Want to save smartly during gatherings or birthday celebrations? The latest dining promotions across Taiwan are rolling out for 2026! From high-end yakiniku and popular hot pot chains to hotel buffets and teppanyaki restaurants, many brands are offering special deals in September based on matching ID numbers, birthday discounts for the month, free meat platters and cakes for celebrants, and even exclusive discounts for teachers, military, police, firefighters, and senior citizens. Save this comprehensive list of restaurant promotions across Taiwan now!
2026 Latest ID and Name Matching Promotions
Chun San Chao Wu: Match the number '2' to get free grilled steak or paper-wrapped chicken
The popular breakfast and lunch spot 'Chun San Chao Wu' in Taichung's Fengjia district is launching a fun 'Steak Match' promotion. From now until September 30, 2026, customers who order two or more main dishes and present an ID number containing the digit '2' (not necessarily consecutive) will receive:
- 3 occurrences of '2': 1 free serving of Classic Fried Chicken Cubes. - 4 or more occurrences of '2': 1 free serving of the à la carte 'Grilled Marbled Steak' (can be substituted with 'Spicy Paper-Wrapped Chicken' for non-beef eaters). - 6 or more occurrences of '2': 2 free servings of 'Grilled Marbled Steak'.
Note: Up to 3 ID cards per table can be used, applied accordingly.
Champs Élysées Teppanyaki: Match any 2 characters from 'HONEY520' in your ID to get a Boston Lobster
Champs Élysées, under the WANGPIN Group and known for its French romantic ambiance, is offering a free Boston Lobster valued at NT$1,200. From now until November 30, 2026 (weekdays only), customers whose ID numbers contain any two characters from 'HONEY520' can receive one free Boston Lobster when ordering two or more sets in-store. Additionally, those who order the Qixi Festival limited two-person set before September 30 will also receive a 'Buy One Get One Free' voucher for Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
Wangpin Steak: Free NT$689 Italian Seafood Platter for those with 'Wang' or 'Yu' in their name
To welcome autumn, Wangpin Steak has introduced Japanese F1 beef for the first time and launched a 'Name Match Reward' campaign. From now until October 31, 2026, customers whose names contain either 'Wang' or 'Yu' can receive a free NT$689 'Italian Seafood Platter' when ordering two or more sets in-store.
Taipei Marriott Hotel Garden Kitchen: Free upgrade to Semi-Buffet for names that sound like 'Tuna'
Garden Kitchen at the Taipei Marriott Hotel is hosting a 'Tuna Voyage – Seafood Feast' Semi-Buffet event. From now until September 30, 2026, diners whose names contain a character that sounds like 'tuna' (wei) can enjoy a free meal upgrade when ordering a designated main course during weekday lunches.
Hilton New Taipei Xinzhuang Hotel Qing Ya Chinese Restaurant: Free roasted duck for those with surnames 'Kong, Zi, Qiu, Zhong, Ni'
Qing Ya Chinese Restaurant at the Hilton New Taipei Xinzhuang Hotel is celebrating Teachers' Day. From now until September 30, 2026, guests whose names contain any of the characters 'Kong, Zi, Qiu, Zhong, Ni' will receive a free serving of 'Plum Sauce Roasted Duck' per table.
Popular Yakiniku All-You-Can-Eat and A La Carte Promotions
Charcoal Mashi Premium Yakiniku: 5 Birthday Gifts for Same-Day Celebrants
Known as the southern king of yakiniku, Charcoal Mashi is offering generous birthday rewards from now until December 31, 2026. Same-day birthday celebrants who present physical ID will receive a birthday photo set, gift, appetizer, birthday cake, and a special drink pitcher (large pitcher for groups of 4 or more). Monthly birthday celebrants also receive special gifts.
Yakiniku Aniki: Free Angus rib meat for monthly celebrants who check in on social media; add tiger prawns and neck pillow with higher spending
Until December 31, 2026, monthly birthday celebrants who dine at Yakiniku Aniki and check in on Facebook or Instagram will receive a free serving of 'Angus Rib Meat' or 'Spanish Matsusaka Pork'. Those who choose the NT$899 all-you-can-eat plan can exchange for a premium 'Tiger Prawn'. If dining with a companion on their actual birthday, an additional 'Tiger Leader Neck Pillow' will be gifted.
Yakiniku Tonghua: Free 'Meat Cake' for birthday month members, 10% off on actual birthday
Exclusive to members of the 'Yi Guo Guo Group APP', from now until December 31, 2026, monthly birthday members who dine in-store will receive a large 'Birthday Meat Cake'. If dining on their actual birthday, they will enjoy a 10% discount on the entire table.
Yakiniku Shu: 20% off for birthday celebrants with 2+ guests
Until December 31, 2026, monthly birthday celebrants dining at Yakiniku Shu with at least two adults and selecting a NT$599+ all-you-can-eat plan will receive 20% off for the celebrant. For groups of four, two celebrants can enjoy the discount, and so on.
Yakiniku LIKE: Free 100g classic meat platter for members in birthday month
Yakiniku LIKE, known for individual grilling, offers a simple birthday reward. During the birthday month, members will automatically receive a redemption voucher in the app, allowing them to claim a free 100g meat platter (choice of beef, pork, or chicken) upon in-store consumption.
SenSen Yakiniku: 12% off on birthday, plus free Yong Sen flower meat and photo booth experience
SenSen Yakiniku offers a 'Yong Sen Flower Meat' platter to monthly birthday guests. If dining on their actual birthday, celebrants receive not only free meat but also a 12% discount, plus takeaway cups and a free photo booth experience for the entire table to commemorate the occasion.
Da Gu Aged Yakiniku: Free Angus steak for birthday guests who check in on social media
Da Gu, known for thick-cut aged beef, offers a free 'Angus Steak' valued at a premium price to monthly birthday guests who dine in and post a photo with a check-in on Facebook or Instagram.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese Yakiniku: Up to 15% off for app members on birthdays
Gyu-Kaku offers birthday rewards based on app membership tiers: Bronze members receive a NT$200 voucher, Gold members enjoy 10% off, and Platinum members get up to 15% off.
Kimura Dining Yakiniku All-You-Can-Eat: 50% off for birthday celebrants on actual birthday, companions enjoy waived service fee
An incredibly generous birthday discount! Birthday celebrants dining at Kimura Dining on their actual birthday enjoy 50% off (including service fee). Companions receive a 10% service fee waiver for the entire table. For non-birthday visits during the birthday month, a layered cake is gifted.
Yuan Shao: 15% off on birthday, free Matsusaka pork rose on non-birthday days
Until September 30, 2026, same-day birthday guests who present a coupon from the Wangpin Crazy Gourmet APP at Yuan Shao and order group sets enjoy 15% off. Monthly birthday guests (not on actual birthday) who order group sets also receive a free 'Matsusaka Pork Rose' platter.
Popular Hot Pot Chain Promotions
Tian Guo Spicy Sichuan Hot Pot: Full birthday package including cake, gift, and photos
Tian Guo spoils birthday guests by offering a free birthday photo set, gift, appetizer, special drink pitcher, and a dedicated birthday cake when they present ID on their birthday.
Xiao Meng Niu Premium Spicy Health Pot: 50% off for birthday celebrant or free 30cm plush toy with 4-person group
The go-to hot pot for birthday groups! When 4 adults order a designated set, the birthday celebrant can choose between '50% off for themselves' or a '30cm plush cow toy'.
Rou Duo Duo Hot Pot: Free 200g extravagant meat cake for app members in birthday month
Meat lovers, take note! Rou Duo Duo APP members can redeem a free, eye-catching 200g 'Birthday Meat Cake' when dining in during their birthday month.
Yeren Shabu: Free meat platter and 10% off entire bill for monthly birthday guests
Popular hot pot chain Yeren Shabu offers monthly birthday guests a free meat platter (choice of pork or chicken) and an additional 10% off the entire bill upon checkout.
Wan Ke Shi Hot Pot: 6 free gift options for birthday guests (sirloin, pork belly, water spinach)
Famous for their stone pot stir-fry, Wan Ke Shi Hot Pot offers monthly birthday guests a choice of one free item from six popular options: premium sirloin, marbled pork belly, lamb belly, handmade squid paste, crisp water spinach, or cabbage.
Jiu Wei Stone Hot Pot: Get as many meat slices as your age! Plus a rose-shaped meat platter for the month
Taichung's popular Jiu Wei Stone Hot Pot launches a viral 'Meat Slices by Age' promotion! Same-day birthday guests receive a number of meat slices equal to their age (must reserve 3 days in advance, limited to 10 groups per day, 2+ guests required). Monthly birthday guests also receive a 150g rose-shaped meat platter.
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- Source: PR Times
- Category: キャンペーン