Haidilao Menu With Prices
There’s hot pot, and then there’s Haidilao. The world’s most famous hot pot chain didn’t get there on broth alone — it’s the whole theater of it: noodle dancers spinning hand-pulled noodles tableside, a build-your-own sauce bar, free snacks while you wait, and servers who’ll bring your kids toys and your table a birthday song. But underneath the spectacle is a genuinely deep, customizable menu of broths, premium meats, seafood, handmade noodles, and vegetables you cook yourself at a simmering pot in the center of your table.
This is the complete Haidilao menu guide for 2026 (U.S. pricing), covering every category — hot pot broths, proteins and signature meats, seafood and fish balls, vegetables, mushrooms, tofu and noodles, combos, drinks, and desserts — plus how the ordering works and what makes the Haidilao experience legendary. Whether you want the Haidilao menu with prices, you’re a first-timer figuring out how hot pot works, or you’re deciding which broth to get, it’s all here.
A quick note up front: Haidilao is a global brand, and this guide focuses on the U.S. menu. Prices below come from current U.S. location data and are a reliable reference, but hot pot is à la carte and adds up — we’ll break down what a meal actually costs.
About Haidilao
Haidilao (海底捞) was founded in 1994 in Jianyang, Sichuan, China, by Zhang Yong — starting as a tiny shop with just a few tables. What set it apart wasn’t only the Sichuan broths; it was an almost obsessive devotion to customer service that became the stuff of legend. That reputation fueled enormous growth: today the company operates around 1,600 restaurants globally, with its first overseas location opening in Singapore in 2012 and its first U.S. restaurant in Arcadia, California, in 2013. There are now roughly a dozen U.S. locations across states like California, New York, Texas, and Washington.
What makes Haidilao special:
- You cook at the table. Pick your broth, order raw ingredients, and cook them yourself in the bubbling pot — interactive, social, and endlessly customizable.
- The sauce bar. A self-service station where you build your own dipping sauce from dozens of ingredients (sesame paste, garlic, cilantro, chili oil, scallions, and more). Half the fun is dialing in your perfect dip.
- The service is the show. Free snacks and drinks while you wait, the famous noodle-pulling dance, attentive table-side help, and over-the-top hospitality (think hot towels, phone covers, even hair ties).
- Late-night and group-friendly. Many locations stay open past midnight, making it a go-to for big groups, celebrations, and after-hours cravings.
It’s less a meal than an event — which is exactly why people keep coming back.
How Haidilao Hot Pot Works
If you’ve never done hot pot, here’s the flow in four steps:
1. Choose your broth (soup base). This is the liquid you’ll cook everything in. You can get a single flavor, or — better — a divided pot with two or even four flavors so everyone gets what they want (one spicy, one mild, for example).
2. Order your raw ingredients. Meats, seafood, vegetables, tofu, noodles, and more arrive raw for you to cook in the broth to your liking.
3. Build your dipping sauce at the sauce bar while the pot heats up.
4. Cook, dip, repeat. Thin meats take seconds; root vegetables and balls take longer. Cook in batches and enjoy.
A typical order per person is one share of a broth (split across the table), a couple of proteins, some vegetables, a tofu or noodle, and a drink.
Haidilao Hot Pot Broths (Soup Bases)
The foundation of the whole meal. Order a single base, or pay for a divided pot to combine flavors.
| Broth | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Beef Tallow Soup Base | The classic numbing-spicy Sichuan “mala” base | $9.99 |
| Premium Golden Soup Base | Rich, savory golden broth | $9.99 |
| Thai Tom Yum Hot Pot | Hot-and-sour, lemongrass-forward | $8.99 |
| Pork Stomach & Chicken Soup Base | Warming, peppery, collagen-rich | $8.99 |
| Tomato Soup Base | Sweet-tangy, family favorite, mild | $7.99 |
| Green Pepper Soup Base | Bright, peppery heat | $7.99 |
| Buttery Spicy Soup Base | Spicy butter base | $7.99 |
| Mushroom Soup Base | Earthy, umami, mild | $6.99 |
| Spicy Pork Bone Soup Base | Hearty pork-bone with a kick | $6.99 |
| Pork Bone Soup Base | Mild, comforting | $5.99 |
| Miso Soup Base | Light, fermented-soybean umami | $4.99 |
| Divided Pot — add a second flavor (Two Flavor) | Split your pot to combine bases | +$5.99 |
First-timer tip: A divided pot with the Tomato base and the Chongqing/Buttery Spicy base is the classic combo — one mild and sweet, one bold and numbing — so the whole table is happy.
Proteins & Signature Meats
The stars of any hot pot. Thinly sliced meats cook in seconds; Haidilao’s premium cuts range from everyday to splurge.
| Protein | Price |
|---|---|
| A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Ribeye (the splurge — most expensive item on the menu) | $69.99 |
| Lao-Style Shrimp Paste (signature) | $17.98 |
| Sichuan Crispy Pork | $14.98 |
| Lao-Style Fresh Leaf Tripe | $14.98 |
| Lao-Style Special Marinated Beef (signature) | $13.98 |
| Lao-Style Book Tripe | $8.98 |
Haidilao’s broader protein lineup also features premium beef and pork like USDA Prime Ribeye, Kobe Beef, Kurobuta Pork Shoulder, Angus Boneless Beef Short Rib (a popular pick), and marinated house specialties. Exact selection and pricing vary by location. [VERIFY premium cuts at your location]
Classic Hot Pot Dishes & Specialty Cuts
The adventurous, authentic side of hot pot — offal and specialty items prized for texture.
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Haidilao Signature Black Tripe | $21.99 |
| Duck Intestine | $21.99 |
| Assorted Tripe Shreds Platter | $20.99 |
| Haidilao Signature Tripe | $14.99 |
| Boneless Duck Feet | $9.99 |
| Braised Pork Intestine | $8.99 |
| Signature Pork Kidney | $8.99 |
| Pork Brain | $8.99 |
| Crispy Sausage | $7.99 |
| Luncheon Meat | $7.99 |
| Quail Eggs | $7.99 |
| Egg Dumpling | $6.99 |
| Raw Egg (for the sauce — cheapest item) | $1.99 |
Seafood, Fish & Meatballs
Haidilao’s handmade balls and pastes are a highlight — many made in-house with surprises tucked inside.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Assorted Meatball Combo | $13.99 |
| Fortune Gold Bag | $13.99 |
| Shrimp Paste Wrapped in Bamboo Fungus (half) | $10.99 |
| Masago (Caviar) Fish Balls | $10.99 |
| Beef Meat Ball | $10.99 |
| Shrimp Balls Stuffed with Salted Duck Egg | $10.99 |
| Mixed Meatball Platter | $9.99 |
| Fish Ball | $7.99 |
| Dynamite Lobster Ball | $7.99 |
| Stuffed Eel Fish Ball | $7.99 |
| Cuttlefish Paste | $6.99 |
| Handmade Beef Tender Ball (half) | $6.99 |
Haidilao’s seafood selection also commonly includes wild shrimp, scallops, sliced abalone, boneless basa fish fillet, and more, depending on location. [VERIFY fresh seafood at your location]
Vegetables & Mushrooms
Essential for balancing all that protein — and for soaking up the broth.
Vegetables: Mixed Vegetables Combo $12.99 · “Gong Cai” Lettuce Stem $9.99 · Bamboo Shoot Slices $8.99 · Bok Choy $7.99 · Japanese Yam $7.99 · Lotus Root Slice $6.99 · Taro $6.99 · Winter Melon $6.99 · Stem Lettuce $6.99 · Sweet Corn $5.99 · Golden Potato $5.99 · Seaweed Knot $5.99 · Chinese Cabbage / Crown Daisy / Spinach (half) $4.49
Mushrooms: Mushroom Combo $15.99 · Black Fungus $6.99 · Enoki Mushroom $5.99
Tofu, Soybean Products & Noodles
Where the famous Dancing Noodle lives — hand-pulled noodles often performed tableside.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Assorted Tofu Combo | $13.99 |
| Soy Bean Roll | $9.99 |
| Fresh / 8-Second Bean Curd Skin | $9.99 |
| Frozen Tofu | $8.99 |
| Fresh Tofu Skin | $7.99 |
| Layered Tofu / Mini Fried Tofu | $6.99 |
| Rice Cake, Vermicelli, Sweet Potato Noodle, Yam, Konjac, Crystal Vermicelli | $5.99–$6.99 |
| Dancing Noodle (hand-pulled, tableside performance) | $4.98 |
| Handmade Noodle / Udon / Fresh Egg / Instant Noodle | $4.99 |
Cold Appetizers, Snacks & Desserts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rice Cake with Brown Sugar | $9.99 |
| Chicken Karaage | $8.99 |
| Chinese Donuts | $7.99 |
| Fried Steamed Bun | $6.99 |
| Pork Cabbage Dumpling | $6.99 |
| Fried Dumpling | $5.99 |
| Lao Pai Spicy Fish Skin (cold app) | $5.99 |
| Braised Pork Rice | $4.99 |
| Cold King Oyster Mushroom / Three Color Peanuts / Cold Kelp Silk | $4.99 |
| Steamed White Rice | $1.99 |
| Haidilao Crispy Rice / Tiger Tooth Crisp (cheapest items) | $0.50 |
Combos & Set Meals
The easiest way to order for a group or to control your spend — each bundles broth, meats, and sides.
| Combo | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal for Two (with free Coke + snacks) | $56.99 |
| Fresh Meat Set Meal (free Coke + snacks) | $33.99 |
| Seafood Pot Combo | $33.99 |
| Beef Shabu Combo | $31.99 |
| Lamb Shoulder Pot Combo | $31.99 |
| Australian Lamb Set Meal (free Coke + snacks) | $31.99 |
Some locations run cheaper weekday lunch combos — worth asking about. [VERIFY weekday deals at your location]
Drinks
Haidilao’s drink list runs from fresh juices to milk teas and bubble waters — great for cooling down a spicy pot.
Plum Juice (jar) $8.99 · Fresh Coconut Juice $7.99 · 100% Orange/Pineapple Juice $5.99 · Mango / Passion Fruit / Lemon Iced Tea $5.99 · Bubble Waters $5.99 · Creamy Matcha Coconut $6.99 · Black Milk Tea $5.49 · Coca-Cola $4.99 · Hand-Shake Green/Black Tea & Grapefruit Honey Tea $4.99 · Sprite / Fuji Water $3.99 · JDB / Diet Coke $2.99
A Note on Pricing
Haidilao is à la carte, so the bill depends entirely on what you order. Keep in mind:
- A full hot pot meal typically runs about $30–$50 per person, more if you order premium meats. Combos for two land around $32–$57.
- The most expensive item is the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Ribeye ($69.99); the cheapest is Crispy Rice ($0.50).
- Broths are charged per base, and a divided pot adds the cost of the extra flavor.
- Prices vary by location (California and other high-cost markets run higher), and delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) mark prices up significantly — often 40–50% — plus fees.
- The sauce bar is usually a small per-person charge.
Prices here reflect current U.S. location data as a reliable reference. Confirm with your local Haidilao or the app before ordering.
What to Order: Standout Picks
First time at Haidilao? Here’s a winning table.
Broth: a divided pot. Get the Tomato base (mild, sweet, crowd-pleasing) alongside the Chongqing Beef Tallow or Buttery Spicy (the real numbing Sichuan mala). Best of both worlds.
The Dancing Noodle. At $4.98, order it for the tableside hand-pulled-noodle performance alone — then cook it in the broth. Pure Haidilao.
Lao-Style Special Marinated Beef. A signature, pre-seasoned beef that cooks in seconds and soaks up the broth beautifully.
Shrimp Paste (Lao-Style). Spooned fresh into the pot to form tender dumplings — a Haidilao classic worth the $17.98.
Handmade balls. The Masago (caviar) Fish Balls and Shrimp Balls Stuffed with Salted Duck Egg are fun, juicy, and burst with flavor.
Build the perfect sauce. The move many regulars swear by: sesame paste base + minced garlic + cilantro + a spoon of the chili-garlic + a little broth. Customize endlessly.
Quick-Glance Picks
| If you want… | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The classic broth combo | Tomato + Chongqing (divided pot) | from $7.99 + $5.99 |
| The signature experience | Dancing Noodle | $4.98 |
| The best everyday meat | Lao-Style Marinated Beef | $13.98 |
| A handmade highlight | Shrimp Paste | $17.98 |
| The ultimate splurge | A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Ribeye | $69.99 |
| Best value for a group | Meal for Two combo | $56.99 |
The Haidilao Experience: Service & Extras
You can’t talk about Haidilao without the service, which is genuinely part of the menu:
- While you wait: free snacks, drinks, and amenities in the waiting area — at some locations even games, manicures, or shoe-shines.
- The noodle dance: order the Dancing Noodle and a server performs a theatrical hand-pulled-noodle routine right at your table.
- The sauce bar: an extensive DIY dipping-sauce station — the heart of the customization.
- Celebrations: tell them it’s a birthday and expect a memorable (and loud) surprise.
- Attentive table service: staff help with cooking times, refresh your pot, and tend to little details (aprons, phone covers, hot towels).
It’s why Haidilao is as much about the night out as the food.
Hours, Locations & Ordering
Haidilao has roughly a dozen U.S. locations in major metros across California, New York, Texas, Washington, and more. Hours vary, but many run from late morning to midnight or later (some until 1:30 AM on weekends), making it a late-night favorite.
Ways to dine:
- Dine-in — the full interactive experience, sauce bar, and service (reservations or the in-app queue strongly recommended on weekends).
- Pickup / takeout — including DIY hot pot kits and just the soup base at many locations.
- Delivery — via DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, and Fantuan (expect markups and fees).
Looking for a Haidilao menu PDF? Because the menu varies by location and is ordered on in-table tablets, the most accurate, current menu is your specific location’s in-store tablet or delivery-app listing.
Haidilao Menu FAQ
How much does Haidilao cost per person?
A full hot pot meal typically runs about $30–$50 per person, more with premium meats like wagyu. Combos for two are around $32–$57. The cheapest item is Crispy Rice ($0.50); the priciest is the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Ribeye ($69.99).
What is the best broth at Haidilao?
The Chongqing Beef Tallow (the numbing-spicy Sichuan “mala”) and the Tomato base are the most popular — and you can get a divided pot to have both. Tom Yum and Mushroom are also favorites.
How does ordering at Haidilao work?
Choose a broth (single or divided pot), order raw ingredients to cook yourself in the pot, and build your own dipping sauce at the sauce bar. Thin meats cook in seconds; balls and root veg take longer.
Does Haidilao have vegetarian options?
Yes — vegetarian broths (tomato, mushroom), plus a wide range of vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and noodles. Choose a meat-free base to keep it vegetarian.
What is the noodle dance at Haidilao?
When you order the Dancing Noodle, a server performs a theatrical hand-pulled-noodle routine at your table before it’s cooked in your broth — a Haidilao signature.
Is Haidilao spicy?
It can be — the Chongqing/Sichuan and buttery-spicy bases bring real heat and “mala” numbing. But there are plenty of mild options (tomato, mushroom, pork bone), and a divided pot lets you have both.
What is the sauce bar?
A self-service station where you mix your own dipping sauce from dozens of ingredients. It’s usually a small per-person charge and is a big part of the experience.
Where is Haidilao located?
It’s a global chain (founded in China, ~1,600 restaurants worldwide) with about a dozen U.S. locations in metros across California, New York, Texas, and Washington.
Final Thoughts
Haidilao turns dinner into a full-on experience: pick your broths, cook premium meats and handmade balls in a bubbling pot, build your dream dipping sauce, and let the legendary service — noodle dance and all — do the rest. Start with a divided Tomato-and-Chongqing pot, grab the Dancing Noodle and some marinated beef, and don’t be shy at the sauce bar.
Just remember it’s à la carte, so the bill builds with every plate — budget roughly $30–$50 a head,
