By Yu Jinhang
China Daily recently unveiled the top 10 favorite Chinese dishes of foreigners', of course, hot pot is one of them. Given its huge popularity, we’ve selected eight hot pot restaurants in Shenzhen to cater to a variety tastes.
Domoto Shabu-Shabu Restaurant review:
As a Japanese hot pot restaurant, it’s highly praised for its fresh seafood. Providing each customer with a personal pot, there is no need for sharing, make your dinner exactly the way you want it.
Location: 2nd floor, 9 Square Shopping Center, Zhonghang Road, Futian District (福田区中航路九方购物中心2楼)
Average cost: ￥93 per person
Qinlapai：Spicy Frog Hot Pot Restaurant review:
If you are fond of some spice in your life, this restaurant is for you. Its signature dish, spicy frog hot pot has the perfect balance of heat and flavor that'll leave a plesant burning feeling after each bite.
Location: Basement 1st floor, Kingglory Plaza, South Renmin Road, Luohu District (罗湖区人民南路金光华广场负一楼)
Average cost: ￥89 per person
Niuxiaoju：Fresh Beef Hot Pot Restaurant review:
Fresh beef, Chaozhou & Shantou authentic flavors and abundant hot pot ingredients, what else could you ask for?
Location: 2nd floor, Fulin Garden, intersection of Xuefu Road and Nanshan Avenue, Nanshan Disctrict (南山区学府路与南山大道交汇处福临苑2楼)
Average cost: ￥94 per person
Xiaohunzhang：Sichuan Style Griddle Restaurant review：
This hot pot restaurant is famous for its authentic Sichuan-style griddle dishes. Plump red chilies on every dish will surely leave you overwhelmed with joy. The pig feet and chicken thighs come highly recommended.
Location: 3rd floor, KK ONE, Binhe Avenue, Futian District (福田区滨河大道KK ONE 3楼)
Average cost: ￥80 per person
Chongqing Daduizhang Hot Pot Restaurant review:
As the first red-culture themed hot pot restaurant in China, it gives customers an illusion of returning to the old days. Besides the delicious hot pot, it also provides singing and dance shows for entertainment.
Location: 1st & 2nd floor, No. 3020, South Dongmen Road, Luohu District (罗湖区东门南路3020号1、2层)
Average cost: ￥97 per person
Colleague Music Restaurant review:
Take one step into this restaurant and you'll be impressed by its romantic atmosphere. The post-modern decoration, LED lighting and professional singers will ensure a quick release from the stresses of city-life. Its signature dish---coconut chicken hot pot is both sweet and delicious. Enjoying the company of music and delicacy, you will surely love this restaurant.
Location: Room C5, 1st floor, Tiansha Emerald Pearl Housing Estate, Jinji Road, Nanshan District (南山区金鸡路田厦翡翠明珠花园1楼C5室)
Average cost: ￥93 per person
Pepper Meets Chili Restaurant review:
With their warm hollers of “Welcome to our restaurant!” the servers at this restauraunt immediately make you feel like an honored guest. It's this plus the affordability that makes this restaurant, one of those restaurants you go back to again and again. The servers make you feel right at home and there is no beating this price.
Location: 3rd floor, C Plaza, Shixia North 2nd Road, Futian District (福田区石厦北二街新港商城3楼)
Average cost: ￥75 per person
Shiweiguan Restaurant review:
Offering authentic “Shiwei Style” bone soup, this hot pot restaurant is fairly well-known in Shenzhen. Unlike many of the restaurants listed above this restaurant is for those of a more "delicate" palate. The fresh, light bone soup is perfect for those who like a milder hot pot.
Location: 4th floor, COCO PARK, Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District (福田区福华三路COCO PARK 4楼)
(Edited by Stephanie Yang, Charles Hatfield)