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A gourmet stroll through Taitung’s indigenous villages

The most local way to enjoy Taitung

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You’ve got to see Taitung’s mountains, oceans and indigenous villages for yourself. Traveling in Taitung should be slow-paced. This is an attitude towards life that needs to be cultivated, accumulated, and wholeheartedly experienced. By connecting your life to the land, you will discover how to get closer to nature. The wonderful and delicious indigenous gourmet tour is about to head out!
Photo credit: Indigenous People Department, Taitung County Government

A gourmet stroll through Taitung’s indigenous villages

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  • Delicious Coastline
    Delicious Coastline map

    Fresh catch on the dining table

    About one-third of the population of Taitung is indigenous. The entire length of Taitung’s section of Provincial Highway 11 is majority indigenous Amis, who are good at swimming, fishing, hunting and subsisting from the ocean. Fresh catch from the Pacific Ocean is brought directly to the dining table. After a long day of being out and about, have a meal and recharge. As a traveler, you deserve a sumptuous feast!

    • Liay’s Kitchen

      Liay’s Kitchen

      Located in the Pakelang BnB Art Park and run by the owner, Liay. Liay served as a chef at Howard Beach Resort Kenting and Le Méridien Taipei. Liay’s Kitchen uses fresh local ingredients to create indigenous fine dining. This brings out the cuisine’s bold character that is presented through refined concepts.

      • Menu-less dining and camping

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurant.

      • Photo credit: TTSTYLE FOOD
    • Photo credit: TTSTYLE FOOD

      Yigeng Diner

      Yigeng’s menu-less dining is centered around fermented food, including fukah (fermented bamboo shoot), siraw (fermented meat), and anato (fermented fish). Along with delicious Changbin rice, you are guaranteed a feast of indigenous flavors.

      • Bringing local ingredients to an Amis menu-less dining experience that features fermented cuisine. Rice rolls and bread with dipping sauce are available on weekdays.

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurant.

      • Photo credit: TTSTYLE FOOD
  • Touring the East Rift Valley
    Touring the East Rift Valley map

    A feast of East Rift Valley beauty

    The scenery in the East Rift Valley changes with the four seasons. Enjoy the atmosphere as if you were vacationing abroad. On a four-hour trip packed with non-stop fun, rejuvenate your five senses, visit indigenous tribes and experience the local culture through handicrafts and cuisine. Start your journey now! A wonderful local life is waiting for you to explore.

    • Kaiana Workshop

      Kaiana Workshop

      Learn about how the Bunun people determine hunting and farming times based on natural phenomena from their traditional illustrated calendar. Try pounding millet using the soles of your feet to repeatedly rub and thresh. In addition, you can try a Bunun millet set meal that includes roasted smoked pork and red quinoa leaf tempura. Each bite will give you the taste of love and care.

      • Menu-less dining, millet pounding experience, and tribal tour

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurant.

    • Kanasui Workshop

      Kanasui Workshop

      Explore trail in the forest and tour the tribe to learn about indigenous Bunun lifestyle. Taiwan oil millet, a long-lost traditional grain, is highly recommended. You can try the Taiwan oil millet popcorn, steamed oil millet, and the popular oil millet cake. All of them are tasty treats.

      • Mountain trail, outdoor camping, and menu-less dining.

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurants.

      • Photo credit: TTSTYLE FOOD
  • Refined City
    Refined City map

    Urban sparks with food and drinks

    Taitung City is a small but interesting place, which is an entertainment hotspot for all types of travelers. Take a two-hour walk in the city and visit all the street food stalls, the TTSTYLE Wave House, and weekend market at Tiehua Music Village with creative snacks and live music performance. There is so much to explore that you are likely to spend quite some time here.

    • TTSTYLE Wave House

      TTSTYLE Wave House

      The only indigenous culture themed creative park in Taiwan with indigenous handcraft stores, themed food and drinks, and cafes. It is only a two-minute walk from the Taitung Bus Station. Go for a stroll, take some pictures, dine and shop. You will be more than satisfied with your visit to the TTSTYLE Wave House.

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD’s official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurant.

    • Dawana Kitchen

      Dawana Kitchen

      Located in the Taromak tribe in Beinan Township in the suburbs of Taitung City. The kitchen, which is integrated into the garden, is the first thing that greets visitors. Signature dishes include Rukai traditional blood sausage, indigenous style pizza, and piper betle dumplings that is the creation of the owner.

      • Menu-less dining, handcraft DIY activity

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurant.

  • The sweet and cozy South Link and offshore islands
    The sweet and cozy South Link and offshore islands map

    The sweet and cozy South Link and offshore islands

    Taitung is not only about the coastline and the rift valley. If you are a true fan of Taitung, do not miss out on the azure blue scenery on Provincial Highway 9, and the stunning beauty of the offshore islands. They are not as far as you might imagine. Your next special trip is just a few steps away.

    • Alangyi Tribal Kitchen

      Alangyi Tribal Kitchen

      Heading south to Anshuo Tribe, you are already close to the southernmost end of Taitung. Indigenous cooking utilizes boiling, smoking/roasting, and pickling. Inheriting the traditional lifestyle, Alangyi Kitchen insists on “not frying” and showcasing authentic flavors.

      • Menu-less dining, millet culture experience, and ancient trail tour.

      • Please refer to TTSTYLE FOOD official website for business hours and detailed information about the restaurant.

      • Photo credit: TTSTYLE FOOD
    • Touring the “Island of People” with respect for nature

      Touring the “Island of People” with respect for nature

      “Pongso no tao” is what the Yami people of Orchid Island, a small island southeast of Taiwan proper, call their home. The beautiful scenery, island lifestyle and unique marine culture attract many visitors during the peak travel season from April to September.
      There are plenty of marine activities here. You can ask the hotel owner where to go snorkeling, deep diving, and canoeing. When visiting Orchid Island, the most important thing is to respect each other. Everyone needs to pitch in to protect the ocean, this beautiful island and culture.

      • Photo credit: TTSTYLE FOOD

Set out! All the delicious food of your choosing

Delicious stories that start in your bowl and end at your chopsticks

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