# Dining and culinary developments in East Asia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dining-and-culinary-developments-in-east-asia
> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:56:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

New culinary developments and dining concepts are emerging across Taiwan and Hong Kong.

In Taiwan, Taichung is seeing an influx of specialized dining, including the first overseas location of Yokohama’s yakitori restaurant, Daruma, and the launch of Daozhen Classic Taiwanese Cuisine, which focuses on refined dishes for smaller groups. In Linkou, the brunch brand BRUN is expanding with a community-focused, family-friendly location emphasizing healthy, whole-food options.

In Taipei, 85TD at Taipei 101 has introduced a Dim Sum Bar that combines traditional Cantonese cuisine and roast meats with modern mixology, utilizing local Taiwanese ingredients. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the PLAYT buffet at the Park Lane Hotel in Causeway Bay has introduced promotional discounts for its seafood-focused buffet.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Dining updates: New Dim Sum Bar in Taipei and buffet deals in Hong Kong

New dining developments include a Dim Sum Bar at Taipei 101's 85TD featuring Cantonese-inspired cocktails, and buffet promotions at Hong Kong's Park Lane Hotel PLAYT.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dining-updates-new-dim-sum-bar-in-taipei-and-buffet-deals-in-hong-kong

### 2026-08-17: Taichung and Linkou welcome new specialized dining establishments

New dining venues are opening in Taichung, featuring Yokohama-style yakitori and modern Taiwanese cuisine, while BRUN expands its family-friendly brunch concept to Linkou.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taichung-and-linkou-welcome-new-specialized-dining-establishments

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