Eat whatever you want—Taiwan’s first ever coin-operated hot pot restaurant!

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported by Liao Qiyu
 

As the weather gradually cools down, it’s once again hot pot season. To stand out among the many hot pot restaurants, you have to pull out all the stops. In Kaohsiung’s Qianjin District, Taiwan’s very first “coin-operated hot pot shop” has appeared. Want to eat what you want? Just insert coins into the machines in the store and you can instantly get hot pot ingredients. In addition, there’s also a “chance and fate” machine that lets you try your luck and get great ingredients at cheap prices. This highly unique business approach has sparked lively discussions.

To visit “Taiwan Good Hot Pot” in Kaohsiung’s Qianjin District, you first need to exchange cash for tokens and choose your broth base. Then you can head to the specially designed vending machines in the store to pick your favorite hot pot ingredients—whether it’s meat, drinks, or vegetables, you’ll find them all. If you want to test your luck, you can also try the “chance and fate” coin game. If you’re lucky, you might even score some great value hot pot ingredients.

This ordering method was originally inspired by Japan’s coin-operated ramen. The store specially collaborated with a manufacturer to design the hot pot ingredient vending machines. Store staff pre-package the ingredients, which are then sold via the machines. This not only ensures better hygiene but also brings a whole new fun experience to dining out, successfully generating a lot of buzz. With autumn here, why not come to warm Kaohsiung for the winter and experience this fun-filled coin-operated hot pot?