Why are there so many hot pot restaurants in Taiwan? From San Ma, Chien Tu, Hai Di Lao to Stone Pot, hot pot has become an essential part of daily life in Taiwan. This journey takes you from prehistoric indigenous hot pot, sukiyaki and mutton hot pot during the Japanese era, to the post-war introduction of satay hot pot and Sichuan spicy hot pot, and the recent rise of individual hot pots. Discover the evolution of Taiwan’s hot pot culture and its booming business opportunities. Want to know how Taiwan became a “hot pot nation”? Join us to explore the history and unique features of Taiwanese hot pot!
If our video picks made you smile, think, or just saved you time—maybe treat us to a coffee? It’s way better than clicking another ad, and it helps us keep doing this for you.
Explore Taiwan is a cross-cultural content curation platform that showcases high-quality Taiwan-related YouTube content in multiple languages. We’re not just translators — we interpret and present Taiwan’s landscapes, culture, and daily life for a global audience.
Wherever you’re from, Explore Taiwan invites you to discover the stories of this island through a deeper, curated lens.
© 2025 Explore Taiwan. All rights reserved.