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"Wan Ke Shi Guo," located on Section 2, Qinghai Road in Taichung, is a highly regarded hot pot restaurant with branches all over Taiwan. I actually came here based on a friend's recommendation, who said their braised pork rice is delicious, rather than being attracted by the hot pot 😆.

The quality of the meat is above average, especially the slices used in the hot pot, which are fresh, tender, and have a good chew. Coupled with their broth, the overall flavor is significantly enhanced. Although the portion of meat slices is slightly small, the quality makes up for it.

The ice cream selection is quite unconventional, with some unique flavors like lychee oolong that are worth trying. Having dessert after the hot pot is a perfect way to end the meal. In terms of vegetables, the cabbage could be better; even after cooking for a long time, it remains somewhat tough. I suspect they use frozen imported varieties.

The key dish, braised pork rice, uses a balanced mix of fatty and lean meat, with a focus on the fatty part. However, the fatty meat is elastic and does not feel overly greasy, with a bit of chewiness. The braised pork rice has a hint of sweetness, with the savory flavor being less pronounced—it's not the kind of heavy soy sauce-flavored braised pork rice, but it is quite unique and not at all greasy. Especially when paired with sesame oil bombs, the flavors of both complement each other well, making you want to take bite after bite and share it with friends.

Overall, "Wan Ke Shi Guo" not only has satisfying hot pot broth and meat, but its desserts and braised pork rice are also quite distinctive, making it a restaurant worth revisiting.