The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between different generations and Hakka dietary culture in the Meinung area. The subjects are part of theHakka ethnic group with Hakka consanguinity, above 12 years old, in Meinung Township, Kaohsiung County. The questionnaire survey is employed in this study is based on convenience sampling. 400 surveys were given out and 398 surveys were returned, of which 133 surveys were from the younger generation, 212 were middle-aged people, and 53 were from the elderly. The questionnaire data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and two-way ANOVA. The analysis results concluded as follows: There are significant differences in cognitions of Hakka dietary culture among different generations in the Meinung area. The cognition level of the middle-aged generation is obviously higher than the young generation. There are significant differences in eating patterns among different generations in the Meinung area. The elderly generation is more positive than the younger generation. There are significant differences in cognition of Hakka dietary culture among different generations and educational level, family career, family size and family type. There is no significant difference in eating pattern among different generations and background variables. The cognition of Hakka dietary culture has a positive relationship with eating patterns among different generations. It shows that the Hakka ethnic group with the higher degree of cognition of Hakka dietary culture will have a more positive eating pattern.