Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Chinese
Buffet
Fast food
Take-out
Taiwanese

Casual restaurant that offers a buffet spread. Most items are vegan but a few may contain egg, so vegans should check. Kitchen staff hand makes the food, including the dumplings, buns, and glutinous cakes. Take what you'd like then pay by weight. By the register is also a wall menu (in Chinese) of noodles and dumplings that you can order a la carte. Location is a couple of blocks from the train station. Open Wed-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.


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14 Reviews

First Review by JasmineTowne

SakuraJennifer

Points +2752

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

Disappointed unfortunately

Unfortunately this wasn’t the best vegetarian buffet. We had many positive experiences in Taiwan but this wasn’t one of them. We went on a Friday night at 18.00 and most dishes were already sold out. There wasn’t much choice and the choices that were left were not great. We’ve had way tastier buffets. Wouldn’t recommend.

pfeffamieze

Points +25

Vegetarian
18 Sep 2023

Great variety

Great variety of buffet styles food, price by weight

vandermost

Points +1309

Vegan
30 Jul 2023

Many options, very satisfying

Seems to be popular with the locals, I think there were many regulars. There were ~40 trays to choose from. I liked everything I tried and paid around 150NT for a really full plate. They also have corn stock and a sweetened chia seed drink on the side. I was super happy to have 16 different plants/mushrooms in one meal, so I will be back😄

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-29

harrisonfm

Points +854

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Great buffet experience!

Loved all the fresh options and sweet chia tea to accompany my plate! Safe space for veggies for sure.

Pros: Lots of options!

KhooHuiTheng

Points +311

Vegan
30 Jun 2023

Friendly owner

Owner/staff super friendly and nice. They have a variety of veggies and homemade veg meat.

Pros: Friendly ppl, Tasty food and lots of veggies , Good price

elchead

Points +11

Mostly Veg
12 Apr 2023

Many nice options and friendly staff

Some few stuff had egg and was not easy to recognize before but the price was phenomenal for what we got. Many vegetables and mixed wild rice with beans 👌

Eddie95

Points +258

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2023

Mid food, frantic service

Food was pretty bland, a bit pricey for what you get. Everything is in Chinese so you kinda just have to figure it out. I got yelled at for not knowing I shouldn’t use a tray.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-07

Sarahconlaccah

Points +1168

Vegan
27 Mar 2023

Buono, non eccezionale

Ristorante vegano, almeno così mi è parso di capire quando ho chiesto. Opzioni buone, altre meno o troppo "grasse". Insalata con mela e patate deliziosa. Si paga a peso, io 134 dollari, un pelo eccezionale per la media dei buffet.

thechatonstravellers

Points +1274

Vegan
17 Jan 2020

Not the best but not too bad

It wasn't the best vg buffet but it was good especially the wrap! We paid 120NTD a full plate and 70NTD a small one which is fair!

LynnM

Points +315

Vegetarian
26 Dec 2019

Good pay per weight buffet

This restaurant offers a buffet with many choices. The staff was nice, and the price was fair (we paid less than 100 ntd per person).

huawhenua

Points +2884

Vegetarian
13 May 2019

Popular Local Buffet

This pay-by-weight buffet has many dishes to choose from, most of which are vegan. I paid 120 NT for a large plate plus rice and soup. It all tasted good, but because I arrived late many dishes were already gone and some were cold. So best to arrive within the first hour of opening to get it while it's fresh. It seems to be very popular with the locals and can be busy and noisy, surroundings are drab, but that didn't bother me.

Pros: many dishes, popular with the locals, cheap

Cons: must be there early to get it while fresh, busy and noisy, no English

kristoferb

Points +105

Vegetarian
16 Apr 2019

One of my favourite

This buffet must be one of the best vegetarian buffets I've been to. Lots of fake meats, veggies, mushrooms, and tofu.

Pros: Lots of options. Inexpensive.

kimono

Points +181

Non Veg
13 Apr 2019

Delicious!

Excellent buffet place. So many options. Everything is really tasty

JasmineTowne

Points +106

Vegan
30 Dec 2018

Lots of Vegan Options!

Local food can be found here along with very reasonable prices. In fact I'd say this would be my go to place for a cheap, delicious and filling meal! Just a quick word of caution, if you're also vegan just be sure to look out for eggs and dairy.

Pros: Great prices, friendly staff

Cons: Non vegan options arent labeled




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