# Northern Taiwan Restaurants **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/food/northern-taiwan-restaurants-bars-and-clubs/111.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Northern Taiwan Restaurants - Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Yilan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/northern-taiwan-restaurants-taoyuan-hsinchu-yilan/117)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2005, 3:20pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/northern-taiwan-restaurants-taoyuan-hsinchu-yilan/117 "2005-05-06T15:20:41Z")
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters. Until you edit this description or create top… --- ## [Taoyuan best eateries](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taoyuan-best-eateries/227285)
**Author:** [@Bucky](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bucky)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taoyuan-best-eateries/227285 "2026-10-30T04:52:17Z")
Hello taoyuan locals. I have been here a month now and starting to get a feel of the place. I am keen to explore outside of my neighbourhood and hit some restaurants. I want to compile a list of great places to eat in … --- ## [Two-star Nobuo debuts new menu with rare cockscomb](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/two-star-nobuo-debuts-new-menu-with-rare-cockscomb/260155)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/two-star-nobuo-debuts-new-menu-with-rare-cockscomb/260155 "2026-10-15T11:26:22Z")
News on new item, cocks comb. Sounds interesting https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6456329 --- ## [Hsinchu Restaurants and Coffee Shops](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hsinchu-restaurants-and-coffee-shops/167808)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hsinchu-restaurants-and-coffee-shops/167808 "2026-07-20T01:46:13Z")
Don’t see many recommendations on restaurants or coffee shops in Hsinchu or Zhubei. Anybody have any recommendations? Heard about a Mexican place and some chill coffee shops but can’t find any information about them. --- ## [Blue Dot Treat Ice Cream (Gongliao / near Fulong Beach)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/blue-dot-treat-ice-cream-gongliao-near-fulong-beach/251822)
**Author:** [@qwert\_zuiop](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/qwert_zuiop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/blue-dot-treat-ice-cream-gongliao-near-fulong-beach/251822 "2025-06-23T14:30:17Z")
Came across this ice cream place the other day which I thought deserves a bit more attention (it’s located roughly a 15-minute walk from Fulong beach. So one could argue that it’s a bit in the middle of nowhere … --- ## [Indian Restaurants in the Taoyuan Area](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/indian-restaurants-in-the-taoyuan-area/21692)
**Author:** [@Truant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Truant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2007, 2:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/indian-restaurants-in-the-taoyuan-area/21692 "2007-11-11T02:09:21Z")
I see in the China Post today that there is a new Ali Baba’s now out in Taoyuan. Anyone been yet? The contact details are: 2F, 86 Mingshen Rd Tao Yuan (03) 3360882 www.ali88.com.tw --- ## [Suggestions wanted for nice restaurant in Taoyuan for Valentine's Day](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/suggestions-wanted-for-nice-restaurant-in-taoyuan-for-valentines-day/248303)
**Author:** [@Steve4nLanguage](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Steve4nLanguage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/suggestions-wanted-for-nice-restaurant-in-taoyuan-for-valentines-day/248303 "2025-01-28T04:04:30Z")
I often spend Valentine’s Day in Hualian, but this year we’re celebrating in Taoyuan. Looking for a more upscale place, preferably with steak or other western food (i.e. not buffet). I especially appreciate suggestions a… --- ## [Relaxing plant-filled café along bike path](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/relaxing-plant-filled-cafe-along-bike-path/238575)
**Author:** [@Steve4nLanguage](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Steve4nLanguage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/relaxing-plant-filled-cafe-along-bike-path/238575 "2024-03-28T07:49:11Z")
Today I took a different route on my bike ride and discovered this really nice café, 朝顏屋 3.2K. There are hundreds of plants inside which seem to relax my lungs as well as my mind. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl… --- ## [Taoyuan Brunch](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taoyuan-brunch/238252)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taoyuan-brunch/238252 "2024-03-03T15:20:54Z")
Is there such a thing? --- ## [Can't order Coke Zero from McD's on Uber Eats/Food Panda?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cant-order-coke-zero-from-mcds-on-uber-eats-food-panda/207369)
**Author:** [@Steve4nLanguage](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Steve4nLanguage)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cant-order-coke-zero-from-mcds-on-uber-eats-food-panda/207369 "2023-12-17T11:53:55Z")
This is only my third time ever using these services, so maybe I’m just stupid. Here’s my first world problem: Even though McDonald’s offers Coke Zero in all of its restaurants in Taoyuan, when I look at their menus on U… --- ## [Buffalo wings in Taiwan (Taoyuan)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buffalo-wings-in-taiwan-taoyuan/216937)
**Author:** [@Alex2002](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Alex2002)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buffalo-wings-in-taiwan-taoyuan/216937 "2023-10-29T18:29:31Z")
Looking for places that sell Buffalo wings in Taiwan. with the most obvious place being TGI Friday’s, are there any other restaurants that serve Buffalo wings near Taoyuan? (Did some googling myself, but almost all are… --- ## [12 Baskets: American dishes featuring sourdough bread at new restaurant in Zhubei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/12-baskets-american-dishes-featuring-sourdough-bread-at-new-restaurant-in-zhubei/183818)
**Author:** [@drjenconroy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/drjenconroy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/12-baskets-american-dishes-featuring-sourdough-bread-at-new-restaurant-in-zhubei/183818 "2023-01-25T09:46:32Z")
Clam chowder bread bowl, taco salad (Texas tacos), BBQ pork with homemade BBQ sauce, and chicken pesto / tuna melt sandwiches made with homemade sourdough (white and whole wheat) are some of the dishes offered at this br… --- ## [Milk shake in Hsinchu area?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/milk-shake-in-hsinchu-area/226540)
**Author:** [@GoRavens](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/GoRavens)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/milk-shake-in-hsinchu-area/226540 "2023-01-09T09:34:55Z")
Anyone know a place that serves milk shakes preferably in Hsinchu? My kid is missing milk shakes from back home. --- ## [Arrived today. Where do I spend my first night eating and drinking in Taoyuan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrived-today-where-do-i-spend-my-first-night-eating-and-drinking-in-taoyuan/226487)
**Author:** [@Bucky](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bucky)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrived-today-where-do-i-spend-my-first-night-eating-and-drinking-in-taoyuan/226487 "2023-01-07T04:28:38Z")
Arrived this morning. Had a nap, where should I spend my first night eating and what’s a good bar to sling a few brews. I’m in Taoyuan, Harazuru hotel --- ## [Cordon bleu Franch restaurant in Taoyuan--La Anzel's \[CLOSED\]](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cordon-bleu-franch-restaurant-in-taoyuan-la-anzels-closed/38830)
**Author:** [@viola](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/viola)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cordon-bleu-franch-restaurant-in-taoyuan-la-anzels-closed/38830 "2022-08-26T05:10:26Z")
I heard there’s a nice Franch restaurant in Taoyuan downtown and the chef graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. It’s on Da Xing Xi Rd, Sec. 2. Has anyone eaten there? How’s the food? Thanks! --- ## [Pizza places in Yilan and Hualian](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pizza-places-in-yilan-and-hualian/64807)
**Author:** [@fenlander](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/fenlander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pizza-places-in-yilan-and-hualian/64807 "2022-05-23T04:09:29Z")
Does anyone know any good foreign owned Pizza places in Ilan or Hua Lian? I sometimes travel to those areas and enjoy good pizza. I am not interested in Pizza Hut lol Thanks in advance :thumbsup: --- ## [LLL Pizza in Taoyuan District](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/lll-pizza-in-taoyuan-district/202297)
**Author:** [@aranor](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/aranor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/lll-pizza-in-taoyuan-district/202297 "2022-03-06T13:23:30Z")
A couple evenings ago, I took a slightly different route to get home, and discovered a pizza restaurant. While I did not stop in to try it, there were a half dozen foreigners inside who seemed quite happy with the food.… --- ## [芭樂狗 Mr.Balagov Ukrainian Cafe](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mr-balagov-ukrainian-cafe/217428)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mr-balagov-ukrainian-cafe/217428 "2022-03-01T07:18:57Z")
With all the news, has anyone been to: 芭樂狗 Mr.Balagov Ukrainian Cafe in Northern Taiwan. Reviews (Taiwanese) look good. --- ## [Soul Food Bistro, Mexican+, Luodong, Yilan, 壽福美墨小食部](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/soul-food-bistro-mexican-luodong-yilan/214908)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/soul-food-bistro-mexican-luodong-yilan/214908 "2021-12-20T12:14:52Z")
The mexican food is so damn good I went back for lunch the next day and ordered a few burritos and bought sauce to take home. The owner said I’m not the first one to eat dinner and then come back the next day at lunch. … --- ## [Mexican food in Hsinchu?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mexican-food-in-hsinchu/54698)
**Author:** [@petrarch1603](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/petrarch1603)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mexican-food-in-hsinchu/54698 "2021-09-06T02:22:29Z")
I searched but did not find any information. Does anyone know if there is a good mexican restaurant in Hsinchu. One of my friends say there used to be a Mexican restaurant there before but its closed now. Is there anothe… --- ## [Indonesian Restaurants in Greater Taoyuan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/indonesian-restaurants-in-greater-taoyuan/205654)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 1:28pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/indonesian-restaurants-in-greater-taoyuan/205654 "2021-04-18T13:28:14Z")
I went here, new place was good here in South. Any other good recommendations in Kaohsuing? Also near Tao-Yuan railroad station, I saw many there too that taste good as I will visit a friend there? Good food, they ca… --- ## [Expat bars in Zhongli?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/expat-bars-in-zhongli/70660)
**Author:** [@Mr\_He](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_He)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/expat-bars-in-zhongli/70660 "2021-01-10T16:12:05Z")
I have been frequenting River in Chungli a fair bit recently, and I like the place, sort of. That said, I am looking for alternative watering holes, and it would appear that Good Morning Vietnam is gone. Are there any o… --- ## [Christmas Dinner in Hsinchu?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/christmas-dinner-in-hsinchu/199657)
**Author:** [@casshern](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/casshern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/christmas-dinner-in-hsinchu/199657 "2020-11-30T08:45:19Z")
Hi guys, will be here this year and just wondered if anyone had any recommendations for Christmas Lunch in Hsinchu. Likely a hotel, but any tips very welcome. Thanks!! --- ## [Jim & Dad's Brew Company, Yilan and Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/jim-dads-brew-company-yilan-and-taipei/198137)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/jim-dads-brew-company-yilan-and-taipei/198137 "2020-10-25T02:31:32Z")
Jim & Dad’s Yilan is a must-see stop and even if you don’t drink beer. Food, homemade warm chocolate chip cookies, tours, big new building looks like a castle, 5th floor look out over Yilan, river, rice fields, mountains… --- ## [The Imperial Pint: Taoyuan's first British Micropub!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-imperial-pint-taoyuans-first-british-micropub/162534)
**Author:** [@ryanjgillies](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ryanjgillies)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-imperial-pint-taoyuans-first-british-micropub/162534 "2020-10-20T12:53:25Z")
Hi folks, I just wanted to quickly post up and say that I’ve recently opened the first British Micropub (and probably first British pub generally) in Pingzhen/Zhongli! We import and sell British beers from the likes of … --- ## [Does Taoyuan have a French restaurant/cafe?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/does-taoyuan-have-a-french-restaurant-cafe/194482)
**Author:** [@curiousteacher](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/curiousteacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/does-taoyuan-have-a-french-restaurant-cafe/194482 "2020-07-18T22:38:47Z")
When I lived in Taipei I liked going to French Kiss. I wonder if Taoyuan has a similar place. French speaking games night was fun. --- ## [Ootoya - Japanese comfort food](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ootoya-japanese-comfort-food/185763)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ootoya-japanese-comfort-food/185763 "2019-12-03T07:09:43Z")
One of my favorite restaurants, and it is a chain, is Ootoya. Just good tasting healthy various Japanese dishes. Good variety with all kinds of meats and also vegetarian options. No sushi and not an izakaya. I’m guess… --- ## [Jiaoxi (礁溪) Turkish cuisine gourmet restaurant (NOW CLOSED)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/jiaoxi-turkish-cuisine-gourmet-restaurant-now-closed/177973)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/jiaoxi-turkish-cuisine-gourmet-restaurant-now-closed/177973 "2019-10-08T05:56:17Z")
Really really great tasting food and quality. I went two days in a row for dinner. Maybe the only Western restaurant in the area other than McDonald’s. Meats and salads and soups. Jiaoxi Turkish cuisine gourmet restau… --- ## [What do you usually grab at 7-11 when you are in rush?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-do-you-usually-grab-at-7-11-when-you-are-in-rush/179380)
**Author:** [@Laracroft](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Laracroft)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-do-you-usually-grab-at-7-11-when-you-are-in-rush/179380 "2019-05-05T04:59:10Z")
I know, I know those frozen foods are unhealthy. But, I don’t always have any choices. If I am in rush to work, I need to grab something. I normally grab the beef stew with rice. I don’t know if they still make them. But… --- ## [Drifters Pizza Pub Waiao Beach](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/drifters-pizza-pub-waiao-beach/169465)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/drifters-pizza-pub-waiao-beach/169465 "2018-09-03T04:29:04Z")
Has anyone been here? How is the pizza? And do they have any night time activities like live music and stuff? Drifters Pizza Pub No. 231, Section 2, Binhai Road, Toucheng Township, Yilan County, 261 03 978 9488 https… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/food/northern-taiwan-restaurants-bars-and-clubs/111.md?page=1)