Restaurant
David’s Master Pot
1408/462 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find David’s Master Pot
1408/462 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout David’s Master Pot
For late-night Sichuan heat on Elizabeth Street, David’s Master Pot delivers without ceremony. Grab tongs, load a bowl from the chilled shelves—beef slices, lotus root, bouncy meatballs, and greens—then hand it over to get weighed and simmered in signature malatang broth. Diners dial in their exact spice level, and regulars count on the complimentary steamed rice to balance the chili sting. The compact room buzzes well past midnight.
- Pay-by-Weight Custom Pots: Fill a bowl from the chilled shelves with meats, noodles, and greens, weighed and boiled fresh in your choice of broth or dry sauce.
- Complimentary Steamed Rice: Diners love the perk of complimentary steamed rice served alongside spicy orders to help cut through the heat.
- Late-Night Hours: Doors stay open past standard dinner hours, making it a reliable stop for post-shift or midnight cravings.
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Why Diners Choose David’s Master Pot
Explore why diners rely on David’s Master Pot for customizable Sichuan heat, late-night cravings, and comforting broths—reserve your spot today.
Custom Pay-by-Weight Ingredient Assembly
Choose exactly what goes into your bowl from refrigerated displays of fresh meats and vegetables before the kitchen cooks them to order in your preferred base.
There was a wide variety of fresh ingredients to choose from, and everything was cooked perfectly.
jixuan li Complimentary Steamed Rice with Spicy Dishes
Spicy malatang and dry pot selections come with complimentary steamed rice, providing balanced, filling value alongside intense Sichuan seasonings.
You can get free rice if you order spicy food.
vivi Balanced Spicy and Numbing Sichuan Heat
Diners craving genuine Sichuan málà enjoy dishes seasoned with aromatic peppercorns and chilli that deliver numbing intensity without overpowering the ingredients.
The sauce is aromatic, nicely balanced between spicy and numbing, but not overwhelming.
Yan Invigorating, Deeply Flavored Broth Kick
Simmered soup bases provide an addictive, warming kick that delivers deep culinary satisfaction from the very first spoonful.
The broth was rich, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice to give that addictive kick.
Wang Late-Night Operating Hours for Sudden Cravings
With kitchen service running late into the evening, night owls and shift workers can satisfy hot pot cravings when standard sit-down spots are closed.
Open until late night and that's a bonus. I've been here twice for cravings and I think it's perfect for that.
Aakash Pathak Cold-Weather Warming Comfort Food
Piping-hot soups and rich coconut-tinged broths provide the ideal warming antidote to chilly, gloomy Melbourne weather.
It’s especially comforting and perfect for a cold winter day.
Mimi S
Most popular items
Signature broths, dry pots, and sides frequently highlighted by diners
Signature Malatang Soup
I really enjoyed the malatang soup it was flavorful and satisfying.
Andri Senjaya Dry Sichuan Hot Pot
It had the spicy, numbing, savoury Sichuan flavour I was looking for, but importantly, it wasn’t just heat — there was plenty of flavour behind the chilli.
Towfik Farazee Laksa Soup Base
The broth was rich, creamy and full of coconut flavour without being too heavy.
YI YAO Brown Sugar Rice Cakes
We also got the brown sugar rice cakes—very crispy outside and chewy inside.
Mengtian
Before you head over
Practical advice to navigate the DIY malatang line and dining room—book your table now to secure your spot.
Master the Pay-by-Weight Ordering
Grab a pot and tongs right by the entrance to select your fresh meats, veggies, and noodles from the refrigerated shelves, then take your bowl to the counter to be weighed, choose your broth and spice level, and take a buzzer.
Dodge the Chilled Display Drafts
Seating is compact and purely functional; if you are sensitive to cold drafts, ask to sit away from the open refrigerated display wall and freezer zones where continuous chilled air can cool you down mid-meal.
Pair Spicy Pots with Free Rice
Ordering a fiery Sichuan malatang broth or the intensely seasoned dry spicy pot (málà bàn)? Be sure to claim your complimentary bowl of steamed rice at the counter to temper the rich oil and numbing peppercorn heat.
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