Food and Dining in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung Travel Guide
Dining in Kaohsiung is an opportunity to enjoy both great local dishes and high-quality international offerings. Being a major trading port, it should be no surprise that so many national cuisines are represented around the city, including Italian, Greek, Mexican, Indian and plenty of others.
The coastal location also makes the Kaohsiung dining scene a seafood-centric one. The shores of Cijin Island and the banks of the Love River are lined with excellent cafés and restaurants serving the fruits of the sea in great-tasting local preparations, generally at great prices. You should also be sure to check out the night markets if you’re looking for a real taste of Taiwan.
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5 Best Restaurants in Kaohsiung
Read itKaohsiung is home to some of the best authentic Taiwanese restaurants, as well as a wealth of great international offerings. Eateries around the city range from the small cafés along the banks of the Love River to memorable seafood spots on and around Cijin Island. The night markets of city are especially good places to find tasty local treats at rock-bottom prices.
Being a port city, the seafood in Kaohsiung is especially fresh and tasty, making it the highlight of the local cuisine. When it comes to international restaurants, there’s a particular emphasis on American food, but you’ll also find Italian, Greek, Indian, Mexican and others.
