芷園川湘菜

A local favorite, this restaurant is usually packed with dinner parties every single day of the week. If you're lucky enough to walk in during weekend lunch hours or week day nights, you will probably be seated at an expansive table (so definitely come with friends). The menu is all in traditional Chinese, so be sure to exercise your language skills or bring a trusted friend. We usually order "YuXiangQieZi" or marinated eggplants, mapo tofu, kongqingcai, and a basil frog soup. They offer great seafood dishes, though be warned, the steamed fish comes with the steamed roe as well. Their fried mantou is also really delicious, though not the best for those looking to lose weight. Everything tastes like it's been marinated or stewed for just the right amount of time. I highly recommend this place if you want to impress your local or visiting friends with delicious food that is served at lightning speeds.

Price depends on the amount of dishes you order or if you split, but it amounts to ~250-350 NT per person for a modest meal.