Best Hotpot and Shabu-Shabu in Metro Manila 2026
Rainy season in Metro Manila means one thing at our house: somebody suggests hotpot, and nobody argues. There's something about a bubbling pot in the middle of the table that gets the whole family talking, cooking, and fighting over the last fishball.
In this guide, I rounded up hotpot and shabu-shabu restaurants in Metro Manila that are worth checking out in 2026. You’ll find unli hotpot and eat-all-you-can options, budget-friendly restaurants, family-friendly spots, and more upscale dining experiences.
Looking for the cheapest hotpot in Metro Manila? I included options that are easier on the wallet. Want a more premium experience? There are luxury hotpot restaurants with higher-end ingredients and a more elevated dining setup.
What Is Hotpot and Shabu-Shabu in Metro Manila?
Hotpot is a pot of simmering broth set in the middle of the table. You cook raw ingredients in it yourself: thin slices of beef and pork, seafood, fishballs, tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, and noodles. Then you dip everything in a sauce you mix at the sauce bar.
Shabu-shabu is the Japanese version. The name comes from the swishing sound the thin meat slices make in the broth. In Metro Manila, most people use "hotpot" and "shabu-shabu" to mean the same thing, and many restaurants serve both styles under one roof.
How Metro Manila Hotpot Differs From the Rest of the World
In China, hotpot is often ordered by plate, and Sichuan-style mala broth is the star. In Japan, shabu-shabu usually comes as a set with ponzu and sesame dipping sauces. Korea has jeongol, a communal stew cooked at the table.
Metro Manila takes pieces of all three and adds its own habits:
Unli is the default. Most places charge one fixed rate for unlimited hotpot and shabu-shabu, usually with a 2-hour time limit.
Leftover fees are common. Order only what you can finish. Some restaurants charge ₱200 to ₱1,000 for food left on the table.
Local flavors show up in the broth. Sinigang soup bases sit next to mala, tom yum, laksa, and sukiyaki.
Dessert is Filipino too. Expect halo-halo, soft-serve, and buchi alongside ice cream.
Grill add-ons are everywhere. Many hotpot spots also offer Korean-style grilling or Chinese shao kao skewers.
Kids pay by height. Children below 3 feet often eat free, and older kids get discounts based on height, not age.
Birthday promos are big. Plenty of places let the celebrant eat free with paying companions.
Disclaimer
Rates and dining details in this guide are based on restaurant posts, listings, and available information as of September 2026. Prices, promos, inclusions, and dining time limits may change without prior notice. Some restaurants may also charge a service fee. Check the restaurant’s official Facebook page or contact them directly for the latest rates and details before visiting.
Hotpot Only
1. Nabe Unlimited Japanese Hotpot
Nabe is a Japanese-style unli hotpot chain known for its long list of soup bases. There are 16 or more to choose from, including sukiyaki, soy-miso kimchi, basil cream, jjampong, laksa, and tom yum. The unlimited package covers meats, vegetables, appetizers, and sides. An upgrade adds unli chicken wings, California maki, Angus beef, menchi katsu, and tempura. They also serve Japanese beers like Asahi and Sapporo, plus sake. At its starting rate, Nabe is one of the cheapest hotpot and shabu-shabu options in Metro Manila.
Rates: From ₱588 per head
Branches: Banawe (QC), One Ayala (Makati), SM Bicutan, SM Grand Central
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2. Mokkoji Unlimited Hotpot
Mokkoji is a Quezon City hotpot spot built around its broths, with fresh ingredients and a dining room made for families and big groups. It sits in the Scout Torillo area, close to the Tomas Morato strip. The ₱599 promo makes it one of the more affordable hotpot and shabu-shabu spots in the city.
Rates: ₱599 promo, subject to 5% service charge
Address: Unit G/F Biz Terreno Commercial Center, 39 Scout Torillo, Quezon City
Contact: 0919 618 3818
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3. SuZhou Tea House (formerly Buffet Town)
SuZhou Tea House took over the former Buffet Town space and now serves authentic Chinese unlimited hotpot. Each set comes with 3 broth choices, 3 meat selections, rice and noodles, and hotpot sauce. It also includes drinks, dim sum, Chinese fried rice, mixed vegetables, balls, and mushrooms. The space is set up for family bonding, celebrations, and group food trips.
Rates: Unlimited hotpot at ₱699 and ₱899
Address: 43 Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan & 1726 A. Mabini St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Contact: 0908-396-3009 | 0962-997-4121
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4. Zhen Bao Hotpot
Zhen Bao serves Chongqing-style Chinese hotpot with 90+ unli ingredients, including USDA beef, Australian lamb, pork belly, pork tripe, duck blood, and pork brain. The signature Zhenbao sauce is free, and warm mantou buns come with condensed milk. It's also pet-friendly. There's a 2-hour limit, a minimum of 2 diners per table, and a ₱200 per head leftover fee. Kids under 4 feet have been reported to dine free, so confirm this with your branch.
Rates: ₱999 regular; often ₱699 through Eatigo and deal apps
Branches: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Makati (Victoria de Makati, Washington St.), BGC (One Bonifacio High Street), Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces
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5. Yakumo Hotpot and Skewers
Yakumo is one of the newest hotpot spots in Quezon City, opened in 2026 in the Congressional area. The unlimited hotpot comes at a promo price, and Chinese-style skewers are ordered a la carte. They serve drinks and cold beer, and the team says more dishes, skewers, and sides are coming.
Rates: ₱699 promo for unli hotpot; skewers a la carte
Address: Raffles Building, Congressional Ave., Quezon City
Hours: 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 12 MN
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6. Old Four River
Old Four River is a Taiwanese-inspired Sichuan hotpot spot on Maginhawa. The base broth is their Nourishing White Broth. For ₱300 per table, you can add a second broth: Signature Ma-La, Pork Stomach and Spare Ribs, Golden Chestnut Chicken, or Truffle and Mushroom. Proteins include beef short ribs, beef forequarter, pork belly, pork shoulder, chicken thigh, and braised pork intestine. Ice cream and drinks are included, and unli shrimp costs an extra ₱100. Solo diners pay no extra charge.
Rates: ₱799 Monday to Thursday; ₱899 Friday to Sunday
Address: 92 Maginhawa St., Teachers Village, Diliman, Quezon City
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7. Lan Hot Pot
Lan Hot Pot is known for its drinkable signature chicken broth, simmered for six hours. The interiors have a space theme, which kids love. Other broths include mushroom chicken, fish maw, mala, and tomato. The spread covers meats, seafood like shrimp, squid, and mussels, balls, mushrooms, fried items, and ice cream. You need a minimum of 2 diners for unlimited. Birthday celebrants get 1+1 on their birthday or birth week (Monday to Thursday) and 5+1 any day of their birth month.
Rates: ₱799 Monday to Thursday; ₱899 Friday to Sunday and holidays; plus 5% service charge. Okada Manila branch: ₱899 / ₱999
Branches: BGC (The Shops at Grand Central Park), Ayala Malls Circuit, SM North EDSA Annex, Gateway Mall 2, Lucky Chinatown, Greenhills, Okada Manila
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8. Fumizen Japanese Restaurant
Fumizen is a Japanese restaurant from Chiyoda, Tokyo, with over 40 years behind its signature tonkatsu. Its Quezon City branch runs an unlimited shabu-shabu and striploin steak promo. It covers pork and beef slices, fresh vegetables, dipping sauces, and side dishes, plus striploin steak cooked to your preferred doneness. Soup bases are original and spicy miso, and reviewers single out the spicy miso. Goma dare and ponzu are the dipping sauces. The restaurant has two floors and private function rooms. It gets packed, so reserve ahead. Leftovers can't be taken home.
Rates: ₱999 per head for unli shabu-shabu and striploin steak, minimum 2 diners
Unli hours: Weekdays 6 PM to 10 PM; weekends and holidays 10 AM to 10 PM
Address: No. 34 Sgt. Esguerra Ave., Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City
Contact: 0939 830 9398 | (02) 7793 1894
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Hotpot + Grill
9. C&K 1989 Hotpot
C&K 1989 is a Chinese hotpot and grill restaurant in Malate that stays open until the early morning. It serves 60+ unlimited items, including US beef, dumplings, squid, mushrooms, balls, noodles, and vegetables, plus grill choices. Dessert is ice cream and buchi. Soup bases include satay, spicy red oil, tom yum, original, and mushroom. The restaurant also has free KTV, which makes it a favorite with students from nearby universities. There's a 2-hour limit, and leftovers aren't allowed.
Rates: ₱599 Monday to Thursday; ₱699 Friday to Sunday and holidays
Address: 2F/3F 3 Torre Lorenzo, P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila
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10. Jiang Nan Hotpot
Jiang Nan is one of the must-try hotpot and shabu-shabu places in Metro Manila, and it has branches all over the city. The menu is authentic Chinese hotpot with US beef, Philippine beef, pork belly, and more adventurous picks like duck blood, pork brain, and duck intestine. Their signature sauce is the main draw, and unlimited halo-halo, soft-serve, and iced tea are included. Unli grill and unli beer are available as add-ons. There's a 2-hour limit and a ₱1,000 per table leftover fee.
Rates: ₱599 Monday to Thursday; ₱699 Friday to Sunday and holidays; unli grill +₱300; unli beer +₱300
Kids: 92cm and below free; 93cm to 137cm 50% off
Branches: Banawe, Hemady, Holy Spirit (The Rock), BF Homes, NU MOA, Paseo Center (Makati)
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11. Rolling Panda Unlimited Hotpot and Grill
Rolling Panda is a panda-themed hotpot and grill spot. It's easy to spot from the big panda statue at the entrance. You can pick up to three soup bases per pot, and the unli spread includes beef, duck blood, balls, snacks, drinks, and desserts. It's open until 5 AM and pet-friendly. Solo diners pay an extra ₱100, and there's a 2-hour limit.
Rates: ₱599 weekdays 11 AM to 4 PM; ₱699 after 4 PM and weekends
Kids: From ₱319; below 3ft free; seniors 75 and above get 50% off
Branches: 1235 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. cor. Alabama St., Quezon City; N.S. Amoranto, Quezon City
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12. 9 Spices Hotpot and Grill
9 Spices serves all-you-can-eat hotpot with unlimited meat and seafood, and you can add unlimited grill for ₱200 more. It's located at IT Center 2 along EDSA. The unli promo is for groups of 2 or more. It can't be combined with senior, PWD, or birthday discounts.
Rates: ₱699 Monday to Thursday; ₱799 Friday to Sunday and holidays; add ₱200 for grill
Address: Unit CS 01 to 04, IT Center 2, EDSA cor. United Street, Mandaluyong
Contact: (02) 8830-6006 | 0995 120 6166
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13. Moon Hey Hotpot and Grill
At Moon Hey, the hotpot ingredients come to you on a conveyor belt, so you never have to walk to a buffet counter. Every diner gets their own induction pot, which makes it easy for solo diners and picky eaters. The spread covers beef, pork, seafood like shrimp and crab, vegetables, balls, and three kinds of noodles: udon, colorful noodles, and sotanghon. Private rooms are available for big groups.
Rates: ₱709 hotpot or grill only; ₱1,009 hotpot and grill
Kids: Below 3ft free; 3 to 4ft ₱499 (hotpot or grill), ₱599 (both)
Branches: 848A Banawe St., Quezon City; Madison Galeries, Muntinlupa
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14. Hen Hao Hotpot and BBQ
Hen Hao combines unli hotpot with Chinese shao kao, grilled skewers seasoned with cumin and spices. You order through a QR code at your table, which starts the 2-hour clock. The spread includes meats, seafood, balls, and dim sum-style items like salted egg balls, plus unlimited coconut ice cream. It gets packed during peak hours, so book ahead.
Rates: ₱799 unli hotpot; ₱999 hotpot + shao kao; ₱1,599 premium
Address: G/F Imperial Wing, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Binondo, Manila
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15. Jin Cai Unlimited Asian Grill and Hotpot
Jin Cai serves unlimited Asian grill and hotpot in one package, along with seafood and sushi. Unli juice is included, plus one round of beer. The laksa soup base is a regular favorite in reviews. There's a 2-hour limit.
Rates: ₱999+ per head, VAT inclusive, subject to 10% service charge
Address: Upper Ground Floor, Shaw Plaza One, 561 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong
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16. Bombom Unli Grill and Hotpot
Bombom combines Japanese dishes, Korean grill, and Chinese hotpot in one place. The interiors are inspired by the streets of Seoul, with LED lights and graffiti walls. Each diner gets an individual hotpot set. The unli menu includes gyukatsu, wagyu cubes, Hokkaido striploin steak, sushi, salmon sashimi, and ice cream. Parking on Scout Delgado is limited, so come early.
Rates: ₱699 for unli grill and hotpot; higher tiers available
Address: 115 Scout Delgado St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 11 PM
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17. Meatogether
Meatogether is the Vikings group's budget hotpot and grill concept. The unli spread covers beef, pork, seafood, dumplings, kimchi, DIY sauces, drinks, ice cream, and halo-halo. Promo rates come with a 1.5-hour dining limit.
Rates: Promo ₱498+ weekdays and ₱598+ weekends and holidays at SM Cherry and Wmall Macapagal; Robinsons Magnolia weekday lunch promo ₱599 net
Branches: SM Jazz Mall (Makati), Robinsons Magnolia, SM Cherry, Wmall Macapagal
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18. One + 1 Hot Pot BBQ
One + 1 is an authentic Chinese hotpot and BBQ restaurant in Quezon City, open since June 2023. It's open late, from noon until 4 AM, which makes it a stop for after-work and late-night groups. Its promos are family-friendly, with free meals for young kids and discounts for older kids.
Rates: ₱599 promo with 4+1
Kids: 7 years old and below free; ages 8 to 12 50% off
Location: Quezon City
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Hotpot + Grill + Buffet
19. Tong Yang
Tong Yang is the Vikings group's grill and shabu-shabu buffet and one of the biggest hotpot chains in the country. You get a personal hotpot and tabletop grill, plus a buffet of seafood, meats, vegetables, sushi, dim sum, cooked dishes, drinks, and desserts. Its many mall branches make it an easy pick for big family gatherings.
Rates: ₱868 nett weekdays; ₱928 nett weekends and holidays (SM Mall of Asia); no service charge
Kids: ₱388 for 3 to 4ft; ₱598 for 4 to 4'6"
Branches: SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM Grand Central, SM Bicutan, SM Caloocan, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Ayala Malls Feliz, One Ayala, Uptown BGC, Venice McKinley, Gateway Mall 2, Robinsons Manila
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20. Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot
Four Seasons is a Vikings group hotpot buffet with a market-style layout: you pick fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables from supermarket-style counters. Each diner gets an individual pot. Soup bases include pork, chicken, fish, vegetable, and sinigang, and you can mix in tomato, Chinese herb, Szechuan mala, sate, or sukiyaki. Beyond the hotpot, the buffet has Japanese dishes, sushi, tempura, dim sum, teppanyaki, and a dessert bar.
Rates: ₱1,128 net weekdays; ₱1,238 net weekends and holidays; no service charge
Kids: Below 3ft free. Weekdays: 3 to 4ft ₱438, 4 to 4'6" ₱668. Weekends and holidays: 3 to 4ft ₱488, 4 to 4'6" ₱768
Branches: SM Mall of Asia By The Bay, Pasay; Araneta City (Manhattan Parkview), Cubao
Reservations: 8-VIKINGS (8845-4647)
View them on Facebook: SM Mall of Asia | Araneta City Cubao
With 20 hotpot and shabu-shabu restaurants in this guide, there are plenty of choices for your next unlimited meal in Metro Manila.
If you’re looking for affordable hotpot and shabu-shabu in Metro Manila, check the restaurants with lower-priced unlimited options. If you’re planning to eat with a big group, an eat-all-you-can setup can give everyone plenty of choices without having to order individual dishes.
For special occasions, luxury hotpot and shabu-shabu in Metro Manila can take the experience up a notch with premium cuts of meat, seafood, specialty broths, and a wider selection of ingredients.
Of course, the best hotpot and shabu-shabu in Metro Manila depends on what you’re looking for. Your budget, preferred ingredients, soup base, dining time, and group size can all affect which restaurant works for you.
From budget-friendly finds to premium dining experiences, these must-try hotpot and shabu-shabu places in Metro Manila give you plenty of options to explore in 2026.
So grab your family, friends, or favorite dining buddy and start working your way through the list.
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