Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin
As the season of gourmet autumn quietly arrives, the winter of hot pot dishes is just around the corner. During this time, warm soups and carefully simmered broths are the best way to comfort both stomach and soul in the chilly wind. Today, we’ll introduce to our readers some carefully selected hot pot dishes in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and other areas—whether it’s the ultra-luxurious autumn crab, all-you-can-eat live shrimp and stone pot hot pot, authentic Northeastern sour cabbage and pork hot pot, the uniquely flavored bak kut teh, or a seventy-year-old Shantou-style hot pot. Let these hearty dishes enrich the cool autumn and welcome the much-anticipated cold winter.
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Taipei / Tong — All-you-can-eat crab and live shrimp stone pot hot pot with bold flavors
This month’s newly opened “Tong,” located near Zhongshan Girls’ High School, features all-you-can-eat autumn crab and live shrimp as its main attraction. The restaurant’s seafood ingredients are delivered daily from fishing ports such as Keelung, including fresh oysters, clams, squid, fresh fish, Matsusaka pork, beef short ribs, lamb, handmade dumplings, and Tsingtao beer—all available for unlimited enjoyment.
An incredibly lavish luxury seafood platter for unlimited indulgence!(Photo provided by David Chen)
The interior is designed in a Japanese style, with a spacious and bright space offering diners a comfortable dining environment. When the pot is served, the staff heat the pan with sesame oil, sauté onions and minced garlic, then stir-fry Matsusaka pork or beef short ribs before pouring in the broth. This is paired with daily fresh crabs, live shrimp, and a variety of seafood, along with dozens of hot pot ingredients, fresh vegetables, and mushrooms—presenting a rich and delicious refined stone pot hot pot.
“Tong” is currently offering a promotion until November 10th: buy 4 people, get 1 free. During its early opening period, the menu will also be updated from time to time, allowing foodies to fully enjoy the fresh and lively seafood hot pot offerings.
【info】Address: No. 72, Section 1, Jianguo North Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02)2507-2111
Hours: 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00
Price: Lunch NT$499, Dinner NT$599 (service charge not included)
The seafood platter is rich and luxurious, with super fresh live shrimp and crabs being diners’ favorites. (Video provided by David Chen)
Taipei / Spicy Village — Spacious and bright interior with views of the East District streetscape
Known as the top-tier spicy hot pot in the East District, and it’s no exaggeration. In addition to a unique and delicious milk fish soup base, dinner also offers unlimited servings of premium meats such as Matsusaka pork, Angus black-haired wagyu with marbleized fat, snowflake beef, and Australian lamb. There are also exclusively made fresh handmade shrimp balls and squid balls, plus ice cream from two renowned brands: Russian Kabiso and Movenpick. It’s arguably the hottest spicy hot pot spot right now.
【info】
Address: 8F, No. 98, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei City (Bistro98 Building)
Phone: (02)8772-1518
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00, 17:30–1:00 AM; Sat–Sun 11:30–1:00 AM
Price: Weekday lunch NT$449, weekday dinner and holidays all day NT$549 (10% service charge applies)
All meats are freshly sliced upon ordering—the bouncy Matsusaka pork and the finely marbled, melt-in-your-mouth Angus wagyu are must-orders. (Photo provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Taipei / Tang Palace Mongolian BBQ — Classic Mongolian BBQ for you to enjoy
A very long-established Mongolian BBQ restaurant in Taipei, it operates on an all-you-can-eat, self-service basis. Aside from choosing different meats and seasonings for the chef to grill, there are also fresh fruit salads, desserts, and ice cream available on-site, while drinks must be ordered separately. Tang Palace also offers its own unique sour cabbage hot pot base, with traditional copper hot pot for all-you-can-eat. In addition to beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, there are also unlimited supplies of handmade meatballs, frozen tofu, and glass noodles—all made with fresh, delicious ingredients and complete seasonings. It’s always packed during meal times.
【info】
Address: 2F, No. 283, Songjiang Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2505-1029
Business hours: AM 11:30 – PM 2:00, PM 5:30 – PM 10:00
Aside from the signature Mongolian BBQ, Tang Palace’s copper hot pot is also quite delicious. (Photo provided by Vico Chang)
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