If you love buffets, Kaohsiung’s Hi-Lai Harbour (漢來海港) is a must-visit. Located inside the Hanlai Hotel / 漢來大飯店 next to the Hanshin Arena Mall (漢神巨蛋), this upscale all-you-can-eat spot is legendary for its massive variety and quality offerings — from fresh sashimi to sizzling teppanyaki, juicy roast meats, dim sum, noodles, and even Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Oh, and did I mention? Unlimited wine. 🍷
I originally visited years ago and ate until I nearly exploded (zero regrets), but I recently went back and it’s just as epic — maybe even better!

If you love buffets, Kaohsiung’s Hi-Lai Harbour (漢來海港) is a must-visit. Located inside the Hanlai Hotel / 漢來大飯店 next to the Hanshin Arena Mall (漢神巨蛋), this upscale all-you-can-eat spot is legendary for its massive variety and quality offerings — from fresh sashimi to sizzling teppanyaki, juicy roast meats, dim sum, noodles, and even Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Oh, and did I mention? Unlimited wine. 🍷
If this is too long, just check out this video I made of everything!
I originally visited years ago and ate until I nearly exploded (zero regrets), but I recently went back and it’s just as epic — maybe even better!
What to Expect at Hi-Lai Harbour Buffet:
This isn’t your typical buffet — it’s high-end, beautifully organized, and absolutely packed with delicious options. Here are just a few of the stations:
- 🥩 Meat Station: Grilled steak, roast lamb, pork chops, sausages
- 🦐 Seafood & Sashimi: Fresh tuna, salmon, clams, mussels, shrimp, octopus
- 🍤 Teppanyaki & Hot Dishes: Cooked-to-order seafood and meats
- 🥟 Dim Sum & Noodles: A variety of dumplings and noodles
- 🥗 Salads, Veggies & Sides
- 🍰 Desserts Galore: Cakes, pastries, and a full selection of Häagen-Dazs
- 🍷 Beverage Station: Fresh juices, coffee, and even unlimited wine and beer
My first plate I got some steak, pork, grilled fish, stir fry calamari, steamed fish and stir fry gourd.




And then I went straight sashimi after that:


And then I lost count LOL. There were many many plates and bowls of delicious food, so here is a bunch of pictures I took:







Oh did I mention there was also all you can drink wine? (And other beverages.)

Lots and lots and lots of dessert as well, including delicious Häagen-Dazs ice cream, but my favorite was this soufle:

By the way, just so you know, this was all for about $25.00 US DOLLARS per person!!! What a deal! I definitely 100% recommend you visit this restaurant if you are ever in the vicinity of Kaohsiung, Taiwan!
Wanna check out more food I ate in Taiwan like this Harbour Restaurant in Kaohsiung? Here's my post having dinner at a Tea Restaurant in Taiwan.
35andupcynicismonhold
Wednesday 23rd of May 2012
But you survived, huh?! ;) The first plate's a lot already, am afraid... Btw, am sure the view was magnificent... :)
sheokhanda
Thursday 17th of May 2012
what are those slices of meat on the third plate ?
Tina
Thursday 17th of May 2012
Thanks for commenting and liking! They were prime rib, some steak, and pork chops I believe... it's been weeks now - I wish I was back there!
UncleBobbyJr
Tuesday 1st of May 2012
I am not sure I could eat that fish that still in fish form. :)
Tina
Tuesday 1st of May 2012
Haha, it's something you got to get used to I guess if you're not used to seeing it in fish form, but that one was definitely 100% grilled and ready to be eaten!
barefootandprimal
Friday 20th of April 2012
Oh my, that ALL looked delicious!
Tina
Saturday 21st of April 2012
It all was! I might go again before my vacation in Taiwan is over!
Dustin (@coasterswim)
Thursday 19th of April 2012
Your second plate is almost entirely meat, too.
Tina
Thursday 19th of April 2012
lol true.... but I guess I define meat as non-seafood.... when really seafood is ALSO meat... Maybe I should say 'land-meat' next time haha