Vegetarian Options on Liuchiu Island

Where to eat on the beautiful island of Xiaoliuqiu if You are Plant-based?


Many yogis are vegetarian or follow a nearly plant-based diet since it improves their performance and recovery. We're seeing an increase in inquiries about vegetarian alternatives on the Facebook group Xiaoliuqiu for Foreigners, which suggests that many people are interested in this topic.


Tomatoes and mushrooms are on a bamboo mat on a table.

I enjoy a variety of vegetables and fruits. However, unless I bring someone who has dietary restriction, I don't usually go out looking for pure vegetarian food on the island. However, recently, one of my massage certification course students asked me about vegetarian options, so we have gathered some information.


However, the definition of a vegetarian in Taiwan may differ from yours due to the presence of little pieces of meat or lard in meals, or soups cooked in bone broth or using eggs/dairy.


Vegans, in particular, will have a difficult time here unless they bring their own cooking equipment, which isn't so bad because there are plenty of delicious veggies available at the wet market or on the roadside by local vendors, much of it produced on the island. We are planning a tiny kitchen area in our guest house (we are gonna launch the google map listing soon so that you can find us online!)  for you guys who want to cook anything you desire if you have an absolutely strict diet restriction.


For more tourist information about the island, check out this tourist guide to Xiaoliuqiu.

Vegetarian option on Xiaoliuqiu

Mizi's House 蜜仔琉部


The bright décor and living plants create the impression of a miniature nursery. It's near to Baishawan's main harbor, so vegetarians will enjoy their mushrooms and pumpkins with rice or pasta. They also provide pizza.


Address: No. 65-1號, Minsheng Rd, Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan 929

Phone: +88688614423

Opening hours:

Thursday, Sunday and Monday - 11AM–2PM, 5–7PM

Friday, Saturday - Saturday, 11AM–2PM, 5–8PM

Tuesday and Wednesday CLOSED


vegetarian on xiaoliuqiu

Luna Pizza 月島星球


Their pizzas are genuine, not Asianized in the least. They make it just perfect with the right dough! I've had excellent feedback from friends and pupils. It's a food truck with a pizza oven on the back.


Address: 929屏東縣琉球鄉中山路77-1號

Phone: +886937802669

Opening Hours:

Thursday-Monday 5-10pm

Tuesday and Wednesday CLOSED


Vegetarian in xiaoliuqiu

Jo Tai Tai's Vegetarian Cantonese Congee 粥太太蔬食廣東粥


Congee, which is a Cantonese specialty, is a one-dish meal that can be eaten at any time of day. Their signature congee includes corn, fungus, vegetarian meat, century egg, and Chinese green vegetables. They also offer pumpkin congee and loofah congee.


They also offer a variety of 9 different types of noodles in their soup and stir-fried dishes, as well as soup noodles and stir-fried noodles. According to my student, this restaurant is vegan-friendly. It's located on the island's only post office.


Address: No. 74, Zhongshan Rd, Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan 929

Phone: +88688614972

Opening Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9AM–2PM, 5–8PM

Sunday, 10AM–2PM, 5–8PM


Vegetarian option on xiaoliuqiu

Shanghaowei 上好味食堂


It's a place that serves basic and delicious foods. The restaurant offers several vegetarian dishes, including seaweed dumplings, bitter melon soup, Chinese stir-fried green veggies, and kimchi soup noodles.


Address: No. 19-2, Fuxing Rd, Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan 929

Phone: +886952348362

Opening Hours:

Tuesday-Sunday 10AM–2PM and 4:30–7PM

Monday CLOSED


Vegetarian option on xiaoliuqiu

Daylily 裡裡日


Daylily, a charming plant-based deli in Xiaoliuqiu, offers an array of delicious hand-made pasta dishes, featuring the unique Orecchiette pasta, which looks like cat ears. All dishes can be made vegan upon request. Their menu boasts 100% pure smoothies, crafted from fresh fruits and whole food ingredients, alongside a refreshing coconut water Americano coffee. Don’t miss their star dessert—the scrumptious Apple Crumble Pie! Whether you're a local or a traveler, Daylily promises a delightful and health-conscious dining experience.


Address: 929屏東縣琉球鄉中正路255-1號

Phone: +886 935508127

Opening Hours:

Thursday to Monday 1200-1500 and 1730-2000

Tuesday and Wednesday CLOSED

Instagram @daylily.liuqiu


Vegetarian option on Xiaoliuqiu
Vegetarian option on xiaoliuqiu

Taiwanese Buffet Options 台式自助餐


When I lived in the city I would visit these types of restaurants as it was a convenient way to have a quick and tasty meal with a lot of choices. For these types of buffet/bento restaurants, you simply go in, pick up a tray or takeaway box, check out dishes that have no meat or fish in them, and put what you want and how much you want on your plate with rice or noodle. Sometimes they serve hot soup as well.


Two choices on Xiaoliuqiu:


Daizong Bento 代眾便當


Address: No. 185 Sanmin Rd., Liuqiu Township, Pingtung 929

Phone: +886 0980215860

Opening hours:

Friday to Wednesday 0930AM - 1330PM

Thursday CLOSED


Yipin Zizhucan 壹品自助餐


This one is 10 meters from Seaside Cafe with not much information online. Check out photo above.


Address: 929屏東縣琉球鄉觀光港路

vegetarian option on xiaoliuqiu

Xiaobenaiyu 小本愛玉


The restaurant has only been open for a few months, and it is extremely Instagram-friendly. Vegetarian beef noodle soup and mushroom rice are available. Their aiyu jelly desserts, which are formed like our sea turtles, are beautiful.


Instagram: @simplebasiclq

Address: No. 1號, Xinyi Rd, Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan 929

Phone: +886978062284

Opening Hours:

Everyday 9:30AM-8PM


Street Food in Xiaoliuqiu

Street Stands


For street food stands at night, you can always go to the Old Street (老街) area, (providing a pin here so you can reach there accordingly.) Around that area there are plenty of food stands and pick only vegetables!


vegetarian option in xiaoliuqiu

Five o'clock BBQ 五點燒烤


This is a legit BBQ restaurant on the island with a stunning range of fresh veggies and plant-based ingredients. Clean surroundings, polite and English-speaking employees. The location is very close to the island's premium resorts area!


Address: No. 161-52, Fuxing Rd., Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, 929

Phone: +886 0911973378

Opening hours:

Monday - Sunday 17:00PM - 20:30PM


vegetarian option on xiaoliuqiu

Others


Hard Rock Gastropub you could just order veggie fried rice, salad and french fries. Good Thai has Thai-style stir-fried veggies, papaya salad and mushroom soup with galangal and lemongrass.


Gluten-free Option


There is no such thing as a "gluten-free" restaurant on the island. Despite this, gluten-free food isn't particularly fashionable in the Taiwanese community. However, rice noodle dishes are frequently gluten-free at Taiwanese restaurants. Gluten-free consumers should steer clear of dumplings since the wrappings are composed of flour. Another thing to consider is whether or not the coating used for deep fried foods is flour-based or if it's only made with sweet potato flour or other non-gluten flours. Stay tuned for a list of gluten-free eating establishments in another blog post!


And that's it from us. Please stay tuned because we will regularly update these information! If anyone has any places to include on this list please drop us an email at stretchologyasia[at]gmail.com or LINE @sheilatse.


If you'd like to learn the art of ancient healing - Northern Thai Massage Lanna-style, check out our main page.


If you're visiting Liuchiu Island, we can assist you. My husband and I run a concierge service and help consult visitors on your trip to the island. We do not charge anything extra, but each vendor for anything we assist you with will pay us a commission and the cost of each service is identical whether you book through us or not.


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