Hottest Hotpot Spots in Brisbane
Originating from China, and later developing a new form across Asia and its surrounds, hotpot is more than just a meal, it’s the ultimate celebration, combining warmth, a sense of extravagance, choice and family gathered around a bubbling centrepiece of enjoyment. Brisbane is bursting with authentic to modern, and downright delicious restaurants dedicated to the art of hotpots. If you’re a hotpot enthusiast, or total newbie, these are the places you need to dive right into.
David’s Noodle & Hotpot | Brisbane CBD, Sunnybank, Upper Mt.Gravatt + Indooroopilly
Scatted up and down Brisbane, no matter which side of the river you’re on, there’s a David’s Noodle and Hotpot near you. Their signature dish, Malatang Mini Hotpot, allows you to build your own bowl. Choose your favourite broth from seven different soup bases. If you like your soups spicy or salty, or even both, David’s has got you covered.
Opening hours vary across venues, for more info click here.
If you’re down for all-you-can-eat seafood night, then Seafood Hot Pot Buffet is your kinda place. With seven broth flavours to choose from, you’re spoilt with 150 types of protein from meats through to fish and seafood. If you’re after some good value hotpot, we recommend this place. Possibly the best value for money pick on the list, this is a perfect spot for beginner hotpot enthusiasts to get aquatinted with their new favourite dish.
Open Monday to Sunday (Closed Tuesday), 11.30am to 3.00pm | 4.00pm to 9.00pm
Shabuhouse is a Japanese buffet restaurant that combines fresh sushi with Shabu-shabu, a Japanese style hotpot dish. With five flavours of broth, showcasing Japanese flavours such as Miso and Katosobushi, you can cook the meat and veggies of your choice in an aromatic broth. If you’re impatient you have to make sure to nibble on some delicious sushi whilst you wait for your soup to cook.
Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 5.00 PM to10:00 PM, Open for lunch only on Fridays and Saturdays, 12.00pm to 3.00pm.
Founded in 1994, Haidilao is the OG hotpot place and is a global phenomenon. Luckily for Brissy, they’ve just opened a new venue in Sunnybank, the heart of Asian cuisine. You can get a manicure whilst you wait for your table, enjoy performances such as their infamous ‘noodle dance’, not too mention their world class hot pot selections. Truly a hotpot spectacle, Haidilao should be your number 1 pick if you’re looking to flex those foodie muscles to friends or family.
Open 7 days a week, 11.30am to 9.30pm (10pm on Fridays and Saturdays).
In the centre of Brisbane, you can find Korean restaurant Funny Funny. Whilst not strictly dedicated to hot pots, you’ll find a cracking bowl of hot, spicy, salty broths. A must try is their Beef Rib Hot Pot, and they also offer a range of soups for you to slurp on. Fans of Korean fried chicken should also seek out this place.
Open 6 days a week (closed on Mondays), 4.20pm to 1.30am.
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like sharing, at YX, you get your own mini bowl of hotpot! They offer a variety of soup bases for individualised hotpots to choose from, and for total newbies, they even have a guide on their menu on how to cook and eat your hotpot creation!
Open 7 days a week, 12.00pm to 2.00pm | 5.00pm to 9.00pm