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Every meeting is fate, so making the most of time together with family is essential. Chongyang Festival (Double Ninth Festival) falls in the Gregorian calendar on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month—on October 11, 2024. While the festival is often associated with special bonuses for seniors, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to treat elders to a lavish meal. We’ve curated a selection of family-friendly banquet-style restaurants across Taiwan—offering various cuisines, great flavors, and spacious dining areas. Let’s take a look!

Yufu Private Kitchen (愚夫私廚), Keelung

Yufu Private Kitchen is an advance-reservation restaurant known for fresh seafood and a range of entrées such as Caribbean lobster, pan-seared salmon fillet, Beef Wellington, lamb Provençal, smoked French cherry duck, and Bavarian pork knuckle. Courses include salad, soup, appetizers, main dishes, and dessert—each a delightful surprise showcasing the chef’s meticulous sourcing and cooking techniques. Note: They require at least three days’ notice for reservations, and the small dining area (only four tables) can accommodate up to 18 guests—perfect for elders who enjoy Western-style cuisine!

• Address: No. 240-1, Fuxing Road, Zhongshan District, Keelung City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 955 772 588
• Hours: 12:00–22:00

Yangming Spring (陽明春天), Taipei (Yangmingshan)

Awarded the Michelin Green Star three years in a row, Yangming Spring offers exquisite vegetarian dishes in a spacious venue that includes a lush garden. Though diners sit on tatami mats, chairs are provided for comfort—a bonus for older relatives. The restaurant runs on a no-menu format, featuring options like the “Classic Course,” “Michelin Green Star Course,” and an afternoon tea set. You can select based on budget and meal preferences.

• Address: No. 119-1, Qingshan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 2 2862 0178
• Hours: 11:30–21:00

Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine (富錦樹台菜香檳), Taipei

Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne marries the essence of Taiwanese cooking with French champagne. Signature dishes include mullet roe fried rice, “Songhua Fly Heads” (spicy stir-fried minced pork & preserved egg), crispy tofu skin stuffed with minced pork, house special poached chicken, garlic oysters with youtiao, XO sauce stir-fried liver, and Hokkaido scallop + bamboo fungus chicken soup. Seasonal specials, such as stir-fried wax apples with veggies, add a refreshing twist. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a memorable meal with your elders—perfect for celebrating the Double Ninth Festival in style!

• Address: 1F, No. 17, Lane 199, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 2 8712 8770
• Hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00、Sat–Sun 12:00–22:00

Fishful Seafood (魚夫子海鮮餐廳), Taoyuan

For a seafood feast that’s both affordable and top-quality, Fishful Seafood in Taoyuan is a local favorite. The restaurant is spacious, offering private rooms; recommended dishes include stir-fried cabbage with sakura shrimp, garlic jumbo prawns, salt & pepper calamari, kung pao century eggs, sailfish sashimi, crispy fried oysters, farm chicken, sizzling beef tenderloin, and garlic-marinated pork. Always bustling, so reservations are advised despite quick service.

• Address: No. 70, Zhengguang Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 3 336 8788
• Hours: 11:00–13:00, 17:10–23:00

Ba-Er Qinshi (八二親食), Hsinchu

Ba-Er Qinshi specializes in stone-pot rice noodles, offering flavors like Japanese kelp, herbal, golden kimchi, peeled chili, and stir-fried mala spice. The broth is light and flavorful—great for older folks. They also serve a variety of rice set meals, Japanese zosui (porridge), and fruit sushi. Overall, it’s a clean, low-oil cuisine. With warm wood-based décor and friendly staff, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular among Hsinchu locals.

• Address: 1F, No. 43, Sanmin Road, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 3 532 2880
• Hours: 11:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00 (Closed Tuesdays)

WenDao Ancient Flavors (溫叨古早味料理餐廳), Taichung

For a unique, heritage-style dining experience, WenDao Ancient Flavors offers seating in a traditional three-sided courtyard setting. Awarded a Bib Gourmand, it serves a variety of old-school Taiwanese dishes—crispy pork knuckle, spicy “mouthwatering” chicken, fish with chopped chili sauce, crispy taro duck, tofu with salted egg, pumpkin vermicelli, etc. The charcoal-roasted barrel chicken requires pre-order and is a must-try. You can dine outdoors or book a private room, creating a banquet-like atmosphere your elders will love.

• Address: No. 191, Section 3, Taiyuan Road, Beitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 4 2231 1699
• Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30

LA Fashion Sichuan Cuisine (LA時尚川菜), Tainan

Located in Shanhua, Tainan, LA Fashion Sichuan Cuisine blends spicy Sichuan flair with creative twists to suit Taiwanese palates. The contemporary Chinese-style interior works well for family gatherings or smaller banquets. For a real treat, try one of their two roast duck sets: “Set A” features classic Peking duck slices, signature duck-in-hot-pot, spicy mala soup, and black pepper duck pastry; “Set B” includes a sweet-plum duck, “Sichuan-style duck,” sour fish & duck soup, and shredded radish duck wraps. They also have an à la carte menu with non-spicy options, so even kids can enjoy!

• Address: No. 48, Guangfu Road, Shanhua District, Tainan City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 6 581 2459
• Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30

Cuihu Shui Shang Can (翠湖水上餐), Kaohsiung

Set near Guanyinshan Scenic Area, Cuihu Shui Shang Can is a long-standing spot specializing in local chicken dishes. Many patrons stop by after a mountain hike to replenish energy. Popular items include wine-infused chicken, salted baked chicken, lemon shrimp, bitter melon & chicken soup, lemon cod, “Nine-Tailed” chicken soup, sesame oil noodles, etc. Overlooking a broad lake, the restaurant offers a serene waterside ambiance both day and night—an idyllic setting to share with family.

• Address: No. 1-1, Lane 112, Cuiping Road, Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 7 351 5371
• Hours: 11:00–22:00 (Closed Wednesdays)

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