Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-02

Best hot pot in Melbourne

Name: Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston
Address: 449 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Preston, AU
Telephone: 0450 717 688
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for hot pot in Melbourne, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston

449 High St, Preston VIC 3072

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for hot pot. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for hot pot in Melbourne

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1Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 PrestonPrestonThe original bone broth delivers a rich, mildly spicy punch that pairs perfectly with an expansive selection...8.9
2Boogie House HotpotCarltonCustomizable bowls feature fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables paired with rich tomato or spicy sesame...8.3
3Divine Hotpot Train Buffet FootscrayFootscrayThe flavourful, non-salty broth options and the fun, rotating conveyor belt system make this buffet a standout...8.2
4Dragon Hot Pot QVMelbourneThe delicious, freshly cooked ingredients and customizable DIY format ensure every flavourful bite hits the...8.2
5Dragon Hot PotCarltonThe clearest pattern in the excerpts is the customizable hot pot for its fresh ingredients, rich flavourful...8.1

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#1 Ranked

Chinese · Preston

449 High St, Preston VIC 3072

Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston

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, flavourful 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.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.9

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (73 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 11:30 am

Phone

0450 717 688

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-02

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

328 of 406 mentions have usable recent dates (1 undated, 77 older).

PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 95,486 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 13 recorded dish mentions are associated with Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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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
8.3
6 mentions
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03
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray
The flavourful, non-salty broth options and the fun, rotating conveyor belt system make this buffet a standout for variety.
102 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
8.2
13 mentions
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04
Dragon Hot Pot QV
The delicious, freshly cooked ingredients and customizable DIY format ensure every flavourful bite hits the mark.
Level 1, Shop 27/210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.2
5 mentions
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05
Dragon Hot Pot
The clearest pattern in the excerpts is the customizable hot pot for its fresh ingredients, rich flavourful broths, and generous, cost-effective portions.
111 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
8.1
14 mentions
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06
Yongzhou Beef
The reviews point most directly to the high-quality, fresh meat and the rich yet clean broth that defines this hot pot experience.
126 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.8
5 mentions
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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, flavourful broth made from corn and beef bone.
260 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.7
6 mentions
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08
Boss D
Boss D offers satisfying, pre-cooked hot pot featuring fresh ingredients and flavourful rice noodles at a very reasonable price.
407-409 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.6
3 mentions
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09
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet CBD
The recurring detail is the incredible variety of meats, seafood, and flavourful spicy or mushroom broths.
Shop 38A, Midtown Plaza (inside, 246 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
9 mentions
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10
No 1. Spicy Pot
The unique process of deep frying ingredients before stir frying creates an incredibly flavourful, aromatic hot pot experience.
Shop 1/31 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.4
2 mentions
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11
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
7.3
8 mentions
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12
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
7.3
17 mentions
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13
Dragon Hot Pot Swanston
The reviews point most directly to the rich, spicy mala and flavourful bone broths paired with high-quality, fresh ingredients.
251 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
15 mentions
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14
Fishing Season Catch and Cook
Fishing Season Catch and Cook is a top-rated spot for hot pot in Melbourne.
260/262 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
9 mentions
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15
Old Man Pho Southbank - Vietnamese Restaurant
Old Man Pho Southbank - Vietnamese Restaurant is a top-rated spot for hot pot in Melbourne.
T2/1 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006
7.3
5 mentions
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16
Duong Melbourne
Duong Melbourne is a top-rated spot for hot pot in Melbourne.
82 Warwick Rd, Sunshine North VIC 3020
7.2
2 mentions
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17
Little Monkey Hot Pot - Malatang Hot Pot
The strongest dish-specific praise centres on 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
7.2
14 mentions
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18
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, flavourful broths and meat that reaches perfect tenderness through slow simmering.
162-164 High St, Kew VIC 3101
7.2
14 mentions
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19
Shan Viet Street Food
While the spicy beef noodles occasionally lack depth, the flavourful broth and familiar ingredients provide a reliable dining experience.
5 Cornell Pl, Carlton VIC 3053
7.2
1 mentions
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20
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
7.2
3 mentions
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21
Teow Teow
Teow Teow is a top-rated spot for hot pot in Melbourne.
Shop 2/131 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
1 mentions
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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

95,486+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-02

Why the winner leads

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

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 flavourful, 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 flavourful bite hits the mark.
Dragon Hot Pot: The clearest pattern in the excerpts is the customizable hot pot for its fresh ingredients, rich flavourful 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.

95,486 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
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.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best hot pot in Melbourne?

Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston in Preston is currently ranked #1 for hot pot in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. 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, flavourful depth of the soup.

Which other hot pot places in Melbourne come close?

Boogie House Hotpot, Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray, Dragon Hot Pot QV round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best hot pot in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.