Perth’s Best Hot Pot Restaurants
If you’ve never done hot pot before, prepare to become obsessed. This bubbling, DIY-style feast is equal parts dinner and social event—built around steaming pots, fresh ingredients and plenty of sharing.
Originating in China, hot pot (huǒ guō, 火锅) literally translates to “fire pot” and comes in countless regional styles, from rich, spicy Sichuan broths to lighter herbal soups. The fun is in making it your own—choosing your broth, loading up on your favourite meats, seafood, noodles and veg, then mixing the perfect dipping sauce combo to eat your way through the feast.
Whether you’re a seasoned regular or a first-timer figuring out the sauce station, here are Urban List’s favourite hot pot spots in Perth/Boorloo.
David's Master Pot
786 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
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When one of Melbourne’s cult-favourite hot pot operators landed in Perth, the excitement was immediate. Sitting right in the heart of East Victoria Park’s hot pot scene, David's Master Pot specialises in authentic malatang—Sichuan-style street food built around rich broths and fully customisable bowls. Load up on your choice of meats, seafood, veg, tofu and noodles from the packed fridges, then let the kitchen work its magic. With fresh ingredients, speedy service and seriously moreish bowls, it’s easy to see why locals keep coming back for more.
Zhangliang Malatang Spicy Hot Pot
Cannington and Northbridge
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If you’ve spent any time in the hot pot world, chances are you’ve heard of Zhangliang Malatang—one of China’s biggest malatang chains with more than 4,000 locations worldwide. Luckily for Perth, they’ve brought their signature customisable bowls here too. Grab a bowl and load it up with your pick of more than 100 ingredients, from silky noodles and leafy greens to premium meats, seafood and tofu, then choose your broth—think rich bone broth, tomato, mushroom or zingy tom yum.
The broths are simmered low and slow for over 12 hours and infused with a blend of traditional Chinese herbs, resulting in deeply fragrant soups that coat every bite. Finish things off with your ideal dipping sauce combo and settle in for a seriously satisfying feast.
King Hot Pot
Morley and East Victoria Park
King Hot Pot offers one of Perth’s more unique takes on hot pot. Think sushi train-style dining, but instead of sashimi circling the room, it’s a steady stream of hot pot ingredients rolling straight to your table. Each diner gets their own bubbling mini pot, so there’s no need to negotiate broth choices or spice levels. Simply choose your base—there are 10 options ranging from mild to fiery—then start grabbing plates as they glide past on the 50-metre conveyor belt.
Expect everything from thinly sliced meats and fresh seafood to dumplings, noodles and plenty of veg. The sleek setup works just as well for solo diners as it does groups, making it an easy pick for anyone who likes to graze at their own pace.
Yo! Hot Pot
200 Karrinyup Rd, Karrinyup WA 6018
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Yo! Hot Pot has quickly become a go-to for broth-and-noodle lovers at Karrinyup. The setup is simple: grab a bowl and tongs, then load up on everything from fresh veg, seafood and noodles to sliced meats, tofu and more adventurous add-ins before choosing your broth base. There’s a solid range to work through too, including tomato, Japanese sukiyaki, laksa, kimchi and a creamy tom yum that’s developed a loyal following for good reason.
If hot pot feels a little intimidating at first, this is an easy place to ease in. The pick-your-own format keeps things casual and customisable, whether you’re keeping it classic or piling your bowl high with all the extras. You can also opt to have your ingredients stir-fried instead of served in broth, and there are dumplings and fried snacks on hand for anyone chasing a bigger feast.
Ace Hot Pot
877 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
Ace Hot Pot focuses on two Sichuan favourites—malatang and maocai—with deeply flavourful broths and plenty of variety packed into every bowl. The ingredient selection covers all the essentials, from sliced beef, prawns and noodles to tofu, quail eggs, lotus root and leafy greens, ready to be built into your ideal bowl.
The malatang brings that signature Sichuan hit of chilli and peppercorn spice, while the maocai offers a richer, more savoury broth with slow-cooked depth. Spice levels range from completely mild through to the fiery “Ace Hot”, so it’s easy to tailor your bowl depending on your tolerance. Whether you’re easing in or chasing the full numbing effect, this is the kind of spot that keeps people coming back to try different combinations.
Water Margin
Shop 26/366 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100
Water Margin brings a traditional feel to Perth’s hot pot scene, pairing classic Chinese decor with deeply comforting dishes built around rich broths and bold flavours. If you’re not in the mood for a full hot pot spread, the beef shank broth noodles are well worth ordering—hearty, warming and packed with slow-cooked flavour.
For those leaning into the full experience, the hot pot options cover everything from milder broths through to fiery, spice-laden picks for anyone chasing a big chilli hit. Add a table full of meats, noodles and veg to the mix and you’ve got an easy group dinner sorted.
Pearl Grill and Hotpot
3/129 Russell St, Morley WA 6062
Pearl Grill and Hotpot combines bubbling hot pots, sizzling grills and a solid dim sum offering under one roof, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for group dinners. The broth lineup covers everything from rich tomato and coriander through to punchier options like Sichuan spicy beef tallow, tom yum and pickled vegetable soup bases, so there’s something for every spice tolerance and craving.
Load up on fresh meats, seafood, noodles and veg, mix your ideal dipping sauce, then round things out with a few dim sum plates for the table. With bubbling broths, sizzling grills and plenty to share, this is the kind of spot where over-ordering feels inevitable.
Wu Ming Hot Pot
1270 Albany Hwy, Cannington WA 6107
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Wu Ming Hot Pot is a solid pick when you’re chasing a hot pot feast with a slightly more theatrical edge. Inside, the fit-out leans into ornate details and moody lighting inspired by traditional Chinese design, giving the whole experience a more immersive feel without taking itself too seriously. Each table comes equipped with bubbling pots and your choice of broths, so you can build your ideal mix of meats, seafood, noodles and veg.
The Sichuan-style broth is a popular choice, bringing plenty of spice and fragrance thanks to a balanced blend of herbs and seasonings. There’s also a DIY sauce station, complimentary snacks and the famous “meat dolls”—Barbie dolls wrapped in ribbons of beef—for a fun little extra that regulars love.
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