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How to order
How to order hot pot in China
The safest order is a broth, two or three small plates, one vegetable, one starch and a drink. Add more after you see the table.
CityAny city
StyleOrdering tool
Typical budgetStart small
Best forSolo, couples and groups
The short answer
How to order hot pot in China
The safest order is a broth, two or three small plates, one vegetable, one starch and a drink. Add more after you see the table.
Phrase cards
Show or play these at the table
可以做鸳鸯锅吗？Kěyǐ zuò yuānyāng guō ma?
Can we have a split pot?请做微辣。Qǐng zuò wēilà.
Please make it mildly spicy.我对花生过敏。Wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn.
I am allergic to peanuts.这个要煮多久？Zhège yào zhǔ duō jiǔ?
How long should this cook?可以一个人吃吗？Kěyǐ yí ge rén chī ma?
Can I eat here alone?Ingredients
毛肚máo dùbeef tripe · 10–20 seconds
嫩牛肉nèn niúròutender beef · 20–40 seconds
鸭肠yā chángduck intestine · 10–20 seconds
豆腐皮dòu fu pítofu skin · 2–3 minutes
土豆片tǔ dòu piànpotato slices · 5–8 minutes
宽粉kuān fěnsweet potato noodles · 4–6 minutes
Sources and verification
Restaurant prices, opening hours and branches change. We show a last-verified date and link to the current map or official source wherever a fact can change.
Last verified: 2026-10-04