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Let Hsinchu cuisine add flavor to your everyday life. As more people move in and renowned restaurant brands establish themselves, Hsinchu is no longer the food desert it once was. Especially around the HSR (High-Speed Rail) area, with increasing foot traffic, there are more and more dining options, including many popular spots for photo-ops and unique creative dishes. From Japanese set meals to old house cafés and Western fusion cuisine, let’s dive into the alleys and fields to explore the culinary gems around Hsinchu HSR.

Recommended foods around Hsinchu HSR

Kurumi Yakitori

Kurumi Yakitori, the second brand under the Cry Cry Café, continues its Japanese style. From the Machiya-style exterior, dry garden, and gravel landscaping, you can feel the strong Kyoto atmosphere. The interior, decorated in an old house style, features wooden furniture paired with various antique items collected by the owner. The thin wooden lattice doors and windows let natural light into the dining space, creating an exquisite ambiance. They mainly offer Japanese curry and rice burgers, along with desserts and drinks. The soup curry series is a must-try signature dish. The seats under the eaves in the indoor courtyard are a popular spot for photos, so book in advance!

• Address: No. 88, Section 2, Jiafeng 6th Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact: 03-550-9902
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:40 PM
• Related Link: Kurumi__desu

Wale Western Cuisine 和樂洋食巧烹

Starting from a night market food truck, Wale Western Cuisine is located in a residential area near the Hsinchu HSR station. Although there are not many tables, the place is very clean and bright, with an open kitchen where you can see the food being prepared. They offer hamburg steak, congee, omelet rice, pasta, risotto, and small dishes. The food is delicious and affordable, making it a great value among Hsinchu restaurants. Highly recommended are the pesto chicken pasta, beef risotto, and Japanese-style grilled chicken wings.

• Address: No. 243, Aikou 3rd Street, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact: 03-668-5850
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:40 PM
• Related Link: Wale Western Cuisine 2.0

Mr. Moon CaféMr.Moon 月亮先生咖啡館

Located near the Hsinchu HSR food district, Mr. Moon Café offers a wide variety of dishes, including brunch platters, American omelets, pasta, risotto, salads, and waffles. The most special is the Hakka brunch, where the owner incorporates Hakka small stir-fried, orange sauce chicken, and water rice cakes into brunch, offering a unique taste worth trying. The “Three Moon Brothers” mini burgers are a hit with kids. The second-floor seating area is spacious, with a small photo-friendly corner by the window, making it a perfect place to spend a leisurely afternoon.

• Address: No. 29, Section 2, Jiafeng 5th Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact: 03-658-6191
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
• Related Link: Mr. Moon Café

Arita Café 有田咖啡

Hidden in the fields not far from Hsinchu HSR, Arita Café was formerly a century-old Chinese medicine shop. The terraced house has been transformed into an old house café, retaining the historical Chinese medicine cabinet behind the counter and displaying old photos on the walls, giving the space a warm feel. Besides regular set meals, drinks, and desserts, they also offer special soups. The semi-outdoor seating on the second floor lets you enjoy the field views while sipping fragrant coffee, creating a unique experience.

• Address: No. 82, Lane 2, Section 2, Dongxing Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact: 0965-258-076
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Related Link: Arita Café

Chonky Diner 肥貓漢堡

Chunky Diner, decorated in an American style, offers a spacious seating area. The portions are enormous, especially the burgers, which are insanely decadent. They use Prime-grade beef for their hand-made patties, paired with thick-cut bacon and a famous gourmet bun. The patty is tender, juicy, and full of flavorful fats. The signature Chonky Burger features a thick, juicy beef patty with thick-cut maple bacon, two layers of American cheese, a sunny-side-up egg, tomato, onion, and cucumber—a must-try for meat lovers.

• Address: No. 6, Lane 158, Section 2, HSR Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact:03-658-8231
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Friday-Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
• Related Link: Chonky Diner

Nobi Shokudo 野比食堂

Nobi Shokudo, a white house with large windows framed by wooden frames and doors, even has its parking lot in the parking-scarce Zhubei. They mainly serve Japanese set meals and seasonal dishes, with the winter-exclusive mini pot dishes being particularly popular. Their signature dishes include Japanese fried pork cutlet, Tatsuta-age fried chicken, and beef sukiyaki. The fried chicken is crispy on the outside and not greasy, delicious even without dipping sauce. Though the prices are not cheap, the variety of dishes and the spacious dining area make it a great spot for families.

• Address: No. 18, Section 2, Liuqia 1st Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact:03-667-3997
• Hours: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM / Weekends 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
• Related Link: Nobi Shokudo

Sauté Restaurant 索鉄

The highly-rated Sauté Restaurant in Hsinchu impresses with its elegant exterior and interior design. There’s even a photo wall for social media enthusiasts right as you enter. They carefully select local Taiwanese ingredients and combine them with Western culinary techniques to create innovative dishes that reflect their dedication. Recommended is the Grilled Sakura Pork Tomahawk with garlic butter mushroom sauce. The sauce is rich and smooth, enhancing the flavor of the tomahawk pork. The presentation, ingredients, and cooking techniques are all remarkable!

• Address: No. 58, Section 1, Jiafeng South Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
• Contact:03-658-2298
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
• Related Link: Sauté Restaurant

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