As a hot pot enthusiast, especially those who love seafood, you really can't miss 元鼎水產 in Luzhou! This time, my friend and I challenged their signature "Ding Shrimp Assorted Pot". The double portion is only 1700 yuan, and the highlight is that the seafood is so fresh it's like it's just caught. The platter is so abundant that it almost doesn't fit on the table. No exaggeration, it really makes you doubt life!
📍Address: No. 123, Zhongshan 1st Road, Luzhou District, New Taipei City
🕰️ Business Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30, 17:00–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:00-21:30
📞 Phone: 02 8281 3338
🚇 Transportation: Near MRT Xuhui Junior High School Station, about 8 minutes walk
The store is located on a main road. Although it just opened, its Google rating is super high! The exterior is simple and unpretentious, but once you walk in, you realize it's a hidden gem! There's a large tank of live seafood on site, with shrimp jumping around, guaranteeing freshness!
The interior space is surprisingly spacious, with ample distance between seats, so you won't feel crowded while dining. The air conditioning is also cool enough. The biggest fear with hot pot is sweating profusely, but that won't happen here!
Perfect for family gatherings, couple dates, or friend meetups~
The bonus is they offer unlimited drinks, and there's even an all-you-can-eat soft serve area at the back. It's a total hot pot paradise!
Simple sauces are also provided~
Strongly recommend ordering the double surf and turf! Super value for money and huge portions!!
Today I ordered the Ding Shrimp Assorted Pot, which combines a variety of seafood + dual meat platter. The double portion is 1700 yuan, and I can only say it's super worth it!
The basic vegetable platter is plentiful! Everything you need is there. The double set comes with two vegetable platters~
Seafood item breakdown～Every item is incredibly fresh! The soul of the Ding Shrimp Assorted Pot is the overwhelming amount of seafood! It includes bacon beef, plum blossom pork, Penghu large prawns, premium large grass shrimp, super large white shrimp, Hiroshima oysters, sea bass slices, boat-frozen baby squid, sashimi-grade scallops, and large clams!
Large size, firm texture. Q-bouncy and chewy after entering the mouth, no fishy smell at all. Truly super fresh!
Shiny appearance, plump body. Once cooked and peeled, you can see the transparent, crystal-clear shrimp meat with excellent elasticity.
Perfect thickness, completely boneless. The fish meat is incredibly tender, with a fresh and sweet taste. Ideal for those who dislike fishy flavors.
The milky aroma hits you right away upon entry. The juice explosion is comparable to soup dumplings. Careful, they might be hot!
These are truly huge enough to make me exclaim! Every bite is refreshing and carries the natural ocean freshness. No fishy or foul smell at all~
These are truly invincible, melt-in-your-mouth level. One gentle bite and it melts in your mouth. Sweetness off the charts!
Super plump clams. Each one is full of juice. Once opened, the broth overflows, and all the essence is in the soup!
Bacon beef carries a fatty aroma that hits your nose as soon as it hits the pot. The mouthfeel is that oily yet non-greasy happiness! Plum blossom pork is lean but not dry, with a tender texture and a subtle meaty fragrance during chewing, making you want bite after bite~
The meat quality is top-notch. Switching flavors after too much seafood is just right!
After finishing this pot, I'm already super satisfied, and there's still unlimited soft serve?! The soft serve is the hidden MVP in my heart. Dense texture, rich milky flavor, no less than specialty shops. Paired with the free soda drink area, it adds another 100 points!
If you're a hot pot lover, seafood fan, or looking for a dining spot like me, 元鼎水產 is definitely a hot pot restaurant you must bookmark! Abundant ingredients, super high CP value, spacious and comfortable dining environment. Totally worth a special trip. Next time I want to try other pot combinations. This place is truly addictive after one try!