Cheesy, stringy, and oh-so-indulgent—Taiwan’s top 10 most decadent cheese delicacies that are practically criminal!

▲The sight of cheese stretching is ultra-soothing. (Photo / Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai)

Reporter Yu Jiayun / Comprehensive Report

For those on a diet, delicious food is undoubtedly the biggest enemy. Among them, cheese—with its dramatically stringy texture and tendency to burst with melted goodness—is definitely the ultimate villain. One bite, and the rich cheese slowly oozes out, playing a high-calorie symphony in your mouth. It’s an indulgence so irresistible that calories don’t even matter—just eat it first!

Okey Dokey Chuncheon Spicy Chicken Pizza

Now open for over half a year, Okey Dokey continues to enjoy immense popularity, winning over young diners with its innovative and bold Korean-inspired dishes. A must-try here is their Chuncheon Spicy Chicken Pizza—mildly spicy Korean-style fried chicken paired with stretchy, creamy cheese for a supremely satisfying bite!

Address: No. 47, Lane 308, Guangfu S. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City (5–8 mins from Exit 2 of Taipei Memorial Hall MRT Station)
Phone: 02 2776 5593

▲A super thick pizza that’s incredibly filling with just one slice. (Photo / A Man’s Daily Life)

Hot Love Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Rainbow Cheese Sandwich

A Southern Taiwan favorite known for its authentic Canadian flavors, Hot Love’s grilled cheese sandwiches have launched a dreamy new rainbow cheese variety this year. When you split the bread, five colorful cheeses flow out in soft hues—the visuals are simply mouthwatering. And no artificial food coloring here—natural vegetable pigments give the cheese its vibrant shades, hiding a rainbow inside every sandwich. Truly irresistible!

Kaohsiung Hot Love Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Original takeout specialty store nationwide)
Address: No. 330, Bo’ai 1st Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3130090

Tainan Hot Love Five-Star Chef Food Truck
Location: Outside No. 164, Section 2, Guohua St., Tainan City
Phone: 06-5115092

▲Rainbow colors inside the bread. (Photo / Provided by Hot Love Grilled Cheese Sandwich)

Xiao Gao Gao Ba Bu Handmade Café & Composite Dining – Stringy Egg Pancake

Egg pancakes with cheese aren’t rare, but how about daily handmade egg pancake wraps paired with three types of stretchy cheese? You’ve got to try it. This stringy cheese egg pancake includes three kinds of cheese—just a gentle lift and you’ll get plenty of cheesy strands. Combined with the pancake, it bursts with milky aroma. The texture is slightly soft yet chewy, best enjoyed while hot.

Phone: 0913022223
Address: No. 112, Fumin Rd., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City

▲Stringy egg pancake. (Photo / Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai)

James’ Cheese Pork Ribs – Cheese Pork Ribs Pot

Even before opening, James’ Cheese Pork Ribs had already gained massive hype—and the sight alone is enough to make your mouth water. A whole slab of pork ribs and cheese strips are placed on a hot iron plate. Once the cheese softens, it’s wrapped around individual pork ribs. The mildly sweet signature sauce on the ribs pairs perfectly with the savory cheese—it’s pure decadence!

Address: No. 13, Lane 7, Aly. 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City
Phone: (02)2711-1101

▲Pork ribs wrapped in ultra-cheesy goodness. (Photo / Photo by Huang Shiyuan)

Daimaru-ya – Handmade Fried Chicken Donuts – Cheese Fried Chicken Donut

Take a big bite of the hot, deliciously shaped donut—only to find it’s actually "fried chicken" flavored inside ! Originally a secret recipe created to impress a girl, it eventually conquered southern Taiwan. The girls’ all-time favorite cheese fried chicken flavor is sprinkled with specially made cheese sugar powder on the outside, filled with gooey melted cheese inside, and paired with juicy chicken for a multi-layered texture.

Location: No. 72, Section 1, Yongfu Road, West Central District, Tainan City

▲ One bite of cheese fried chicken is pure satisfaction. (Photo / from the official Facebook page of “Da Maruya – Handmade Fried Chicken Donuts”)

UNCLES TAIWAN Pai Xuilong? Gu Signature Cheese Flame Spicy Rice Cake + Flowers Have Bloomed

Throw an entire squid into a spicy stir-fried rice cake pot, then pile on heaps of stretchy cheese. Who cares about calories when faced with such indulgent food?! Uncle Squid’s signature Cheese Flame Spicy Rice Cake + Flowers Have Bloomed combo is a popular choice—the cheese can stretch up to 100 cm, making it truly the most epic on Earth!

Address: No. 31, Lane 260, Guangfu South Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 8771-8097

▲ Squid flower + stretchy cheese. (Photo / from the UNCLES TAIWAN Pai Xuilong? Gu fan page)

Mixto Handmade Sandwich Cheese Trio

This Cuban sandwich comes with three types of cheese, and the filling is refreshingly simple—just an overflow of cheese for you. The most visually stunning cheese trio features heaps of cheese that melt under heat press, putting on quite the stringy show. Let’s just say that rich milky aroma is simply irresistible!

Address: No. 77, Taiping Road, North District, Taichung City
Phone: 0919-598039

▲ Mixto Handmade Sandwich. (Photo / Mika)

Omaya Crazy Chicken (Linkou Branch) Crispy Rice Chicken

Roast chicken alone is already mouthwatering enough, but immersing the whole bird in a cheese pot makes it even more drool-worthy. Omaya Crazy Chicken Linkou Branch’s specialty, Crispy Rice Chicken, features tender and juicy roast chicken, smooth and rich cheese underneath, and a crispy rice crust at the bottom—a multi-texture delight you won’t be able to stop eating!

Address: No. 13, Section 2, Wenhua Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan City
Phone: (03) 2639080

▲ Chicken soaking in a cheese hot spring. (Photo / from the Omaya Crazy Chicken - (Headquarters) fan page)

BABA BABA Bursting Toast – Spicy Beef / Teriyaki Pork

Don’t let the unassuming toast box fool you—once opened, it’s a cheese waterfall. BABA BABA offers light meals, including delicious savory bursting toasts and egg tarts, as well as sweet molten custard toasts. Their top recommendation is the cheese-loaded bursting toast, available in many flavors sure to satisfy both meat lovers and cheese enthusiasts!

Phone: 07-2820288
Address: No. 23, Wenhua Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City

▲ Cheese bursts out when cut. (Photo / Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai)

Dolce&Crepes Black Sugar Cheese Crepes

You thought crepes only go with cheese slices? Think again. The “wicked” black sugar cheese crepe has a crispy outer layer and a soft, stringy inner filling. The rich aroma of black sugar and cheese complement each other without overpowering, and they don’t stick to your teeth—offering a unique crepe flavor you've never tried before.

Address: No. 31, Lane 330, Songjiang Road, Taipei City
Phone: 0910-202-340

▲ The crepe’s cheese also stretches. (Photo / by reporter Chen Zi-Yin)