人們常說，民以食為天，對很多人來說，吃得飽是非常重要的，不過，現今社會上，除了吃飽之外，更吃巧，就拿火鍋來說，火鍋不但簡單，卻又可以豐盛，只需準備各式食材與湯底，就可以享用一頓豐盛的盛宴了，食材從薄切肉片、海鮮，到蔬菜，還有豆腐與各式火鍋料可供選擇，湯底可以是清爽的昆布鍋、濃郁的麻辣鍋，或是帶著藥膳香氣的養生鍋，真是豐富又多樣啊！
狂一鍋是一家台式火鍋店，為甚麼它叫自己為台式火鍋店呢？因為店家將經典台菜轉化為特色湯底，在結合熱鬧的桌邊服務，讓一場美食饗宴，成為一次喧囂的聚會，而店內的裝潢也給人們一種走進台式熱炒店的感覺，例如，桌面上放的一瓶瓶的台式啤酒，裝的並不是酒，其實裡面裝的是水，是讓人們在火鍋煮到太濃稠時，可以加點水用來平衡火鍋風味之用的，店內較昏暗的光照，也是仿效夜晚熱鬧的快炒店氛圍。
我就是為了它的功夫排骨酥鍋，再次上門的，說實話，它的排骨酥，外皮酥脆，肉質扎實不失軟嫩，不過，吃到一半，湯底就開始感到濃稠了，我還覺得奇怪，我沒放芋頭或地瓜內進入鍋內，怎麼湯頭就變濃稠了，後來才知道是因為鍋內放入了排骨酥，這就是每桌都有水瓶的原因吧，畢竟功夫排骨酥鍋是該家店的招牌鍋。
朋友點的生炒花枝鍋，熱炒帶出的鍋氣與酒香，讓口感更增添層次，他說很夠味，不管是涮肉片或者其它火鍋料，都很好吃，而火鍋料自助吧有將近30種食材，有當季蔬菜、甜不辣、丸子、豆腐、木耳等，其中的虱目魚漿是我的最愛，這種吃到飽的自助吧已經變成火鍋店的標配了，我想，人們愛吃火鍋，不只是因為它的美味，更因為它可以簡單，也可以豐盛，還有層出不窮的新花樣。
People often say, “Food is the first necessity of the people”. For many, just being able to eat enough is already very important. Anyway in today’s world, it’s not just about eating your fill—it’s also about eating well and creatively. Take hot pot as an example. It’s simple, yet it can be incredibly rich and satisfying. All you need is a variety of ingredients and a soup base, and you’ve got yourself a full-on feast. You can choose from thinly sliced meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and all kinds of hot pot add-ons. As for the broth, it could be a light kombu base, a rich spicy mala broth, or a herbal, nourishing soup. It’s honestly so diverse and fun!
狂一鍋 is a Taiwanese-style hot pot restaurant. So why do they call themselves “Taiwanese-style”? It’s because they take classic Taiwanese dishes and turn them into unique soup bases. On top of that, they combine it with lively table-side service, turning a meal into a noisy, energetic gathering. The interior design also makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a traditional Taiwanese stir-fry restaurant. For example, those bottles of Taiwanese beer on the table aren’t actually beer—they’re filled with water! They’re there so you can add some water if your soup gets too thick and needs balancing. Even the dim lighting is meant to recreate the vibe of a bustling night-time stir-fry spot.
I actually went back there just for their signature pork rib crispy soup. Honestly, the ribs are great—the outside is crispy, and the meat is firm yet still tender. But halfway through the meal, the soup started getting really thick. I was confused at first—I hadn’t even added taro or sweet potato, so why was the broth thickening? Later I found out it was because of the fried pork ribs in the soup. That’s probably why every table comes with a bottle of water—since this is one of their signature dishes.
My friend ordered the stir-fried squid hot pot. The wok aroma and slight hint of cooking wine really added layers to the flavor. He said it was super tasty, and whether dipping meat slices or other ingredients, everything worked well with the broth. There’s also a self-serve bar with nearly 30 different items, including seasonal vegetables, fish cakes, meatballs, tofu, and wood ear mushrooms. My personal favorite is the milkfish paste. This kind of all-you-can-eat ingredient bar has pretty much become standard in hot pot restaurants nowadays. I think people love hot pot not just because it tastes good, but because it can be both simple and extravagant at the same time—and there are always new twists and variations to discover.