Come enjoy a spicy hot pot meal this winter to warm up your body and soul—here are 11 top-rated spicy hot pot restaurants that won’t disappoint!

Reported by Huang Shiyuan / Special Feature

Although this winter hasn't been particularly cold, for many people, winter is synonymous with spicy hot pot. Some love all-you-can-eat buffets, while others prefer high-quality à la carte options. Either way, they’re all about keeping warm—and spicy—in the winter. Taiwanese people are especially fond of spicy hot pot, particularly in the Greater Taipei area where you can find these eateries on nearly every corner. Worried about picking a subpar restaurant? These 11 spicy hot pot spots all have great reviews, and netizens recommend giving them a try.


▲22:02 Hot Pot. Lehuo Spicy Hot Pot is designed with the unique concept of separating seasonings from the broth. (Photo / Provided by MaJi Bunny)

22:02 Hot Pot. Lehuo
22:02’s hot pot uses an à la carte system. Although not exclusively a spicy hot pot restaurant, its spicy hot pot is very popular. In particular, the unique design of separating the seasonings from the broth gives the soup a rich spicy aroma, without the seasonings overpowering the flavor. Not only does it offer meat, but the shop also provides organic vegetables so diners can enjoy a somewhat healthier hot pot experience.

Bade Branch
Address: No. 7, Lane 17, Section 4, Bade Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2748-2202

Nangang Branch
No. 369, Section 7, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City, C Building, 10F (CITY LINK Building)
Phone: 02-2785-2202

Fuqi Feipian
Fuqi Feipian Spicy Hot Pot was established in 1985 and introduced “feipian” (sliced meat) as one of its ingredients. The “feipian” here doesn’t refer to beef lung, but rather various beef offal including beef tongue, beef tripe, and beef tendons. Similar to other well-reviewed spicy hot pot restaurants, Fuqi Feipian operates on an à la carte basis, emphasizing quality over quantity. For the broth, they carefully select a variety of spices, old tofu, and duck blood, then simmer them together for a long time, along with other premium ingredients.

Chang’an Branch
Address: No. 168, Section 2, Chang’an E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 1F
Phone: 02-2775-5201; 02-2731-0223

Dunnan Branch
Address: No. 16, Lane 270, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, 1F
Phone: 02-2772-3839

Zhanji Spicy Hot Pot
Zhanji Spicy Hot Pot is a well-known long-standing restaurant in Taipei. Its spicy broth is brewed using more than ten types of Chinese herbs and specially made spices, offering both numbing and spicy flavors. As for Zhanji’s 20-year-old signature “duck blood and tofu” base, it is cooked in a special way to achieve a tender and flavorful texture.

Nanjing Branch
Address: B1, No. 178, Section 2, Nanjing E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2508-2080

Main Branch
Address: No. 187, Xintai Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City
Phone: 02-2998-2794

Fuguo Branch
Address: No. 134, Fuguo Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City

Zhongke Branch
Address: No. 166-78, Section 3, Xitun Road, Xitun District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-2465-2778


▲ Old Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot. (Photo / Provided by Wisely)

Old Sichuan Bashu Spicy Hot Pot
Featuring a rich and fiery spicy broth made with a full selection of ingredients and specially blended seasonings, the flavors are diverse, bold, deep, and intense—spicy, aromatic, and pungent.

Taipei Chang’an Branch
Address: No. 112, Section 2, Chang’an East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2515-2222

Taipei Nanjing Branch
Address: No. 45, Section 2, Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-25223333

Taoyuan Branch
Address: No. 34, Section 2, Daxing West Road, Taoyuan City
Phone: 03-3161-136

Zhubei Branch
Address: No. 116, Guangming 6th Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
Phone: 03-6571576

Wuji Spicy Twin Pot Hot Pot
Just like each restaurant’s unique spicy broth, Wuji’s broth is simmered year-round over a continuously burning flame, fragrant yet not overpowering.

Address: No. 143, Section 4, Bade Road, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2748-0066


▲ Flower Spicy Hot Pot. (Photo / FromFlower Spicy. Twin Pot. Premium Broth Hot PotFacebook)

Flower Spicy
Once a filming location for the TV drama “In Time with You,” it's a pilgrimage spot for fans, but for spicy hot pot lovers, it’s a place to satisfy cravings. The signature duck blood and tofu base in the spicy hot pot is highly rated, and the restaurant uses Taiwan-traceable beef.

Da’an Branch
Address: No. 256, Section 2, Keelung Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8732-6865

Ren'ai Branch
Address: 9F., No. 11, Lane 300, Sec. 4, Ren'ai Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2701-8500


▲ Hong Jiu Jiu offers an individual dining option, so you can enjoy spicy hotpot even on your own. (Photo / fromHong Jiu Jiu Individual Spicy HotpotFacebook)

Hong Jiu Jiu Individual Spicy Hotpot
Who says you can’t enjoy spicy hotpot alone? Hong Jiu Jiu provides an individual dining option, allowing solo diners to enjoy spicy hotpot. The broth has a strong Sichuan peppercorn flavor, numbing and spicy, yet not too greasy or overly hot.

Address: No. 7, Lane 131, Yanji St., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan
Phone: 02-2772-3938


▲ The new brand “Wen Ding Spicy Hotpot Wellness Pot” launched by Ma La International Catering Group. (Photo / taken by Huang Shiyuan)

Wen Ding Spicy Hotpot Wellness Pot
The newly launched brand “Wen Ding Spicy Hotpot Wellness Pot” by Ma La International Catering Group has officially opened. In addition to offering higher-quality ingredients, waiting guests can also enjoy free nail services, real-person massages, and unlimited Haagen-Dazs ice cream.

Address: 2F., No. 210, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City (MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua Exit 3)
Phone: (02)2731-2107


▲ Lan Ji Spicy Hotpot. (Photo / by Yu t
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Lan Ji Spicy Hotpot
Located on Jinshan S. Rd. in Taipei City, this is the originator of Taiwan’s first-ever “late-night spicy hotpot.” This shop has a truly unique philosophy: “Never add satay sauce to the hotpot.” This is Lan Ji Spicy Hotpot. Their spicy broth, simmered with secret recipes using chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and pepper, tastes very mellow. The first flavor you experience upon tasting is sweetness, followed by saltiness, aroma, and then spiciness.

Address: No. 19, Section 1, Jinshan S. Rd., Taipei City
Phone: (02)2322-4523

Shi Da Hua Premium Double-Flavor Hotpot
Shi Da Hua Premium Double-Flavor Hotpot uses beef broth made from Taiwanese cattle bones as the base for the red pot. Customers can request the boss to add a certain proportion of chili oil and chili powder according to their preference. The broth is drinkable, not greasy or heavy. The duck blood at the bottom of the pot is also quite special—insisting that the duck blood be rinsed under running water before being blanched in boiling water with exclusive spices, ensuring the fishy taste is removed.

Address: No. 2, Lane 209, Sec. 2, Anhe Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2733-3589

Jiu Zhai Shi Guo Authentic Sichuan Spicy Hotpot
Jiu Zhai Spicy Hotpot emphasizes flavor balance and is a spicy hotpot restaurant even recommended by food critic Hu Tianlan.

Address: No. 12-2, Sec. 1, Chang’an E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2563-5990
 
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