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David’s Master Pot

1408/462 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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1408/462 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 422 228 609
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering and building your bowl work?

Grab a pot and tongs near the entrance to choose raw ingredients from the refrigerated shelves. Bring your selection to the counter to be weighed, choose your soup base or dry-stir-fry style and spice level, and the kitchen cooks it all for you.

Are both soup broths and dry stir-fry options available?

Yes, dry mala (Sichuan stir-fry) is available alongside soup bases such as signature malatang, laksa, bone broth, and vegan tomato broth.

Is the restaurant open late for supper?

Yes, David’s Master Pot is open late daily—trading until 1:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Do orders include complimentary rice?

Complimentary bowls of rice are provided with your order to accompany spicy dishes.

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