Top winter tonic pick: 6 must-try hot lamb pot restaurants in Taipei

▲ Xia Gang T Lamb Pot. (Photo / fromXia Gang T Lamb Pot and Lamb Specialty Store Facebook page)

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With the recent cold weather, it's time for some proper nourishment. Besides hearty hotpot and ginger duck, lamb pot is an absolute must-have winter dish. Sipping on the sweet and savory lamb soup and biting into tender, juicy lamb is truly warming for the heart, stomach, and body.Food review site OpenRicehas carefully selected 6 must-try lamb pot spots in the Greater Taipei areabased on user reviews and recommendations—gather your friends and head out now!

1. Xia Gang T Lamb Pot
Located in an alley near the MRT station on Minquan West Road, Xia Gang T Lamb Pot has been in business for about 27 years and is one of the many queue-worthy eateries recommended by netizens. Their signature braised lamb pot uses bone-in lamb slices, paired with a fragrant herbal broth simmered for four hours to cook tender lamb, releasing an enticing aroma. Additionally, Xia Gang T Lamb Pot offers delivery services!

Address: No. 18, Tianxiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Tel: 02-25367922
Hours: 11:00–14:00, 16:00–1:00

2. Mo Zai Yang
Established over twenty years ago, Mo Zai Yang now operates three directly managed stores in Taipei. The lamb used is premium, pollution-free lamb imported from New Zealand and Australia. Prepared using traditional Taiwanese cooking methods, the dishes are authentic and varied, and there are also set meal options. Netizens highly recommend the “Skin-on Triple-Layer Lamb,” which is exceptionally delicious.

Address: No. 28, Section 3, Xinxing South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Tel: 02-23691466
Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–01:00

▲ Mo Zai Yang - Lamb Pot. (Photo / fromMo Zai Yang Facebook page)

3. Lin Family Vegetable Lamb
Unlike conventional herbal broths, as the name suggests, Lin Family Vegetable Lamb Pot uniquely incorporates seasonal fresh vegetables, offering a variety of choices. The broth is simmered using a light stewing method to remove excess oil, allowing the sweet taste of the soup to shine through—both healthy and nourishing. The entire pot of lamb is flavorful, with tender meat, chewy skin, and no gamey smell, making it a top choice for winter tonics.

Address: No. 327, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Tel: 02-25971818
Hours: 17:00–2:00 (starting at 17:30 on Mondays)

▲ Lin Family Vegetable Lamb. (Photo / fromLin Family Vegetable Lamb Facebook page）

4. Garage Lamb Hot Pot (Lamb Soup Hot Pot)
The famously hard-to-book Garage Lamb Hot Pot is an extremely popular hidden gem tucked away in an alleyway. The lamb soup is incredibly flavorful, fragrant, sweet, and fresh—so delicious you’ll want to drink bowl after bowl. The lamb chunks in the broth are generous in portion, featuring skin-on, chewy meat. On a cold day, this hot pot will absolutely satisfy your taste buds.

Location: No. 10, Lane 93, Hejiang Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-25039503
Business Hours: 18:00–21:30 (Closed on Sundays)

▲ Garage Lamb Hot Pot. (Photo / fromLamb Soup Hot Pot 'Garage Lamb Hot Pot' Fan Page)

5. Shake the Hell Outta It – Lamb Specialty Shop
The shop’s name “Shake the Hell Outta It” comes from the unique noodle draining technique: shake the noodles left, right, and center three times as if writing the character 小 (small), which helps drain excess water and enhances the texture and chewiness. The shop’s signature “three shaking noodle techniques” also reflect its business philosophy. All dishes feature lamb as the main ingredient, and the lamb hot pot is served either per individual pot or small pots for 2–3 people.

Location: No. 42, Lane 63, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-27001663
Business Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30 (Closed on Sundays)

6. Zhenglao Lin Lamb Hot Pot
Zhenglao Lin Lamb Hot Pot is an all-you-can-eat buffet-style hot pot—perfect for big eaters. The soup base is simmered with over 20 kinds of Chinese herbs, resulting in a refreshing and sweet flavor. The lamb in the soup is skinless, blanched, and then further simmered until tender and chewy. One of the shop’s specialties is the lamb bone, which is cooked and then sucked through a straw to enjoy the nutrient-rich bone marrow.

Location: No. 2-117, Hansheng East Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-29611737
Business Hours: Monday to Friday 15:00–3:00; Saturday and Sunday 11:30–15:00, 15:00–3:00

▲ Zhenglao Lin Lamb Hot Pot. (Photo / fromZhenglao Lin Lamb Hot Pot Main Store Fan Page)

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