Zhongshan District, Taipei City｜Old Sichuan

There's something about a steaming pot of spiciness and a selection of fresh protein that makes my belly smile ... the assortment of seafood - all the condiments and sauces you could want - leveled up the experience of my first night in Taipei and set the bar fairly high for future foodie stops. The buffet of rice, veggies, pickles, and desserts catered for even the pickiest of eaters. Thankfully, I had promised myself that, on this trip, any pickiness I may have will be put aside to make room for everything Taiwan had to offer. This was the closest to fine dining I would get on this trip. The rest of my time was spent visiting indigenous villages and eating traditional foods. So, DO try this but make time to meet and talk with the indigenous people because that kind of food and hospitality cannot be bought.

Great hot pot place. A little on the pricey side but the quality is really good. Had the split hot pot with spicy and mild side. Really good.

On the first day we came, table wasn’t available until late of night. We decided to call for reservation on the next day. It was such a good choice for hotpot. Seafood was super fresh. Soup was hot and spicy, so good. We can ask for duck blood jelly as much as we want.