Chen Jie's Hengchun Table

Must try: Braised Beef Noodles, Seasoned Seaweed Salad (a sea vegetable you rarely see on the menu outside Hengchun); Dumplings (min. 10 per order)

Founded by renowned diver Tsai Yung-chun, the walls are lined with his stunning underwater photography. Parking available; serves tasty Taiwanese stir-fry

A highly-rated Taiwanese stir-fry restaurant with easy parking nearby — consistently good across the whole menu

A long-standing duck vermicelli institution in Hengchun. The chili oil is fiery but addictive — dip the glass noodles in it for a truly satisfying bite

Traditional Pingtung-style steamed meatballs — larger than the Pingtung City variety, with a wonderfully simple menu. Pair them with four-herb pork soup for the taste of home that Hengchun locals abroad truly miss

Flavour rivals Huoji — the braised items are excellent and duck tongue is a must-order. Located right next to the Hengchun Sunday night market, perfect for a post-dinner stroll

Chef's picks: Cheese Foam Spring Oolong, Lemon Spring Oolong, Pearl Milk Tea

Buy 10 get 1 free on delivery; Must try: Honey Black Tea w/ Pearls

Buy 10 get 1 free on delivery; Fresh-brewed high-mountain teas

The reliable in-town chain bubble tea fix

Open 18:00–24:00; Must try: Braised Pork Knuckle Rice, Pig's Trotter Rice, Braised Pork Belly Rice, limited-quantity Soup Pot | The owner goes fishing himself — ask about off-menu fresh catch of the day!

A late-night legend in central Hengchun — plump charcoal-grilled buns that are simply irresistible. A short walk toward the PX Mart from town centre