Eat what you choose — Taiwan’s first coin-operated hot pot restaurant!

By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported by Liao Qiyu
 

As the weather gradually cools down, it’s once again hot pot season. To stand out among the many hot pot restaurants, you have to pull out all the stops. In Kaohsiung’s Qianjin District, Taiwan’s first “coin-operated hot pot restaurant” has made its debut. Want to know what to eat? Just take out some coins and drop them into the machine in the store, and you can instantly get your hot pot ingredients. In addition, there’s also a “chance and fate” machine where you can get great ingredients at a low price. This highly unique business approach has sparked lively discussions.

To visit “Taiwan Good Hot Pot” in Kaohsiung’s Qianjin District, you first need to exchange cash for tokens and choose your broth base. Then you can head to the specially designed vending machines in the store to select your favorite hot pot ingredients — whether it’s meat, drinks, or vegetables, you’ll find them all. If you’re feeling lucky, you can also try the “chance and fate” coin game. With a bit of luck, you might just score some high-value hot pot ingredients.

This ordering method was originally inspired by Japan’s coin-operated ramen. The restaurant specially collaborated with a manufacturer to design the hot pot ingredient vending machines. Store staff pre-portion the ingredients, which are then sold via the machines. This not only ensures better hygiene but also brings a whole new level of fun to the dining experience, successfully generating a lot of buzz. With autumn here, why not head to warm Kaohsiung for the winter and experience this entertaining coin-operated hot pot?