Most popular online！Top 10 must-visit restaurants hidden in Taiwan’s deep mountains

▲ Sandimen Jugao Flavor Restaurant. (Photo／fromSandimen Jugao Flavor Restaurant fan page)

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On holidays, heading outdoors with family, your partner, or a few good friends to breathe fresh air, enjoy nature’s beauty, and take a brief break from work is truly one of life’s great pleasures. And when venturing outdoors, “what to eat” is often the top priority for many.DailyView Online Thermometerhas released a list of the top 10 mountain restaurants—mountain views paired with delicious food make for a double treat and double relaxation！

1. Jugao Flavor Restaurant
The most beloved mountain restaurant among netizens is the “Jugao Flavor Restaurant” located in Sandimen, Pingtung, which also happens to be the highest-altitude restaurant in Sandimen. Although it’s off the beaten path, its popularity remains sky-high. In addition to must-try rock-grilled chicken and their signature chicken soup, the various vegetables are also extremely fresh and sweet. Enjoying a meal in the mountains feels extra special！

Address: No. 168, Section 2, Zhongzheng Road, Sandimen Township, Pingtung County
Phone: 08-7994288
Business hours: 11:00～24:00

▲ Sandimen Jugao Flavor Restaurant. (Photo／fromSandimen Jugao Flavor Restaurant fan page)

2. Yue Lu Restaurant
Located in Fenglin, Hualien, “Yue Lu Restaurant,” which blends plum cuisine with Hakka dishes, is a local gem known only to insiders. Among them, the most popular dish among netizens—the famously delicious “charcoal-grilled plum-barrel chicken”—is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, paired with the aroma of plum from the barrel-roasted chicken. Just hearing about it makes your mouth water！

Address: No. 71, Fengming 1st Road, Fenglin Township, Hualien County
Phone: 03-8762206 (plum chicken requires reservation)
Business hours: 11:00～14:30, 17:00～21:00

▲ Yue Lu Restaurant. (Photo／fromYue Lu Restaurant official website)

3. Weng Zi Zhuang Zhuang Chicken
Chicken lovers, rejoice！This famous chicken-focused eatery, “Weng Zi Zhuang Zhuang Chicken,” is located in Xindian. Featured in numerous media outlets, it’s a semi-open restaurant where you can see the large pots used to cook the chicken from the outside. The chicken is seasoned with traditional Chinese herbs to bring out its natural sweetness, then finished with a few drops of lemon and a dip in chicken oil and pepper powder—how could you not love it？

Address: No. 9, Section 2, Xinwu Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-26665658
Business hours: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

▲Delicious food at Wengzi Zhuangzhuang Chicken. (Photo/Reproduced fromWengzi Zhuangzhuang Chicken official website)

4. Songyuan Zen Forest
On Yangmingshan Mountain, there is a very famous health-focused scenic restaurant. The poetic “Songyuan Zen Forest” is a great destination suitable for bringing the whole family along. The restaurant features an à la carte style, offering a wide variety of refined dishes. Although each portion is small, the flavors are light and healthy—definitely bring your elders to try it out.

Address: No. 160, Lane 101, Jingshan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-28613578
Business hours: Lunch 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

▲Fresh sashimi at Songyuan Zen Forest. (Photo/taken fromSongyuan Zen Forest official website)

5. Atayal Lodge
Located in Jiaobanshan, Taoyuan, “Atayal Lodge” is a restaurant specializing in indigenous cuisine. Must-try signature dishes include betel flower spare ribs soup, wild boar meat, preserved egg and sugarcane bamboo shoots, among others. Don’t forget to order the famous bamboo tube rice, and you can also enjoy the indigenous millet wine to fully experience the local flavor and deliciousness.

Address: No. 41, Zhongzheng Road, Fuxing Township, Taoyuan County
Phone: 03-3573361
Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday

6. Shando Handmade Wood-Fired Bread
“Shando” specializes in handmade wood-fired bread. The elastic bread is baked in a kiln using firewood collected daily from the mountains, and sweet mountain spring water is used to knead the dough—no preservatives added. They make a maximum of 200 loaves per day, which sell out as soon as they come out of the oven. It’s definitely one of Miaoli’s popular delicacies. Flavors include whole wheat, multigrain, longan red wine, stollen, kumquat red bean, and ruby.

Address: No. 16-8, Bagua Li, 11th Neighborhood, Penglai Village, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County
Ordering phone: 0936466779
Business hours: Monday to Tuesday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday to Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

▲Shando Handmade Wood-Fired Bread. (Photo/fromShando Wood-Fired Bread fan page)

7. Qie? Qingshui No. 1 (formerly Qie? Hei’s Shop)
Located along the ecological corridor, Qie? Hei’s Shop is a must-visit restaurant for anyone coming to Mugu Muyu. The restaurant specializes in various indigenous-style meals. Whether it’s stir-fried snails, fresh mountain fern vegetables, unique bamboo tube rice, or the extremely flavorful wild boar meat, these are all must-try mountain delicacies.

Address: Qingshui No. 1, Tongmen Section, Tongmen Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County
Phone: 0921232887
Business hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

▲A variety of indigenous-flavored meals at Qie? Qingshui No. 1. (Photo / fromHualien Mugu Muyu "Qie? Qingshui No. 1" Facebook page)

8. Zhong Mama’s Snacks
Located in Pinglin, Zhong Mama’s Snacks, which emphasizes "natural ingredients," is an extremely popular eatery on the town’s old street, beloved by locals and visitors alike. Using fresh local ingredients, its must-try signature dishes include tea oil noodles, traditional fried rice, and an incredibly rich goat milkhead chicken soup. Additionally, the seasonal vegetables grown with the area’s pure, high-quality water are also exceptional.

Address: No. 32, Pinglin St., Pinglin Village, Pinglin District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-26656031
Business hours: Sat–Sun, 9:30–19:00

▲Zhong Mama’s Snacks. (Photo / fromZhong Mama’s Snacks & Dingchen Tea House Facebook page)

9. Mountain Tea House
For many, the Mountain Tea House in Shiding, New Taipei, is a hidden gem of a “secret spot”! Although it’s only open on weekends and may look old from the outside, it offers breathtaking views that are truly unforgettable. Moreover, being located in the “mountains,” the winding roads can easily cause you to miss it—prospective visitors should pay extra attention to finding it.

Address: No. 15-3, Tan Yao Lane, Section 5, Beiyi Rd., Shiding District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-26651670
Business hours: Only Fri–Sun

▲Mountain Tea House. (Photo / fromMountain Tea House official website)

10. Zhu Yunxuan
Located in Neihu, Taipei, Zhu Yunxuan is a well-known suburban scenic restaurant near Bishan Rock. The venue boasts a spacious interior with Japanese-style garden architecture. Here, you can enjoy affordable and delicious Taiwanese cuisine while taking in the beautiful scenery—a truly relaxing experience. Many Taipei residents love to visit on weekends, chatting and unwinding away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Address: No. 32-1, Bishan Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-27919636
Business hours: 12:00–14:30, 17:00–19:30 (closed Mondays)

▲The beautiful daytime and nighttime views of Zhu Yunxuan. (Photo / fromZhu Yunxuan Facebook page)