ChiayiEat Recommendations

Ke-rou Stone Pot Chiayi (Xing-jia 2nd-generation branch) at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, Chiayi West District, is a hotpot shop built around a self-serve all-you-can-eat bar. Nearly a hundred ingredients include vegetables, hotpot items, rice and noodles, sauces, slushies, and ice cream for guests to mix and match. Set meals start at NT$398, average spend around NT$511, with a NT$30 per-table cleaning fee added. Hours run from noon to 2 a.m., great for late-night gatherings. The space is roomy with convenient parking, popular with locals and tourists alike.

Zun-huang Xiang Hotpot on the first floor of the Zun-huang Hotel in Chiayi specializes in Japanese sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, with multiple broths and a self-serve area of premium meats, seafood, cooked dishes, and desserts. The menu centers on four set plans starting from NT$398 with a 90-minute dining window, free Wi-Fi, and cart service. Kids and seniors get free or discounted entry - under-3s free, over-65s get an exclusive discount. The space is spacious and comfortable, suited to family dinners, company groups, or friend gatherings.