Losing weight can wait till tomorrow—here’s your must-try hot pot list in Taipei!

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The season has turned damp and chilly lately, and there’s no better companion for the cooler weather than a steaming, heartwarming bowl of hot pot!Aside from bundling up in a warm winter coat, you should also treat your stomach to some hearty ingredients. Hot pot is also a great choice for gathering with friends—it keeps you warm while also bringing everyone closer together. In this issue, we’re recommending some top-notch hot pot spots in Taipei. Whether you prefer à la carte dining, all-you-can-eat, or shabu-shabu, each style has its own charm—don’t miss out!

Haidilao

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This Taipei hot pot restaurant is renowned for its exquisite and fun tableside service. Haidilao opened its first branch in Taiwan in 2015 and quickly gained a stellar reputation for its thoughtful service, attracting many diners eager to try it out. While waiting, you can enjoy free services like manicures, massages, and Häagen-Dazs ice cream, and during the meal, you might even catch a Sichuan opera face-changing performance or a noodles-pulling show—catering to both your taste buds and eyes. On top of that, Haidilao offers individual hot pots, and most dishes can be ordered in half portions, a rare touch of thoughtfulness in Taipei’s hot pot scene. The Sichuan-style spicy broth is fragrant, numbing, and spicy—absolutely addictive!

Recommended dishes: Hand-pulled noodles, Laopai slippery beef, Laopai tofu pudding
Price: NT$420–480, with eight types of meat to choose from
Business hours: 11:00–4:00
Address: No. 12, Songshou Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City

Taihe Palace

No hot pot in Taipei is more beloved by Hong Kong celebrities than Taihe Palace. This long-standing Taipei hot pot spot has been around for 20 years and is a favorite of Hong Kong stars like Aaron Kwok and Faye Wong. Its fragrant yet non-spicy broth is brewed with traditional Chinese herbs, and it serves premium Taiwanese yellow beef with evenly distributed marbling—extremely tender. The deep-fried cruller is a must-try, with its crispy texture from multiple frying rounds, and the soft duck blood and tofu are refillable. Though pricier, its popularity remains undimmed!

Price: Spicy hot pot NT$300, double-flavor hot pot NT$350, with an additional NT$70 per person for the broth base. Minimum spend: NT$1,000 per table at the Taipei main branch, with à la carte ordering
Business hours: 12:00–3:00
Address: No. 315, Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City

Old Sichuan

Old Sichuan is another popular Taipei hot pot spot. Its spicy broth follows the “three aromatics, three peppers, three seasonings; seven flavors, eight tastes, nine mix-ins” method, delivering not just heat but also rich aroma. Besides the spicy broth, the white broth is also highly recommended—it’s made with pork bones and various Chinese herbs, offering a fragrant and smooth taste. The restaurant also gives away complimentary cool and numbing Sichuan-style cold noodles, which are great for whetting your appetite. Tofu and duck blood are also unlimited, and there’s a dessert served after the meal, making it a great value option among Taipei’s à la carte hot pot restaurants.

Chang’an branch

Address: No. 112, Sec. 2, Chang’an E. Rd., Taipei City
Business hours: 11:30–1:30
Price: À la carte dining—minimum spend NT$850 per table, NT$120 per person for the broth base, NT$60 for elementary school grades 4–6, unlimited refills on duck blood/tofu in the broth, free white rice, with a 10% service charge added to the total

Nanjing branch

Address: No. 45, Sec. 2, Nanjing E. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Business hours: 11:30–5:00
Price: À la carte dining—minimum spend NT$850 per table, NT$120 per person for the broth base, NT$60 for elementary school grades 4–6, unlimited refills on duck blood/tofu in the broth, free white rice, with a 10% service charge added to the total

Ma Shen Spicy Hot Pot

Ma Shen Spicy Hot Pot is a Taipei hot pot restaurant known for its premium service. Initially, it only accepted two tables per day and offered just three set menus—a very exclusive approach. After the Nanjing branch opened, it switched to an à la carte system and opened up more reservations. The restaurant provides top-tier tableside service and premium king crab, with its jelly-like duck blood and slow-braised oxtail highly recommended. The oxtail is simmered in spicy broth for days, resulting in an incredibly tender texture—you get the numbing spice without it being too harsh on the throat. Absolutely addictive!

Private guesthouse

Address: No. 25, Lane 62, Section 3, Xinsheng North Road, Taipei City
Business hours: Please contact the store

Nanjing Branch à la carte store

Price: Average spend around NT$1250
Address: 3F, No. 8, Section 5, Nanjing East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
Business hours: Mon–Fri 17:00–00:00, Sat–Sun 11:30–00:00

Xin Dian Spicy Hot Pot

The broth at Xin Dian Spicy Hot Pot is known for being “rich, smooth, aromatic, flavorful, and slightly sweet.” It offers a red pot made from pure Sichuan chili peppers sourced from Sichuan, simmered with Chinese medicinal herbs, a refreshing white pot made with fruits, vegetables, and pork bone stock, and a combination red-and-white yuanyang pot. The aroma is rich, the flavors are delicious and slightly sweet, yet never overpower the taste of the ingredients themselves. With premium ingredients and genuinely hearty broth, Xin Dian Spicy Hot Pot has become one of the popular hot pot spots in Taipei.

Xinyi Branch ATT4FUN

Price: Average spend around NT$600
Address: 1F, No. 12, Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2722-7667
Business hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00, 17:00–02:00; Sat–Sun 11:30–02:00

Songjiang Nanjing Branch

Price: Average spend around NT$600
Address: No. 129-4, Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2503-7667
Business hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00, 17:00–02:00; Sat–Sun 11:30–02:00

Ma La Premium Spicy Yuanyang Hot Pot

Ma La Premium Spicy Yuanyang Hot Pot is a well-known all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant in Taipei, with many branches scattered across bustling commercial districts. The Ma La brand is committed to the generous style of an all-you-can-eat experience, offering a wide variety of choices for broths, meats, toppings, and even drinks—perfect for gatherings with friends to chat and enjoy great food. It’s also a hot pot spot that your editor has visited up to three times.

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Zhongshan Branch

Price: Average spend around NT$600
Address: B1, No. 22, West Nanjing Road, Datong District, Taipei City
Phone: 02 2558-8131
Business hours: 11:00–02:00

Tianwaitian Refined Spicy Hot Pot

If you're looking for an affordable all-you-can-eat hot pot in Taipei, Tianwaitian Premium Spicy Hot Pot is a great choice. Despite its budget-friendly pricing, it doesn’t compromise on ingredient variety. Not only does it offer a wide selection of ingredients, but there’s also an abundance of ice cream and sauces to choose from. The meats are fresh and delicious, paired with aromatic, flavorful broths that make it the perfect winter treat!

Price: Average spend around NT$600
Address: No. 1, Sec. 2, Minquan E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02 2596 3200
Business Hours: 11:00–07:30

Chu Yi Little Deer Original Flavor Hot Pot

When you’re eating hot pot, sipping that warm, comforting broth instantly drives away the chill outside. But if the ingredients aren’t fresh, it can easily take a toll on your health. Chu Yi Little Deer Original Flavor Hot Pot is a Taipei hot pot restaurant that focuses on “health.” Their broths are simmered with fresh fruits and vegetables, and the ingredients include hormone-free pork and seafood free from artificial coloring—offering a light, aromatic hot pot that has won widespread popularity!

Price: Average spend around NT$500
Business Phone: (02)2765-0998
Business Hours: 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00
Address: 1F, No. 17-2, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City

Huadundao Hot Pot

Tired of getting skimpy portions of meat at most hot pot restaurants? Then you have to check out this Taipei hot pot spot—their famous “50 Big Slabs” are a must-try. Served on two wooden planks longer than your arm, these feature a total of 50 slices of Spanish Iberico pork weighing 30 ounces. The meat portion is incredibly generous, yet beautifully presented. When cooked in their vegetable and dried bonito broth, the pork is sweet, tender, and completely free of any gamey taste—it’s extremely popular. The set meal also includes six medium-sized wild crimson shrimp with rich, sweet flavor, and the vegetable platter offers fresh, healthy options. If you want to eat healthily yet still feel full, don’t miss Huadundao Hot Pot!

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Price: Average spend around NT$790
Business Phone: 02 8712 9396
Business Hours: 11:30–13:30, 17:30–20:00 (Closed Mondays)
Address: No. 39-1, Lane 244, Sec. 1, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City

Gunba (Qunba) Hot Pot

Gunba (Qunba) Hot Pot is a high-quality, affordable, and delicious hot pot spot in Taipei, located near the intersection of Jianguo N. Rd. and Nanjing E. Rd., close to Dunhua-Nanjing MRT Station for easy access. The restaurant has an eye-catching and charming exterior. One of its highlights is the chef’s handmade satay sauce—aromatic but not overly salty, and even more delicious when paired with sesame sauce. It’s totally worth breaking your diet for!

Price Range: NT$248–498, with à la carte options, no service charge
Business Phone: (02)2517-3700
Business Hours: 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Address: No. 148, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City

The weather is about to get cold again, and the cozy, chilly month of December is just around the corner. Even your editor is heading out for hot pot after work. Everyone, quickly gather your friends for some hot pot and good conversation. Afterward, you can also take a stroll around nearby Taipei attractions and enjoy a warm, cozy winter together!

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