Best Hotpot in Sydney
The best hotpot in Sydney right now is Spice World (score 71 from 1,184 reviews), based on 21 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for hotpot in Sydney โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 21 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best hotpot in Sydney right now is Spice World in Haymarket (5 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Yang Guo Fu Malatang, ็็้ฎฎ่็ซ้Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 21 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 21 venues ranked ยท 34,647 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.7โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 25 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Spice World (Haymarket) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Dawn House Buffet |
| ๐ Most reviewed | David's Hotpot (6,073 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 21 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Spice World | Haymarket | โ | 4.6โ | Sichuan spicy |
| #2 | Yang Guo Fu Malatang | Haymarket | โ | 4.6โ | Sichuan spicy |
| #3 | ็็้ฎฎ่็ซ้Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot | Waterloo | โ | 5.0โ | โ |
| #4 | Daniel Hotpot Buffet Chinatown ๅคง็่็ซ้ ้ฒๅ็่่ชๅฉ | CBD | โ | 4.9โ | AYCE |
| #5 | HITANG | Auburn | โ | 4.7โ | Buffet |
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#1 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
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Localsโ pick
๐ 403a/411 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the spicy broth and tom yum; both are flavourful.
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4.6 (1,184 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 708 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the soup with shrimp tofu and tofu roll.
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4.6 (1,647 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 8 Allen St, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the fresh-cut beef; the oyster omelette is the sleeper hit.
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5 (758 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop2/6-12 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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4.9 (157 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
HITANG
29๐ 15 Silverwater Rd, Auburn NSW 2141, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the original and spicy broth; pile up on beef slices, prawns, and mussels.
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4.7 (741 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท in 1 YouTube review ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 41/1 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the crispy pork belly and mala drypot; the dumplings are essential.
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4.8 (97 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop SW 12/63 Tumbalong Bvd, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Wagyu and sashimi; both are fresh and flavorful.
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4.9 (2,469 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 279 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the tonkotsu and mushroom broth; both are rich and amazing.
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4.7 (6,073 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#9 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Unit 607/1 Anderson St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
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4.8 (5,503 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Unit 8A/363 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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4 (331 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best
#11 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 3-4/45 Peel St, Canley Heights NSW 2166, Australia
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4.7 (873 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 146 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
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4.6 (1,059 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 1b/14 Glen St, Eastwood NSW 2122, Australia
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4.8 (3,455 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#14 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 248 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
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4.7 (351 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#15 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop L1-01, FoodieVerse, 413-415 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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4.7 (346 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#16 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 4/10 Steam Mill La, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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4.6 (369 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#17 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ The Exchange Darling Square, Level 5/1 Little Pier St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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4.8 (5,126 reviews) on Google Maps
#18 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 66, Chatswood Interchange, Podium, Level 3/436 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
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4.4 (584 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#19 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 8 Dixon St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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4.8 (310 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ 17 Silverwater Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia
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4.6 (2,002 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#21 of 21 hotpot spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 5-7 Market City 1909 Dining Precinct Level 3, 9, 13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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4.5 (1,212 reviews) on Google Maps
Common hotpot questions in Sydney
What's the best budget hotpot in Sydney?
Dawn House Buffet is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Auburn โ #20 overall for hotpot.
Where's the best hotpot in Sydney for a special occasion?
David's Hotpot ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Melbourne.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ best ramen in Sydney ยท ๐ฒ best pho in Sydney ยท ๐ best pad thai in Sydney ยท ๐ best laksa in Sydney. Hotpot elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Brisbane ยท Perth ยท Adelaide. By suburb: best in Haymarket. Q&A: your hotpot questions answered. Nationally: best hotpot in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best hotpot in Sydney?
Spice World currently ranks #1 for hotpot in Sydney โ 5 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap hotpot in Sydney?
Dawn House Buffet is the highest-ranked budget option in Auburn.
Where is the best hotpot in the Sydney CBD?
Daniel Hotpot Buffet Chinatown ๅคง็่็ซ้ ้ฒๅ็่่ชๅฉ is the top-ranked hotpot spot in the CBD (Shop2/6-12 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank hotpot in Sydney?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.