Do you know how to hot pot? This steamy DIY-style feast is a fave among those who know it, but may be a confusing experience for those who don’t, so let us fill you in on how and where to tuck into hot pot in Perth/Boorloo.
Hot pot, or huǒ guō (火锅), hails from China and literally translates to 'fire pot'. It's often considered more of a social experience than your regular ol’ dish, with different regions and households all having their own spin.
Depending on the style of hot pot, there’s all different ways to get involved, from choosing your soup base to mixing up your own dipping sauce from a sauce bar and cooking all your favourite ingredients in a boiling pot of hot broth at your table. With all that going on, we recommend taking a hot pot-familiar friend for your first foray.
To send you on your way, here are Urban List’s favourite spots for hot pot in Perth.
David's Master Pot
786 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
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When one of Melbourne's all-time fave hot pot operators opened up in Perth, you could hear the squeals of delight for miles. In the heart of hot pot country—East Victoria Park, David's Master Pot specialises in authentic malatang (Sichuan street-food style) with a selection of hot broths to choose from and multiple fridges full of meat, veg and noodles to stuff into your bowl.
Urban List reader Renae said she tried David’s Hot pot about six months ago and has been hooked ever since. “There was a period where we even made it a weekly ritual. It was our first ever hot pot experience, and honestly, we don’t see ourselves going anywhere else. The fresh ingredients, friendly staff and quick service make it unbeatable.”
Zhangliang Malatang Spicy Hot Pot
Cannington and Northbridge
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If you’re a true hot pot fiend, you’ve probably already heard of Zhangliang—one of China’s biggest hot pot names with over 4,000 locations worldwide. Luckily for us, they’ve brought their flavour-packed bowls to Perth, and it’s every bit as good as the hype. Step up, grab a bowl, and load it with your dream combo of over 100 premium ingredients—from silky noodles and leafy greens to tender meats and seafood. Then, choose your base—whether it’s the signature bone broth, tomato, mushroom or even a zingy tom yum—and hand it over to the team to work their magic.
Each broth here is slow-simmered for over 12 hours and enhanced with 20 traditional Chinese herbs, creating a thick, fragrant soup that clings to every bite. Round things out with a custom dipping sauce and prepare for a soul-warming experience that celebrates the very best of Sichuan flavour.
Wu Ming Hot Pot
1270 Albany Hwy, Cannington WA 6107
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Wu Ming Hot Pot is hands down one of our favourite spots when we’re craving a hot pot feast with a little extra flair. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be impressed by the extravagant interiors—think ornate details and dramatic lighting that nod to dynasties past. It’s all about setting the scene for a totally unique dining experience. At the table, you’ll get your own bubbling pot (or a divided pot with multiple broths if you’re indecisive), ready for you to cook up your ideal combo of meat, seafood, and veg.
The signature Sichuan-style broth is bold and fragrant, crafted with a carefully balanced mix of herbs and spices to deliver maximum flavour with every dip. Don’t miss the house-fave meat dolls—yes, actual Barbie dolls dressed in cascading ribbons of beef. Add in the free-flowing snacks, DIY sauce station, and friendly service, and it’s easy to see why this place is always buzzing.
Dragon Hot Pot
Northbridge and East Victoria Park
If you’re after a customisable hot pot experience, Dragon Hot Pot should be high on your hit list. This spot has earned a loyal following for its bold broths and build-your-own bowls that hit the spot every time. Start by filling your pot with your favourite combo from the giant self-serve fridge wall—there’s everything from fresh seafood and tofu to mushrooms, lotus root and all kinds of noodles.
Once your pot is piled high, head to the counter to pick your soup base—think collagen-rich bone broth, spicy Sichuan, pickled veg or tom yum—and choose your ideal spice level. The team will cook it to perfection and bring it out in a deep stone bowl that keeps things piping hot ‘til the very last bite.
King Hot Pot
Morley and East Victoria Park
The hot pot experience at King Hot Pot is unlike anything else in Perth. Imagine a sushi train—but instead of sashimi, it’s delivering a steady stream of hot pot goodies straight to your table. Each diner gets their own bubbling mini pot, so there’s no need to share or compromise on spice levels. Just pick your preferred broth (there are eight to choose from, ranging from mild to seriously spicy), fire up your stove, and start plucking ingredients as they glide past on the 50-metre conveyor belt.
From thinly sliced meats and fresh seafood to dumplings, noodles, and loads of crunchy veg, there’s literally a dish for every craving. The setup is sleek and modern, offering a solo-friendly experience that’s just as fun in a group. It’s interactive, customisable, and perfect for anyone who likes to graze at their own pace—plus, watching your next bite roll in never gets old.
Yo! Hot Pot
200 Karrinyup Rd, Karrinyup WA 6018
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I like to think I’ve eaten my way through most of the restaurants at Karrinyup, and as a sucker for anything featuring broth and noodles, I was pretty excited when I spotted the opening of Yo! Hot Pot. I brought my dad along for our weekly dinner catch-up and growing up in an Irish family with a whole lotta meat and veg, he was a total skeptic, looking at me with wide-eyed horror as he perused the shelves of pick-your-own ingredients. Safe to say he now loves it and we’ve even dragged my sister along since.
You’ll walk in, grab a bowl and tongs and load up with all the good stuff—veggies, seafood, noodles, meats, and every kind of tofu (I’m especially obsessed with trying all the varieties), as well as some more out-of-the-box ingredients for the adventurous. Then pick your broth—my ride-or-die is the creamy tom yum. It’s rich, spicy and flavoursome in a way I can’t quite describe… I know at one point I’ll have to work my way through the rest—tomato (sold out last time), Japanese sukiyaki, laksa and kimchi. You can also stir-fry your bowl or tack on some dumplings and fried snacks if you’re extra hungry.
Ace Hot Pot
877 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101
Ace Hot Pot specialises in two Sichuan favourites—Malatang and Maocai—and brings serious variety and depth to every bowl. You’ll find all the hot pot essentials and then some, with ingredients like tender beef slices, juicy prawns, tofu, quail eggs, crunchy lotus root, noodles and leafy greens all ready to be bathed in a rich, fragrant broth.
The Malatang leans into that classic numbing Sichuan spice, with peppercorns and chilli giving it a mouth-tingling kick, while the Maocai delivers a deeper, slow-cooked flavour that’s a little more savoury and aromatic. Both are equally satisfying—you just need to decide how much heat you can handle. With five spice levels to choose from (starting at non-spicy and building all the way to Ace Hot), it’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of meal… and trust us, you’ll want to come back for more.
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