【Eat Gourmet】Overlooking City Lights: Taiwan’s Top 5 Most Scenic Restaurants

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
Nowadays, when people choose a restaurant, delicious food isn’t the only consideration—the beautiful surroundings and views are also a major factor. After all, enjoying a meal in an environment surrounded by stunning scenery not only satisfies your appetite but also heals a weary soul. Below are five popular scenic restaurants. If you’re looking for a place to relax or go on a date, consider these spots.

●The Top on the Roof

The Top on the Roof, a scenic restaurant situated on Yangmingshan, is a favorite spot for many Taipei locals to admire the beautiful night sky and city lights. Its cozy and laid-back atmosphere makes it easy to spend the whole evening here. The restaurant is divided into private dining areas and open-air sofa seating. During the day, you can enjoy the warm sunlight and gentle breezes atop the mountain while taking in the panoramic view of the Taipei Basin surrounded by green hills. At night, the Southeast Asian-style stone statues are lit with warm lights, and the city lights twinkle like a beautiful starry sky on the ground. Paired with the flickering night lights, it’s perfect for chatting comfortably with friends under the shelter and spending a night filled with Southeast Asian charm.

【Info】
The Top on the Roof
Address: No. 33, Lane 4, Aly. 61, Ketagalan Blvd., Shilin District, Taipei City (50 meters below the gymnasium of Chinese Culture University)
Phone: 02-28622255

●Shan Na Bian "Green Leaf Ark" (Green Ark)

Shan Na Bian "Green Leaf Ark" is a French-Italian forest restaurant hidden in the mountains and forests of Sanyi, Miaoli. It offers guests the chance to enjoy delicious international cuisine in a serene, green-surrounded environment. The park covers ten hectares, and the surrounding natural beauty changes with the seasons, making it a well-known spot for flower and maple leaf viewing.