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Recently launched, the “Xuyueno” train—dubbed the most beautiful train in Taiwan—has stirred up a fresh wave of Alishan tourism! So, how should you spend a day in Alishan? Must-visit spots include the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, Nioupuzai Love Prairie, and Fenqihu Old Street. And of course, Alishan’s local restaurants are each a gem in their own right. In this article, we’ll highlight must-visit dining spots, including the most remote café and scenic restaurants with breathtaking mountain views. Take notes now！

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Chiayi Food Picks: Top Alishan Restaurants You Can’t Miss!

Yupasu Tsou Feast Restaurant

Yupasu Tsou Feast Restaurant uses ingredients sourced directly from the mountains. We recommend the set meal for four, which includes Tsou-style wooden grilled meat, mountain sausages, vegetables with maqaw sauce, grilled pigeon, wild veggie omelet, and millet bamboo rice. The dishes highlight the original flavors of the ingredients, enhanced by Tsou’s unique condiments. With semi-open seating offering views of the mountains, it’s best to reserve in advance. Currently, the restaurant is under renovation, so follow their social media for updates.

• Address｜No. 1-8, Shanmei, Shanmei Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
• Opening Date｜Expected official reopening on January 29, 2025
• FB｜Yupasu Tsou Feast Restaurant

飛鼠咖啡Peisu Coffee

Hidden within the Alishan Tefuye Tribe, Peisu Coffee is known as the most remote and difficult-to-reach café in Alishan. It operates by reservation only—book via Facebook or Instagram, adding to its air of mystery. The journey is worth it: through its windows, you’ll enjoy lush forest views while sipping on Alishan-grown coffee, tea, or wild aiyu jelly. It’s a calming and healing spot.

• Address｜No. 228-6, Neighborhood 9, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
• FB｜Peisu Coffee

Wuli Village Teahouse

Located in Meishan Township, Wuli Village Teahouse is famous for its window seats with panoramic tea field views. They offer a wide selection of teas—milky Jin Xuan, roasted oolong, Alishan small-leaf black tea, and award-winning artisan oolong—plus hearty meals like oolong noodles with bitter tea oil, mountain vegetable pork soup noodles, and braised beef noodles. Due to its popularity, reservations are highly recommended.

• Address｜No. 14-20, Meishan Township, Chiayi County
• Phone｜05 266 1036
• Hours｜11:00–17:00 (Closed Tue–Wed)
• FB｜Wuli Village x Baiguan Tea

Hana廚房

Hana Kitchen in Chiayi is run by a couple of Tsou and South African descent, infusing their handmade pizza and bread with exotic flavors. Must-try items include the BBQ platter (with sausage and wild boar) and their pizzas. The setting is clean and tranquil, with wooden furniture and greenery that harmonize with the surrounding mountains, creating a beautiful, cozy dining atmosphere.

• Address｜No. 87-3, Neighborhood 4, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
• Phone｜0975 117 154
• Hours｜11:00–17:00 (Closed Mon–Tue)
• FB｜Hana Kitchen – Chiayi

十字鳴心咖啡 Crossroad Coffee

Located next to Alishan’s Crossroad Station, Crossroad Coffee serves espresso, pour-over, non-caffeinated drinks, and desserts. Choose indoor or outdoor seating—the latter lets you sip coffee beside the railway tracks, a rare and charming experience. The owner converted their living room into this small and cozy café, offering coffee from different Alishan estates—perfect for a slow, relaxing time.

• Address｜No. 4, Crossroad, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
• Phone｜0933 274 774
• Hours｜09:00–17:00 (Closed Wed–Thu)
• FB｜Crossroad Coffee

Shanbin Restaurant

Craving something hot and hearty? Located inside the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, Shanbin Restaurant is famous for its budget-friendly, delicious meals and extensive menu: honey pork ribs, creamy shrimp, rice wine chicken, spicy pork intestines, stir-fried wild boar, mochi puffs, scallion beef, and more. The must-try is their stone hotpot—generous ingredients and rich broth that warm both body and soul!

• Address｜No. 19, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
• Phone｜05 267 9633
• Hours｜10:30–20:30

Ajang’s Home 23 Café

Ajang’s Home 23 Café is a stone cottage hand-built by the owner couple using stone, wood, and bamboo. With its fairy-tale charm and tea garden views, it feels like stepping into a Ghibli movie. Though they only serve drinks and rice waffles, the café attracts many visitors, especially on weekends. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, making it perfect for tea with a view or a relaxing indoor afternoon.

• Address｜No. 129-6, Neighborhood 4, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
• Phone｜05 256 1930
• Hours｜09:30–12:00；13:00–16:30 (Closed Wed, Sat)
• FB｜AjangHome 阿將的家23 Café

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