There’s nothing like indulging your taste buds with a delicious meal that will make your mouth water for days as you imagine that last meal. If you’re a huge foodie and planning a trip to Taipei in the near future, taking notes of some of the best places in the city is a given. For a more flexible and convenient dining experience, buffets are a popular choice for people seeking an all-you-can-eat while trying an array of dishes. So, before we go any further, here are some of the best buffets in Taipei that will take you on a culinary journey you’ll definitely love!

Starting off our list with an exceptional Japanese buffet with restaurants spread all over the city is Shin Yeh. If you’re a vegetarian, you’ll definitely fall in love with the place and the food quality. Oh, and they also have gluten-free options for you! Awesome, right? It has a reasonable price for a wide range of Japanese food, including some of the best fresh sushi and sashimi, meat, drinks that include wine and beer, and desserts. Since it is crowded most of the time, it is strongly recommended to book your table beforehand for a more comfortable eating experience. Whether you’re going for a lunar celebration with family, birthday lunch with friends, or dinner with company, Shin Yeh is a super place for you to catch up while filling your stomach with Japanese delicacies.

Diverting from Asian dishes, Cafe at Far Eastern serves a selection of international cuisines where diners can choose from for their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Curious about how the chef slices a tuna or salmon before being served on the plate? You can watch and learn straight from the chef within the live kitchen. Situated inside one of Taiwan’s big hotels, it is no surprise that it became one of the hotspots in town, thus it is safer to make reservations before going. Offering top-notch service, delicious Chinese, Western, Indian and Japanese food, and discounts for credit card users and children, Cafe is a must-visit when going to Taipei.

Situated at the lobby level of the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel, Kitchen 12 is a buffet restaurant that serves a variety of international dishes with Chinese, Western, and Japanese specialities as its highlight. Since the restaurant is accessible from the hotel lobby, both hotel guests and outside visitors can come and have a taste of their extraordinary cuisine. The dining area is decorated with green potted plants for a more serene atmosphere and a combination of wood and marble for their furniture, making the entire area feel warm and calming. Enjoy delicious meals made out of fresh ingredients for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as you observe the open-kitchen chef select and cook exclusive menus from all over the world. You also might want to consider staying at the hotel for a more convenient way to try their buffet!

Located three floors above the Cafe at the Far Eastern Hotel, Irodori Grand Hyatt doesn’t serve breakfast and focuses more on Japanese seafood for lunch and dinner buffet. Designed for a more intimate dining experience, the buffet room is decorated with fake trees and hanging lanterns, giving warmth and a traditional feel to it. Some menu items that you must try are their beef steak cubes and freshly cut sashimi. Other selections include sushi, grills, steam, fry, stir-fry, and lots of desserts and free-flow drinks. It’s pretty much a haven for any Japanese foodie and a hotspot for locals to go on dates, hang out with friends, or do family dinners!

After a tiring day of strolling around Taipei, it is best to end it with a delicious and warm meal brought to you by one of Taipei’s Michelin guide restaurants. Tieng Hsiang Lo has more than 70 items on the menu and every bite is a flavorful journey you won’t want to miss out on when trying Hangzhou cooking. As one of the best Chinese restaurants and located at the heart of the city, you’ll probably need to reserve a spot at least three days before visiting. It is that top-notch-of-a-place; both the food and service. Get your taste buds ready for a phenomenal “Drunken Chicken”, “Madame Sung Fish Soup, or “Don PO Style Braised Pork” inspired by the Song Dynasty elegant style.

Ending our culinary journey at A Joy, a luxurious and expensive international buffet that highlights Taiwanese cuisines and sits on the 86^th floor of Taipei 101. This sky dining restaurant offers 9 dining sections brimming with extravagant dishes, ranging from fancy grills of the highest quality meat, intricate and delicate desserts, oriental choices of Taiwanese flavours, and fresh premium seafood, to European teppanyaki cuisines! Getting the best of both worlds, both sea and land delicacies will make you want seconds. As for vegetarians, they also have a complete salad bar. Pair that with seafood, it’ll be a full discourse. All are made from the best ingredients, and it’s a given that eating here is pure joy! Enjoy a lunch or dinner high above Taipei’s skyline and indulge in this incomparable dining experience.

How is it? Appetising enough? Is your stomach grumbling and mouth watering just by reading this impeccable list of the best buffets in Taipei? Calm your horses and save the restaurant names, which will be noted later. These picks range in price, and it’s up to you whether you visit all of them or not. Some luxurious options are there for you to choose from. If you prefer a more budget-friendly buffet, we have also listed those at the top of the list. So, if you’ve planned your trip to Taipei, make your life easier by downloading the Traveloka app to help and guide you in making a perfect itinerary. Don’t forget to add your pick of buffet restaurant/s in there! Explore Traveloka for great deals on activities, flight and hotel. Visit Traveloka for more information!