Chinese Hotpot Restaurant
One could be forgiven for believing they were in the wrong place instead of a fine-dining Chinese restaurant. There is no better place to be a vegetarian than Melbourne. We wear the crown for plant-centric dining that is exciting, inclusive and delicious, from fancy degustations to cheap eats, every day of the week. To drink, there's plum juice, coconut milk and oolong tea.
It’s likely Melbourne’s widest range of ingredients and includes malatang rarities like chicken and duck wings, and five distinct broths. The ‘Chilli Sauce’ option is very hot – approach with caution. Cocktails are designed to be cool and refreshing to balance out the spice of the broths, with ingredients such as cucumber, strawberry, lychee, honeydew, rosewater and lemonade. There are also Asian soft 墨尔本 火锅 店 drinks, pots of fresh tea, classic beers and tea-infused cold drinks care of Gotcha, which grows all its own tea at a plantation in Taiwan. It’s a far cry from the classic red-and-gold colour scheme, dragon murals and hanging paper lanterns of its sibling restaurant David’s Hotpot, just a few blocks south. But despite the futuristic fit-out, Sichuan-style spicy broth with beef tallow reigns here too.
There's water and tissues on the side for your convenience and some oils on the table top if you want to add it to your cooking. There's also a dedicated sauce table under the staircase that goes to the next level that houses ingredients in rows of red bowls to make your own DIY dip sauce. Inspired by the different cities of China, Man Tong’s extensive menu offers something for everyone, with family-friendly, gluten free and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy a little of everything with Man Tong tapas, dim sum and dumplings or create your perfect hot pot with delicious fresh ingredients. DaLongYi started in the 2013, by bringing a genuine classic Szechuan style, deep-spiced soup bases and healthy foods. We promptly became one of the leaders in the hot pot market.
Beers include Asahi on tap and bottled Tsingtao, and there are four Penfolds wines by the bottle as well as peach- and lychee-driven cocktails. JiYu is an international chain – the first restaurant opened in Phuket, Thailand in 1998, before gaining popularity in China around 2015. Here it’s run by the same company that runs Gotcha, the bubble-tea shop downstairs. You’ll pass it as you climb the grey stone stairs that lead up to JiYu, itself a riot of emerald tiles, faux jungle greenery, gold chandeliers and blush pink accents. JiYu, which opened in late 2019 in the heart of Chinatown, is all about malatang, or Sichuan-style hotpot, done Thai style. To drink, there’s plum juice, coconut milk and oolong tea.
Staff were attentive and warm, they made is feel very welcome. Good selection of meat and veg for the hot pots, bbq skewers cooked on demand and hot food (we came late, so the food wasn't as hot anymore, so Id book an earlier dinner next time. Good time had by all. There are a choice of 80 ingredients to choose from, so pardon me for having a little bit of fun and putting up ingredients for shock value to the uninitiated. Geared to family and groups, coming on your own is a far more expensive option as the broth comes in one size and you can choose two different broths. Paying attention to creating a beautiful homage to the native cuisine, expect the finest ingredients that go into developing their signature 12 hour broths that embraces all aspects of the ancient craft of hot pot. At the center of the table is a sunken bowl into which the steaming broth will be put, arriving in its own cooking vessel.
A unique and highly recommended experience in Melbourne. In terms of beverages there are some expensive Chinese spirits available as well as beers and non alcoholic drinks. David’s Kung Fu Spicy pork ribs were addictive, and I found myself picking them up and eating off the bone . You are impressed by the cute butter piggy character that is melted into the soup. Find the best deals on the wide range of high-quality products HeyHey.com.au offers.
The variety choice of food is beyond our expectation. You can even get bbq, yes that included in the buffet, so do drinks. Although fish isn’t the only thing on the menu, this restaurant has a big seafood focus. The other selling point is the use of charcoal in the cooking process, which really adds to the flavour of the grilled dishes. Here you can slurp your contented way through huge bowls of noodle-laidened soup. The broths come in 2 varieties – a milky, boned-based style – or the one that sings ‘Sichuan’ to me, rich with chilli oil.
He thinks about Asian ingredients and Asian spices. Mr Zhou says he has his leading chef, David Li, to thank for staying ahead of restaurant trends. Unlike other Chinese business owners who were forced to close down after being hit hard by the pandemic, Mr Zhou has managed to keep all his restaurants afloat. With a relaxed atmosphere and tasteful decor influenced by Chinese culture, Man Tong’s stylish surroundings are ideal for casual lunches as well as evening dining and special occasions. City of Melbourne 25% rebate offer available when you spend between $40 and $500 (inc. GST) when dining.
Dainty Sichuan Hotpot and Panda Hotpot are favourites for a reason. Food was awesome and tasty however Portions are too small for the price. Not Value for Money.some food is not fresh in hot pot. Just one small problem that I noticed, the beef and lamb meet orders take long time to prepare , not sure if it’s just me being unlucky or they make it slow so that people can’t re-order too many times. Really fun thing to do as you cook on the special glass table with thermal sections to DIY cook yourself.
Chinatown’s new kid on the block, Jiyu, is no exception, bringing a Thai twist to the Chinese classic. We would laugh and eat and it was a delightful experience that brought us all together as ONE. Bringing a theatrical aspect to each dining experience, Panda Hot Pot will light up the Melbourne food scene with live cultural performances on a nightly basis. Even at its most scaled back, Panda ticks more hot pot boxes than most.
The quality of the food and the size of the portions makes this a cheap and filling meal. Rice, fried rice with egg, rice wine ball, brown sugar iced pudding, fried banana with bread and fried sticky rice cake with brown sugar are listed as house snacks. There's a range of beverages you can order by the glass or in a jug.
Little Sheep Hot Pot in Glen Waverley is one of our favourite spots to head for sharing flavour together. Indeed, the nature of hotpot makes a meal at Little Sheep a very social occasion where everybody around the table can really connect. In this part of Melbourne, dining doesn't get much more wholesome than at Little Sheep Hot Pot. You’ll find the restaurant on Montclair Avenue where it’s best to head armed with a reservation.
It’s likely Melbourne’s widest range of ingredients and includes malatang rarities like chicken and duck wings, and five distinct broths. The ‘Chilli Sauce’ option is very hot – approach with caution. Cocktails are designed to be cool and refreshing to balance out the spice of the broths, with ingredients such as cucumber, strawberry, lychee, honeydew, rosewater and lemonade. There are also Asian soft 墨尔本 火锅 店 drinks, pots of fresh tea, classic beers and tea-infused cold drinks care of Gotcha, which grows all its own tea at a plantation in Taiwan. It’s a far cry from the classic red-and-gold colour scheme, dragon murals and hanging paper lanterns of its sibling restaurant David’s Hotpot, just a few blocks south. But despite the futuristic fit-out, Sichuan-style spicy broth with beef tallow reigns here too.
There's water and tissues on the side for your convenience and some oils on the table top if you want to add it to your cooking. There's also a dedicated sauce table under the staircase that goes to the next level that houses ingredients in rows of red bowls to make your own DIY dip sauce. Inspired by the different cities of China, Man Tong’s extensive menu offers something for everyone, with family-friendly, gluten free and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy a little of everything with Man Tong tapas, dim sum and dumplings or create your perfect hot pot with delicious fresh ingredients. DaLongYi started in the 2013, by bringing a genuine classic Szechuan style, deep-spiced soup bases and healthy foods. We promptly became one of the leaders in the hot pot market.
Beers include Asahi on tap and bottled Tsingtao, and there are four Penfolds wines by the bottle as well as peach- and lychee-driven cocktails. JiYu is an international chain – the first restaurant opened in Phuket, Thailand in 1998, before gaining popularity in China around 2015. Here it’s run by the same company that runs Gotcha, the bubble-tea shop downstairs. You’ll pass it as you climb the grey stone stairs that lead up to JiYu, itself a riot of emerald tiles, faux jungle greenery, gold chandeliers and blush pink accents. JiYu, which opened in late 2019 in the heart of Chinatown, is all about malatang, or Sichuan-style hotpot, done Thai style. To drink, there’s plum juice, coconut milk and oolong tea.
Staff were attentive and warm, they made is feel very welcome. Good selection of meat and veg for the hot pots, bbq skewers cooked on demand and hot food (we came late, so the food wasn't as hot anymore, so Id book an earlier dinner next time. Good time had by all. There are a choice of 80 ingredients to choose from, so pardon me for having a little bit of fun and putting up ingredients for shock value to the uninitiated. Geared to family and groups, coming on your own is a far more expensive option as the broth comes in one size and you can choose two different broths. Paying attention to creating a beautiful homage to the native cuisine, expect the finest ingredients that go into developing their signature 12 hour broths that embraces all aspects of the ancient craft of hot pot. At the center of the table is a sunken bowl into which the steaming broth will be put, arriving in its own cooking vessel.
A unique and highly recommended experience in Melbourne. In terms of beverages there are some expensive Chinese spirits available as well as beers and non alcoholic drinks. David’s Kung Fu Spicy pork ribs were addictive, and I found myself picking them up and eating off the bone . You are impressed by the cute butter piggy character that is melted into the soup. Find the best deals on the wide range of high-quality products HeyHey.com.au offers.
The variety choice of food is beyond our expectation. You can even get bbq, yes that included in the buffet, so do drinks. Although fish isn’t the only thing on the menu, this restaurant has a big seafood focus. The other selling point is the use of charcoal in the cooking process, which really adds to the flavour of the grilled dishes. Here you can slurp your contented way through huge bowls of noodle-laidened soup. The broths come in 2 varieties – a milky, boned-based style – or the one that sings ‘Sichuan’ to me, rich with chilli oil.
He thinks about Asian ingredients and Asian spices. Mr Zhou says he has his leading chef, David Li, to thank for staying ahead of restaurant trends. Unlike other Chinese business owners who were forced to close down after being hit hard by the pandemic, Mr Zhou has managed to keep all his restaurants afloat. With a relaxed atmosphere and tasteful decor influenced by Chinese culture, Man Tong’s stylish surroundings are ideal for casual lunches as well as evening dining and special occasions. City of Melbourne 25% rebate offer available when you spend between $40 and $500 (inc. GST) when dining.
Dainty Sichuan Hotpot and Panda Hotpot are favourites for a reason. Food was awesome and tasty however Portions are too small for the price. Not Value for Money.some food is not fresh in hot pot. Just one small problem that I noticed, the beef and lamb meet orders take long time to prepare , not sure if it’s just me being unlucky or they make it slow so that people can’t re-order too many times. Really fun thing to do as you cook on the special glass table with thermal sections to DIY cook yourself.
Chinatown’s new kid on the block, Jiyu, is no exception, bringing a Thai twist to the Chinese classic. We would laugh and eat and it was a delightful experience that brought us all together as ONE. Bringing a theatrical aspect to each dining experience, Panda Hot Pot will light up the Melbourne food scene with live cultural performances on a nightly basis. Even at its most scaled back, Panda ticks more hot pot boxes than most.
The quality of the food and the size of the portions makes this a cheap and filling meal. Rice, fried rice with egg, rice wine ball, brown sugar iced pudding, fried banana with bread and fried sticky rice cake with brown sugar are listed as house snacks. There's a range of beverages you can order by the glass or in a jug.
Little Sheep Hot Pot in Glen Waverley is one of our favourite spots to head for sharing flavour together. Indeed, the nature of hotpot makes a meal at Little Sheep a very social occasion where everybody around the table can really connect. In this part of Melbourne, dining doesn't get much more wholesome than at Little Sheep Hot Pot. You’ll find the restaurant on Montclair Avenue where it’s best to head armed with a reservation.
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