Originally from Sichuan, China, in 1994, Haidilao Hot Pot is the largest direct-managed Chinese hot pot brand in China and a globally recognized Chinese restaurant chain, with the total number of customer visits now exceeding 1 billion.
Fondue Haidilao consistently earns praise for high-quality, fresh ingredients and flavorful broths, delivering an immersive hot pot experience with interactive features like noodle dances and birthday celebrations. The service is repeatedly described as attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere is lively and festive, with a broad sauce bar and extensive selections of meat, vegetables, and noodles that invite customization. The all-you-can-eat option in the evening is a popular draw for groups. However, it can be very busy with long waits, cramped seating at times, and occasional service hiccups, especially on off nights; language barriers at the front desk are also noted by some. Alcohol is not served. Overall, Fondue Haidilao is viewed as a standout, experiential restaurant where food quality and service excellence create a memorable, repeat-worthy visit, even if prices can feel high to some guests.
I had a really great experience at this hotpot restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, & there were so many options to choose from, which made the whole meal really fun & satisfying. What stood out the most though was the service. One of the workers, Steven, was very nice & honestly really cool. He was friendly, attentive, & made sure we had everything we needed without us even having to ask. His positive attitude made the whole dining experience even better. Definitely coming back again & highly recommend this place!
Oliver was so helpful in explaining the concept to me & not making me feel stupid about how to do everything on the AYCE. & his sauce creations were perfection! I would come back if I knew I could sit at his table!!
Oliver is such a sweetheart, definitely the go to for recommendations! Was very attentive to details, never left our table dirty. Will definitely come back!!
Haven't been back in a while but Haidilao never disappoints! The food quality is always really good & fresh, I highly recommend the Sukiyaki broth :) Our waiter Steven was incredibly nice & attentive too!!
Tout était excellent & super bon service avec notre serveur Steven. Il nous a très bien conseillé sur nos choix & il était attentionné toute la soirée.
Steven was a great server! Attentive & made sure our experience was as enjoyable as it could've been. The quality of the meat is great & the soup bases are delicious.
Feb 26, 2026
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This was such a great experience!! The food was nice & fresh the oysters were so yummy! There was a a sauce station with a whole lot of option for toppings. The staff were sooo kind & the there was even a guy who did a noodle dance! In general this place is soo much fun.
