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初、聚日式鍋物
Exit 3 · about 4 min walk

初、聚日式鍋物

Chu Ju Japanese Hot Pot
Hot Pot, Japanese Cuisine, Late-Night Eats, Group Dining · 蘆洲區
★ 4.9・1,674 reviews 238 views Open now
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Keep it on your list

“A complete buffet and varied meat and seafood make a filling meal, convenient near Luzhou Station for diners who value vegetable choice and a comfortable setting.”

Vegetable and hot-pot-item buffet Japanese hot-pot sets Freely paired meat and seafood
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 蘆洲站 · Luzhou, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Vegetable lovers can compose their own pot

The buffet separates varied greens, gourds, and hot-pot items, letting diners favor vegetables and reduce processed items according to taste.

02
Room to switch from meat to clams

Marbled beef is tender and rich, Australian lamb shoulder aromatic and springy, and clams add the sea to the broth. Mild Japanese curry rice fills the wait.

03
High visibility built from more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.9 stars from 1,674 reviews, a direct measure of popularity for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Vegetable Buffet MetroBites visit photo

Vegetable Buffet

Take leafy greens, gourds, and hot-pot items in small repeat portions. Choices such as red cabbage bring crisp freshness to the pot.

Marbled Beef MetroBites visit photo

Marbled Beef

Large thin slices with fine marbling stay tender and juicy after a brief swish, pairing especially well with richer tonkotsu broth.

Clams MetroBites visit photo

Clams

Large shell-on clams taste directly sweet and savory after opening, adding another layer of the sea to the broth.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose broth and main, then visit the buffet

The restaurant pairs set hot pots with a buffet. Take vegetables, hot-pot items, drinks, and curry rice according to daily supply; small repeat portions keep the meal flowing.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Review

初、聚日式鍋物 takes a solid Japanese-hot-pot approach, with Japanese character from façade to interior and seating for solo diners, pairs, and groups. Hot-pot sets include a vegetable and processed-item buffet, curry rice, and drinks, providing fullness with thoughtful details. It suits diners who want variety at a comfortable pace, especially vegetable and soup lovers who value cleanliness.

Uncle's saying: The danger is a place that only looks pretty. 初、聚 handles broth, meat, and buffet properly, so the meal delivers.
Important note: The restaurant is on Sanmin Road, Luzhou District, New Taipei City, near MRT Luzhou Station and convenient on foot. It serves set hot pots with a buffet of vegetables, hot-pot items, drinks, and curry rice; actual items depend on daily preparation.
● Vegetable Buffet

The large vegetable buffet has a strong presence, with many leafy greens and some less-common choices, including red cabbage. Replenishment and counter organization look clean. It is a considered selection rather than filler, pleasing vegetable lovers and balancing the strong flavors common to hot pot.


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● Curry Rice

A bowl of curry rice fits the wait for the pot to boil. Mild Japanese homestyle aroma and natural vegetable sweetness keep it from feeling heavy. Carrot and potato are cooked soft and seasoned through. It does not steal the scene but quietly invites another helping, lining the stomach and adding homestyle comfort.


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● Tonkotsu Broth

Tonkotsu is a structured, rich, savory-sweet broth whose aroma builds as ingredients cook. It does not rely on ready-made seasoning, tasting cleaner and suiting meat slices. Flavor remains late in the meal, making it a safe broth able to carry a full table and complete the satisfaction.

● Marbled Beef

The beef has attractive color and marbling, with generously large slices. It cooks quickly, stays tender, and releases clear juices. Layered fat is smooth without excessive richness, retaining enough beef flavor for a well-balanced, reliable pairing with broth.


初、聚日式鍋物 (Chu Ju Japanese Hot Pot) visit photo
● Australian Tender Lamb Shoulder

This lamb shoulder rewards lamb lovers. Its meat is springy rather than loose, with restrained gaminess. After swishing it retains meat aroma and a refined, easy-to-eat texture, giving the platter real presence.


初、聚日式鍋物 (Chu Ju Japanese Hot Pot) visit photo
● Clams

The large clams are a notable à-la-carte choice. Once they open, their direct sweetness and savor add a marine layer to the broth. Seafood-hot-pot fans may want several rounds; they quietly lift the freshness of the whole pot.


初、聚日式鍋物 (Chu Ju Japanese Hot Pot) visit photo
💡 Quality Notes

For a richer table, start with vegetables and curry rice, then combine meat and broth for more layers. Seafood fans can add clams.

  • The restaurant is on Sanmin Road, Luzhou District, near MRT Luzhou Station and convenient on foot.
  • It specializes in Japanese hot pot, a vegetable and hot-pot-item buffet, and curry rice, with a complete offering.
  • Japanese-style décor, solo seats, and private rooms create a comfortable setting.
  • Good for a filling hot pot in a clean setting, including families, office workers, and friend gatherings.

📌 Editor's Summary

初、聚日式鍋物 does not rely on décor; broth, meat, buffet, and setting are all complete. From vegetables and curry rice to meat and seafood, the arrangement is filling yet retains Japanese-hot-pot finesse. For diners who love hot pot and want a comfortable, unhurried meal, it deserves a place on a Luzhou list.

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4.9
★ 4.9 · 1,674 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
247台灣新北市蘆洲區正義里三民路581號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 23:00
Friday: 11:00 – 23:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 23:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 23:00
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GETTING THERE

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蘆洲站 · Luzhou
Exit 3 · about 4 min walk · about 274 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 5 min walk · about 340 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 3 · about 274 m
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