Hotpot 101: How to Cook It, and Tips for a Great First Time
New to hotpot? Don’t worry — we’ve got you. Hotpot is one of the most enjoyable ways to dine, especially when you’re sharing the table with friends or family. Think of it like a bubbling pot of flavour right in the middle of the table, ready to cook everything from thinly sliced meats to veggies, dumplings, and noodles. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know, including pro tips from our team to make sure your hotpot experience is tasty, safe, and stress-free. Step 1: Choose Your Soup Base Your hotpot journey begins with the broth. You’ll find options like spicy mala, clear chicken, miso, tomato, or herbal mushroom. Some tables offer a split pot so you can enjoy two flavours at once. Tip: If you’re sharing, try picking one mild base and one bold one. It keeps everyone happy and lets you match different ingredients to different broths. Step 2: Wait for the Boil Our team will turn the hotpot on once you’re seated. The broth will begin to heat up within a few minutes. Wait until it reaches a rolling boil before you start adding raw ingredients. Pro Tip: Use this time to plan your cooking order. Proteins like beef and pork go in early. Noodles and leafy greens are best added last. Step 3: Cook Ingredients in Batches Drop your ingredients into the pot gently using your hotpot ladle or tongs. Don’t dump everything in all at once. Cooking in small batches helps the broth stay rich and balanced. Suggested Cook Times: Important: Make sure everything is cooked through before eating, especially meat and seafood. Step 4: Use the Right Utensils To keep things safe and clean, always use separate utensils for raw and cooked items. We provide hotpot tongs, cooking ladles, and soup spoons to make this easy. Pro Tip: Use a slotted ladle to scoop out cooked food without dragging out too much broth. Step 5: Customise with Dipping Sauces Once your ingredients are cooked, it’s time to dip. Head over to the sauce station (or ask your server) and mix your perfect blend. A popular combo is soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, spring onion, and a little chilli. Tip: Taste your sauce before using it. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out. Step 6: Don’t Forget to Sip the Broth As your ingredients cook, they release flavour into the broth. The longer you cook, the better the soup gets. Feel free to ladle some into your bowl and sip it throughout your meal. Bonus: If your broth gets too low or too salty, let us know. We’ll happily top it up or help balance the flavour. Explore the Menu From premium meat platters to handmade dumplings and fresh-cut vegetables, there’s so much more than just broth and noodles. Take a moment to browse our full hotpot menu — or ask us for a recommendation. We’re here to help you build the perfect combo. Book Your Table Hotpot tables are popular and can fill up quickly. If you’re planning a visit, especially during dinner or weekends, we suggest making a reservation. You’ll skip the wait and head straight to the fun part — eating. Stay in the Know Want to hear about new soup bases, seasonal hotpot sets, and tasty little surprises we have in store? Sign up for our newsletter and be first in line when promotions drop. No junk. Just flavour-packed news you’ll actually want to read.
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