A non-existent train station? Discover a retro-style hot pot spot

The restaurant mimics a real train station — from afar, you can see the large “Dingnei Station” sign, making it feel as if you’ve arrived at a platform. Look around, and you’ll notice all kinds of railway-related props: miniature train tracks, signs, a level crossing with “Stop, Look, Listen” traffic lights, a ticket booth at the entrance, and even a stationmaster figurine standing nearby.

▲ The biggest highlight of "Dingnei Station" is its variety of dining areas designed with a strong nostalgic vibe, making diners feel like they've traveled back in time. (Photo / Reporter Wang Junyuan, same below.)

▲ The ice room dining area even features old phrases like “Help each other and foster good neighborly relations,” achieving an incredibly high level of authenticity.

▲ A uniquely styled oden (Japanese fish cake) stall dining section.

Push open the heavy wooden door, and you’re greeted by a colorful array of retro decorations. The owners have put great effort into creating old-fashioned shop-style dining spaces. Guests can enjoy their hot pot under a banyan tree, in a traditional candy store, an ice room, a puppet theater stage, an oden stall, or on a platform — as if traveling through time to dine in the 1970s.

Additionally, every corner is filled with little touches of nostalgia. The owner has painstakingly recreated childhood memories and retro items that older generations remember, bringing them to life around diners. The intricate details throughout the venue have prompted many customers to take out their cameras for photos.

▲ Old-school glass display cases hold various toys, evoking a sense of nostalgia. (Photo / The strong lighting highlights the playful atmosphere, and when the lights go down, the warm, cozy booths create a friendly vibe.)


The price of hot pot at "Dingnei Station" ranges from 210 to 480 New Taiwan Dollars. Waitstaff push meal carts out, but instead of regular dishes, they serve food in round metal hot pot ingredient boxes — reminiscent of classic Taiwanese train meals, both retro and adorable.