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Ultimate Lazy Guide: 27 Must-Try Foods in Kaohsiung

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — When visiting Kaohsiung, you’ll probably think of all kinds of traditional snacks, but do you know what the locals really eat? The Kaohsiung Food Map has compiled a list of 20 must-try local snacks from the past six years of sampling Kaohsiung’s street food—perfect for your trip to this vibrant city. Are you ready to feast your way through Kaohsiung?

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(Text compiled and photos by: Ryan, Ah Hsiung)

When visiting Kaohsiung, you’ll probably think of all kinds of traditional snacks, but do you know what the locals really eat? Operating in Kaohsiung for nearly six years, the Kaohsiung Food Map has sampled countless local eats and, after discussions with its fans, has selected 20 must-try local snacks to share with everyone. Are you ready to eat your way across Kaohsiung?

Kaohsiung’s 27 Must-Eat Food List:

▲ 27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung Food Map)

Beigang Third-Generation Tsai Family Tube Rice Cake
Address: No. 167, Hexi Rd., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5517443
Hours: 14:30–22:30
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▲ 27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung Food Map)

Dan Dan Burger (The perfect combo of burger + vermicelli soup)
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▲ 27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung Food Map)

Mei Hong Soy Milk (Locals’ highly recommended military dependents’ village breakfast)
Address: No. 5, Guofeng St., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5880191
Hours: 04:00–11:00
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▲ 27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung Food Map)

Hua Da Milk Tea (Rich tea flavor + freshly cooked tapioca pearls)
Address: No. 99, Xinle St., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-75512151
Hours: 09:00–22:00

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Shuang Fei Milk Tea
Address: No. 173, Xinle St., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5218300
Hours: 09:00–22:00

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Granny’s Mixed Tea
Must-try drinks: Mixed Tea (Kumquat Lemon Plum Tea + Winter Melon Tea + Ramune)
Address: No. 131, Dayong Rd., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City (in front of Taiwan Land Bank Kaohsiung Branch)
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Ah Q's Frozen Taro Balls
Address: No. 130, Minglun Rd., Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 0982 963 469
Hours: 11:00–23:00
Other branches: Fengshan Youth Night Market (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

A-Xia’s Charcoal-grilled Pork Rice 
Must-try: Classic charcoal-grilled pork rice
Address: No. 70, Fuxing 1st Rd., Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-2361516
Hours: 11:00–19:30
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Authentic White Sugar Cake | /strong>
Why it’s a must-try: A specialty snack from southern Taiwan, crispy outside and soft inside
Address: Intersection of Xingzhong 2nd Rd. and Ziqiang 3rd Rd., Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City
Business hours: 12:30–22:30

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Milkfish Specialty Shop
Must-try: Classic charcoal-grilled pork rice
Address: No. 77, Xinxing St., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-531 1077
Hours: 07:00–20:00
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Fengshan Gymnasium Scallion Meat Patty
Why it’s a must-try: A scallion meat patty unique to southern Taiwan – a popular roadside snack you’ll have to queue for
Address: Anning St., Fongshan City (side entrance of Fengshan Gymnasium), Kaohsiung County
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Xiangyuan Beef Noodles (Military Dependents’ Village flavor – highly recommended by locals)
Address: No. 190, Junxiao Rd., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3483969

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Boyi Shi Grilled Pork Rice
Address: No. 276, Fu Heng 1st Rd., Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City (Head Office)
Phone: 07-251 5518
Business Hours: 06:30–15:00
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Douliu Ice City
Must-try: Traditional-style Plum Ice, Sour Plum Ice, Banana Ice

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Lao Jiang Black Tea
Must-order Signature: Gao Mu Fresh Milk Black Tea + Egg & Meat Toast
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Time-Honored Zhou Grilled Pork Rice
Must-try: Grilled Pork Rice served with a bowl of miso soup (a local queuing favorite – freshly grilled traditional taste)

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

A-Wan Pasta
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Duck Meat Zhen(Time-honored restaurant serving skin-on duck rice)

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Guo Family Zongzi(Packed with peanut powder & traditional soy sauce paste)

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Liao Family Oden
Must-try: Sanmin Market online-recommended food (freshly grilled handmade oden)
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Lao Zhou Hot & Cold Drinks
Must-order: Eight-Treasure Ice, Peanut Soup, Rice Cake Porridge, Grilled Mochi Article Link

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Deng Family Tapioca Ball Ice(Tapioca ball ice for NT$10 per bowl)

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Renwu Roast Duck(One duck, two ways — daily queue for a number ticket)

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Pin Yuan Sugar Mouth(Affordable and delicious snowflake ice, a queuing favorite)
 

▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Bo Hong Pork Floss(Must-try pork floss rice + fish-flavored fish soup)
Address: No. 167-2, Qingnian 1st Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3322516
Business Hours: 1:00 PM – 4:00 AM
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns with Soup(Pan-fried buns + Yuba vermicelli soup)
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▲27 must-try local foods in Kaohsiung. (Photo provided by the Kaohsiung Food Map)

Lao Er Leg Bucket Rice(Late-night exclusive dish)
Must-order: Leg bucket rice, stir-fried oyster omelet
 

Beigang San Dai Cai Family Tube Rice Cake
Address: No. 167, Hexi Rd., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5517443
Hours: 2:45 PM – 10:45 PM

Dandan Burger
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Mei Hong Soy Milk (Highly recommended local military dependents’ village breakfast)
Address: No. 5, Guofeng St., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5880191
Business Hours: 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Huada Milk Tea (Rich tea flavor + freshly made tapioca pearls)
Address: No. 99, Xinle St., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-75512151
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Shuangfei Milk Tea
Address: No. 173, Xinle St., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5218300
Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Grandma’s Mixed Tea
Address: No. 131, Dayong Rd., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City (in front of the Kaohsiung Branch of Taiwan Land Bank)

A-Qi Taro Balls
Address: No. 130, Minglun Rd., Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 0982 963 469
Hours: 11:00–23:00
Other branches: Fengshan Youth Night Market (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

A-Xia Char Siu Rice
Address: No. 70, Fuxing 1st Rd., Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-2361516
Hours: 11:00–19:30

Authentic White Sugar | Roast/strong>
Address: Intersection of Xingzhong 2nd Rd. and Ziqiang 3rd Rd., Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City
Business Hours: 12:30–22:30

Milkfish Specialty Shop
Address: No. 77, Xinxing St., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-531 1077
Hours: 07:00–20:00

Fengshan Gymnasium Scallion Pork Patty
Address: Anning St., Fengshan City, Kaohsiung County (side entrance of Fengshan Gymnasium)

Xiangyuan Beef Noodles
Address: No. 190, Junxiao Rd., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3483969

Boyi Shi Char Siu Rice
Address: No. 276, Fuheng 1st Rd., Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City (Head Office)
Phone: 07-251 5518
Business Hours: 06:30–15:00

Douliu Ice City
Address: No. 450, Zhongzhou 3rd Rd., Cijin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5713850

Lao Jiang Black Tea
Address: No. 51, Nantai Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-2877317

Lao Pai Zhou Barbecued Pork Rice
Address: No. 416, Xinfu Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-7666413

Ah Wan’s Pasta
Address: No. 184, Sanmin Street, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City (inside Sanmin Market)
Phone: 07-231 3207
Business Hours: 15:30–22:00

Duck Meat Zhen (Classic Braised Duck Rice with Skin)
Address: No. 258, Wufu 4th Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City 803
Phone: 07-5215018
Business Hours: 10:00–22:00

Guo Family Zongzi
Address: No. 19, Beidou Street, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3483969
Phone: 07-5616020
Business Hours: 07:00–23:00

Liao Family Oden
Address: No. 191, Sanmin Street, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-2011020
Business Hours: 10:30–22:00

Lao Zhou Hot & Cold Drinks
Shop Address: No. 26, Sanmin Street, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-2816780
Business Hours: 10:00–00:00

Deng Family Tapioca Ice
Address: No. 2, Lane 1, Lide Street, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-2862862
Business hours: 10:30–22:30

Renwu Roast Duck
Address: No. 95-21, Fengren Rd., Renwu District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3719315
Business hours: 14:00–20:00

Pin Yuan Tang Kou
Address: No. 157, Yucheng Rd., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-5562748
Business hours: 10:00–22:30

Bohong Meat Sauce
Address: No. 167-2, Qingnian 1st Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3322516
Business hours: 13:00–04:00

Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns with Soup
Address: No. 208, Rehe 1st St., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3220702
Hours: 11:45–20:30

Lao Er Leg Rice
Address: No. 118, Xingzhong 2nd Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 0925 040 508
Business hours: 21:00–05:00

Kaohsiung Food Map
Author introduction: Kaohsiung Food Map is shared by Ah Xiong and Xiao Gao, featuring local southern Taiwanese cuisine and cultural flavors. They also occasionally introduce tourist attractions from around the country, sampling signature dishes and capturing beautiful scenery to share Taiwan’s food and unique human touch with everyone.
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