Nagoya Red Miso Hot Pot No. 2 Branch Raises Its Flag in Taipei’s Xinyi District – 20% Off All Orders from July 21–23

▲The renowned Japanese hot pot chain “Akakara” opens its second branch in Taipei’s Xinyi District. (Photo / Huang Shiyuan)

Reported by Huang Shiyuan / Taipei

The food scene in Taipei’s Xinyi District is getting more competitive by the day. The globally renowned Japanese hot pot chain “Akakara,” which boasts 260 branches worldwide, is officially setting up its second Taiwan location in Taipei’s Xinyi District on July 21, right on the 4th floor of ATT 4 FUN. To celebrate the opening of its second branch, enjoy a 20% discount on all orders from July 21 to July 23.

Red miso hot pot differs from regular hot pot in that it uses a spicy red miso base blended with a variety of specially selected chili peppers, resulting in a uniquely spicy and flavorful taste. There are a total of 10 spice levels to choose from, ranging from Lv.1 to Lv.10. Generally, Lv.3 is about as spicy as Korean kimchi, while Lv.5 matches the spiciness of typical spicy hot pot found in the market. Levels Lv.7 and above are not for the faint of heart—if you don’t have an exceptionally high tolerance for spice, it’s best not to challenge yourself, as only 1% of people in Japan can handle levels Lv.7 and above.


▲Aside from non-spicy options, there are 10 spice levels to choose from. (Photo / Huang Shiyuan)

A popular item in the red miso hot pot is “beef intestine,” and the base comes with pork, tofu, chicken meatballs, Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, and other vegetables. After finishing the ingredients, you can add rice and cheese to the remaining broth to make a rich and filling cheese rice porridge—guaranteed to fill you up to the top of your head. In addition to cheese rice porridge, you can also add ramen or udon noodles. Other fan favorites from the previous Zhongshan branch include Akakara cheese tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), mentaiko (spicy cod roe) tamagoyaki, and tebasaki (fried chicken wings).

Address: 4F, No. 12, Songshou Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City (ATT 4 FUN)


▲Window seating. (Photo / Provided by the business)


▲One of the interior seating areas. (Photo / Provided by the business)