Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot
hot-pot · chinese · Waterloo NSW 2017
beef that's actually fresh and sliced to order, broth that tastes like someone cared. this is what hotpot should be.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0TYMS
Google5.0(722)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Chaoshan Taste Beef Hot Pot
hot-pot · chinese · Eastwood NSW 2122
chaoshan beef done right—thin cuts, quality broth, no filler nonsense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 00:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(1.6k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Moyashi Japanese Hotpot Buffet
japanese · hot-pot · Haymarket NSW 2000
buffet format that doesn't feel like a race to the bottom. decent japanese hotpot with actual variety.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(2.5k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Beef Master Hot Pot Restaurant 牛魔王潮汕牛肉火锅 Eastwood
hot-pot · Eastwood NSW 2122
beef-focused, chaoshan style, cuts above the usual hotpot chain mediocrity.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(532)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Daniel Hotpot Burwood 大牛老火锅鲜切牛肉自助
hot-pot · Burwood NSW 2134
self-service beef hotpot that actually delivers on freshness and broth quality.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(527)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Mr Hotpoter Cabramatta
hot-pot · a17/53 Park Rd
solid hotpot without pretense. good broth, decent meat, fair pricing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
43 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(576)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Haidilao Hotpot Darling Square
hot-pot · Level 5/1 Little Pier St
haidilao's service theater actually works here—attentive staff, reliable execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(4.8k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
Warningit's the chain play, so expect some consistency theater mixed with the real thing.
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Rank 8.
Mr Hotpoter Haymarket
hot-pot · FoodieVerse
mr hotpoter's haymarket location keeps it simple and does it well.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:30G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(277)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
YX Mini Hot Pot Eastwood 余香精品小火锅
hot-pot · asian · Eastwood NSW 2122
casualneighborhoodfamily
mini hotpot format means quality control is tighter, generous portions, neighborhood vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
Hype radar · moderate
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8T4.2YMS
Google4.8(3.3k)Tripadvisor4.2(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Warningconsistency wobbles—some nights hit, some nights miss. family-style can be hit or miss.
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Rank 10.
Haidilao Chatswood
hot-pot · asian · Chatswood NSW 2067
familyscenetrendy
haidilao's chatswood location has the service chops and actually reliable execution. family-friendly without being a zoo.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
Hype radar · moderate
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(5.5k)Tripadvisor4.5Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot

Chaoshan Taste Beef Hot Pot

Moyashi Japanese Hotpot Buffet

Beef Master Hot Pot Restaurant 牛魔王潮汕牛肉火锅 Eastwood

Daniel Hotpot Burwood 大牛老火锅鲜切牛肉自助

Mr Hotpoter Cabramatta

Haidilao Hotpot Darling Square

Mr Hotpoter Haymarket

YX Mini Hot Pot Eastwood 余香精品小火锅

Haidilao Chatswood