Taitung

海草
205 Jhongshan Rd. (中山路205號)
089-330999
NT$ 40-100
11am-2pm and 4pm-8pm
Just Northeast of downtown.

A very popular and excellent quality noodle house. Offering a variety of fresh, healthy noodle dishes and dumplings in a friendly and clean environment. Daily specials. Closed the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month.

玉子屋
#17, 450th alley, 2nd section Jhongsing Rd.(中興路二段450巷17號)
0911-865693
100-130NTD
Lunch and Dinner
One block behind the Naruwan Hotel.

Good, simple, home style Korean food.

Mibanai
470 Chuanguang Rd. (傳廣路470號)
089-220336
11:30-14:00 & 17:00-22:00

This Amis restaurant located in the Malan section of town provides a taste of aboriginal food not too far from the center of the city. It is set up groups so once again bring friends or family.

EGG
235 Jhongshan Rd (中山路)
089-360880
6am-10am

A better than average Taiwanese breakfast.

Taitung has eclectic food culture it reflects the various cultural influences that the city has had and continues to have. There are good examples of all manner of Taiwanese, Aboriginal, and other East and Southeast Asian food. While many people equate Taiwanese food with street food to do so is a disservice to the food cultures that make up Taiwan and miss out on some great food. Like all Taiwanese cities street food can be found throughout downtown. Taitung is also home to a fair number of goat meat restaurants along Jhongjheng Rd. Thanks to the large number of aboriginal groups in the area there are several different aboriginal restaurants in and around the city.

IWAWNA
187 2nd Section Xingan Rd. (興安路二段187號)
089-228999
5-12pm
A few blocks north of the New Train Station.

This Puyuma restaurant offers a unique setting with dance performances and excellent aboriginal food. Best for groups so one should find some friends or family to accompany one and to share the taxi.

Taitung East Coast Restaurant
#109, Zhi Hang Rd Section 1, Taitung (Taidong)
(089) 232 902
NT$200-600
11am-2pm and 5pm-9pm

Newly-opened restaurant that serves good authentic Italian-style dishes and very good coffee. English menu, but only basic English spoken. Menu can be seen on website. About 20 minutes walk from rail station and 30-40 minutes walk from center of Taidong. Closed Sundays. There are three guest houses next door.

Madina Indian Restaurant
152 ChunChi Rd. (正氣路152號)
0983667485
140-280 NTD
lunch thru dinner.

Madina is a small and unassuming restaurant that serves up some of the basics of Indian cuisine. The food is quite good and the location in the heart of downtown is convenient.

Kasa

102 heping 和平 street near the junction with zhonghua road. a cafe and eatery with a full bar specializing in western dishes such as, bagels, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and curried chicken - an average meal costs around nt$180. currently closed for renovation

Pasadena Tex-Mex & Italian Restaurant
74 Sihwei Rd. 3rd Section
089-235928
11am-2pm & 5:30pm-8:30

As kitschy as any Mexican restaurant in the United States but the salsa is better. Overall the food is fresh and good and it is a decent place for a change of pace. *Four Seasons Vegetarian Restaurant, 76, 3rd Section Siwei Rd. 四維路三段76號, ☎ 089-227661. Open Lunch and Dinner. A good, clean and affordable vegetarian buffet.  edit

Cafe and Curry
231 SihWei Rd 3rd section (四維路3段231號)
(089) 334 942
NT $90-110
10am-10pm
Near the intersection of SihWei and Gengsheng Roads

A cafe and restaurant that serves hand ground local Taitung coffee and a variety of innovative homemade curries. Also has wireless access. Located in the Northeast part of town it is a 10-15 minute walk from downtown. Also has a very affordable homestay.

Quan An Viet Nam
168 Jhongjheng Rd.
very affordable
lunch and dinner

Good quality Vietnamese food. Conveniently located just a few blocks from the beach and down town.

綠房子
On the corner of Waihuandao (hwy 11) Rd. and Chenggong Rd.(外還道與成功路路口)
089-333-636
around 40-100 NTD
7 A.M.- 9 P.M.

This funky little place is one block off the beach has a has more than just a laid back atmosphere. It also serves up healthy drinks and some great inexpensive and uniquely Taiwanese set meals.