{"id":19367,"date":"2023-01-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/?p=19367"},"modified":"2023-02-21T16:18:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T08:18:06","slug":"stone-hot-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/stone-hot-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"New Taipei City Restaurant &#8211; Stone Hot Pot \u65fa\u89d2\u77f3\u982d\u706b\u934b (Yonghe)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hot pot is one of those quintessential Taiwanese customs that is as regular as burning ghost money or walking painfully slowly and then stopping abruptly to inadvertently block the flow of people around you &#8211; we accept it, and in most instances, we even embrace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stone hot pot, though, what&#8217;s that about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-menu\">The menu<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-drinks\">The drinks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-sauce-station\">The sauce station<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stone-hot-pot\">Stone hot pot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-spread\">The spread<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-meat\">The meat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-bottom-line\">The bottom line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-is-it\">Where is it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_0.jpg?resize=512%2C288&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"your classic view at any hot pot restaurant - paper place mat with the menu printed on it, and a lot of cutlery and plates.\" class=\"wp-image-19377\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_0.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_0.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_0.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_0.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you sit down at any hot pot restaurant, you are likely to be faced with a placemat that also doubles as a menu. You&#8217;ll likely be given a selection of vegetables as standard, a couple of empty bowls, a bowl of rice, a few spoons, and some chopsticks. So, really, all you need to do is choose your soup base and your meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-menu\">The menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_1.jpg?resize=512%2C288&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19378\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_1.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more of a comprehensive look at menus, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/how-to-order-in-taipei-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out my previous post on how to order at a restaurant<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. But for now, I will go through a few sections of this menu in order to break it down a little more for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4e3b\u934b &#8211; zh\u01d4 gu\u014d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is where you pick your desired meat\/seafood to go with the soup.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My advice is to hone in on the type of meat you would like (they have no vegetarian options on the menu here, unfortunately) &#8211; \u725b beef, \u8c6c pork, \u7f8a lamb, \u6d77\u9bae seafood, or \u6d77\u9678 which is a mix of meat and seafood options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u55ae\u9ede &#8211; d\u0101n di\u01cen\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want to order any individual (a la carte) options, then this is the section for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-drinks\">The drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_8.jpg?resize=512%2C288&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19372\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_8.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_8.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_8.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_8.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinks are offered in most hot pot restaurants. Here, on the left is the milk tea and on the right is the green tea. Both are packed full of sugar, so I would either recommend the water or have your dentist ready on speed dial&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-sauce-station\">The sauce station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_7.jpg?resize=346%2C346&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19371\" width=\"346\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_7.jpg?w=691&amp;ssl=1 691w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_7.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_7.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here we go, a step-by-step guide on how to <strong>sauce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I followed the instructions on the sauce and it was great! But, I would add a little dab of chili, too, for good measure. I like a little kick with my hot pot for one, to be honest. What I would say about the sauce at this stone hot pot restaurant, though, is that the initial satay sauce base that is provided on your table is <strong>really damned good<\/strong>. So, ultimately, be happy that you&#8217;ve got a quality sauce right on your table when you arrive here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_6.jpg?resize=512%2C376&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19370\" width=\"512\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_6.jpg?resize=1024%2C751&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_6.jpg?resize=300%2C220&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_6.jpg?resize=768%2C563&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_6.jpg?w=1214&amp;ssl=1 1214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A recurring theme of <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/?s=hot+pot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hot pot restaurants<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is that they offer up mounds and mounds of green onions, minced garlic, and chili. I mean, get in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stone-hot-pot\">Stone hot pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_4.jpg?resize=360%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19368\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_4.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_4.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_4.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One great positive about this stone hot pot restaurant in <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/?s=Yonghe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yonghe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is that they use a nice dose of oil, heat that up to an almost smoking point, then throw in some onion, garlic, and some of the veggies for you, too. This allows the aromatics to get into the base of the stone hot pot before the soup base is added. <strong>The benefit of this?<\/strong> Depth of flavour with added richness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-spread\">The spread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_2.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So all of the cabbage gets used up in the frying up of the onions and the garlic, but you&#8217;re still left with this wonderful vegetable spread. Not only that, but the meat also arrives on your table around the time that the hot pot is ready to have the soup added to it &#8211; bonus! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-meat\">The meat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9-1.jpg?resize=960%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9-1.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T1AfeFUsHYrfhQt88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chain hot pot for one stores<\/a><\/span><\/strong> like this will likely have all of the meat cut wafer thin and ready to be given to you almost as soon as you order it. That&#8217;s not necessarily a terrible thing, but just make sure to curb your enthusiasm for the freshest and succulent-tasting meat&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what we ordered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u6c99\u6717\u725b\u8089\u934b &#8211; sh\u0101 l\u01ceng ni\u00fa r\u00f2u gu\u014d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sirloin beef pot $280<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u7f8e\u570b\u971c\u964d\u725b\u8089\u934b &#8211; m\u011bi gu\u00f3 shu\u0101ng ji\u00e0ng ni\u00fa r\u00f2u gu\u014d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American frosted beef pot $440<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_9.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s not a huge visible difference between this meat, apart from one being slightly fattier (the American frosted beef) and the other being slightly leaner (the sirloin). In flavour, there&#8217;s also not much of a difference. So, with a price of $280 and $440 respectively, I would probably just go for the sirloin next time I come to this particular hot pot restaurant. <a href=\"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/?s=hot+pot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Some of the other places I have visited have had better meat than this, for sure. <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"19375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_10.jpg?resize=753%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_10.jpg?resize=753%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 753w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_10.jpg?resize=221%2C300&amp;ssl=1 221w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_10.jpg?resize=768%2C1044&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_10.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"19376\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_11.jpg?resize=669%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_11.jpg?resize=669%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 669w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_11.jpg?resize=196%2C300&amp;ssl=1 196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_11.jpg?resize=768%2C1176&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_11.jpg?resize=1003%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1003w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingintaipei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/stonepot_11.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All about that dip, dip, swirl, swirl, eat. The meat was certainly not tough, but it was also not particularly delicate in any way. The contents of the hot pot itself were all tasty enough, and the soup base was pretty good, in all honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-bottom-line\">The bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it worth it?<\/strong> If you go in with the very clear expectation that it is<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T8Dx2SanWbjQK1MS8\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T8Dx2SanWbjQK1MS8\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a chain-stone hot pot restaurant<\/a>, then yes. However, if you are expecting curated delicate food, then no.<br><strong>Would I go back?<\/strong> I will definitely go back, as I do like hot pots. <em>But, will I rush back?<\/em> Probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-is-it\">Where is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m16!1m12!1m3!1d50052.57980677357!2d121.51009088991093!3d25.058701814764827!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!2m1!1z5pe66KeS55-z6aCt54Gr6Y2L!5e0!3m2!1sen!2stw!4v1673946884323!5m2!1sen!2stw\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hot pot is one of those quintessential Taiwanese customs that is as regular as burning ghost money or walking painfully slowly and then stopping abruptly to inadvertently block the flow of people around you &#8211; we accept it, and in most instances, we even embrace it. Stone hot pot, though, what&#8217;s that about? 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