Tianji Yakiniku Kaohsiung Review 2026: All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Hey there, fellow foodies!

It feels like ages ago I returned from Kaohsiung, and I could have sworn I'd drafted this post then. But better late than never, right? I'm finally sharing my fantastic experience at an all-you-can-eat yakiniku buffet in Kaohsiung!

You'll find it right here. The first two characters of the name are 'Tianji' (田季), so I'll refer to it as Tianji for convenience.

Now, before you think I bravely tackled an all-you-can-eat meat buffet solo, let me clarify! I wasn't actually alone. My friends from a surfing camp and I realized our schedules aligned perfectly, so we decided to meet up in Kaohsiung for one last feast before heading to the airport. Talk about a perfect way to end a trip!

How did we find this gem? We were initially searching for an all-you-can-eat hot pot place. Then, we thought, "Why not go for a spot that offers hot pot *and* tons of meat?" And that's how we stumbled upon Tianji!

The prices per person were 618, 798, or 988 New Taiwan Dollars (approximately ~$19, ~$25, or ~$31 USD respectively). When we compared this to what you'd pay for a similar all-you-can-eat meat buffet back home in the States, this was an absolute steal, roughly equivalent to ~$20 to ~$26 USD. The incredible value made it an easy decision!

The restaurant itself was quite spacious. They even had Minions decorations near the entrance, suggesting some kind of collaboration. It added a fun, quirky touch!

I found the decor a bit eclectic, actually! When I went to the second floor for the restroom, it had a completely different vibe, almost like a Harry Potter-themed area. It was quite a surprise, in a good way!

After being seated, our table was quickly set up. With so many ingredients available for the all-you-can-eat experience, there was an impressive array of sauces to choose from, ensuring every bite could be customized to perfection.

You order all your meats and other ingredients via a web interface (I'll explain how below). But first, my friends and I went on a mission to gather drinks!

They offered a great selection of sodas and teas, plus slushies – a perfect way to cool down!

And for dessert, they had a full ice cream bar! Not just Haagen-Dazs, but Cold Stone Creamery too. That's how you know you've found a truly top-tier buffet!

To order additional ingredients, you simply scan the QR code provided on your receipt. This takes you to a web page where you can select everything you want.

They even had a 5% discount event if you registered as a LINE member. I'm still kicking myself for missing out on that one!

The menu of ingredients was absolutely massive! While there seemed to be an English option, some of the English ingredient names were a bit tricky. My pro-tip? Just open the web page in your Chrome browser and use **Google Translate** to navigate the menu with ease! It saved us a lot of guesswork. ^^

Here's a look at our first round of ingredients! For the hot pot, we could choose from three different broths. We opted for the mildest one, which I believe was a Japanese-style broth.

It was a delicious, comforting base!

However, being Korean, I couldn't resist adding some kimchi to the mix! (…)

While they did have kimchi, it was definitely on the sweeter side, typical of what you might find outside of Korea. Not quite the spicy kick I was used to, but still good!

Of course, the main event was grilling our own meat! The three of us ordered a ridiculous amount of everything we craved, filling our table with endless plates.

While we focused heavily on the meats, I noticed many local Taiwanese diners were also enjoying a good amount of seafood. It looked incredibly fresh!

We did try to balance our meal with some veggies, too! On the left, you can see some delicious scallops. Honestly, grilling seafood can be a bit tricky, so we didn't go too wild with it.

I also indulged in the mochi, similar to what Crayon Shin-chan eats, which was fantastic! We had it twice (it had a quantity limit per order). But my absolute favorite, beef tongue, I ordered no less than four times! Ha!

Finishing off with some Haagen-Dazs was the perfect sweet ending to an incredible meal.

With our bellies full and our cravings satisfied, it was time to head back home to the US.

You can check out my other Taiwan travel posts in the

Taiwan Trip 3 folder! >_<

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