Even Mayday is obsessed with it！ A complete guide to Kaohsiung’s food scene

Kaohsiung, a city so captivating that even the renowned band Mayday fell in love with it—their lead singer Ashin once described it as “a place with ten thousand reasons to visit”! Eating delicious food in Kaohsiung has become a must-do when visiting southern Taiwan. The publishing house Mook extensively researched Kaohsiung’s food scene, featuring over 1,000 top-notch eateries and more than 1,500 premium delicacies—all in one book: 《Kaohsiung Food: Complete Conquest》.

Whether it’s any season of the year, exploring Kaohsiung is best started with “enjoying its food.” The world bread champion Chef Wu Pao-chun’s baked goods fill the air with aroma in Kaohsiung, the Gangshan lamb hot pot remains irresistible all year round, while the lavish spreads by Neimen master chefs leave lingering aftertastes. The mud-roasted chicken from the mud volcanoes under Tianliao’s Moon World is flavorful yet not greasy, there are indigenous cuisine, Hakka dishes from the mountains, plum-flavored meals, taro dishes, an array of seafood from the harbor bay, and the continuous serving of mullet roe… A dazzling variety of local specialty dishes each shine brightly, showcasing the unique character of Kaohsiung.

Besides its distinctive local dishes, Kaohsiung’s produce is equally abundant and exciting. In summer, Golden Phoenix mangoes and Yuhebao lychees take turns delighting with their fragrance, while in winter the black diamonds—wax apples—make their appearance, along with Qishan bananas, Jiaxian taro, Dashe jujubes, and Namasia peaches… A multitude of fruits fill the air with the scents of Kaohsiung’s various regions.

  Kaohsiung also boasts many internationally renowned unique attractions. The annual Songjiang martial parade draws numerous international visitors, the spread of Fo Guang Shan’s teachings has gained international fame, there’s the country’s only shadow puppet theater, and Taiwan’s first Catholic church—the Rosary Church… A host of unbelievably fun, delicious, and interesting things to do in Kaohsiung await curious travelers.

 

  Mook Publishing’s June release 《Kaohsiung Food: Complete Conquest》 features over 1,000 delicious spots in Kaohsiung and showcases over 1,591 of the tastiest dishes through meticulous research, covering all the delectable flavors of southern Taiwan… It’s currently a hot bestseller with rave reviews！