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Beyond tofu and ice water: 'Tong Shen' shares new sukiyaki money-saving hack

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese internet celebrity "Shih-Tzu" (Tong Shen) shared a cost-saving method for eating at a hot pot restaurant, which involved repeatedly ordering ice water and tofu with duck blood.
  • He recently revealed another money-saving tip for enjoying sukiyaki, recommending a specific credit card that offers discounts.
  • His followers have actively documented and shared his "money-saving" strategies, treating them like valuable study notes.

Taiwanese live-streamer Shih-Tzu, known for his candid commentary, has once again sparked online discussion with his unique approach to dining out. Following his previous viral tip for maximizing a NT$650 minimum charge at a hot pot restaurant – which involved ordering endless ice water and tofu with duck blood – he has now shared a new strategy for enjoying sukiyaki.

I went to Ding Wang and did it like this, hey, I want water, Ding Wang's water is free, I said hey, a pot of ice water, after finishing a pot, a pot of ice water, at Ding Wang I don't order drinks, a pot of ice water, a pot of ice water, a pot of ice water, tofu duck blood, tofu duck blood, tofu duck blood, ice water, ice water, ice water, ice water, and then I'm full.

— Tong ShenDescribing his previous hot pot dining strategy.

Shih-Tzu's previous hot pot hack involved repeatedly requesting ice water and the tofu and duck blood side dish, claiming it was sufficient to satisfy the minimum charge. This method gained traction, with many netizens adopting it.

His latest advice targets sukiyaki diners, specifically recommending the "Momo" chain. He suggests applying for a specific credit card, the "Yoshino Card," which offers a NT$100 discount for every NT$1000 spent. Shih-Tzu claims this method can reduce the cost for two people to around NT$460 each, while still allowing for unlimited meat consumption.

I'll tell you how to eat Momo (sukiyaki), this way of eating is definitely the cheapest and most cost-effective. Just order a single pot, then go to the bank and apply for a Yoshino Card. It's 100 off for every 1000 spent. For two people, it's 932, so it's only over 460 per person. Great.

— Tong ShenExplaining his sukiyaki money-saving strategy.

He further elaborated on his sukiyaki experience, stating he ate so much he felt full even after waking up. He also mentioned that while ice water wasn't necessary for sukiyaki, he enjoyed soft drinks and slushies, particularly a cola and lemon slushie mix. His followers have enthusiastically shared his tips, creating detailed notes as if attending a class.

Unlimited meat, I ate so much I still felt full after waking up. I eat a lot.

— Tong ShenDescribing his appetite at the sukiyaki restaurant.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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