Haidilao Hot Pot

The modern and always-buzzing chain restaurant is probably the most popular hot pot brand among young people. Better yet, it opens around the clock. Haidilao is an aggregation of different hot pot styles in China – spiciness of Sichuan, nutrition of Guangdong and the generous portion of the north. Service and environment are exemplary – waiters and waitresses are smiley, helpful and patient and every customer gets an apron (and a lens-cleaning cloth for those wearing glasses) before dipping in. You can choose from a large selection of meats, seafood and vegetable to cook in a spicy or non-spicy broth. The laomian is a must order – a chef will hand-pull noodles in a "martial art" style next to your table.