泰丘鍋物 — Restaurant in Taichung

Hey hey my adventurous friends! Welcome to another one of your boi, Flo's, reviews. So you were craving Thai food today huh? But wait, you friend/girlfriend/boyfriend/ dog, told you they wanted hot pot! So, what to choose? Well, I got the answer for you! Thai Hot Pot! Yes, that's right! In the heart of Taichung we find this beautiful restaurant that offers an exotic spin to the classic hot pot. What sets this place apart from your typical hot pot is that you have the option to try some flavorful Thai inspired broths or other classic broths as well. As for the meats you have various options to choose from. We're talking, beef, pork, shrimp, or seafood. Hell it's almost like Noah's arc with so many animals to choose from. I went a little overboard and picked the ultimate seafood, which brought 20 shrimps and 10 clams. I should also mention that the restaurant offers a choice to swap your vegetables for another meat. So I exercised that option and went ahead with a beef side. Apart from the hot pot, the restaurant also offers Thai cuisine, and yes they have shrimp pancakes! Oh and have I mentioned about the beverages? Thai beverages all around, the classic milk tea, purple honey tea, and even Thailand beer. I really enjoyed this restaurant, the atmosphere and staff were very accommodating and friendly. Hope to return and try every flavor of their ice...

I was confused as to how the restaurant worked in the beginning. Turned out that you have to first order the broth, then choose the main course. If you wish to order more, you can get ala carte with cheaper price. The buffet mentioned in their menu refers to the drinks, daily dessert, rice and condiments. I think the portion is already big enough without ordering extra dishes. The one thing I wish could be better is the tomyum broth. I wish the coconut milk...

The ordering experience was terrible. Customers were asked to scan QR code to start ordering. I scanned the QR code but didn't get to see the menu at all.... The only way to order was through Line. After I asked my friend to order for me, the staff told us our order of about $860 for 4 people didn't meet the $200 per person requirement.... The Thai iced slurpy was only okay. I would suggest they improve communication and be up front about...