🔅Actual visit date: 2024/11/27
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▪️Weekday dinner $439 / person
All-you-can-eat meat, vegetables, gyudon rice, drinks, and ice cream, no service charge

I often pass by this place but never had the chance to visit. This time I came for dinner on a weekday evening; there were quite a few people. Sitting near the counter, I noticed many guests without reservations.

Basically, aside from the soup base prepared by the restaurant at the beginning, everything else is self-service, including the meat, which you take yourself. The selection of vegetables was diverse. My friends and I chose the heart-shaped stone pot (no additional charge) and the quality of the meat was acceptable. The beef was a bit tough, but the chicken seemed to have been specially processed and was super tender.

I have to mention that the braised pork is incredibly delicious!! I originally didn’t want to eat rice but couldn’t help but take a little, and there were also deliciously flavored braised eggs inside. The gyudon was also quite good; although the meat quality wasn’t extremely tender, the flavor of the egg was excellent. Just these two dishes alone were satisfying enough to eat with side dishes.

They have a promotion where you can get scallops for posting on social media, but personally, I felt their seafood was quite ordinary, including the broths at the self-service bar, which had marine flavors I’m not fond of. A bit of a pity that takes away some points.

Overall, considering the price and quality, it’s worth the opportunity to revisit. The value for money is quite good, just sharing this for your reference.

Review of Yatao: Independent Restroom

Heartstone Hot Pot - A highly recommended all-you-can-eat place in Banciao with great value!

Located at the intersection of Zhongzheng Road in Banciao, "Heartstone Hot Pot" has a convenient dining environment but parking can be a bit challenging. In terms of pricing, the lunch price on weekdays is NT$369 per person, while evenings and weekends are NT$439, with no service charge, and the dining time is 90 minutes. Special broth bases require an additional charge and only cash is accepted.

This hot pot restaurant operates on an all-you-can-eat basis, offering a rich selection of meats including beef, chicken, pork, and lamb, with moderate slice thickness and good quality. The variety of hot pot ingredients is diverse, and birthday celebrants can enjoy a special "meat cake" decoration; additionally, checking in on social media earns two free scallops, and the overall freshness of the ingredients is commendable.

Notably, braised pork rice and donburi are also all-you-can-eat options; the braised pork rice comes with a braised egg, and the aroma and texture of the pork are comparable to specialty shops outside. The beef donburi is also very flavorful. The chicken tenders in the restaurant are recommended for their tender and juicy meat.

As for beverages, a variety is offered, with milk tea paired with unsweetened green tea and pearls being sweet but not cloying; the ice cream also meets good standards. The vegetable section includes refreshing options like water lily, which adds a unique touch to the hot pot experience.

The broth is delicious, the meat quality is excellent, and with a rich array of hot pot ingredients and diverse rice options, both the main dishes and desserts display great value. It's especially suitable for friends who want to eat well and be full, providing quality protein and carbohydrates. I would definitely visit again if given the chance!