A pot at the centre, ingredients of your choice and the pleasure of sharing. Find your own way: mild, seafood or spicy.
第一次打边炉
Your first visit to Sina
What is hotpot?
打边炉 · 围炉共食
A pot of hot broth at the centre. Choose seafood, meat and vegetables, cook them in small batches and enjoy them with your own dipping sauce.
The Sina table · one pot, many tastes
01
The broth
锅底
Your starting point: mild, aromatic or spicy. Choose the flavour you enjoy.
02
Ingredients
食材
Seafood, meat, mushrooms, tofu and vegetables to share. Cook small batches, following the staff's guidance.
03
Your dipping sauce
蘸料
A small personal bowl of sauce for your cooked ingredients. Start with a few condiments and taste before adding more.
04
The slotted spoon
漏勺
It helps you lower ingredients into the broth and lift them out. Keep utensils for raw food separate from those you eat with.
Spice is a choice. For different tastes, ask the staff how to put together a pot with two broths.
The Sina guide
Your first hotpot, in three simple steps.
第一次打边炉，也很自在
One pot at the centre, the pleasure of choosing together. Start here and let the meal find its own rhythm.
01
Choose your broth
选一锅喜欢的汤
Mild, aromatic or spicy: the broth is your starting point. Choose to suit your taste, and ask our staff if you have any questions about the ingredients.
Add small portions of meat and vegetables, leaving space in the pot. Each ingredient needs its own cooking time: follow our staff’s guidance before tasting.
Rich, creamy sesame with a savory touch and no added chili. Try it with beef, tofu or mushrooms; dip lightly so you can still enjoy the ingredients' own flavours.
Sesame paste2 teaspoons
Sesame seeds½ teaspoon
Chopped spring onion½ teaspoon
Soy sauce½ teaspoon
Amounts are a guide, measured in teaspoons: start with a little and adjust to taste. Ask the staff about the ingredients in prepared sauces.
Mix, taste, adjust
The base
Mix the sesame paste with a little soy sauce.
The aromatics
Add sesame seeds and spring onion, try a small dip and adjust to taste.
Taste and adjust
Sesame paste is thick, so a little goes a long way. Add soy sauce gradually. This base has no added chilli; if you like, try a little chilli oil on the side. Ask our staff about the ingredients in the sesame paste.
Choose one of the suggested broths as your starting point; the two suggestions are alternatives. If you would like to compare two flavours, ask our staff whether a divided pot would be suitable.
Add small amounts at a time and allow each ingredient to cook properly. Ask our staff how to recognise when each cut is cooked.
Keep utensils for raw food separate from those you eat with; then try a small dip of sauce and adjust the next bite to taste.
Fresh and tangy, with a distinct garlic note. Try it with prawns, fish fillets or boiled vegetables; just a small dip is enough.
Vinegar1 teaspoon
Sesame oil½ teaspoon
Minced garlic½ teaspoon
Chopped spring onion½ teaspoon
Coriander½ teaspoon
Amounts are a guide, measured in teaspoons: start with a little and adjust to taste. Ask the staff about the ingredients in prepared sauces.
Mix, taste, adjust
The base
Mix the vinegar, sesame oil and garlic.
The aromatics
Add spring onion and coriander, then taste and adjust to your liking.
Taste and adjust
If you do not like coriander, use less or leave it out. Start with a small dip. No chili or prepared sauces are added; for more heat, try a little chili oil on the side.
Sesame oil and garlic, with fresh notes of spring onion and coriander. Try it with thin slices of beef or lamb, or with prawns; a light coating of sauce is enough.
Sesame oil2 teaspoons
Minced garlic1 teaspoon
Chopped spring onion½ teaspoon
Coriander½ teaspoon
Chinese black vinegar½ teaspoon
Amounts are a guide, measured in teaspoons: start with a little and adjust to taste. Ask the staff about the ingredients in prepared sauces.
Mix, taste, adjust
The base
Mix the sesame oil and garlic.
The aromatics
Add spring onion, coriander and black vinegar; try a light dip.
Taste and adjust
Adjust the garlic to taste; for your first try, start with half the amount. No chili or prepared sauces are added; for a tingling note, try a little green Sichuan pepper oil on the side.
Tell our staff how spicy you like your food before choosing your broth and sauces. If you would like another flavour alongside it, ask whether a divided pot suits your table.
Alternate small portions of meat and vegetables and follow our staff’s cooking guidance for each cut. Keep utensils used for raw food separate from those used for eating.
Taste a small amount of the sesame oil and garlic sauce, then adjust the garlic to your liking; for your first try, you can start with half the quantity.
These are pairing ideas to order separately, rather than a set menu. Please confirm availability and ingredients with our staff, and mention any allergies or dietary needs before choosing.
A small gesture, your own taste.
Take your time at the table
A tip from Sina
围炉小贴士
Start with small tastes and find your balance. If you are unsure where to begin, the staff can help you choose ingredients, broth and condiments.
A little at a time, with separate utensils分批下锅，生熟分开＋
Add small amounts to the pot, rather than filling it all at once. Keep tongs and utensils used for raw food separate from those used to pick up cooked food or eat.
Every ingredient has its own cooking time煮熟再吃，不用统一秒数＋
The cut, thickness and type of food all affect cooking time: there is no single number of seconds that works for everything. Ask our staff how to cook your choices correctly, and eat ingredients intended for cooking only once they are fully cooked.
Allergies? Let’s talk before you order锅底与蘸料，都要确认过敏原＋
Check the information for each ingredient and ask the staff about the contents of broths and sauces too. A shared pot does not guarantee separation of allergens: tell the staff about allergies or intolerances before ordering and discuss how to proceed.
You can explore the menu for inspiration, then choose with the staff at the restaurant. For the availability of individual ingredients or special requests, check directly with your chosen location.
Is it suitable for people who don’t like spicy food?
Tell us your flavour preferences before choosing your broth and sauces. Our staff can explain which options may suit you; a divided pot lets you enjoy different flavours side by side.
How do I tell you about an allergy?
Let the restaurant know before your visit, and tell our staff again when you arrive. Ask them to check broths, sauces and ingredients: shared preparation and a shared table can involve cross-contact, and we cannot assume that any item is free from allergens.
Can we bring children?
Hotpot involves a very hot pot and broth at the centre of the table. Adults must supervise children throughout the meal and handle the cooking. For seating requirements or other needs, ask your chosen location before visiting.
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