It's getting cold—time to dig into some hot pot! Here are five top-notch milky hot pot spots in Taipei to warm you up.

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

With temperatures dropping recently, doesn’t it bring back memories? That’s right—it’s hot pot season again.ETtoday EVA Air Travel Cloudhas specially selected five Taipei hot pot restaurants that serve milk-based hot pot. The rich aroma of milk paired with the comforting warmth of the broth will not only warm your stomach but also your heart.

▲ Guo Ma Milk Hot Pot. (Photo / Reporter Huang Kexiang)

1. Guo Ma Milk Hot Pot
Located near Taipei’s Minquan West Road Station, Guo Ma Milk Hot Pot is said to be the pioneer of milk hot pot in Taipei. It once won a hot pot competition championship. What’s more special is its use of “Binchotan active water” along with Hokkaido kelp and chicken bones for the broth, bringing a heartwarming feeling as winter sets in. Their signature “Whitening Milk Hot Pot” combines premium broth with low-fat milk, then enhances the flavor with butter to make up for the low-fat milk’s milder aroma. Golden and rich, you won’t feel greasy even after finishing the whole pot. A great choice for those looking to warm up their stomachs.

[Guo Ma Milk Hot Pot]
Address: No. 6, Tianxiang Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2531-4598, 2531-3558
Business Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00

▲ Jihe Premium Hot Pot. (Photo / Screenshot fromJihe Premium Hot Pot’s official Facebook page)

2. Jihe Premium Hot Pot
Jihe Hot Pot is located near Taipei’s Xingtian Temple Station, an area packed with hot pot restaurants—truly a hotspot for avid hot pot eaters. However, space inside is limited, so be sure to make a reservation to avoid a long wait. The milk-based broth here isn’t overly rich, preventing it from becoming too heavy, yet it still delivers a mellow taste. A touch of butter adds a fragrant aroma that’s refreshingly light. If milk hot pot isn’t your thing, you can also try their “Signature Pepper Seafood” broth, which is quite unique.

[Jihe Premium Hot Pot]
Address: No. 168, Nong’an Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2516-6062
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30–15:00 / Dinner 17:30–22:00

▲ Zhu Jian Premium Hot Pot. (Photo / Screenshot fromZhu Jian Premium Hot Pot’s official website)

3. Zhu Jian Premium Hot Pot
Zhu Jian Premium Hot Pot is a chain originating from Keelung and now has five branches in Taipei. In addition to offering various broths, you can even choose between regular hot pot or stone pot hot pot, giving you plenty of options. Their milk hot pot uses fresh milk, resulting in a rich and smooth taste, plus it’s loaded with king oyster mushrooms to enhance the flavor. Moreover, Zhu Jian is known for its generous portion sizes—the main course comes with over a dozen slices of meat, making it a high-value-for-money spot where you definitely won’t leave hungry.

[Zhu Jian Premium Hot Pot Zhongxiao Branch]
Address: No. 695, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 8785-2222
Business hours: 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM

▲100% Bonus Hamanaka Premium Kelp Hot Pot. (Photo / Reposted from100% Bonus Hamanaka Premium Kelp Hot Pot’s official fan page)

4. 100% Bonus Hamanaka Premium Kelp Hot Pot
100% Bonus Hamanaka Premium Kelp Hot Pot is located in a small alley off Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station. All five broths are simmered using top-grade kelp from Hamanaka, Japan, and there are 12 main meal options for diners to choose from. The Italian white sauce is what’s known as the “milk hot pot.” A slice of cheese is also served with the pot. The broth itself has a refreshing taste like a milk-based soup, but once the cheese is added, its rich flavor lingers delightfully on the palate. The shop also reminds customers that when cooking the Italian white sauce hot pot, the heat should not be set too high, as it can easily burn and ruin the broth’s aromatic richness. Therefore, it is recommended that diners simmer it slowly to fully enjoy the delicious taste.

【100% Bonus Hamanaka Premium Kelp Hot Pot】
Address: No. 34, Lane 17, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-87735899
Business hours:
Tuesday–Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday–Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

▲Tide Zone Gourmet Hot Pot. (Photo / Reposted fromTide Zone Gourmet Hot Pot’s official fan page)

5. Tide Zone Gourmet Hot Pot
Located near Minquan East Road in Neihu, “Tide Zone Gourmet Hot Pot” is known for its signature milk hot pot, which is made by first sautéing onions and garlic in butter, then adding milk broth. As soon as the broth is poured in, a fragrant aroma fills the air. The taste of the broth is sweet and delicious. The shop also offers its own homemade coriander sauce, which, when paired with cooked hot pot ingredients, enhances the flavors with its refreshing taste, taking the dish to another level. It’s a must-visit spot for hot pot lovers.

【Tide Zone Gourmet Hot Pot】
Business hours: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Phone: (02)2793-6256
Address: No. 62, Section 6, Minquan East Road, Neihu District, Taipei City