TaichungEat Recommendations

Chen Ming-tong Braised Pork Rice on Zhong-xiao Road in Taichung's East District is a long-established snack shop founded in 1968 - over 50 years ago. The shop is known for braised pork rice, three-layer pork, hock meat, and minced pork rice, served with complimentary pickled mustard greens, miso soup, and old-school sausage. Dine-in and bento takeout are both available. The small space often draws lunch-hour queues; the crowd thins around 2:30 PM. With a distinctive flavor and back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand honors in 2021 and 2022, it has become a must-visit Taichung food stop for locals and tourists alike.

Zui-yue-lou, on the second floor of the century-old red-brick building that houses Miyahara Eye Clinic in Taichung's Central District, is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Taiwanese restaurant. The dining room is filled with opulent European palace-style decor, presenting creative Taiwanese cuisine with elegant plating - a menu both broad in scope and grounded in high-quality ingredients. The room is spacious with generous spacing between tables, and the semi-open kitchen lets guests watch the cooking in action. Well-suited to gatherings or hosting foreign visitors. Service begins at noon; high popularity means advance booking is recommended.