[Tainan](Eat-Food)松大沙茶爐 Local Recommendation Presidential-Level Delicious

There are many Shacha pots in Tainan, 粉圓 also loves hot pot

After previously trying Guangdong Shacha Pot among the five local recommendations (小豪洲沙茶爐, 松大沙茶爐, 大口味沙茶爐, 廣東沙茶爐, and 仁峰沙茶火鍋)

This time trying another of the top five, 松大沙茶爐, which has been locally famous for over 30 years

松大沙茶爐 has two locations; this one on 成功路 is the original store and only opens in the evening

The sign actually reads "松大豬牛肉爐", 

but locals in Tainan call it "松大沙茶爐" 

Like all famous old shops in Tainan, it has no fancy decor and is very low-key

This shop does not accept phone reservations; you must line up in person.

They will give you a number tag and you wait on-site to be called,

so it is recommended to arrive early to avoid queuing

The shop is inside a traditional old Tainan house with only one floor

Indoor seating is limited to a few dozen tables in a spacious area

Menus are on the walls; first order the pot base, then get hot pot ingredients yourself

粉圓 recommends the pork pot plus some warm beef so you can enjoy both flavors at once

The shop is also loved by many celebrities, with signatures on the walls,

including the Tainan mayor and President 賴 who have all dined here~~

Ingredients are self-serve with prices varying by plate color, ranging from NT$20 to NT$300

This shop has more hot pot ingredient varieties than 廣東沙茶爐, with more high-priced options

松大牛肉爐 specializes in and is famous for daily fresh warm beef

So you can see chefs constantly processing fresh, bright red warm beef inside the shop

The Shacha sauce here is also famous in Tainan, very aromatic and rich

Upon seating, the shop provides a small bowl and an empty bowl

On the seasoning table, there is a large tub of Shacha sauce and simple ingredients

The Shacha sauce contains over 10 ingredients including curry powder, chili powder, flatfish, and peanut powder,

prepared by the shop following traditional methods with handmade stir-frying

The Shacha granules are very fine and not greasy, with a rich, mellow aroma that is not overpowering; 粉圓 loves it

Other seasonings are simple: just garlic / green onions / fresh chili

Adding soup is also self-serve here

1. Pork Pot (Small Pot): NT$270

松大's Shacha pot broth mainly uses shrimp and flatfish!

The rest are the shop's exclusive ingredients

Stir-fried flatfish and shrimp develop more flavor the longer they simmer, becoming sweeter

Here, whether ordering pork or beef pot,

it comes with a mixed ingredient plate,

containing simple items like wood ear, green onion, celery, tofu, tomato, mushrooms, and fish balls

Compared to the ingredient plate, 廣東沙茶爐's is more abundant

Below the plate are pork slices, large and thick, with good texture after cooking

There is also a bit of vermicelli underneath the pork slices~~

Cabbage is also a pot base ingredient, an essential hot pot companion that sweetens the broth as it cooks. 

It does not easily overcook, allowing a crisp texture

2. Warm Beef: NT$200

A plate of warm beef here costs NT$200, which may seem pricey, but the meat quality is excellent and is the shop's signature

Recommend ordering it together with the pot base

Warm beef needs only about 10-15 seconds in the pot

Once it reaches this pinkish color, it is ready to eat,

Since it is daily fresh warm beef, there is no fishy smell at all,

The meat is tender with a unique beef sweetness, super delicious

3. Rice Blood Cake: NT$80 

The rice blood cake here is average, the same as sold in markets, with a small portion and not highly recommended

4. Fish Cake: NT$80 

Fish cake is a famous Tainan dumpling with a unique texture, 

A must-try when visiting Tainan

5. Scallion Meat Dumpling: NT$80

Scallion meat dumpling is also a type of hot pot dumpling, but with added scallions for a fragrant taste, 

Only available here; friends who like dumplings can give it a try

6. Tofu: NT$40 

板 Tofu pairs well with Shacha pot; 粉圓 loves it too, 

Because it absorbs some of the sweet broth,

Paired with Shacha sauce you get both flavors, a perfect match

Overall, both shops have excellent broths

松大's Shacha flavor has a stronger peanut aroma

For the pot base, 松大 is cheaper, but hot pot ingredients are priced higher

廣東沙茶爐's pot base is more expensive, but ingredient prices are relatively lower,

Next time there is a chance to try their warm beef for comparison

松大沙茶爐 

Add: 臺南市中西區兌悅里成功路439號

Tel: 06 226 0028

Time: 17:00-01:00, closed Tuesdays~Wednesdays