarians. Rated 4.7–4.8 stars online, it's highly recommended for travelers seeking delicious and healthy vegetarian cuisine.
Illustrative Youmuli Country Chicken Restaurant in Sanxia District's Youmuli area is a hidden mountain gem treasured by locals and hikers. The restaurant specializes in fresh mountain produce and free-range chicken dishes — its signature poached chicken is tender and sweet, paired with seasonal mountain vegetables like wild daylily and makino bamboo shoots for an authentic taste of the forest. Free parking is provided, and it's only a few minutes' walk from the Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area trails, making it perfect for post-hike refueling or family gatherings. Open 11:00-19:00 with an average spend of about NT$450.
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Illustrative Yakiniku Smile Linkou Culture Branch on the 2nd floor at Wenhua 2nd Road, Linkou District is right next to Mitsui Outlet and FamilyMart. This Korean-style all-you-can-eat BBQ serves meats, seafood, a salad bar, hot and cold drinks, and two flavors of soft serve ice cream. Open until 4 AM, it's a late-night-friendly dining option. The QR code queue system means weekend waits are possible but manageable — great for friend gatherings or solo BBQ indulgence.
Illustrative Fortune Hotel Taipei's Cantonese restaurant Fu Yue Lou offers a weekday-only all-you-can-eat Cantonese and dim sum promotion from September through December. Both lunch and dinner feature 41 classic Cantonese dishes and dim sum, including cold appetizers, stir-fries, soups, and desserts, all made to order. Adult lunch NT$999, dinner NT$1,099 (plus 10% service), children 6–12 NT$588, minimum 4 persons per table. Ideal for food lovers wanting unlimited authentic Cantonese cuisine.
Illustrative Yu Ye Spicy Hot Pot Sanchong Metropolitan at No. 157, Jixian Road, Sanchong District is the largest hot pot buffet restaurant in the area, featuring mala hot pot with over 100 self-service items including cooked dishes, sushi, hand rolls, fried snacks, and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Weekday prices from NT$539, holidays from NT$599, with premium upgrade options available. The nearly 400-seat venue is perfect for group events, year-end parties, and birthday celebrations. Contracted parking and scooter spots available; bus to 'Nature Park Station' stop.
Illustrative Blue Flame Charcoal Dry-Aged Steak on the 1st floor of Hyatt Place Xinzhuang offers a main course plus all-you-can-eat buffet combination. Featuring charcoal low-temperature dry-aged steak alongside German pork knuckle, roast chicken, lamb chops, salmon, lobster, and over 40 buffet items including hot dishes, cold cuts, desserts, and coffee ice cream. Prices start from NT$698 with discounts for children and teens. The spacious floor-to-ceiling-windowed dining room suits family meals, group gatherings, and corporate events.
Illustrative Han Ge Ge Copper Plate BBQ at No. 203, Sec. 1, Fuxing Road, Xinzhuang District is a Korean-style dual BBQ-and-hot-pot all-you-can-eat restaurant. Over 70 ingredients including meats, seafood, and vegetables are available, with no service charge. Multiple beef, pork, and chicken options pair with various hot pot bases, plus self-service ice cream, drinks, and side dishes. Very affordable — weekday lunch from NT$369, evening/holidays around NT$500. Popular with local office workers and families; reservations recommended.