Taichung’s gourmet battlefield: 7 popular hot pot restaurants on Gongyi Road

▲ Gongyi Road is a food battleground in Taichung, featuring many popular hot pot restaurants. The image above shows a hot pot illustration. (Photo /Orange Dog Loves Candy)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

When it comes to food in Taichung, besides the must-visit Fengjia Night Market and Yizhong Street, don’t forget “Gongyi Road.” Gongyi Road is a famous food battleground in Taichung, where various specialty hot pot restaurants compete fiercely. ETToday has specially compiled a list of 7 popular hot pot restaurants—check them out and see which one you want to try first!

▲ The photo shows Wulao Pot’s popular signature dishes. The left side is the Changsheng Spicy Hot Pot base, and the right side is the Ice Cream Tofu Hot Pot base. (Photo / fromWulao Pot Official Fan Page)

1. Wulao Pot
Wulao Pot specializes in double-flavor hot pot sets. Its signature dishes are eye-catching: the Ice Cream Tofu Hot Pot paired with the Changsheng Spicy Hot Pot. The soft and tender ice cream tofu only needs ten minutes in the pot before it’s ready to eat. This novel way of enjoying tofu has attracted many diners. The soup base for the tofu hot pot is brewed with herbs and traditional Chinese medicine, offering a rich aroma. The restaurant serves Wulao Meat in small earthen jars surrounded by crushed ice to maintain the meat’s springy and delicious texture. It is rich in collagen, making it a favorite among many netizens.

Wulao Pot
Address: No. 74, Section 2, Gongyi Road, Nantun District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-23191158
Business hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM

2. Baqian
Compared to other upscale hot pot restaurants, many netizens consider Baqian to be the best value-for-money hot pot specialist. Most dishes are under NT$400, and the most recommended options are the Sukiyaki Hot Pot and Tomato Pork Belly Beef Hot Pot. The Sukiyaki Hot Pot uses fresh onions and a unique sauce as its base, with the highlight being the option to choose two types of meat as the main dish. The tomato hot pot is made with freshly stewed tomatoes, and its rich broth combined with the sweet taste of tomatoes offers a unique flavor!

Baqian
Address: No. 25, Section 2, Gongyi Road, Nantun District, Taichung City 408
Phone: 04-2319-1768
Business hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM


▲ Spicy Double-Flavor Hot Pot (Photo / fromSpicy Double-Flavor Hot Pot Fan Page)

3. Spicy Double-Flavor Hot Pot
All-you-can-eat isn’t rare, but this restaurant stands out by offering unlimited access to “king crab” and “Häagen-Dazs.” The sweet and plump king crab pairs with the spicy hot pot base—the tender crab meat mixed with the fiery broth has had many diners going back for more. The meats also use premium ingredients, including top-grade black wagyu beef with marble fat and black wagyu short ribs. Enjoy the pleasure of indulging in premium all-you-can-eat delicacies!

Spicy Double-Flavor Hot Pot
Address: No. 285, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, Central District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-23208800
Business Hours: Weekdays: 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00; Holidays: 11:30–22:00

4. Karuizawa
Karuizawa, which enjoys high popularity in Taichung, mainly offers affordable hot pot and sukiyaki dishes, with an average price of around NT$300. The place is always packed when it opens, and its high cost-performance delicious hot pot keeps both locals and tourists coming back for more. In addition, the oversized building and unique “Zen-style” interior design have also amazed netizens. Those who want to dine here must make a reservation in advance.

Karuizawa
Address: No. 276, Gōngyì Lù, West District, Taichung City 403
Phone: 04-2327-4747
Business Hours: 11:00–2:00 AM

▲The Sour White Wine Pot is very popular among consumers, with fresh ingredients soaked in premium sake giving off a subtle wine aroma. (Photo /Orange Dog Loves Candy)

5. Xiaofeiniu Mongolian Hot Pot
Also specializing in refined hot pot, Xiaofeiniu is a popular eatery on Gōngyì Road. The restaurant frequently updates its menu seasonally. Netizens highly recommend the Sour White Wine Lees Pot and the Yuanyang Hot Pot. The restaurant ferments pickled cabbage in premium sake lees, producing a naturally refreshing sourness and subtle wine aroma.

In addition, the chili and chili oil in the Yuanyang pot base are stir-fried over a long period to achieve a layered spicy flavor, which is then simmered together with spices and herbs, resulting in a hot pot that is both spicy and numbing yet not overly harsh on the throat.

Xiaofeiniu Mongolian Hot Pot
Address: No. 286, Gōngyì Lù, West District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-23106789
Business Hours: 11:30 AM–12:00 AM

▲The broth from Old Sichuan allows diners to enjoy layers of numbness and spiciness, making it a pilgrimage spot for many netizens. (Photo / fromOld Sichuan Bashu Spicy Hot Pot Fan Page)

6. Old Sichuan
Of course, we can’t miss the widely spread Old Sichuan across Taiwan. Its most famous feature is its spicy hot pot broth, which differs from typical ones by offering multiple layers of numbness and spiciness that can numb the entire taste buds. Dishes like duck blood, tofu, and other meats soak up the flavorful broth, making this a favorite for many foodies. In addition, the restaurant is very generous—you can take leftovers home, and you can even refill the spicy broth. Doesn’t that sound tempting?

Old Sichuan
Address: No. 343, Gōngyì Lù, Taichung City
Phone: 04-23198789
Business Hours: 11:30 AM – 7:00 AM

▲He Dao Hot Pot specializes in fresh seafood, and its generous portions have left netizens raving about how satisfying the meals are. (Photo / fromHe Dao Hot Pot Fan Group)

7. He Dao Hot Pot
If you’re looking to feast on seafood, head to He Dao Hot Pot. The restaurant imports a variety of premium ingredients, such as Japanese purple scallops, Canadian milk oysters, Chilean cooked king crabs, and South African live abalones—nearly ten types of fresh seafood. King crabs with roe and oysters as big as bowls excite netizens. Users recommend ordering the pickled vegetable pot base, as the fresh broth combined with seafood makes the soup even sweeter and helps cut through the richness.

Daoguo Restaurant
Address: No. 437, Section 1, Wenhua Road, Nantun District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-22595657
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM (last entry at 2:00 PM) / 5:30 PM–1:00 AM (late-night menu from 9:00 PM onward) / Saturday to Sunday, 11:30 AM–1:00 AM (last entry at 11:30 AM) / Public Holidays, 11:30 AM–1:00 AM (last entry at 11:30 AM)