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David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫（Clayton）-Malatang, hotpot

377 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

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Find David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫（Clayton）-Malatang, hotpot

377 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

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+61 499 849 888
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫（Clayton）-Malatang, hotpot

Build your own custom Sichuan feast from a sprawling ingredient bar and pay strictly by weight. Grab tongs, fill a bowl with sliced meats, quail eggs, mushrooms, and greens, then send it to the kitchen. Diners line up for the signature malatang soup base, simmered with authentic málà spice and tingling Sichuan peppercorns. Prefer it dry? Hit the 800-gram minimum to get your selection wok-tossed in rich chili oil sauce, served straight in a tabletop wok with a free bowl of steamed rice upon request.

  • Pay-by-Weight Ingredient Bar: Pick freely from meats, seafood, noodles, and fresh greens, charged at a flat rate per 100 grams.
  • Wok-Tossed Mala Stir-Fry: Dry-tossed mala stir-fry requires an 800g minimum portion, served piping hot in a tabletop wok.
  • Custom Broths & Spice Levels: From fiery Sichuan peppercorn broth to comforting non-spicy bone broth and tomato soup, each bowl is tailored to your heat level.
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Why Diners Choose David’s Master Pot Clayton

Discover how tailored ingredient selection, varied broths, and shareable portions shape the dining experience at David's Master Pot Clayton.

  • Customized Self-Serve Bowls

    Select from a wide refrigerated display of meats, seafood, noodles, and fresh greens, charged by weight and cooked quickly in your chosen broth or sauce.

    I loved being able to choose my own mix of meats, vegetables, and noodles. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly.

    Qin S (QQ)

  • Generous Stir-Fry Minimums

    Dry mala stir-fry requires an 800g minimum weight, making it a substantial, generously portioned option suited for hearty appetites.

    The only thing is that if you want the stir fry option, you’ll need to purchase a minimum of 800g making this a more appropriate option when sharing or if you’re really hungry.

    Byron C

  • Shared Bowls for Two

    Large-format bowls and dry stir-fries easily provide enough portions for two people to split comfortably.

    Note the soup has 400g and the stir fry has 800g minimum size. I'd recommend sharing a bowl with a friend.

    Arthur Gialamas

  • Group-Friendly Spice Choices

    Groups with varied tastes can assemble separate bowls, catering from spice lovers to kids with zero-heat broths in a single table visit.

    The kids chose a bowl with no spice do suit everyone. One bowl in enough for two people to share.

    Christos Dimopoulos

  • Dietary and Vegan Accommodation

    Separate bowl customization effortlessly accommodates vegan diners alongside non-vegans, complemented by flavorful tomato soup and complimentary rice.

    There's plenty of vegan options for me, and anything and everything else for my non-vegan partner. I love the tomato soup broth at this store in particular.

    J

  • Comforting Winter Warmer

    Piping hot signature malatang broth provides comforting, warming relief during chilly winter months.

    Signature Malatang Soup is a great comfort food, especially during Winter

    Shintia Dini Wilanda

Personalized hot pot broths and dry stir-fry styles cooked to order

  • Mala Stir Fry

    Flavour is Good and nice only think to take note is the it might get to numbing but overall is a really good bowl of mala Stir fry.

    Ryan L

  • Signature Malatang Soup

    Signature Malatang Soup is a great comfort food, especially during Winter

    Shintia Dini Wilanda

  • Bone Broth Soup Base

    I especially recommend the bone broth one – it's comforting, flavourful, and non-spicy.

    Mandie L.

  • Tomato Soup Broth

    I love the tomato soup broth at this store in particular. I tried it at another location and it wasn't the same. The flavour is just out of this world, and the veggies soak up the flavour so well.

    J

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering work?

Select ingredients from the self-serve display into a bowl, then bring it to the register to be weighed and priced by the gram. You then pick your preparation style—such as soup broth or dry stir-fry—and your spice level before receiving a buzzer while the kitchen cooks your selection.

Are there minimum weights or portion sizes to keep in mind?

Soup bowls require a 400g minimum, while the dry mala stir-fry requires a minimum weight of 800g, making the stir-fry ideal for sharing between two people or for especially large appetites.

Are there vegetarian or plant-based options available?

Yes, the ingredient bar includes numerous vegetable, mushroom, and tofu options alongside broths like tomato soup, and the restaurant serves vegetarian food. However, diners should be mindful that vegetarian and meat ingredients share the self-service buffet display.

Can you get rice with your meal?

Yes, you can request a complimentary bowl of rice with your order at the counter.

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