As the chill grips Hong Kong, turn up the heat with a steamy hot pot experience
In the ever-mercurial weather of Hong Kong, where one moment you’re basking in the sun and the next you’re shivering in the breeze, there exists a culinary saviour: hot pot. The communal delight of plunging fresh ingredients into a simmering cauldron of broth, watching as they transform into savoury perfection before your very eyes.
From the fiery depths of Sichuan spice and vibrant Southeast Asian flavours to the soothing warmth of traditional pork bone and chicken soup, Hong Kong’s hot pot scene is as diverse as the city itself. For this reason, we have rounded up the finest purveyors of this steamy experience, ensuring that when the temperature drops, your spirits—and your stomach—remain gloriously high and happy.
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1. Beef Station
Beef Station, a buffet-style hot pot haven, invites diners to indulge in a feast of epic proportions. Here, patrons can select their desired meal set package and broth, before heading to fill their plates with fresh vegetables, fish balls, fried delicacies and condiments aplenty. There is also a bevvy of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available to help wash it all down. A seamless ordering system facilitated by QR code scanning ensures that beef fans can satiate their cravings to their heart’s content. Plus, Beef Station’s dessert and ice cream offerings promise a delectable conclusion.
Beef Station
Address: 11/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 2, 463-483 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (among other locations)