Japanese ramen paper hot pot! You can add noodles for free, 3 series and 12 flavors for you to choose from

Reported by Hua Shaofu / Taipei

Taipei’s Inside Lake District’s Yamamoto-do Japanese Ramen Pot is one of the rare ramen hot pot specialty shops in Taiwan. It once opened a branch in Taipei over two years ago but temporarily closed due to certain reasons. It later took root in southern Taiwan and reopened in Taipei in May, offering three types of broth and a total of 12 flavors of ramen hot pot, aiming to provide customers with a light and guilt-free meal.Special offer: From now until January 15th, show the “ETtoday News Cloud” app when you visit the store and receive a free 50-yuan side dish!

▲Yamamoto-do Japanese-style ramen pot comes in 12 different ramen flavors.(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

The brand “Yamamoto-do” has opened several branches in just a few months. The In-Lake branch features a more Japanese-style interior, including a split-level space, and offers ramen with three types of broth—pork bone, soy sauce, and miso—totaling 12 flavors. You can choose from three soup concentrations: light, regular, and extra strong. Both the ramen bowls and the paper hot pot are provided free of charge. The owner says, “The paper hot pot keeps the broth warm slowly thanks to the heat, and it can absorb oil, making it easier on the stomach.”"The usual customer base is 40% office workers and 60% local residents—it's a solid, steady shop.

★Date: December 2, 2017 (Saturday)(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

Speaking of the origin of the “paper hot pot,” we must go back to World War II, when the Japanese first developed it for those who loved “snow goose hot pot.” This special paper pot not only absorbs the fat from the snow goose meat, keeping the broth light and not greasy, but compared to ordinary paper pots, it can withstand high temperatures for over 3 hours when filled with water, and also absorbs excess grease, allowing diners to enjoy a “lighter” meal.

In addition to à la carte options, diners can upgrade to a set meal for just an additional 50 NT dollars. The set includes a choice of a 30 NT dollar drink and a 35 NT dollar side dish, plus one free noodle refill per bowl of ramen. However, refilling the broth incurs an extra charge.

▲The Hell Cheese Ramen has a rich cheese flavor.(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

Hell Cheese Ramen 250 yuan
It has a strong cheese flavor, and the chili sauce and chili powder are specially made in Taiwan, adjusted with different ratios. It comes with three potato chips on top to absorb saltiness, preventing the ramen from being overly salty, and there’s also dried chili flakes on top for decoration.

▲The bamboo shoots in the tonkotsu ramen are handmade.(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

Pork Bone Ramen 200 TWD
The pork in the tonkotsu ramen, besides being grilled chashu, also features handmade bamboo shoots. Thanks to its pure natural taste, it has received high praise from customers.

▲Yamamoto-ya Japanese Ramen Pot features Taipei’s rare paper hot pot.(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

Japanese-style Shabu Shabu Set Meal 220 NTD
The shop's char siu (BBQ pork) set meal is truly exceptional, pairing grilled meat with diced pork, along with char siu sauce, Korean kimchi, and a soft-boiled egg.”The owner revealed the elaborate process of making the char siu: “We use pork back meat because there are only four slices per pig, making the cost relatively high. For preparation, we first tie the meat and braise it, then soak it in the braising liquid for eight hours before slicing and torching it, taking about 12 hours in total.”

▲Spicy char siu is diced for easy eating.(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

Spicy BBQ Pork 50 NT
Made using the same method as the char siu set meal, it is grilled first, then diced, and blended with a special hot sauce, chili powder, and chili oil.

▲Hot spring tofu topped with shredded tuna.(Photo by reporter Huashao Fu)

Hot Spring Tofu 50 NTD
▲The shop’s char siu is loved by many.

Good deal sharing event: From now until January 31, show the "ETtoday News Cloud" app when you dine in and you can choose one side dish worth less than 50 NTD for free.

Yamamoto-do Japanese Ramen Pot

Address: No. 51, Lane 6, Alley 182, Section 4, Chenggong Road, Wenhua District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2790—0697
Business hours: 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00

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