Xinyi District, Taipei City｜初衷小鹿Deer's Hotpot Bistro

This restaurant was recommended by a local friend and it had a great atmosphere for dates or gatherings plus excellent service. Their soup was "clean" and brought out the taste of the fresh ingredients perfectly. We had a beef and pork combo set plus an ala carte fish which was a little too much for the 2 of us. If you are not big eaters, one set and an ala carte meat should suffice. The meat quality is really good though and we enjoyed the meal immensely.

Service was good, staff will keep asking if you’d like to add soup base or not. They also very good at explaining ingredients and it’s originate from where. Meat portion was perfect for adult female ( a bit more than I expected) meat quality were great as well. Dessert was the BOMB! It was so great! Normal hotpot place wouldn’t have this quality of dessert but their dessert Wang a joke. It is a serious dessert that even I think you can purchase from a high-end dessert shop! So I’ll definitely recommend to do “COMBO” Only minus one star is because a bit closer to the next table, if the table-table distance can separate a bit that’ll be excellent.

Literally had a feast here last night with friends. The restaurant is situated in a quiet neighbourhood but packed with guests on a Tuesday night. I was told it’s hard to get a table without a reservation in advance. Restaurant ambient is classy and cosy. lighting was just enough to create a relaxing dining environment and the decor is soothing and welcoming. The place is well maintained, clean and the staff attentively cleaned out empty plates and topped up waters. Quick services. There were so much food and each set large portion. The restaurant is a fusion of 3 course meal with hot pot as the main. The entrée scallop and prawn salad was exquisite, not only well presented but tasty. The hotpot material came with a variety of veggies plus the meat set you ordered. I had the panna cotta for dessert and it was just to die for. Again, everything was well presented. Overall a great dining experience and we left with a happy tummy and very satisfied.