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The winner · Analysed 103 reviews● Updated 2026-05-11

Best Hot Pot in Preston

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.

Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston
#1 Ranked
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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, flavorful depth of the soup.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.9

Mentions

13

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)

Overwhelmingly Positive
Jul 25
PositiveNegative

Reviews Analysed

103+

Restaurants Evaluated

1

Sentiment Score

100%

Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-11

Runners up

Top 1 around Preston

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    Sources

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

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    Signal

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

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    Score

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