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David's Hot Pot Doncaster East

Unit 3/3-11 Mitchell St, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

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Find David's Hot Pot Doncaster East

Unit 3/3-11 Mitchell St, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

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+61 452 331 050
HoursMonday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About David's Hot Pot Doncaster East

David’s Hot Pot delivers communal Sichuan bubbling pots built for passing beef rolls and balancing rich, fiery tallow broth with chicken soup. Diners flock here to build custom dipping sauces at the counter before plunging tiger prawns, tender wagyu, and handmade noodles into split pots. Floor staff frequently step in to help prep and drop specialty items, while table companions stuff cheese into tofu puffs right at the burner. The table winds down over sweet pumpkin pies and jugs of tart plum juice.

  • Split Duo Broths: Pairing David's spicy beef tallow base with dried fish maw and chicken soup lets groups balance searing chili heat against mild comfort.
  • Table-Side Prep: Servers step in to handle, sort, and simmer specialty items at the table so diners can focus on eating.
  • Custom Sauce Station: A dedicated condiment counter offers suggested blends and house ingredients for mixing bespoke dipping sauces.
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Why Diners Choose David's Hot Pot Doncaster East

From custom-mixed sauces and split broths to interactive DIY dishes, discover why diners gather at David's Hot Pot.

  • Balanced Duo Broths for the Whole Table

    Split pots pair David's signature spicy beef tallow base with soothing dried fish maw and chicken soup, ensuring everyone at the table has their preferred heat profile.

    A perfect spicy & soothing duo, good for those who can't handle hot

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  • Flexible Communal Dining Pace

    Shared communal hot pot allows groups to divide platters like the beef and lamb roll combo while everyone simmers dishes at their own speed.

    Everyone can just grab what they want in front of them and cook it their way

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  • Hands-On DIY Specialty Ingredients

    Interactive specialty dishes let diners participate in the meal, including piping savory seafood mince into cheese tofu puffs before simmering.

    A DIY game where we stuff our own puff, making each bite a surprise!

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  • Attentive Table-Side Cooking Assistance

    Attentive table-side staff observe diners' needs and offer hands-on help cooking or sorting complex dishes directly at the pot.

    offer you the service to cook or sorted the dish for you

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  • Cold-Weather Comfort and Warming Soups

    A rich tomato and seafood soup base loaded with noodles, dumplings, and braised beef delivers hearty relief during chilly weather.

    what better way to warm ourselves up than with some hot pot!

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  • Custom Sauce Station and Pairings

    A dedicated condiment counter features recommended recipes alongside diverse seasonings for crafting tailored dipping blends.

    One needs to choose or suggested choice dipping sauces at a main counter.

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Signature broths and specialty hot pot items for your table

  • David's Signature Spicy Beef Tallow Soup

    David's Signature Spicy Beef Tallow Soup

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  • Dried Fish Maw & Chicken Soup

    Dried Fish Maw & Chicken Soup

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  • Beef and Lamb Roll Combo

    Beef and Lamb Roll Combo

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  • Fish mince & cheese tofu puff

    fish mince & cheese tofu puff

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do ordering and sauces work?

You can scan the QR code at your table or ask waitstaff for an iPad to browse the extensive menu of meats, dumplings, seafood, and vegetables. Afterward, you can build your own dipping sauces at the dedicated sauce counter.

Can you order split or non-spicy broths?

Yes, split pots are available so you can combine two broths in one meal, such as spicy beef tallow alongside milder options like dried fish maw and chicken or tomato soup.

Should you expect a wait to get seated?

The restaurant can draw large crowds, queues, and long wait times during peak periods like chilly evenings. Table reservations can be booked in advance to help plan around busy spells.

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