Haidilao Menu 2026: Hot Pot, Broths, Sides & Signature Service

Haidilao does not publish official prices online for its US locations, and pricing varies by city. Based on reported customer experiences, a typical full meal runs roughly $40–$70 per person before tax and tip in most US markets, including the broth fee, a la carte meat and seafood, vegetables, and dipping sauces. Premium items like Wagyu beef or large seafood plates add to the bill. Some locations charge a per-person table fee that covers dipping sauces, soft drinks, and snacks. Confirm current pricing directly with your local Haidilao.

Haidilao is globally famous for two things: exceptional table-side service and premium hot pot. The service includes complimentary manicures, shoe shines, and phone cleaning while you wait; tableside noodle-pulling performances; birthday songs and cakes; and balloon animals for children. The hot pot itself is known for highly customizable broths (including a dual-compartment option), premium fresh ingredients, and a legendary DIY dipping sauce bar. The combination of theatrical hospitality and quality food is rare in the restaurant industry and is why Haidilao has a global cult following.

As of 2026, Haidilao operates US locations in several major cities including Los Angeles (multiple locations in the San Gabriel Valley and downtown), Las Vegas, San Jose, Seattle, and New York City. The brand continues to expand in North America. Check the official store locator at haidilaousa.com for current locations and hours.

Haidilao offers a wide range of broths with the ability to mix and match in a dual-compartment (Yuan Yang) pot. Popular options include the Spicy Sichuan broth (the signature), Tomato broth, Mushroom broth (vegan), Original bone broth, Coconut chicken broth, and a sour-and-spicy variant. Seasonal and limited specials rotate; some locations offer additional regional broths not on the standard menu. Ask your server for the current broth list.

Yes — Haidilao is one of the more vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options in Chinese dining because the hot pot format lets each guest cook their own items in a separate broth. Vegan-friendly broths include the Mushroom broth and Tomato broth. The dipping sauce bar has vegan options (sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil). Vegetable and tofu selections are extensive: enoki mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, tofu skin rolls, silken and firm tofu, lotus root, baby bok choy, glass noodles, and more. Confirm cross-contact risk with your server if you have a severe allergy.

Haidilao is famous for its live hand-pulled noodle performance, where a skilled chef pulls fresh noodles tableside, sometimes to music and with theatrical flair. The noodles are made from fresh dough and stretched and folded multiple times to create long, elastic strands. You can request the performance when ordering noodles — ask your server. It is one of the most memorable and shareable aspects of the Haidilao experience and a major draw for first-time guests.

Reservations are strongly recommended at US Haidilao locations, especially on weekends. Haidilao is consistently one of the most in-demand restaurants in every city it operates in, with waits of 1–2 hours being common without a reservation. Haidilao's US locations accept reservations via their website (haidilaousa.com) and the official app. Walk-ins are accepted but a long wait is typical. The wait area is famously well-equipped with free snacks, phone chargers, manicures, and other complimentary services, making the wait itself part of the experience.

The Haidilao dipping sauce bar (called the dipping sauce station or pei ding in Chinese) is a buffet of 20–40 sauce ingredients where guests mix their own personal dipping sauce. Base options typically include sesame paste, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili oil, garlic, spring onion, cilantro, fermented bean curd (tofu ru), vinegar, and sesame oil. The combination is entirely up to the guest. It is unlimited and complimentary. First-time guests often ask the server or nearby guests for recommended combinations — the most popular starter is sesame paste + garlic + spring onion + a touch of chili oil.

A typical Haidilao dining experience lasts 90 minutes to 2.5 hours, including cooking and eating time. Hot pot is a slow, social dining format — ingredients are cooked in small batches over a simmering pot, and the meal naturally extends with conversation. Budget at least 90 minutes for a satisfying meal; groups often linger for 2+ hours. Most US Haidilao locations operate on a 2–2.5 hour table time limit during peak hours on weekends.