It's only truly novel when you eat hot pot this way — six unique hot pot experiences to try

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Hot pot is one of the most beloved dishes among Chinese people. Aside from the commonly enjoyed small hot pot, spicy hot pot, and Yuanyang (double-flavor) hot pot, we’ve also compiled six different types of distinctive hot pot dishes for foodies to explore, including Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and more. Foodies who love hot pot might want to add these to their must-try list.

1. Blue Elephant Thai Hot Pot – Thai Green Curry
With multiple branches across Taiwan, Blue Elephant has gained popularity for its new take on Thai hot pot. It offers four flavors of broth, including Royal Green Curry, Thai Spicy & Sour, Lemongrass, and Thai Tomato. The green curry is the top choice, made with green curry, coconut milk, and a variety of Thai ingredients, using a 60-step process to create an exquisite, jade-like broth that is rich and mildly spicy.

2. Mu Viet – Vietnamese Hot Pot

The newly launched Vietnamese cuisine “Mu Viet” by the Din Tai Fung Group not only breaks away from the group’s usual style but also shatters most people’s stereotypical impression of Vietnamese restaurants. Mu Viet emphasizes enjoying Vietnamese dishes in a French ambiance. From the dining environment to the menu design, everything follows a trendy style. The two-floor dining space is filled with French colonial charm while integrating Vietnamese aesthetic details, such as murals, rattan pendant lamps, and louvers.

With over 70 dishes, the menu includes many classic snacks and Vietnamese royal court dishes rarely seen in Taiwan. The culinary team includes chefs with backgrounds in French, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines. The team even visited a Michelin-recommended Vietnamese restaurant in Hong Kong for inspiration. 

Address: No. 144, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Business hours: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:00

3. Miruku – Hokkaido Milk Hot Pot
Located in Taipei, MIRUKU Tokachi Milk Hot Pot Specialty Shop is loved by many foodies for its ultra-rich broth and affordable fixed price. Using premium raw milk from Hokkaido’s Tokachi region, the soup base blends a light salty flavor to deliver the richest and most aromatic taste.