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Famous Hot Pot

15 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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15 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 401 882 898
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Famous Hot Pot

Leeds Street regulars head to Famous Hot Pot when broth cravings hit. Simmering vats of pork bone or Chinese herbal soup bubble at the table—ready for dipping. The buffet bar stays stocked with greens, seafood, sliced meats, and DIY sauce bowls. Going all-you-can-eat requires the whole table to commit, and pacing matters—leftover food is weighed and charged. Flying solo at noon? Order an individual lamb pot with spicy broth, or grab vegetarian Hong Kong-style rice noodle rolls off the midday menu. Spotless tables, attentive staff, and classic da bin lou comfort right down to the drinkable broth.

  • All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Bar: A fully stocked spread of seafood, fresh greens, sliced meats, and DIY dipping sauce stations cooked directly at your table.
  • Simmering Broths: Rich, comforting broths ranging from mild Chinese herbal and pork bone to fiery chilli bases.
  • Solo Pots & Lunch Dishes: Single-serve pots like spicy lamb alongside midday dishes such as vegetarian Hong Kong-style rice noodle rolls.
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Why Diners Choose Famous Hot Pot

Explore why Footscray locals return for generous buffet spreads, solo hot pots, and express lunches—plan your visit today.

  • Expansive All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Selection

    Diners enjoy a self-paced feast with fully stocked counters offering generous cuts of meat, seafood, fresh vegetables, and dipping sauces.

    solid variety (and amply filled) buffet of vegetables, seafood, hot pot classics and sauces.

    Rachelle L Goulter

  • Fresh Produce and Tabletop Cooking

    Guests can cook an abundant mix of crisp greens and ingredients in their choice of flavorful broths right at the table.

    Love the broad variety of veggies, they are so fresh.

    Zinnia Cheng

  • Individual Hot Pots for Solo Dining

    Individual single-serve pots allow diners to tailor broth and ingredients to personal preferences without requiring table-wide banquet commitments.

    We both tried a hotpot for one - he, the lamb hotpot with spicy broth; I had the Famous Hotpot for one with clear broth. Both were delicious, with plenty to satisfy your appetite.

    Dana Wong

  • Express Midday Dining Options

    Diners on a tight schedule can skip the full hot pot setup and enjoy prepared dishes from the dedicated lunch menu.

    As we were short on time, we had their special lunch menu instead of the hot pot. Everything we ordered was very well cooked

    M C

  • Spotless Setting and Attentive Service

    Guests experience a spotless dining space paired with attentive team members who keep the dining flow effortless.

    The place is clean, beautiful decorated and the atmosphere is lovely. The staff are super attentive.

    Zinnia Cheng

  • Lively, Welcoming Restaurant Ambiance

    The vibrant dining room creates an inviting, uplifting backdrop for both casual catchups and communal dinners.

    very nice environment, the vibe are amazing.

    Lee Yu Xuan

From generous all-you-can-eat buffet setups to comforting broths and fast lunch options, plan your visit to experience these diner favorites.

  • Hot Pot Buffet

    This hot pot has fantastic soup bases, generous servings of meats, and a solid variety (and amply filled) buffet of vegetables, seafood, hot pot classics and sauces.

    Rachelle L Goulter

  • Hotpot for One

    We both tried a hotpot for one - he, the lamb hotpot with spicy broth; I had the Famous Hotpot for one with clear broth. Both were delicious, with plenty to satisfy your appetite.

    Dana Wong

  • Chinese Herbal Soup

    it have the chinese herbal soup which so delicious, perfect for those who don’t do well with spicy.

    Lee Yu Xuan

  • Hong Kong Style Roll Rice Noodle

    I highly recommend the Hong Kong style roll rice noodle! This is vegetarian.

    M C

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the hot pot buffet work?

If opting for the hot pot buffet, everyone seated at the table must participate. Be mindful when selecting items from the buffet bar to cook at your table, as leftover food is weighed and charged. Pricing and dining time allowances also vary between lunch and dinner.

Can you order individual meals or non-buffet options?

Yes. Diners can order individual single-portion hotpots with their choice of broth (such as spicy or clear broth) or choose cooked dishes from the special lunch menu, including vegetarian rice noodles, if you are short on time or not eating hot pot.

What soup bases are available if you do not eat spicy food?

The restaurant offers several mild options, including clear broth, a rich pork bone soup base, and a Chinese herbal soup suitable for diners who prefer non-spicy flavors.

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