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10 Blazing Hot Pot Spots in Bangkok That Made Us Forget Our Names

10 Blazing Hot Pot Spots in Bangkok That Made Us Forget Our Names

| Last Updated: June 2024

Let’s be real, Bangkok is a city that steams. Don’t get me wrong, I love it here, but sometimes the humidity can leave you craving something…well, even hotter. 

Well, that’s where hot pot comes in! There’s nothing quite like a simmering pot bubbling with deliciousness to chase away the swelter.

Recently, our team embarked on a mission to find the absolute best hot pot experiences in Bangkok. Let me tell you, it was a spicy, flavor-filled adventure that almost made us forget our names (in a good way, of course). 

Buckle up, because I’m about to share the top hot pot spots with meats and soups so good, your taste buds will sing, “Hallelujah!”

MJ Hotpot

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Address: 797/9 Bang Phong Phang, Yan Nawa

Operating Hours: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 65 797 1888

Website: https://www.facebook.com/mjhotpotrama3

Pricing: ฿฿ – ฿฿฿

This Chedu-based mala hot pot restaurant in Bangkok is the full package. We say this because it ticks all the boxes: pleasant ambiance, chic interior, pet-friendly, private rooms, reasonable price, superb Sichuan-style soup base, and great hot pot inclusions.

Their private hot pot rooms, in particular, are perfect for families and large groups since they can accommodate up to 20 people. Also, they don’t mess around when it comes to the variety of soup bases, from authentic mala soup to tomato and mushroom soups.

And they even have a massive selection of hot pot inclusions: beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood, vegetable, and noodles. Moreover, they provide guests with complimentary desserts—what’s not to love about MJ Hotpot?

Pro Tip: 

Don’t forget to check out their Facebook page as they often post about new discount promotions. Also, they’ll give you a discount if you post about the restaurant on your social media.

You&I Premium Suki Buffet 

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Addresses: 

Operating Hours: 

  • 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Daily)
  • 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 94 232 0555

Website: http://www.facebook.com/youandisuki

Pricing: ฿ – ฿฿฿

You&I Premium Suki Buffet is a popular chain-brand hot pot restaurant in Bangkok, so you’ll find their branches at numerous landmarks in the city. That makes it an easy choice for tourists who crave a good quality hot pot out of the blue.

Here, you get plenty of options for your hot pot soup base: pork bone soup, beef soup, mala soup, noodle soup, and more. However, their biggest highlight is their excellent selection of dipping sauces which complement their numerous meat offerings.

The biggest hitters are the mozzarella cheese truffle dip for shrimp truffle and bacon, deep melted cheese dip for Carara Wagyu beef, and miso crab dip for Angus brisket. 

Popular pairings aside, there are a lot more meat, seafood, and noodle inclusions to try.

Pro Tip: 

It’s worth noting that they give each guest separate pots, so it’s great for groups with different flavor and soup preferences. However, they have small pots, so it might not be the best option for long hot pot sessions since the broth will get oily fast.

Fu Fu Taiwanese Shabu

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Addresses: 

Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 99 325 9666

Website: https://www.fufushabu.com/

Pricing: ฿฿

The place to go if you want a wide variety of soup bases to choose from. Fu Fu Taiwanese Shabu is a hot pot spot in Bangkok well-known for its 6 soup bases: Taiwanese-style, Chinese medicinal, shiitake, black pepper, tom yum, and mala soup.

That makes it ideal for foodies who enjoy sampling various flavors and hot pot combinations. Their selection of hot pot inclusions is nothing to scoff at as well since it consists of vegetable, meat, and seafood ingredients sourced from numerous countries.

Think Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, China, Korea, Australia, and Argentina. Aside from that, they have interesting dessert options like unlimited häagen-dazs ice cream and pancakes which you can self-cook at a designated pancake-cooking area.

Pro Tip: 

This restaurant has recently switched to a cashless payment system, so you can no longer pay with cash.

Kagonoya

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Operating Hours: 

  • 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Daily)
  • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 63 515 3229

Website: https://www.facebook.com/kagonoya

Pricing: ฿฿

Kagonoya serves traditional Japanese-style shabu, so it’s a great option for foodies who prefer a more casual hot pot experience in Bangkok. That means their menu centers around Japanese vegetables and various meat ingredients.

In fact, their hot pot inclusions consist only of premium beef cuts like Australian Angus, Japanese Wagyu, Kurobuta pork, and US short plate beef. Aside from that, they also have regular pork cuts, bacon, and their signature Kagonoya beef. 

But that’s not all because you can also enjoy a lot of Japanese-style dishes on the side like sushi, sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, and ramen. Also, there are 4 options for the soup base: Kyoto soba, kelp, tonkotsu, and sukiyaki dashi stock.

Pro Tip: 

Kagonoya has plenty of branches all over Bangkok, but some can be inconsistent, so we suggest sticking to the ones we listed above.

Huolong Chinese Mala Hotpot & Grill

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Address: Soi Inthawat 35 Bang Ramat, Taling Chan

Operating Hours: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 91 702 9565

Website: http://www.facebook.com/huolongbkk

Pricing: ฿฿

For hardcore Chinese mala hot pot fans, this restaurant in Bangkok is a solid pick that won’t disappoint. For one, it’s decked out with Chinese-style decors and offers up to 5 soup bases, so it’s spot on when it comes to atmosphere and variety.

This includes mala, tonkotsu, pumpkin, tomato, and dashi black soup. You also get 6 savory dipping sauces that complement their numerous hot pot inclusions, from the Kurobuta pork to the Australian Angus, Thai beef, duck, seafood, and veggies.

We are particularly fond of their salty and sour original sauce which pairs well with all the meat and vegetable options. The restaurant also has a tea and herb bar for guests wanting oriental-style drinks.

Pro Tip: 

A notable feature of this restaurant is that it allows guests to bring pet dogs, but it’s only permitted at three specific indoor tables. Otherwise, you can go for the outdoor dining area which is fully accessible for guests with pets.

Akiyoshi

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Operating Hours: 

  • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sunday – Thursday)
  • 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)

Contact Number: +66 2 115 1491

Website: https://akiyoshi.co.th/

Pricing: ฿฿

Akiyoshi is a unique Japanese restaurant where food lovers can enjoy the soupy and saucy experience that traditional shabu and sukiyaki offer in one place. In fact, it’s particularly well-known for its 3 signature shabu soup bases and 2 sukiyaki sauces.

However, its biggest highlight is its packed shabu buffet sets. These consist of Kurobuta pork, Japanese Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, squid, smoked sausage, salmon, river prawns, mussels, crab sticks, chicken, bacon, veggies, noodles, drinks, and desserts.

If you go for their special platinum buffet set, you even get sushi rolls, sashimi, noodle bowls, tempura, pork tonkotsu, donburi, and numerous appetizers. This stacked set is ideal for tourists having a hot pot in Bangkok with friends and family.

Pro Tip: 

Keep in mind that they only allow one type of buffet per table. If you’re visiting with a small group with different hot pot preferences, booking separate tables is a must.

Katana

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Address: 21, 38 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana

Operating Hours: 

  • 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Daily)
  • 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 2 088 0706

Website: https://ssjd-katana.com/

Pricing: ฿฿฿

This restaurant is a solid pick if you’re looking for a hot pot spot in Bangkok that makes you feel like you’re in Japan. From the moment you see the restaurant building, expect to be welcomed by traditional decor, wall-mounted katanas, and samurai armor.

They even have tatami private rooms which adds to the Japanese vibes. Best of all, they don’t mess around when it comes to their shabu menu which includes cuts like A5 Sendai and Matsusaka Wagyu, Iberian pork bellota, and Hokkaido tokachi herb gyu.

It comes with their signature soup base, kishimen noodles, 3 dipping sauces, and assorted veggies. And if you want to have a more intimate conversation or business, their private dining room should get you going. 

Pro Tip: 

Reservation is a must to dine in Katana since they don’t accept walk-in guests. But it should be all worth it given the unparalleled service this one brings. 

Panda Suki Mala

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Operating Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 64 958 3888

Website: https://www.facebook.com/pandasukimala88

Pricing: ฿

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly mala hot pot in Bangkok, there’s Panda Suki Mala. It’s also a chained-brand restaurant, so it has branches all over the capital city which makes it a convenient option.

Aside from that, Panda Suki Mala is a popular choice among hot pot lovers because it offers up to eight soup bases. Think spicy mala, mild mala, shiitake mushroom, tomato, tom yum, pork bone, namda shabu, and sour soup.

This gives you plenty of possible pairings with their decent selection of assorted meat cuts, seafood, vegetables, and noodles. A conveyor belt rotates these ingredients for all the guests, so eating here makes you feel like you’re in a community gathering.

Pro Tip: 

You can get a free panda ice cream if you share your experience in the restaurant through social media while using their hashtag. Don’t forget to let the servers know once you do.

Peak Shabu at Pannarai Hotel

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Address: Pannarai Hotel, 9 Floor, 99/8 Ratchaprarop Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi

Operating Hours: 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 94 989 3666

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Peak-Shabu-103156725534595/

Pricing: ฿฿

Peak Shabu is a rooftop hot pot restaurant in Bangkok that’s perfect for people who like to soak in its glimmering cityscapes. That’s why it’s a famous hot pot date spot among local and foreign couples staying in the capital city.

Though its buffet menu isn’t massive, you still have some high-quality meat options like Kurobuta pork, Australian beef, US beef, and Wagyu beef. Other hot pot ingredients include ramen noodles, udon, bamboo chicken, assorted veggies, corn, tofu, and more.

With their premium buffet set, you can also get spicy salmon, squid, or crab stick salad, BBQ chicken, chicken nuggets, salmon sashimi, and chicken karaage on the side. 

Pro Tip: 

Peak Shabu has a special birthday promotion, so it’s best to visit during your special day. If you have at least 4 people, the celebrant gets a 50% discount while the others get 5% off.
Or if there are only two of you, they’ll give you 20% and 5% discounts, respectively.

Shabu Yorokobu

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Address: 39, 9 Ekkamai 12 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana

Operating Hours: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)

Contact Number: +66 90 888 2166

Website: https://www.shabu-yorokobu.com/

Pricing: ฿฿฿

If you’re eating out with a group, you can’t go wrong with Shabu Yorokobu. It’s a great place that offers packed and value-for-your-money buffet sets that are perfect for families and friends looking for a good hot pot in Bangkok.

Their massive menu consists of their signature Yorokobu beef, Kurobuta pork, A5 Wagyu, sushi, sashimi, lamb, seafood, yakitori, vegetable, and beef box sets. It’s a great selection that pairs nicely with their special sesame, ponzu, and wasabi sauces.

Moreover, they let you choose between 6 soup bases: sukiyaki, tomato, milk corn, dashi, mala, and crab congee soup. Our team’s favorite is the crab congee soup which is a smooth and sweet flavored broth with chunks of fresh crab meat.

Pro Tip: 

Their buffet menu isn’t available for solo guests, so be sure to bring your family or friends with you if you want to try them. Otherwise, you’re stuck with their a la carte menu which we think isn’t a solid value-for-your-money option.

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