Chiayi CountyEat Recommendations

Yi-Xiao-Guo Hot Pot, Ren-Ai Branch, at No. 452 Ren-Ai Road in Chiayi City runs on a help-yourself buffet model. A single pot starts around NT$170-180 and unlocks more than 20 soup bases plus a full self-serve spread of sides, vegetables, and ice cream, with extras like buy-one-get-one-free pork slices and raw scallops running on rotation. The two-storey layout fits gatherings and family meals, the shop opens at 10 AM for the lunch rush on weekdays, and it has become a reliable wallet-friendly pick near Chiayi Station thanks to the sheer variety of broths and the high value per dollar.

Shao Pingzi Da Si Guo's Chiayi branch near Chiayi Station is a Japanese-style自助 hot pot house built around land-and-sea feasts. Twelve signature broths and more than ten beverage dispensers anchor the experience, with vegetable plates upgradeable to extra meat or seafood plates and smart service cubes for hassle-free broth refills. The Japanese ambience suits friend gatherings and birthday celebrations, drawing consistent praise from diners chasing high-CP, multi-choice dining.