Xiaolongkan Hotpot
Last updatedβ 4.0 Β· 424 Google reviews Β· $$
Xiaolongkan Hotpot is a Sichuan-style hot pot restaurant in Haymarket, in Sydney's Chinatown. Each order comes with a divided pot of broths, cooked with fresh meat and vegetables. Visitors describe it as lively and a good fit for catching up with friends or family. Regulars rate the green pepper broth most highly. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Xiaolongkan Hotpot
Food at Xiaolongkan Hotpot
The menu centres on hot pot. Each order includes a pot with several broths, and diners cook fresh meats and vegetables in them. Visitors say the ingredients taste fresh and that there is a good range to choose from. A sauce station lets guests build their own dipping sauce, which one diner singled out. One visitor also says the fried rice is good.
What to order: Green pepper broth Β· Spicy Sichuan broth
Split pot and sauce bar
The main pot is divided so a group can cook several broths at once. One visitor says the three soup bases make it easy to try different flavours together. Another diner praises the DIY sauce station, where guests can mix their own dipping sauces from a range of options. The pot suits people who want to compare broths rather than commit to one.
What customers say about Xiaolongkan Hotpot
- π¬Fresh ingredients and a good variety of meats and vegetables
- π¬Rich, flavourful broths, especially the spicy and green pepper options
- π¬Good value for the portion sizes
- π¬Friendly, attentive service, even when busy
Tips for visiting Xiaolongkan Hotpot
- βBook by calling or texting 0415 800 777, or message on WeChat at sydxlk.
- βPrice range is $60β80. One visitor spent around $200 for a full group.
- βOrder the set menu if you are sharing with a group, as one diner suggests.
- βThe Chinese Garden of Friendship is a two-minute walk for a stroll before or after your meal.
Getting to Xiaolongkan Hotpot
The restaurant is at shop 88/1 Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, in Chinatown. It is step-free, so wheelchairs and prams can get in without steps.
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FAQ about Xiaolongkan Hotpot
How do I book Xiaolongkan Hotpot?
You can call or text 0415 800 777, or message the restaurant on WeChat at sydxlk.
What cuisine does Xiaolongkan Hotpot serve?
It serves hot pot in the Sichuan style, with several broths cooked at the meal with fresh meat and vegetables.
Is Xiaolongkan Hotpot good for children?
Yes, the restaurant is suited to children and is popular with families sharing a hot pot.