Taiwan's capital city of Taipei is a food mecca, known for its Michelin-starred restaurants and bustling night markets where countless food stalls offer a remarkable array of national delicacies. It is also an ideal place to start your food tour of Taiwan and sample the unique salty-sweet flavor profile that is the hallmark of this island nation's cuisine.

Han and Wina Chen opened Mr. Meat Hot Pot and Butchery in Taipei’s Da An financial district in 2015 to perfect the art of serving fermented ingredients -- specifically, meat. "The origin of hot pot dates all the way back to the Han Dynasty almost 2,000 years ago," notes Wina Chen. "At the time, it was called gu-dong soup, because when you throw the ingredients into the boiling water they make a sound like 'gu-dong.'"

As a five-year anniversary looms, Mr. Meat has become one of the most renowned hot pot spots in Taipei. Here’s a look at their signature dishes, most of which can also be found in the United States.