【Taipei Food Tour】 Hot Pot Paradise Taipei

Hot pot restaurants are always crowded no matter in what seasons. So why is hot pot so popular in Taiwan?

1. Hot pot is a communal dining experience that brings people together. It promotes conversation, bonding, and a sense of togetherness.
2. It offers a high level of customizability, allowing each diner to personalize their meal according to their taste and preferences.
3. Taiwan is renowned for its emphasis on fresh and high-quality ingredients. Hot pot allows diners to cook raw ingredients at the table, ensuring that the food is cooked to their desired level of doneness.
4. Incorporates a variety of vegetables, lean meats, and seafood, making it a generally healthy dining option. Additionally, the use of flavorful broths, herbs, and spices can provide additional health benefits.
5. Hot pot is particularly popular during the colder months, as the steaming broth and communal cooking process provide a cozy and comforting dining experience. It warms both the body and soul, making it a popular choice for gatherings and celebrations during the winter season.

The origin of hot pot can be traced back to ancient China, and it has been enjoyed for centuries as a communal dining experience. Hot pot typically involves a simmering pot of flavored broth placed at the center of the dining table. Diners then cook a variety of raw ingredients, such as thinly sliced meats, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and noodles, in the boiling broth. The cooked ingredients are then dipped into various sauces before being savored.

Today, hot pot has become an international sensation, enjoyed in various forms and with different regional influences around the world. Let’s see the must-try hot pot restaurants in Taipei! Discover them before you come to Taiwan for a Taipei day tour or Taiwan family trip.

CHAN CHI HOT POTS LAB 詹記麻辣火鍋

CHAN CHI HOT POTS LAB has created a retro Taiwanese vibe for their interior decoration, menu, restaurant branding, etc. Though it is an old fashion restaurant, the environment is totally clean. There are two things please make sure before you go: 1. Make a reservation and 2. Order their famous duck blood is a must!

Chan Chi Hotpot Dunnan Branch:

• Address: No. 60, Section 3, Heping East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Liuzhangli
• Bus line: 18, 235, 278, 662, Heping Shuttle
• Opening Hour: Noon – 1AM

Chan Chi Hotpot Xinzhuang Branch:

• Address: No. 187, Xintai Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Xinzhuang
• Opening Hour: 5PM – 1AM (Monday Closed)

Wulao Hotpot 無老鍋

Wulao Hotpot is a popular hot pot restaurant located in Taiwan. It is known for its high-quality ingredients, flavorful broths, and cozy ambiance. The restaurant offers a selection of delicious and aromatic broths to enhance the flavors of the hot pot. Popular options include the traditional Chinese herbal broth, spicy Sichuan broth, and mushroom-based broths.

Wulao Hotpot Zhongshan Branch:

• Address: No. 36-1, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Zhongshan Station Exit via 3
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 2AM

Wulao Hotpot Ximending Branch:

• Address: 2F, No. 55, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Ximen Station Exit via 5
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 2AM

Haidilao 海底撈

Haidilao is a Chinese hotpot chain and has opened restaurants all over the world. They emphasize the most on their comforting service, and customers feel it from the moment they walk into the door. Click here to see all the “weird” service that Haidilao has offers.

Haidilao Ximen Branch:

• Address: 4F, No. 1, Guilin Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Xiaonanmen Station Exit via 1
• Opening Hour: 11AM – 3AM

Haidilao Xinyi Branch:

• Address: 6F, No. 12, Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Taipei 101 Station Exit via 4
• Opening Hour: 11AM – 4AM

Haidilao Qingcheng Branch:

• Address: 3F, No. 1, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Nanjing Fuxing Station Exit via 7
• Opening Hour: 11AM – 3AM

Haidilao Chengde Branch:

• Address: 4F, No. 1, Section 1, Chengde Road, Datong District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Taipei Main Station Exit via M1
• Opening Hour: 11AM – 3AM

Haidilao Banqiao Branch:

• Address: 5F, No. 28, Xinzhan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Banqiao Station Exit via 2
• Opening Hour: 11AM – 3AM

Orange Shabu 橘色涮涮屋

“Shabu” means hotpot in Japanese. Often visited by Taiwanese celebrities, Orange Shabu is one of the most popular hot pot restaurants in the East District, Taipei. The term “shabu-shabu” refers to the sound produced when the ingredients are swished back and forth in the hot broth. Though the price of Orange Shabu is relatively high, they prepare a lot of eyes-catching side dishes that definitely worth a visit.

Orange Shabu Branch No.1:

• Address: B1, No. 135, Section 1, Da’an Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Zhongxiao Fuxing Exit via 3
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 11PM

Orange Shabu Branch No.2:

• Address: No. 29-2, Section 4, Ren’ai Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Zhongxiao Fuxing Exit via 3
• Opening Hour: 5PM – 2:30AM (Mon – Fri); Noon – 3PM + 5PM – 2:30AM (Sat – Sun)

Xin Dian Hotpot 辛殿麻辣鍋

Xin Dian Hotpot known as “spicy hot pot” or “numbing spicy hot pot,” is a popular Chinese hot pot dish known for its fiery and numbing flavors. It originated in the Sichuan province of China, and the hallmark of spicy hot pot (麻辣鍋) is the potent and spicy broth. It is typically made with a combination of Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and various spices. The broth is known for its numbing sensation (caused by the Sichuan peppercorns) and its spicy kick.

Xin Dian Hotpot Xinyi Branch:

• Address: No. 12, Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Taipei 101 Station Exit via 4
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 1:30AM

Xin Dian Hotpot Gongguan Branch:

• Address: No. 1, Alley 9, Lane 316, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Gongguan Station Exit via 4
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 1:30AM

Xin Dian Hotpot Songjiang Branch:

• Address: No. 129-4, Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Songjiang Nanjing Exit via 7
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 1:30AM

Rododo Hotpot 肉多多火鍋

The most popular hotpot restaurants, which has over 45 locations all over Taiwan. Rododo has become a Taiwanese sensation.

Rododo Hotpot Zhongshan North Branch:

• Address: No. 82, Section 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Taipei Main Station Exit via M2
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 3:30AM (Sat – Sun); Noon – 3:30PM + 5:30PM – 3:30AM (Mon – Fri)

Rododo Hotpot Chongqing South Branch:

• Address: 3F, No. 58, Section 1, Chongqing S. Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Taipei Main Station Exit via M2
• Opening Hour: Noon – 3:30PM + 5:30PM – 10:30PM

Rododo Hotpot Jingmei Branch:

• Address: 2F, No. 42, Jingmei Street, Wenshan District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Jingmei Exit via 1
• Opening Hour: Noon – 3:30PM + 5:30PM – 3:30AM

Rododo Hotpot Da’an Branch:

• Address: No. 7, Lane 52, Section 1, Da’an Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Zhongxiao Fuxing Exit via 5
• Opening Hour: Noon – 3:30PM + 5:30PM – 1:30AM

Rododo Hotpot Guting Branch:

• Address: 3F, No. 79, Section 2, Roosevelt Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Guting Exit via 4
• Opening Hour: Noon – 10:30PM

Rododo Hotpot Songshan Jiankang Branch:

• Address: No. 7-1, Jiankang Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Taipei Arena Exit via 5
• Opening Hour: Noon – 3:30PM + 5:30PM – 1:30AM

Rododo Hotpot Tianmu (Shin Kong Mitsukoshi) Branch:

• Address: Building A, 5F, No. 68, Tianmu East Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: N/A
• Opening Hour: 11AM – 9:30PM

Rododo Hotpot Ximen Branch:

• Address: 4F, No. 42, Hanzhong Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City
• Nearest MRT: Ximen Exit via 6
• Opening Hour: 11:30AM – 3:30AM

Rododo Hotpot Tamsui Branch:

• Address: 2F, No. 55, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
  Nearest MRT: Tamsui Exit via 1 (Walk 7 mins)
  Opening Hour: Noon – 3:30PM + 5PM – 10:30PM