Must-try hot pot dishes for your autumn-winter flavor-filled mini getaway
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Autumn for foodies has quietly arrived, and the season of winter hot pot is just around the corner. At this time, hearty soup pots and carefully simmered broths are perfect for warming both the stomach and the heart in the chilly breeze. Today, we’ll introduce to our readers a selection of...
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Autumn for foodies has quietly arrived, and the season of winter hot pot is just around the corner. At this time, hearty soup pots and carefully simmered broths are perfect for warming both the stomach and the heart in the chilly breeze. Today, we’ll introduce to our readers a selection of premium hot pot dishes from Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung—whether it’s the ultra-luxurious crab and live shrimp stone pot hot pot all-you-can-eat, the authentic Northeastern sour cabbage and pork hot pot, the uniquely flavored Bak Kut Teh, or the seventy-year-old Shantou-style hot pot, these warm and comforting meals enrich the cool autumn and welcome the eagerly anticipated winter.
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Taipei / Tong — All-you-can-eat crab and live shrimp stone pot hot pot in grand style
The newly opened “Tong” this month is located near Zhongshan Girls’ High School, featuring all-you-can-eat crab and live shrimp as its main attraction. The restaurant’s seafood ingredients are delivered daily from fishing ports such as Keelung, including fresh oysters, clams, squid, fresh fish, Matsusaka pork, beef short ribs, lamb, handmade dumplings, and Tsingtao Beer—all available for unlimited enjoyment.
An incredibly lavish luxury seafood platter for unlimited all-you-can-eat dining!(Photo provided by David Chen)
The interior is designed in a Japanese style, with a spacious and bright space offering diners a comfortable dining environment. When the pot is heated, the staff use sesame oil to sauté onions and minced garlic, then stir-fry Matsusaka pork or beef short ribs before pouring in the broth. This is paired with daily freshly delivered crabs, live shrimp, and a wide variety of seafood, along with dozens of hot pot ingredients, fresh vegetables, and mushrooms, presenting a rich and delicious refined stone pot hot pot experience.
“Tong” is currently offering a promotion until November 10th where one person dines free when four come together. The menu during the initial opening period will also be updated from time to time, allowing food lovers to fully enjoy the fresh and lively seafood hot pot offerings.
【info】Address: No. 72, Section 1, Jianguo North Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02)2507-2111
Hours: 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00
Price: Lunch NT$499, Dinner NT$599 (service charge not included)
The seafood platter features an abundance of luxurious, super fresh live shrimp and crabs, a favorite among foodies. (Video provided by David Chen)
Taipei / Spicy Village — Spacious and bright, with views over the streets of East District
Dubbed the top-tier spicy hot pot in the East District, and it’s no exaggeration. In addition to its unique and delicious milkfish soup base, dinner includes an all-you-can-eat selection of premium meats such as Matsusaka pork, Angus black-haired wagyu with marbleized fat, snowflake beef, and Australian lamb. There are also exclusively made fresh handmade shrimp balls and squid balls, plus ice cream from two renowned brands: Russian Kabiso and Movenpick. It’s arguably the hottest spicy hot pot spot right now.
【info】
Address: 8F, No. 98, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei City (Bistro98 Building)
Phone: (02)8772-1518
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00, 17:30–1:00 AM; Sat–Sun 11:30–1:00 AM
Price: Weekday lunch NT$449, weekday dinner & holidays all day NT$549 (10% service charge applies)
All meat is freshly sliced upon ordering—bouncy Matsusaka pork and finely marbled, melt-in-your-mouth Angus wagyu are must-orders. (Photo provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Taipei / Tang Palace Mongolian BBQ — Classic Mongolian BBQ for you to enjoy
A long-established Mongolian BBQ restaurant in Taipei, it offers an all-you-can-eat, self-service buffet style. In addition to choosing different meats and seasonings for the chef to grill, there are also fruit salads, desserts, and ice cream available on-site, while drinks must be ordered separately. Tang Palace also offers its own original sour cabbage pot base and traditional copper hot pot for all-you-can-eat dining. In addition to beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, there are also handmade meatballs, frozen tofu, glass noodles, and more, all available without limit. The ingredients are fresh and delicious, the seasonings are complete, and it’s always packed during meal times.
【info】
Address: 2F, No. 283, Songjiang Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2505-1029
Business hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Apart from the signature Mongolian BBQ, Tang Palace’s copper hot pot is also quite delicious. (Photo provided by Vico Chang)
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