Sydney’s Best Hot Pot Restaurants For Broth, Wagyu And Late-Night Feasting
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
There are few meals more satisfying than gathering around a bubbling pot of broth and cooking your way through a table loaded with premium meats, seafood, vegetables and handmade noodles. A comfort food non-negioable for your next social event, hot pot has become one of Sydney's favourite ways to dine—especially when the temperature starts to dip.
From traditional Sichuan hot pot houses serving tongue-tingling chilli broths to modern all-you-can-eat venues and late-night spots perfect for post-work feasting, Sydney's hot pot scene is bigger and better than ever. Whether you're chasing maximum spice, rich collagen broths, or endless plates of thinly sliced wagyu, there's a pot with your name on it.
To help narrow down your next feast, we've rounded up the best hot pot restaurants in Sydney right now.
Mr Great Hot Pot
53 Burwood Road, Burwood
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If you’re new here, it won’t take you long to realise that Chinese cuisine dominates Burwood. And if you’re not new here, you know that Burwood is the spot for a succulent Chinese meal. Mr Great Hot Pot (a name that screams confidence), is no exception. From the artfully decorated interior, taking cues from street food stalls in China, to the extensive hot pot sauce bar (with upwards of 15 sauces and garnishes for you to choose from), this is the kind of hot pot spot that’s perfect for casual catchups or birthday get-togethers alike.
Each table is fitted with an in-built gas stove for you to cook your favourite hot pot staples right in front of you. Choose two soup bases (we recommend the tomato one) and start plopping in your hot pot heavy-hitters as soon as the soups start bubbling away.
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The sauces set you back $4 per person, so make sure you take advantage of it and get creative. Mix and match your favourites and make a few concoctions to rotate between throughout the night.
Spicy Joint
Level 4/25–29 Dixon Street, Haymarket
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Spicy Joint is a Sydney Chinatown favourite when it comes to, well, spicy eats. The chain is all about authentic Sichuan food—one of the world's spiciest cuisines—and the budget-friendly menu is truly enormous.
Try the mouth-numbing Chengdu brisket hotpot, a Sichuan speciality guaranteed to knock your socks off, or the intense spicy chicken.
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- Get in early, or come prepared to queue.
Haidilao Hot Pot
Various Locations
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Originating in Jianyang back in 1994, the Haidilao experience is second to none. An unsurprising inclusion in this list, their accommodating service excels in both those experienced and unfamiliar with hot pot, with wait staff patiently guiding you through the ordering process.
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- You can enjoy hand-stretched noodles tableside, or opt for one of the many broth options off the menu and even go DIY.
Master Cow Hot Pot
16/123 Liverpool Street, Sydney CBD
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If your ideal night out ends with premium wagyu dunked into a bubbling pot of broth, make a beeline for Master Cow Hot Pot. Tucked inside World Square, this sleek CBD newcomer has quickly earned a reputation for its hand-cut beef selection, with everything from richly marbled M9+ Wagyu to indulgent Kagoshima A5 sliced fresh to order.
The broths are just as much of a drawcard as the meat. Choose from deeply savoury options like oxtail, spicy fish, satay and tomato, then load up your pot with noodles, vegetables and premium add-ins from the extensive menu. Open until midnight throughout the week and 2am on weekends, it's also one of Sydney's best late-night dining options when a burger simply won't cut it.
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- Don't skip the DIY sauce station—it’s packed with enough condiments, aromatics and chilli oils to create your perfect dipping sauce. Private dining rooms and arcade-style claw machines add to the fun.
The Dolar Shop
Shop 5-7 Market City, 1909 Dining Precinct, Level 3, 9, 13 Hay Street, Haymarket
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If you're after a hot pot experience that feels a little more luxe, The Dolar Shop is the one. Hailing from China and now occupying a sprawling space within Market City's 1909 Dining Precinct, this global hot pot heavyweight pairs premium ingredients with a polished, high-end dining room complete with marble finishes, gold accents and private dining rooms for larger groups.
The experience begins with your choice of broth, from comforting pork bone and earthy mushroom to the signature spicy Sichuan option, before moving on to an extensive menu of premium ingredients. There are also house-made noodles, specialty mushrooms, vegetables and plenty of traditional hot pot favourites to round out the feast.
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- Seafood is a standout here, with options including abalone, handmade shrimp paste and live tank specialties, while meat lovers can load up on beautifully presented Australian wagyu.
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