I'm not quite sure if this is a characteristic of Taitung or just the consistent dining style at Qiang Du, but there are always many drink machines set up in the self-service buffet area. The drinks are mostly inexpensive and available in large quantities; they're not exquisite, but they do provide a wide variety of beverage options. There are also braised pork rice, ice cream, and so on.

From childhood until now, dining at Qiang Du always starts at 200 (NTD), and to feel satisfied, you generally need to spend over 300. The presentation of the vegetable platters can be described as refined, similar to small hot pots, and the quality of the meat is also not casual; it appears to be freshly cut frozen meat, which does not become too soft or mushy when eaten.

If I could wish for anything, I would hope that the costs of these buffet items could be reflected back into the quality of the ingredients themselves. After all, I don't drink that much, and I would prefer that the quality of the vegetable and meat platters be even better!

For friends looking to dine at Qiang Du, I recommend arriving a bit earlier during peak meal times; otherwise, you usually need to queue.