Show Your ID! If Your Name Contains Characters Homophonic to 'Xi', 'Ban', or 'Ya', Get a Free Wild Lobster Worth NT$1,580

Show your ID and enjoy a free meal! Following Spain's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Marala Dining Group is launching its 'Walk with the Champion' campaign across 10 of its brands from now until July 23. By presenting a valid ID, health insurance card, or driver’s license to confirm that your name contains any character homophonic to 'Xi (ㄒㄧ)', 'Ban (ㄅㄢ)', or 'Ya (ㄧㄚˊ)', you can unlock special offers such as '4 pay for 3' at all-you-can-eat brands or receive a free wild lobster valued at NT$1,580.

The campaign runs for only 3 days, ending on July 23.

Brand-Specific Promotions:

- Marala and other buffet brands (7 locations): '4 pay for 3' if name contains a homophonic character (July 21–23) - Rou Zhi Jian, Jiao Peng You (à la carte hot pot): One free wild lobster (NT$1,580 value) per table (July 21–23) - Shao Rou Cha Cha: One free 'Dream Trio Wagyu Set' (NT$890 value) per table (July 21–23) - Gou Yi Xia Izakaya: One free 'Salmon Caterpillar Roll' (NT$380 value) per table (July 21–23) - 12mini Quick-Cook Hot Pot: Add LINE friend for free side dish coupon; 20% off delivery (coupons valid until July 31; 20% off until July 28) - Jin Gu Korean Block BBQ: Present student ID with group meal to receive free fried chicken (valid until August 31)

How to Claim Marala Offers? Which Names Qualify as Homophones of 'Spain'?

Marala Dining Group is celebrating Spain’s 2026 World Cup win with the 'Walk with the Champion' campaign, available at 50 locations across Taiwan. The eligibility check is straightforward: present a valid ID, health insurance card, or driver’s license to verify that any character in your name sounds like 'Xi (ㄒㄧ)', 'Ban (ㄅㄢ)', or 'Ya (ㄧㄚˊ)'. All three characters do not need to match—just one homophone is sufficient.

Buffet Brands: '4 Pay for 3' (July 21–23)

Offer: For groups of 4 adults, if at least one person’s name contains a homophonic character, one person eats free. A 10% cleaning fee applies separately.

Eligible Brands: Marala Premium Spicy Hot Pot, Xin Marala Classic Spicy Hot Pot, Xin Marala Plus, Shuan Le Wagyu Hot Pot, Xiong Yi Premium BBQ, Hang Xia Wagyu BBQ Buffet, Gou Yi Xia Izakaya (Zhongxiao location buffet plan).

Each brand has specific spending requirements. For example, Marala Premium requires NT$798+ per person for lunch and NT$898+ for dinner/holidays. Xin Marala Plus requires NT$898+ for lunch and NT$998+ for dinner/holidays. Shuan Le Wagyu requires NT$749+ for lunch and NT$799+ for dinner/holidays. Xiong Yi Premium BBQ requires NT$698+ for lunch and NT$798+ for dinner/holidays. Hang Xia Wagyu BBQ Buffet requires NT$798+ for lunch and NT$898+ for dinner/holidays. Full details are available on official social media.

À La Carte Hot Pot Brands: One Free Wild Lobster per Table (July 21–23)

Offer: For groups of 2+ adults meeting minimum spending, one free 'wild lobster' (NT$1,580 value) per table.

Eligible Brands: Rou Zhi Jian Da Pan Rou Happy Hot Pot (NT$880+ per person), Jiao Peng You Spicy Hot Pot (NT$1,300+ per person).

Valid ID required to confirm homophonic name and meet brand-specific spending thresholds.

À La Carte BBQ Brand: One Free Wagyu Set per Table (July 21–23)

Offer: At Shao Rou Cha Cha, groups of 2+ adults spending NT$600+ per person receive one free 'Dream Trio Wagyu Set' (NT$890 value) per table.

Same eligibility: valid ID confirming homophonic name.

Japanese À La Carte Brand: One Free Sushi Set per Table (July 21–23)

Offer: At Gou Yi Xia Izakaya (all locations), groups of 2+ adults spending NT$700+ per person receive one free 'Salmon Caterpillar Roll' (NT$380 value) per table.

Gou Yi Xia Zhongxiao location also offers '4 pay for 3' under buffet plan, with 10% cleaning fee applied.

12mini Quick-Cook Hot Pot: Summer New Menu & 20% Off Delivery (Until July 28)

Additionally, WPS Group’s '12mini Quick-Cook Hot Pot' launches a limited-time new menu item: 'Spicy Intestine & Stinky Tofu Pot', featuring spicy broth with chewy pork intestines and frozen tofu. Add-ons include 'Sichuan Noodles' (+NT$39) and 'Old-School Plum Ice Slush'.

Free Side Dish Coupon (Until July 31)

Offer: From now until July 31, become a 12mini LINE official account friend or Feng Meishi member to receive 2 side dish coupons.

Redeemable for Mongolian spicy stew when ordering 'Spicy Intestine Pot' for dine-in or takeaway. Takeaway orders can alternatively redeem plum ice slush. One item per transaction.

20% Off Delivery (Until July 28)

Offer: From now until July 28, enjoy 20% off 'Spicy Intestine Pot' via delivery platforms. Additional toppings available from NT$8. Full details on brand website or social media.

Jin Gu Korean Block BBQ: Free Fried Chicken with Student ID on Group Meals (Until August 31)

Located in Ximending, 'Jin Gu Korean Block BBQ' launches a summer support campaign for students. Until August 31, present student ID or school card with any group meal order to receive one 'Ming Ming Ying Yuan Fried Chicken'. 10% service fee applies.

Student Offer: Free Fried Chicken (Until August 31)

Offer: Present student ID and order any group meal to receive one 'Ming Ming Ying Yuan Fried Chicken'.

Jin Gu’s signature 'Pork Belly Three Ways' features crispy golden pork belly, paired with two of the following: 'Crunchy Chicken Noodles', 'Sinful Thick Cheese', or 'Secret Sauce Crunchy Crunch'.

Add-On: 'Divine Pesto Japanese Domestic Beef' (Until September 30)

Offer: Until September 30, add 'Divine Pesto Japanese Domestic Beef' for NT$189 with any meal set. Japanese beef with Italian-style pesto. 10% service fee applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ID is required for Marala’s name-based offer? Which characters count as homophones?

Bring a valid ID (national ID, health card, or driver’s license) for on-site name verification. Any character in your name sounding like 'Xi (ㄒㄧ)', 'Ban (ㄅㄢ)', or 'Ya (ㄧㄚˊ)' qualifies. Only one match needed; homophones accepted, not limited to exact characters.

For Marala’s '4 pay for 3', is everything free?

Only one person’s meal is free; 10% cleaning fee still applies. Minimum spending thresholds vary by brand and must be met. Refer to official brand announcements for details.

Is the Marala offer valid at all Taiwan locations?

The campaign applies to 50 participating stores across Taiwan, including Marala, Xin Marala, Xin Marala Plus, Shuan Le Wagyu, Xiong Yi, Hang Xia, Gou Yi Xia, Rou Zhi Jian, Jiao Peng You, and Shao Rou Cha Cha. Check official IG or FB before visiting.