# East Coast & Islands Restaurants **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/food/east-coast-islands-restaurants-bars-and-clubs/114.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the East Coast & Islands Restaurants category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-east-coast-islands-restaurants-category/120)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 6:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-east-coast-islands-restaurants-category/120 "2011-02-21T06:18:10Z")
--- ## [Has anyone tried Hualian's 121 American Sushi?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/has-anyone-tried-hualians-121-american-sushi/203959)
**Author:** [@Steve4nLanguage](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Steve4nLanguage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/has-anyone-tried-hualians-121-american-sushi/203959 "2026-10-04T01:54:25Z")
I’m heading to Hualian this afternoon and we’re thinking of this California roll sushi type of place (121美式壽司). The reviews online sound good. I was wondering if anyone here has tried it and their thoughts. --- ## [Western restaurants in Hualien?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/western-restaurants-in-hualien/63253)
**Author:** [@Lappy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lappy)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/western-restaurants-in-hualien/63253 "2026-08-17T04:12:17Z")
Hi everybody, I’m heading off to Hualien for the weekend and I was wondering, what are the best (quality not price) western restaurants, or for that sake restaurants in general in Hualien. I want good food, and if possib… --- ## [Some Good Western Restaurants in Taitung](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/some-good-western-restaurants-in-taitung/178573)
**Author:** [@TimesThree](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TimesThree)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/some-good-western-restaurants-in-taitung/178573 "2026-02-13T01:03:23Z")
I’m newer to Forumosa (I was on here years ago, but for whatever reason forgot about it), and this is my first post in years so bear with me. I live in Taitung City. I’ve been here for 12 years, and in Taiwan for almos… --- ## [Korean YouTuber treated poorly at Island Oyster restaurant place makes the news (Poll)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/korean-youtuber-treated-poorly-at-island-oyster-restaurant-place-makes-the-news-poll/251970)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 4:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/korean-youtuber-treated-poorly-at-island-oyster-restaurant-place-makes-the-news-poll/251970 "2025-07-20T04:27:37Z")
Quite sad, bad man at this seafood shop. Customers trying promote his business, but he does not care, need better job police this kind of place https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6144207 So whose side do you choose p… --- ## [Salt Lick](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/salt-lick/202164)
**Author:** [@marasan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marasan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/salt-lick/202164 "2025-01-02T03:09:22Z")
We’ve got dedicated threads for several other barbecue restaurants. Here’s one for Salt Lick. Very good comfort food. Not the best barbecue on the island but it’s a very pleasant place to hang out. Full rack of ribs, fr… --- ## [Shakshouka at Wow's 邦查 Cafe（波浪屋2號倉庫）](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/shakshouka-at-wows-cafe-2/203355)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/shakshouka-at-wows-cafe-2/203355 "2024-09-07T16:38:54Z")
Was at Wow’s 邦查 Cafe（波浪屋2號倉庫）in Taitung central. I very lovely cafe, nice seating area on the second floor (also outdoor seating option). Try the Shakshouka (an Jewish-Middle Eastern dish but now in many places but not… --- ## [King Burger in Taitung](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/king-burger-in-taitung/241699)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/king-burger-in-taitung/241699 "2024-07-02T15:26:35Z")
Nice newer place for burgers in Taitung, cheaper too. --- ## [AJO Pizza / 98 club / Dulan A Mano Pizza (都蘭義大利披薩) - Taitung County](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ajo-pizza-98-club-dulan-a-mano-pizza-taitung-county/76606)
**Author:** [@John](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ajo-pizza-98-club-dulan-a-mano-pizza-taitung-county/76606 "2024-06-30T05:49:26Z")
An unexpected find, about 20 km north of Taitung city on Highway 11 (driving towards Hualien)…a small pizzeria/cafe/bistro with nice slices of Rome style pizza, prepared by Michel from Italy. Very comfortable seating, t… --- ## [Leisure Time Cafe 半日閑下午茶](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/leisure-time-cafe/228713)
**Author:** [@Steve4nLanguage](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Steve4nLanguage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/leisure-time-cafe/228713 "2023-07-09T11:09:46Z")
What a hidden treasure! The place has been in business for seven years but in my many trips to Penghu I’d never heard of it. It’s literally off the beaten path–you need to drive down a bumpy dirt road to get here, and I … --- ## [Taiwanese local food in Eastern Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-local-food-in-eastern-taiwan/219904)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-local-food-in-eastern-taiwan/219904 "2023-02-08T05:58:15Z")
彩色果泡沫紅茶 Nice Taiwanese fusion place in Eastern Taiwan. Nice boss. https://www.tripadvisor.de/Restaurant\_Review-g13806910-d12850753-Reviews-Cai\_Se\_Guo-Taitung\_City\_Taitung.html --- ## [Weekend Farmer's market + Cafe Taitung](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/weekend-farmers-market-cafe-taitung/202525)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/weekend-farmers-market-cafe-taitung/202525 "2023-01-10T12:37:58Z")
Near here in Tai-Tung Stadium (Tiehua Music Village) - Google Maps Also nice coffee at WOW cafe nearby, will also add photos soon. Wow’s 邦查 Cafe（波浪屋2號倉庫） - Google Maps --- ## [Pie (Beef)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pie-beef/202507)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pie-beef/202507 "2022-01-17T10:43:41Z")
Nice Pies (Beef) at the Taitung Rail Station’s Ice Cream shop. Also in town (Tai-Tung) there is nice Aussie Coffee shop with nice breakfasts, I will try down load some photos later. Very nice food-retail area at thi… --- ## [Seven Quinoa](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/seven-quinoa/208807)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 8:16am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/seven-quinoa/208807 "2021-06-21T08:16:57Z")
Anyone tried this place in Taitung. Thinking to visit when travel gets back to normal. --- ## [First container-built Starbucks in Taiwan to open in Hualien](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/first-container-built-starbucks-in-taiwan-to-open-in-hualien/166606)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/first-container-built-starbucks-in-taiwan-to-open-in-hualien/166606 "2019-01-25T04:22:57Z")
In Huilanwan area. --- ## [Africa- Ivory Coast Cuisine in Hualien City](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/africa-ivory-coast-cuisine-in-hualien-city/170243)
**Author:** [@marasan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 8:07am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/africa-ivory-coast-cuisine-in-hualien-city/170243 "2018-06-18T08:07:23Z")
Very good, unique. Medium budget. Definitely worth a try. I’ll be going back. --- ## [2wk travel around Taiwan in Oct/Nov?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2wk-travel-around-taiwan-in-oct-nov/159682)
**Author:** [@gmontoya](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gmontoya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 3:52pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2wk-travel-around-taiwan-in-oct-nov/159682 "2017-04-22T15:52:18Z")
Returning after 6 yrs to Taiwan. Assistance needed. I'm not a big traveler, and definitely out of my comfort zone. Looking for information in the following. 1) travel insurance for when I get food poisoning or I need … --- ## [Hualien sightseeing / nightlife](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hualien-sightseeing-nightlife/63737)
**Author:** [@jussip](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jussip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hualien-sightseeing-nightlife/63737 "2012-11-30T16:55:37Z")
Hello! I am living in Taipei and haven't been lately in hualien region. I was wondering what kind of cheap (around 1000nt$) accommodations in the city or on a proximity to taroko gorge. Me and my friend are planning to… --- ## [Kinmen eating places](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/kinmen-eating-places/72001)
**Author:** [@SRS](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SRS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/kinmen-eating-places/72001 "2012-05-19T13:14:34Z")
We will be going to Kinmen/Jinmen for a few days next month. Any recommendations of places to eat? --- ## [Lobster and Seafood Restaurant](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/lobster-and-seafood-restaurant/68082)
**Author:** [@marasan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 8:21am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/lobster-and-seafood-restaurant/68082 "2011-10-25T08:21:44Z")
I really want to try this place the next time I go to Hualien: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2011/10/21/2003516278 --- ## [Subway coming to Taidong](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/subway-coming-to-taidong/63622)
**Author:** [@saddletramp](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/saddletramp)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 11:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/subway-coming-to-taidong/63622 "2011-05-21T11:50:58Z")
Subway will be coming to Taidong this June or July. --- ## [Bliss on Xinyi Road (closed)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bliss-on-xinyi-road-closed/22251)
**Author:** [@OF.com](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OF.com)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bliss-on-xinyi-road-closed/22251 "2010-05-05T21:35:16Z")
Original Title: Chocolate & Love is BLISS As many of you already know, Chocolate & Love closed its doors in September. Gone is an era (well okay, a year) of great live music, excellent patrons and staff, good conversa… --- ## [Pasadena Tex-Mex & Italian in Taitung](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pasadena-tex-mex-italian-in-taitung/20996)
**Author:** [@bobl](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bobl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2006, 4:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pasadena-tex-mex-italian-in-taitung/20996 "2006-12-16T04:27:08Z")
Yipee, Taidong finally has a good western restaurant. The chef, Juliana, cut her teeth at Smokey Joes in Gao Xiong, and also has experience in Texas and New Mexico. The food was pretty good and the serving size was pre… --- ## [KASA in Taitung, the place to hang out (& 4 good food)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/kasa-in-taitung-the-place-to-hang-out-4-good-food/31506)
**Author:** [@TaidongRudeboy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TaidongRudeboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2006, 8:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/kasa-in-taitung-the-place-to-hang-out-4-good-food/31506 "2006-10-18T08:18:19Z")
Big shout to KASA coffee shop, the place to hang out in Taidong! Was there last night and had a good laugh. Stuffed meself on bagel pizzas and vodka… then they got me out to G night pub for fussball action and more booz… --- ## [Hualien Nightlife](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hualien-nightlife/31147)
**Author:** [@tnchris](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tnchris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 10:21am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hualien-nightlife/31147 "2006-08-29T10:21:17Z")
Will be traveling to Hualien soon for a few days. I read in this forum that there is (or maybe used to be by this time) a nice Mexican restaurant call the Clubhouse. I will follow up on that one. Other than that, any ot… --- ## [Hualien Foriegn run restaurants and Bars](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hualien-foriegn-run-restaurants-and-bars/26646)
**Author:** [@Proto\_tw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Proto_tw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2006, 4:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hualien-foriegn-run-restaurants-and-bars/26646 "2006-04-10T04:59:27Z")
Hey All, I’m planning on taking a trip down to Hualien end of next month to promote the store and was wanting to meet up with some owner/operators of Foriegn run restaurants and businesses. Anyone know of a list or can … --- ## [The Clubhouse - Rooms and Food in Hualien!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-clubhouse-rooms-and-food-in-hualien/15184)
**Author:** [@zeous](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/zeous)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2005, 12:48pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-clubhouse-rooms-and-food-in-hualien/15184 "2005-05-14T12:48:58Z")
The target date is March 1st for the grand opening of “The Clubhouse”. The clubhouse will have 6 rooms ranging in size. The Clubhouse will be the first establishment in Hualien to have a large pub style menu. This wil…