Whenever it’s chilly outside, I’m always hungry for hot soup. There’s something about having cold toes and an empty stomach that has me thinking about a big pot of hot, steamy broth nonstop.
I’ve solved this problem with hot pot! It’s a meal where you cook your food in a big pot of hot broth right at the table. You dip in ingredients like meat, vegetables, and noodles, letting them cook as you eat.
Here are several hot pots in Dublin that I’ve visited during the colder months. Some offer the traditional hot pot, while others serve the malatang style. Whichever you prefer, each place will surely keep you warm and full!
1. Chengdu Hotpot
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Address: 48 Capel St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 P7W9
Contact Details: +353 1 561 2729
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 12 to 10 PM; Sunday – 12 to 9 PM
Price Range: $$-$$$
If you’re craving spicy hot pot, Chengdu Hotpot on Capel Street is the place to go. This cozy spot serves authentic Sichuan hot pot, so expect bold flavors and plenty of heat.
They gave us free green tea to start, which was a nice touch! We picked two broths: a spicy beef broth and a mild pork bone broth. The spicy one had a nice spicy kick and the pork bone broth was creamy, rich, and super comforting.
The menu had plenty of great options—beef balls, shrimp dumplings, Wagyu beef (a bit pricey but tasty), and fresh veggies. One of the best parts was the sauce station, where we got to mix our own dips.
Service is a mixed bag, but the place felt lively and cozy, with lots of people enjoying their hot pot. It wasn’t cheap, but we left full, sniffling, and really happy.
Pro Tip:
The menu is à la carte, so the bill can climb fast depending on what you choose and how much you order. If you’re trying to stick to a budget, it helps to set a rough spending limit before you start ordering!
2. Lao Chinese and Korean BBQ Restaurant
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Address: 102 Parnell St, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 V0F1
Contact Details: +353 1 873 6666
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 12 to 11 PM
Price Range: $$-$$$
For a fun hot pot experience in Dublin with plenty oft choices, Lao Chinese and Korean BBQ Restaurant is a great place to visit. This little gem on Parnell Street offers an all-you-can-eat experience featuring Chinese and Korean cuisine.
The tables come with built-in grills and bubbling pots, so we were able to cook our own food right there.
The best part? There was a lot of food to pick from. We had spicy satay soup, fresh veggies, soft dumplings, and so many types of meat. We also got to mix our own sauces—it felt like we were cooking pros… sort of.
The place gets pretty busy, especially in the evening. The seafood and desserts go fast, so going early helped us get all the good stuff! Service was friendly, but a bit slow once the place filled up—so we just ordered everything at once for convenience.
Pro Tip:
They offer plastic aprons at the table, and it’s a good idea to wear one—hot pot soup can splash, the grill can sizzle, and things get messy fast, especially when you’re busy cooking, eating, and chatting.
3. Drunken Fish
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Website: https://drunkenfish.ie/
Address: The Excise Building, Mayor Street Lower, North Wall, Dublin 1
Contact Details: +353 1 672 0025
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 12 to 10:30 PM; Friday, Saturday – 12 to 11 PM; Sunday – 12 to 10:30 PM
Price Range: $$-$$$
Drunken Fish is a great choice for Korean food in Dublin—it bring s the flavors of Korea right to your table! It’s especially popular for ids BBQ and hot pot options.
We started with the stone pot bibimbap, and it was great. It came sizzling hot with rice, veggies, and spicy sauce all mixed together. The best part? The crispy rice at the bottom!
The best part of the meal was the Shabu Shabu Hot Pot. We sat around a pot of hot broth and cooked our own meat, veggies, and noodles at the table.
It was fun, warm, and perfect for sharing. The ingredients were fresh, and dipping them in the broth made everything taste even better.
There’s a karaoke bar downstairs with lots of K-pop songs—let’s just say some of us got really into it. The broth could’ve had more flavor, and things moved a bit slow when the place got busy. But the laid-back vibe and good food made it all worth it.
Pro Tip:
The hot pot soup may be a bit mild for some. If you’re a fan of bold or spicy flavors, ask for extra chili paste or a spicier broth base when you order to really enhance the flavors!
4. Hilan Chinese and Korean Restaurant
Website: https://www.hilan.ie/
Address: 45 Capel St, North City, Dublin, D01 E3E5
Contact Details: +353 1 874 8677
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 12 to 11 PM
Price Range: $-$$
For a top-notch hot pot experience in Dublin, Hilan Chinese and Korean Restaurant comes highly recommended! This little gem has a cozy vibe, and the mix of Chinese and Korean flavors makes it feel like you’re getting the best of both worlds!
The hot pot here is an experience, not just a meal. The broth was packed with flavor, and we couldn’t stop slurping it up!
If you’re not a fan of too much spice, the half-and-half hot pot is a good choice. It gives you both spicy and regular soups, So you can enjoy the heat without burning your tongue off.
We also tried the hot pot for two, which actually turned out to be enough for three people. The portions are huge, with plenty of meat, shrimp, and vegetables. It was a feast, and we definitely left feeling full.
Pro Tip:
It’s best to bring cash or have Revolut ready, as the restaurant clearly prefers those over card payments—even though cards are sometimes accepted.
5. Yang Guo Fu Malatang Dublin
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Website: https://ygfdublin.com/
Address: 27 Marlborough St, North City, Dublin, D01 XT57
Contact Details: +353 1 874 8051
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 11 AM to 11 PM; Saturday, Sunday – 10 AM to 11 PM
Price Range: $-$$
If you’re looking for authentic Chinese hot pot in Dublin, check out Yang Guo Fu Malatang. It’s the first Malatang restaurant in Ireland!
Malatang is a Chinese street food dish with a spicy, flavorful broth where you cook different ingredients like meat, vegetables, and noodles. It’s a customizable meal, and you can adjust the spice level to your liking!
The idea is simple: choose your ingredients from a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, and noodles, and the chefs woll cook them in a delicious broth. If you don’t want to choose, you can go for a set meal instead!
We loved the Malatang noodle soup—full of flavor and perfect for a cold Dublin night. The fresh pancakes and dumplings are also a must-try!
The place feels very cosy, though the tables are a bit close together. The staff are friendly and happy to help, and they really made sure we had a great time from start to finish!
Pro Tip:
Ingredients are charged by weight, so keep an eye on how much you’re picking if you’re on a budget.
6. Han Yang Court
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Address: 103 Parnell St, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 DF45
Contact Details: +353 85 881 2318
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 2 PM to 1 AM
Price Range: $$-$$$
For a delicious all-you-can-eat dining experience in Dublin that won’t hurt the wallet, Han Yang Court on Parnell Street is a great choice! This popular Chinese restaurant is known for its all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ, and it’s become a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike!
Veteran hot pot enjoyers and even beginners will have a fun time here. They offer buffet-style meals with unlimited meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles, and sauces.
We cooked at the table and felt right at home. Slices of meat, prawns, and vegetables went into the bubbling hot pot, and we handled it like pros (or at least we thought so)!
Groups of three or more can try both the hot pot and Korean BBQ in the same meal. For singles and couples, it’s better to choose just one to really enjoy the experience—there’s a lot of food, unless you’ve got more than one stomach!
Pro Tip:
Make sure to add fried tofu, yams, and mushrooms for extra flavor and texture! They really soak up the broth and make each bite more satisfying.
7. Fortune Terrace
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Website: https://www.fortuneterrace.ie/
Address: 46-49 O’Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 NR70
Contact Details: +353 1 878 8648
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 11 AM to 10 PM
Price Range: $-$$
For an awesome hot pot experience in central Dublin, check out Fortune Terrace! This restaurant offers an amazing Chinese buffet and authentic hot pot. It’s a true gem for anyone who loves Asian food.
The ground floor is your usual buffet scene—lots of choices. But the real magic happens upstairs–that’s where the hot pot is!
It’s DIY here, so we grabbed plates, picked out fresh meats like sliced beef and lamb, tossed in some noodles, seafood, and whatever veggies were around, then got to work cooking it all in the broth of our choice.
The space is cozy and the staff are friendly, which makes it a nice spot whether you’re eating with friends or on your own.
While not everything is perfect—some of the seafood could be fresher—the affordable price makes up for it. For just a little more than the regular budget, you get the full hot pot experience. And as a bonus, the beer is cheap too!
Pro Tip:
The hot pot section is upstairs, but it can be a bit tricky to find! If you’re unsure, just ask the friendly staff—they’ll happily point you in the right direction.
8. King Skewer
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Website: https://www.kingskewer.ie/
Address: 8 Cathedral St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 V0C6
Contact Details: +353 1 445 8207
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 4 PM to 2 AM
Price Range: $$-$$$
For something spicy and different from regular Chinese takeaway, King Skewer is a cozy spot in Dublin that serves authentic Chinese BBQ!
While the main offering is anything that can be skewered, their house specials also include hot pots–malatang style!
We recommend the mapo spicy tofu pot to start for a rich and very filling spicy broth! But for those feeling adventurous, you can check out the pork feet pot or pork intestine pot–both have rich flavors and tender meat (if you can get past which part of the pig they’re from).
Because the hot pot isn’t buffet style, it can be paired perfectly with any of their skewered specialties! We recommend the meat skewers–pig ears, anyone?–and squid and prawn for seafood lovers!
Pro Tip:
If you’re not very hungry, it’s a good idea to get a bowl of rice! It helps calm down the spice from the dishes and works as a great base for the grilled meats and strong flavors from hot pot broth!