
Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋)
Huxiao, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) works for a casual Da'an hot pot meal where shared ordering, spice, table control matter more than formal service. Choose it for groups and late, low-pressure dinners; cross-shop Longtail, Ephernité, Dasuke, or Qi 27 (Sushi 27) if the night calls for a more structured $$$ dining experience.
About Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋)
Should you book Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) in Taipei? Consider it if the plan is a casual meal in Taipei and the timing works for a venue open daily from 12 PM to 1 AM. It offers a casual dress code, but details on price, menu structure, awards, or service style are limited.
For a first-timer, the most grounded appeal is direct: the venue is in Taipei and has late hours every day of the week. If your decision depends on specific dishes, ingredients, dietary accommodations, seating style, or a particular price range, confirm those details directly before booking.
Choose this for a casual Taipei dining plan
Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) is a casual Taipei dining option, located in Taipei with a casual dress code, operating daily from 12 PM to 1 AM. This makes it a good choice for a flexible meal window, including later dining.
Fixed price range, tasting menu, chef profile, or accolade information is not available, so it is not positioned as a special-occasion tier or a particular service model. For broader planning around the same trip, use our full Taipei restaurants guide, plus our full Taipei hotels guide and our full Taipei bars guide if the night needs a hotel or bar plan around dinner.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Pick Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab if you want a casual Taipei dining option with daily hours that run until 1 AM. If your plans depend on dietary handling, a specific seating arrangement, a published price tier, or a particular menu format, check directly with the venue before committing.
If you are comparing dining options, consider Longtail, Ephernité, Dasuke, Qi 27 (Sushi 27), or Sansan Bistro depending on what kind of evening you want. Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab is the more relevant choice when the priority is a casual venue in Taipei with daily 12 PM–1 AM hours.
Planning details
- Location
- 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 和平東路三段60號
- Website
- facebook.com/%E8%A9%B9%E8%A8%98%E9%BA%BB%E8%BE%A3%E7%81%AB%E9%8D%8B-%E6%95%A6%E5%8D%97%E5%BA%97-366973803387000
- Phone
- +886 2 2377 7799
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab presents mala hot pot with a laboratory-minded clarity: the 'Lab' framing and talk of precision set expectations for a modern, disciplined take on Sichuan-derived flavors. The room feels energetic and slightly elevated—less about theatrical service and more about carefully calibrated broths and ingredient quality. The communal format keeps the experience lively and social, while the emphasis on broth reduction, fat management and spice tiers lends a quietly sophisticated edge uncommon at many late-night hot pot rooms.
Best For
This is a go-to for groups who want an engaged, hands-on meal: hot pot here rewards participation and calibrated spice-taking more than passive dining. It suits gatherings of friends comparing heat tolerances, food-minded couples experimenting with broth levels, and anyone looking for a spirited evening out in Da'an’s dense restaurant corridor. The setting leans toward energetic conversation and shared plates rather than intimate one-on-one dining, so it’s best when you come ready to cook, pass plates and trade opinions about the broth.
Ordering Tips
Treat the broth choice and spice tier as the first decision—they determine everything that follows. Start with a spice level you’re comfortable with and adjust across rounds; the house prides itself on broth quality and calibrated heat, so small changes matter. Share at least one plate of the signature items—duck blood and tofu soup (or the spicy hot pot with duck blood), marbled beef and pork belly for quick swishes, and assorted fish balls for texture. Pace shellfish and thin-sliced meats to avoid overcooking, and remember that sequencing ingredients into the pot is part of the communal ritual here.
Venue details
Ambiance
Grim, utilitarian decor with fiery red interior; casual and energetic atmosphere typical of a popular hot pot establishment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- duck blood and tofu soup
- spicy hotpot with duck blood
- marbled beef
- pork belly
- fish balls
Planning details
Location
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 和平東路三段60號 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sansan Bistro, Notable alternative
- Longtail, Innovative, $$$
- Ephernité, French, French Contemporary, $$$
- Dasuke, Japanese, $$$
- Qi 27 (Sushi 27), Sushi, Sushi
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) when the group wants hot pot rather than a tasting-menu-style meal. Against Longtail, which is listed as Innovative and $$$, this is the more casual, table-led choice; Longtail is the better fit when the point of dinner is a more composed restaurant experience.
Ephernité is the clearer special-occasion alternative for French contemporary dining at $$$, while Dasuke and Qi 27 (Sushi 27) are stronger cross-shops for diners who want Japanese focus rather than shared broth and ingredients. If ambiance means quiet precision, choose one of those; if ambiance means a livelier table, hot pot makes more sense.
Sansan Bistro is harder to position from the available details, so use it as a general Taipei cross-shop rather than a direct format match. For value, Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab is likely to appeal most when a group can share widely; for a defined cuisine lane and clearer splurge signal, Longtail or Ephernité are the safer picks.
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Compare Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋)
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sansan Bistro | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Longtail | Taipei | Innovative | $$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2024 Michelin Plate |
| Ephernité | Taipei | French, French Contemporary | $$$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #439We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3562024 Michelin Plate |
| Dasuke | Taipei | Japanese | $$$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Qi 27 (Sushi 27) | Taipei | Sushi | ; | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2822024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2542023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋)?
Other options to compare include Longtail, Ephernité, Dasuke, Qi 27 (Sushi 27), and Sansan Bistro. Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab in Taipei is the choice to consider when you want a casual venue with daily hours from 12 PM to 1 AM.
Does Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) handle dietary restrictions?
Information on dietary accommodations is not available. If allergies, vegetarian needs, or other restrictions matter, contact Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab directly before booking.
Is Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion if the group wants a venue in Taipei with these hours. Given the casual dress code and daily 12 PM–1 AM hours, confirm any menu, price, seating, or service expectations directly with the venue.
Is Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋) good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified. If you are planning to dine alone, check directly with Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab about seating and ordering before you go; the hours are daily from 12 PM to 1 AM.
Can I eat at the bar at Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab (詹記麻辣鍋)?
Bar seating is not specified. Contact Chan Chi Hot Pots Lab directly if a bar or counter seat is important to your plan.


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