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How we read reviews →A Chinatown laneway fish-soup hot pot specialist locals rate as Melbourne's best.
A lively, interactive hot pot room tucked into a Chinatown laneway. can get crowded on weekend nights but stays warm and welcoming, with retro Cantonese music playing.
A self-serve sauce station with a wide range of condiments, multiple house-made broths including fish, tomato and spicy pepper bases, top-cut wagyu add-ons, and a midday yum cha service alongside the hot pot menu.
Strong Cantonese-Chinese grounding, with Cantonese-speaking staff, Cantonese music and multiple Chinese-language reviews praising the broth quality.
Most reviewers call the lunch hot pot deals excellent value, though one visitor felt the soup base didn't justify the price compared with nearby options.
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