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What’s your favorite kind of hot pot? Originating from Northeastern China, Suan Cai Bai Rou Guo (pickled cabbage and pork hot pot) is said to have begun as a quick meal solution during military campaigns—thin pork slices cooked quickly in boiling water. Over time, it evolved into a comforting winter dish, with friends and family gathering around a copper pot, dipping ingredients, and savoring the perfect balance of sourness in the broth. Here are 7 highly rated Suan Cai Bai Rou hot pot restaurants in Taipei you won’t want to miss—take notes and plan your next feast!

7 Highly Rated Suan Cai Bai Rou Hot Pot Restaurants in Taipei

Chang Bai Restaurant

A long-established favorite in Taipei’s East District, Chang Bai offers four pot sizes: extra large, large, medium, and small. The broth includes pickled cabbage, pork belly, frozen tofu, sliced meat, and vegetables, and is enriched with crab, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, adding a unique seafood note to the traditional sour base. At the sauce station, a recommended blend includes sesame paste, fermented tofu, garlic, and chive flower sauce—perfect with the pork belly. Fun fact: this restaurant was featured in the Japanese drama Kodoku no Gurume!

• Address: No. 53, Ln. 240, Guangfu S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2751 3525
• Hours: 11:30–14:00；17:00–21:00 (Closed Mondays)

Teng Lu Suan Cai Hot Pot x Mala Hot Pot

In Neihu, this creative hot pot spot combines northeastern-style pickled cabbage soup with Sichuan-style herbal mala broth in a dual-flavor pot. Instead of Chinese cabbage, the pickled component uses shredded cabbage fermented with a house-made culture, resulting in a light but rich flavor. The mala broth is warm and mellow, perfect even for those who aren’t into spicy food. Don’t miss the daily-limited marinated duck blood—it’s delicious both on its own and cooked in the pot.

• Address: No. 108, Zhouzi St., Neihu Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2798 7696
• Hours: Mon 12:00–15:00；18:00–22:00/Wed–Fri 18:00–22:00/Sat–Sun 12:00–15:00；17:30–22:00(Closed Tuesdays)

Warm up with hot pot and then unwind in Beitou hot springs nearby!

Tai He Lou

Near Guting MRT Station, Tai He Lou is known for its northeast-style broth made with old hen and pickled cabbage. Pork belly, crab, shrimp, and oysters are added for an umami-rich soup with a pleasant sourness. Their pork belly is thick-cut and tender with just the right fat-to-meat ratio. Be sure to also try their signature dishes: xiao long bao, beef rolls, spicy shrimp wontons, jungle chicken, typhoon shelter prawns, and red bean sesame pancake.

• Address: No. 61-20, Sec. 2, Hangzhou S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2391 3688
• Hours: 11:00–14:00；17:00–20:30

Siping Restaurant

Siping has been serving delicious hot pot for over 30 years, using alpine cabbage fermented using traditional methods. The result is a broth with balanced acidity. Their sauce station features dozens of condiments selected by the chef—try the house-special mix, chive flower sauce, and red fermented tofu for next-level flavor. The red walls and lantern decor also add a festive ambiance.

• Address: No. 45, Siping St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2561 1412
• Hours: 11:30–14:30；17:00–22:00

Du Yi Chu

A Michelin Bib Gourmand pick, Du Yi Chu is a go-to for Suan Cai Bai Rou hot pot lovers in Taipei. The broth is naturally sour and packed with ingredients like cabbage, shrimp, and frozen tofu. Other recommended northern Chinese dishes include: grilled meat buns, pine nut smoked chicken, sesame flatbread, braised pork, assorted platters, and the famous “Old Dad’s Scallion Pancake” (advance reservation required).

• Address: No. 506, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2720 6417
• Hours: 11:00–14:00；17:00–21:00

Golden Rice Restaurant

Located near Xingtian Temple, Golden Rice Restaurant serves up authentic Jilin home-style flavors, thanks to the owner’s northeastern Chinese roots. The hot pot comes in large and small sizes, generously topped with pork belly, meatballs, pickled cabbage, dried lily, shrimp, and more—an impressive spread! The pork belly is tender and juicy, and the soup develops a sweet, lingering finish as it simmers.

• Address: No. 171, Jilin Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2541 9527
• Hours: 11:30–14:00；17:15–21:30 (Closed Mondays)

Weilu Suan Cai Hot Pot

Weilu’s arched doorway sets the tone for a traditional dining experience. According to the owner, pickling cabbage for winter is a staple tradition in northeast China due to the cold climate. The broth is slowly simmered with pork bones, crab, oysters, dried shrimp, and mushrooms, then filled with pickled cabbage, frozen tofu, and pork belly. The result? A perfectly sour, savory, and sweet broth. Be sure to try their baked sesame flatbread—it’s golden, crisp, and addictive!

• Address: No. 36, Aly. 4, Ln. 345, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
• Tel: +886 2 2731 3439
• Hours: 11:00–14:00；17:30–21:30

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