Food and Dining in Yilan
Yilan Travel Guide
Dining in Yilan reflects the nature of the area, being mostly either seafood or vegetarian offerings. Around the Pacific Ocean ports, you’ll find the fruits of the sea available in abundance, prepared in the unique local style. Further inland, it’s the fruits of the earth which play the starring role on the menus. In between, night markets offer a good mix of everything that makes the cuisine of Yilan County so enjoyable.
While Taiwanese and Chinese restaurants dominate the Yilan dining scene, the choice of international restaurants is good. Being a quite a rural, homey part of Taiwan, you can’t expect the same Michelin-star quality you’d find in Taipei, but you will find plenty of cosy, mid-range eateries.
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5 Best Restaurants in Yilan
Read itThe choice of restaurants in Yilan mostly focuses on local and Chinese cuisine, though there are a few international options available. Yilan has a fascinating food scene, with remarkable seafood and vegan offerings. Some of the best dining experiences are discovered by simply exploring. In particular, you’ll find a wealth of seafood restaurants by the harbours in the area, where the preparation of your meal is half of the fun of it!
You should also check out the night markets for some real local flavours. Be on the lookout for Bao Xin Fen Yuan – a Yilanese dessert crafted out of tapioca. Usually served on ice and dressed with unimaginable toppings, this is something you cannot pass by during your Yilan visit.
