Hot Pot Restaurants in China
Curated city guides for travelers seeking authentic Chinese hot pot. Our picks for every budget and taste.
Best Hot Pot in Chengdu
The spiritual home of Sichuan hot pot. Thousands of restaurants, legendary malatang.
Best Hot Pot in Chongqing
The birthplace of the most intense, oiliest hot pot on earth.
Best Hot Pot in Beijing
Classic northern-style copper pot lamb hot pot — the original imperial dining.
Best Hot Pot in Shanghai
Modern hot pot scene: fusion styles, Japanese influences and excellent tomato broths.
Best Hot Pot in Guangzhou
Cantonese-style light broths and world-class seafood hot pot.
Best Hot Pot in Shantou
The home of Chaoshan beef hot pot — the most precise and delicate in China.
Best Hot Pot in Kunming
Yunnan wild mushroom hot pot: an unforgettable umami experience.
Best Hot Pot in Xi'an
Lamb and clear broth hot pot with northwestern Chinese character.
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