Better Together: Go-To Hot Pot Places at Araneta City
The chilly weather calls for comfort in a bowl; a gigantic, steaming hot bowl of soup at that!
The thought of dunking and swirling fresh ingredients into a rich, flavorful broth is already mouthwatering—what better way to bask in the current cool climate than with a hearty hot pot session with friends or family? After all, eating at buffets and all-you-can-eat restaurants is much better together!
Here’s where you can indulge yourself this hot pot season around Araneta City:
Lan Hot Pot (Level 2, Gateway Mall 2)
Have an out-of-this-world, authentic Chinese hot pot experience at Lan Hot Pot, an outer space-themed, all-you-can-eat hot pot buffet restaurant!
With the unlimited assortment of fresh meat, seafood, and vegetables you can choose from, you will surely get your money’s worth! The restaurant also has a special fry-on-the-spot section, for when you’re in the mood to indulge in a variety of tasty, fried food.
As for broth choices, whether you lean towards spicy goodness or a lighter, yet umami flavor, you can have the best of both worlds by combining two different flavors in one pot.
Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot (Manhattan Parkview)
Make way for another classic hot pot experience, especially for those who live just around the corner! Whether it’s a personal craving or if a loved one’s birthday or graduation is coming up, Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot is the place to be to feast!
You know a hot pot restaurant’s selection of ingredients is great when they’re bursting with color, from the meat and hot pot balls to the veggies!
Better prepare your tummies for this, too, as you can also help yourself to DIY pasta, lechon belly, and roasted and grilled meat at the buffet.
Tong Yang (Upper Ground A, Gateway Mall 2)
Moving to a different part of East Asia—come and delight yourself in Japanese-style hot pot at Tong Yang! This buffet restaurant offers a shabu-shabu and grill all in one place.
Spice up even the simplest of soup bases into a hearty pot of soup with their wide range of ingredients. From quality meat and seafood to the freshest of vegetables!
Oh, and of course, don’t forget to use the grill too to maximize your buffet experience
Dookki (Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2)
If you want to switch up a bit from traditional hot pot, Dookki is a must-try! Instead of your usual hot pot broth, you get to mix in an array of rice cakes, meat, seafood, and vegetables into a saucy mixture at this Korean all-you-can-eat topokki restaurant.
While the sauce station offers recommended sauce combinations, you can have it made to your preference. Make your sauce as spicy and as creamy as you want!
After you’ve had your fill of rice cakes, the hot pot doubles as a cooking pot for fried rice! Have it with other available dishes at the self-service bar: Korean fried chicken, mandu, and more!
With these hot pot restaurants around Araneta City, remember that the best way to keep yourself warm is not just through food, but also with the love and bond of those closest to you!
