岩漿火鍋台中公益店 台中公益店

I don’t know why restaurants in Taichung are usually so spacious; the space here feels futuristic and has a silver technological vibe. Personally, I think the decor is very impressive.

We ordered through a QR code, and there were set menus to choose from as well as a la carte options. We were four people and ordered a double set along with some additional dishes. They offer quite a few items that you can choose in different portion sizes, which is great to avoid ordering too much food. We selected the yin-yang hot pot with mild Chinese herbal spicy broth and a collagen calcium bone broth. The broth for the collagen pot was quite tasty, and the duck blood tofu in the spicy pot can be refilled for free. I personally found their duck blood to be very tender and quite delicious. The flame-seared pork seems to be their signature dish; it comes with sorghum wine, and the staff sets it on fire to let the pork soak in the wine before cooking, giving it a smoky flavor. If you’re concerned about the wine taste, you might want to cook it a bit longer. The other meats also seemed quite fresh; I particularly liked the beef, and the three-second ringing roll was also quite good. The complimentary dessert ice cream was rich, and the drinks were okay.

New members receive a small gift, which feels quite thoughtful rather than just a random gift—grain-fed wagyu chestnut meat, and the portion isn’t too tiny. Plus, you can use it right away, which I think is quite sincere.

Overall, the environment is nice, the broth is quite good, and what left the deepest impression on me was how tender the duck blood was. The service staff were also okay, and there’s a spacious parking lot nearby, which is super convenient. I would like to return if I get the chance.