Where can I find good Hot Pot in Melbourne?

Top spots for Hot Pot in Melbourne include Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston, Boogie House Hotpot, Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray, Dragon Hot Pot QV, based on analysis of 65,305+ reviews.

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The winner · Analysed 65,305 reviews● Updated 2026-05-11

Best Hot Pot in Melbourne

Name: Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston
Address: Preston, AU
Telephone: 0450 717 688
Price range: $20-40 per person
Rating: 8.9

Hot pot enthusiasts in Melbourne have a clear favourite after an analysis of 65,305 reviews across 49 restaurants. The top-rated spot stands out for its friendly service and an extensive range of versatile fillings.

#1 Ranked

Chinese · Preston

449 High St, Preston VIC 3072

Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.9

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

friendly servicefresh ingredientswide range of fillingsgreat sauce selection

“A great hot pot addition to High St — and so close by, I don’t have to venture far. Prices are reasonable with a wide range of fillings to mix into your hot pot concoction (I loaded up on the processed stuff — yummm). I had the original bone broth, mildly spicy: a little on the salty side yet still tasty. Keen to come back to try the Tom Yum! The o”

— Mai Le

Restaurant details

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (73 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 11:30 am

Address

449 High St, Preston VIC 3072

Phone

0450 717 688

Plus code

7263+FC Preston, Victoria

$20-40 per person

Why It Won

What Reviewers Repeatedly Call Out

Reviewers consistently return to this Preston gem for its welcoming atmosphere and impressive ingredient selection.

friendly servicefresh ingredientswide range of fillingsgreat sauce selection

Best for

frequent diners seeking variety

Signature detail

original bone broth

Worth noting

the broth can be a little on the salty side

The original bone broth delivers a rich, mildly spicy punch that pairs perfectly with an expansive selection of fresh ingredients and savory processed toppings. Every bowl offers incredible value, especially when you dive into the customizable sauce station to elevate the salty, flavorful depth of the soup. This Preston standout earns its top ranking by providing a level of consistent, friendly service and ingredient freshness that most Melbourne hot pot spots simply cannot match.

Why this ranking is reliable

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

PositiveNegative

Reviews Analysed

65,305+

Restaurants Evaluated

Sentiment Score

100%

Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-11

Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Boogie House Hotpot
Customizable bowls feature fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables paired with rich tomato or spicy sesame broths.
466 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
6 mentions
8.3
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03
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray
The flavorful, non-salty broth options and the fun, rotating conveyor belt system make this buffet a standout for variety.
102 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
13 mentions
8.2
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04
Dragon Hot Pot QV
The delicious, freshly cooked ingredients and customizable DIY format ensure every flavorful bite hits the mark.
Level 1, Shop 27/210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
5 mentions
8.2
↓
05
Dragon Hot Pot
Reviewers consistently praise the customizable hot pot for its fresh ingredients, rich flavorful broths, and generous, cost-effective portions.
111 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
14 mentions
8.1
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06
Yongzhou Beef
Reviewers consistently praise the high-quality, fresh meat and the rich yet clean broth that defines this hot pot experience.
126 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
5 mentions
7.8
↓
07
程福记鲜牛馆 Cheng's Beef Hotpot Restaurant CBD
The wagyu beef is exceptionally soft and fresh, complemented by a sweet, flavorful broth made from corn and beef bone.
260 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000
6 mentions
7.7
↓
08
Boss D
Boss D offers satisfying, pre-cooked hot pot featuring fresh ingredients and flavorful rice noodles at a very reasonable price.
407-409 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
3 mentions
7.6
↓
09
Burwood Hot Pot Buffet
The rotating conveyor belt offers a fun, convenient way to enjoy a vast variety of fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables.
253C Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125
19 mentions
7.6
↓
10
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet CBD
Reviewers consistently praise the incredible variety of meats, seafood, and flavorful spicy or mushroom broths.
Shop 38A, Midtown Plaza (inside, 246 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9 mentions
7.5
↓
11
No 1. Spicy Pot
The unique process of deep frying ingredients before stir frying creates an incredibly flavorful, aromatic hot pot experience.
Shop 1/31 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2 mentions
7.4
↓
12
Beef Ricenoodles Bar
The beef hot pot features exceptional beef balls and perfectly balanced, fresh broth that pairs beautifully with savory sesame bean paste.
146 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8 mentions
7.3
↓
13
Dragon Hot Pot Russell St
The signature malatang features a deep, rich broth that delivers impressive spice and pairs perfectly with the massive selection of fresh, weight-based ingredients.
213 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
17 mentions
7.3
↓
14
Dragon Hot Pot Swanston
Reviewers consistently praise the rich, spicy mala and flavorful bone broths paired with high-quality, fresh ingredients.
251 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
15 mentions
7.3
↓
15
Khaosan Lane
The Thai-style hot pot offers flavorful, generous portions and fresh ingredients that deliver an authentic street food experience.
350 Bourke St Shop G25 Melbourne GPO, Melbourne VIC 3000
7 mentions
7.2
↓
16
Little Monkey Hot Pot - Malatang Hot Pot
Reviewers consistently praise the premium Wagyu beef and fresh seafood paired with a creamy, delicious collagen bone broth.
Burwood Brickworks, T19/70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC 3151
14 mentions
7.2
↓
17
Pot House 蝎子王羊蝎子火锅牛骨牛杂
The lamb spine hot pot and beef offal stew stand out for their rich, flavorful broths and meat that reaches perfect tenderness through slow simmering.
162-164 High St, Kew VIC 3101
14 mentions
7.2
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18
Shan Viet Street Food
While the spicy beef noodles occasionally lack depth, the flavorful broth and familiar ingredients provide a reliable dining experience.
5 Cornell Pl, Carlton VIC 3053
1 mentions
7.2
↓
19
Song Huong
The goat meat hot pot with noodles and vegetables remains a standout feature that many diners frequently enjoy.
71 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021, Australia
3 mentions
7.2
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20
Wong's Late Night Hot Pot Glen Waverley 王建国重庆深夜老火锅
The rich, flavorful broth pairs perfectly with incredibly fresh ingredients like tender beef, crispy tripe, and yellow throat.
111 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
16 mentions
7.2
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21
朱光玉火锅馆 ZHU GUANG YU HOT POT MELBOURNE
The spicy Sichuan broth and fresh ingredients deliver a rich, flavorful experience that stands out among Melbourne's top options.
422 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9 mentions
7.2
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Hot Pot in Melbourne

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best Hot Pot in Melbourne, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

65,305+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-05-11

Why the winner leads

Why Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston ranks #1 for Hot Pot

Reviewers consistently return to this Preston gem for its welcoming atmosphere and impressive ingredient selection.

Best for: frequent diners seeking variety
Signature detail: original bone broth
Worth noting: the broth can be a little on the salty side
Reviewers repeatedly mention friendly service.
Reviewers repeatedly mention fresh ingredients.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Hot Pot spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because Hot Pot searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Boogie House Hotpot: Customizable bowls feature fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables paired with rich tomato or spicy sesame broths.
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray: The flavorful, non-salty broth options and the fun, rotating conveyor belt system make this buffet a standout for variety.
Dragon Hot Pot QV: The delicious, freshly cooked ingredients and customizable DIY format ensure every flavorful bite hits the mark.
Dragon Hot Pot: Reviewers consistently praise the customizable hot pot for its fresh ingredients, rich flavorful broths, and generous, cost-effective portions.

How to choose

Choosing Hot Pot in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

65,305 reviews were analysed across 49 sources.
Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston has 13 Hot Pot mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is overwhelmingly positive.

Sources

49 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.

Signal

13 mentions of "Hot Pot" tied to Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston.

Score

Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.

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Where the other top Hot Pot spots stand out

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