Taihodien Restaurant — Restaurant in Da'an District

This is without a doubt the best mala hotpot in town. The broth is bold, spicy, and packed with flavor—rich without being overly greasy. Their duck blood is truly second to none, and the quality of the meat is excellent—absolutely worth the price.

I really enjoy dining here, though the tables are a bit small, and the portion sizes are quite generous, making it better for groups of more than four. The reservation system can be a little tricky, especially during peak times in winter and on colder days. On my last visit, I booked online and the only available slot was 4:30 PM. However, even when I stayed past 6 PM, I noticed that not all tables were occupied. So, while walk-ins might still have a chance, phone/online reservations tend to...

1st, nothing is free of change here. They don’t offer water period and encourage customers to pick their drinks in the refrigerators. There are so many plastic bottles used. (Well… in general Taiwan period.) 2nd, the pot was bigger than the usual hot pot I’ve seen. It looked it could tip over if not centered well or with a sudden move. 3rd, very average (if not below) food and service. I had a dirty bowl in my plating (as seen in video). It’s disgusting to see how they wipe the table and place the paper cup up side down on the table. Table cloth: where have you been and when was the last time you get a good soapy rinse in the past hours/ever. It’s...

Their service is extremely good. We were with a vegetarian guy and they can provide the broth and the dipping source for the vegetarian. Besides, we didn't notice there's a order mistake when they serve the food. However, they were happy to refund the dish we didn't order and served by mistake. They are very patiently taught us how to eat the garlic leaf thing. I was very satisfied with their service. Though they don't speak very good English. The menu has a translation and everything is with a picture. It's good enough for English speaking people to...