It’s that time of the year again when the temperatures are dipping, it is officially hot pot season.
Time to fire up those pots and keep our souls warm. This curated list rounds up some of the best spots to try next this winter.
Whether you’re chasing collagen-rich broths or looking for a place to enjoy a truly communal sharing experience, Hong Kong’s hot pot scene is anything but limited.
From old-school Beijing-style dining to traditional Taiwanese chains, there’s a steaming cauldron waiting for every type of cold-weather craving
Coucou . Tea Break
Location: Branches in Causeway Bay, Taikoo Shing, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Kai Tak, Tseung Kwan O, Yuen Long, Tsuen Wan
Vibe: Trendy Taiwanese style chain, casual yet polished
Menu: A diverse selection of soup bases and ingredients, a bubble tea/milk tea/fruit tea menu from their drinks bar/cafe with dine-in or takeaway options available, some soup bases offer unlimited refills of ingredients
Price: $$$
Lau Haa
Location: Shop A, G/F, Lockhart House, 441 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay
Vibe: Modern dai pai dong energy, retro neon decor, nostalgic Hong Kong feels
Menu: Wide soup-base selection
Price: $$
On-Yasai
Location: Multiple branches including Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Taikoo Shing, Kowloon Tong
Vibe: Japanese shabu-shabu and sukiyaki focused, individual hot pot style
Menu: Unlimited with a 120-minute dining time, sliced beef /pork sets, veggie platters
Price: $$
HaiDiLao
Location: Branches in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tseun Wan
Vibe: Popular hot pot chain, good atmosphere
Menu: DIY dipping sauce bar, viral hand-pulled noodle show upon ordering, offers a core set of soup bases however some may slightly differ depending on country
Price: $$
Rododo
Location: 3/F, Sugar+, 25-31 Sugar St, Causeway Bay
Vibe: Contemporary, bright with light wood decor and booth seating options
Menu: Meat platters selections and various soup bases, Taiwanese-style
Price: $$$
Peking Hot Pot
Location: Peter Building, 13-17 Stanley St, Central
Vibe: Old-school Beijing vintage decor, yet polished and modern
Menu: Specialising in lamb, lamb platters and seasoned lamb skewers, beef options, Beijing-style traditional copper hot pot
Price: $$$
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Location: 4/F, 489 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay
Vibe: Modern, comfortable booths and table seating
Menu: Specialising in lamb, mutton, skewers, with beef options, northern-style/Mongolia-style concepts
Price: $$$
