Dine with a view of the Ferris wheel! Taichung Lihpao Outlet’s “1NT Curry” goes on sale on the 24th

▲ Lihpao Outlet Mall will begin trial operation on the 24th.

Reported and photographed by Chen Hanyin / Taichung

Covering 200 hectares and the largest outlet mall in Taiwan by area, Lihpao Outlet Mall will start trial operations tomorrow (the 24th), offering 5,000 parking spaces, what’s claimed to be Taiwan’s largest food court with 1,000 seats, a dedicated kids’ dining area, and a leisure-fashion integrated resort combining a theme park and outlet shopping. The most anticipated must-get item is the signature classic curry rice from Japan’s Jukutairo, available for just 1NT during the first three days of trial operation, limited to 100 portions per day.

▲ 1NT Curry, limited to 100 portions per day for the first three days, totaling 300 portions.

Boasting Taiwan’s largest food street, you can find all four of Hokkaido’s legendary ramen shops here. Exclusively introduced are “Ippudo,” “Ramen Jiro,” “Afuri,” and “Ichiran,” allowing Taiwanese visitors to enjoy the ultimate Japanese ramen experience without traveling abroad. In addition, there's the popular “1NT Curry” – “Jukutairo Curry Curry,” featuring specially blended spicy and sweet Yokohama-style black curries, different from traditional sweet curries, offering a slightly spicy flavor, and can be paired freely with over a dozen types of fried items.

▲ Popular Japanese brand Jukutairo Curry Curry settles into Lihpao’s food zone.

▲ Signature beef curry rice topped with an irresistible soft-boiled egg.

▲ Kids’ dining area for children under 6 years old.

▲ Once the Ferris wheel is completed, diners in the food area can enjoy the view.

In addition to hundreds of stores offering discounts from as much as 80% off, it also introduces “Japan Best Electronics,” the first time this brand has set up a store in an outlet. Moreover, the highly browsable “Hokkaido New Discovery” will officially meet the public when it opens on January 15, where nearly 4,000 must-buy overseas cosmetics and sundries can all be found here.

The top must-grab queued items for the first three days of Lihpao Outlet Mall’s trial operation on December 24, 25, and 26 are:

1. “Jukutairo Signature Classic Curry Rice” for just 1NT (limited to 100 per day, number cards distributed at 10 AM, entry starts at 11 AM)
2. “Levi’s” – Buy one get one free storewide, get an additional 1,000NT off when purchasing three or more items.
3. “Seiko” selected watch models originally priced at 9,500NT, now 3,000NT (limited to 20 pieces)
4. “Japan Best Electronics” Hello Kitty ceramic heater originally priced at 1,980NT, now 999NT (limited to 30 units)

Lihpao OUTLET MALL
Address: No. 8, Furon Road, Houli District, Taichung City (next to the Houli-Waipu Interchange on National Freeway No. 1)
Trial operation date: starting December 24, official opening on January 15.