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Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅

100 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Find Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅

100 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 9888 9899
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅

Step under the giant dragon ceiling into a cinematic jianghu fantasy, where bubbling Sichuan cauldrons meet live Bian Lian face-changing shows. Diners flock here for split pots—pairing fiery chili-laced broths with gentle mushroom or fish maw bases refilled with flavorful stock. Tables fill quickly with marbled beef splashed tableside with milk, bouncy prawn paste, and crisp ox tongue. A self-serve condiment station supplies sweet soups alongside house blending formulas, winding down with soft serve swirls to temper the numbing heat.

  • Theatrical Jianghu Setting: An overhead sculpted dragon and traditional martial arts murals frame live Bian Lian face-changing and Guzheng performances during dinner.
  • Flavored Split Broths: Split-pot options pair fiery house Sichuan bases with mild mushroom or fish maw stocks, refilled with flavored broth to maintain richness.
  • Specialty Hot Pot Cuts: Standouts include milk-marinated beef prepped at the table, bouncy prawn paste, tender ox tongue, and silky duck blood.
  • DIY Sauce Bar & Sweets: The self-service condiment bar features printed house recipe combinations alongside sweet dessert soups and soft serve ice cream.
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Why Dine at Panda Hot Pot

Discover why diners choose Panda Hot Pot for theatrical dining, authentic broths, and unforgettable celebrations.

  • Immersive Martial Arts Fantasy Decor

    Guests dine under a massive sculpted dragon and ornate Jianghu interior decor that recreates an ancient Chinese fantasy atmosphere.

    The Jiang Hu-style decoration is incredibly unique and creates a great atmosphere. We especially loved the huge dragon decoration.

    Siva Sut

  • Captivating Live Traditional Performances

    Evenings feature live cultural entertainment right in the dining room, from Sichuan Opera face-changing routines to traditional instruments.

    the highlight is the Sichuan Opera face-changing (Bian Lian) performance, which adds a fun and memorable layer of entertainment.

    Simon Leung

  • Custom Multi-Broth Combinations

    Diners can select multi-flavour split pots like authentic Sichuan mala paired alongside mushroom or tomato broths with broth-specific refills.

    The good side, they will refill based on the flavour which you ordered. That’s why the flavour will not change.

    Melody

  • Interactive DIY Condiment and Treat Bar

    A comprehensive DIY sauce bar features pre-tested sauce recipe guides, savoury toppings, sweet dessert soups, and unlimited soft serve ice cream.

    really enjoyed their sauce station with a handy 'recipe' guide for different sauce combos.

    melbfoodstories

  • Welcoming Step-by-Step Guidance for Beginners

    Attentive floor staff guide hot pot newcomers through broth choices, cooking techniques, and recommended combinations.

    Ivy was incredibly kind and took the time to explain how everything worked. I followed her recommendations, and the food was delicious.

    April Ra

  • High-Value Structured Lunch Sets

    Accessible value sets like the 13-dish lunch mini set let duos sample an extensive spread of meats and vegetables without overspending.

    I got the lunch mini set for two person that cost only $69 for 8 meat dish and 5 vege dish.

    Cheong Weilam

Signature broths and essential ingredients praised by diners

  • Mushroom broth

    Food was great too — highly recommend getting the mushroom broth, it was so flavourful.

    Hazel Anne Agustin

  • Prawn paste

    We especially loved the beef, prawn paste, and crispy pork.

    Shen John

  • Sichuan soup

    both the Sichuan soup and Tomato soup matched perfectly together.

    Siva Sut

  • House made tofu

    highly recommend the house made tofu! Gorgeous smokiness and flavour 🤌

    Angela Ling

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality touches and cultural entertainment that elevate the communal dining experience.

  • Live Sichuan Opera & Guzheng Performances

    Guests can watch live traditional cultural arts while dining, including Sichuan Opera Bian Lian (face-changing) and live Guzheng performances at dinner service.

  • Unlimited Soft Serve Ice Cream Refills

    Diners can cool down the Sichuan pepper heat with unlimited soft serve ice cream refills throughout their meal.

  • Curated Sauce Recipe Cards & Sweet Soups

    The sauce bar includes displayed recipe guides and complimentary sweet dessert soups to pair with custom dipping concoctions.

  • Guided Ordering & Tableside Milk Marination

    Floor staff provide attentive guided menu walk-throughs for first-time hot pot guests and perform interactive tableside milk marination for select beef dishes.

Before you head over

Practical tips on seating limits, sauce combinations, and balancing spice levels

  • Plan Around Dinner Seating Limits

    Even with reservations, peak dinner seatings enforce a strict dining time limit (around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours). Factor this in so mid-meal shows like face-changing don't cut your eating time short.

  • Navigate the Condiment Bar & Treats

    Follow the sauce station's posted recipe guides for balanced flavor pairings, visit early for popular complimentary sweet soups, and grab soft serve ice cream to soothe spicy Sichuan broth heat.

  • Balance Broth Spice Levels

    If anyone in your party is heat-sensitive or vegan, split the pot with mild alternatives like mushroom, tomato, or laksa, as the signature Sichuan pepper broth carries significant spice even at mild.

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