International-grade hotel in Kaohsiung offers semi-buffet meals for under NT$1,000 — featuring a 1kg T-bone steak as the main course

Reported and photographed by Huang Shiyuan, HowToTrip

Hotel Indigo is Kaohsiung’s first international-grade hotel. The city’s popular rooftop bar, Pier No.1, is located on the top floor of the hotel, where a spacious open-air terrace offers stunning views of the vibrant nightlife of the port city from the 14th floor. But besides the bar, the Wok on the Park all-day dining restaurant on the second floor not only features a unique self-service buffet with local street food items but also allows you to choose one main course from the menu — all for less than NT$1,000. Starting in May, locals in Kaohsiung (with valid ID) can enjoy a 20% discount on lunch and dinner, while those aged 65 and above can get a 25% discount.

▲ Wok on the Park all-day dining restaurant on the second floor of Hotel Indigo offers a semi-buffet format.



▲ A 1kg T-bone steak.


▲ Crispy Little Chicken.


▲ Yuzu-flavored Pork Ribs.

Wok on the Park all-day dining restaurant is a semi-buffet concept. In addition to unlimited access to the self-service buffet, guests can also select one main course. Executive Chef Daisy Chang (Daisy) said that over 20 main courses have been developed, but five are selected each week to be featured on the menu. Among them is a 1kg T-bone steak — typically found only in steakhouses. However, this is a two-person portion and must be ordered in advance and shared by two diners. Solo diners will need to choose another option.

Although the T-bone steak at Wok on the Park is Choice grade and weighs 1kg, the overall value is still great when paired with the variety of salads and light bites available at the buffet. Dinner prices from Monday to Thursday are NT$820 + 10%, and from Friday to Sunday NT$890 + 10% — which is quite reasonable. Locals in Kaohsiung can even enjoy a 20% discount, bringing the price down to under NT$700, offering even better value.


▲ Live cooking station.


▲ Hot food section.


▲ Freshly cooked noodle station.

In addition to the T-bone steak, Chef Daisy also recommends the Yuzu-flavored Pork Ribs and the Crispy Little Chicken (spring chicken). The Yuzu-flavored Pork Ribs are braised with a specially prepared yuzu sauce until the sauce is reduced, delivering a flavor that is sweet, sour, and fragrant without being overly heavy. The Crispy Little Chicken is cooked using a traditional method of deep-frying in oil. Aside from the prep work (stuffing the chicken with spices), the oil-frying process alone takes about an hour and must be done manually — no machines allowed — to achieve that perfectly crispy skin. As a result, this dish is limited in quantity and sells out quickly.



▲ Hot food area.

Special local discounts for Kaohsiung residents: Valid ID required
● Lunch: Salad bar NT$299 + 10%; for à la carte main courses or combo with salad bar, please inquire at the restaurant
● Dinner: Monday to Thursday NT$820 + 10% (includes appetizer bar, dessert bar, drink bar, and one chef’s special dish); Friday to Sunday NT$890 + 10%

Address: 2F, Hotel Indigo, No. 4, Zhongshan 1st Rd., Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
Tel: 07-272-1555 ext. 220