A Guide to Hotpot Etiquette

The Do’s, Don’ts, and Don’t-You-Dare’s of Sharing One Steaming Pot

Hotpot is one of the best group meals out there—but only if everyone behaves.

Because one wrong move (like digging into the pot like it’s a treasure chest) can ruin the whole rhythm.

Here’s a friendly, straight-talking guide to keep the table peaceful.

Raw Tools Stay With Raw Food

Use the tongs for putting raw food in.

Use your chopsticks for taking cooked food out.

Mixing them is a crime—hygiene-wise and socially.

Don’t Turn the Pot Into a Traffic Jam

If you drop too much food, the broth stops boiling, and everything ends up cooking weirdly. Add in small batches. Your future self will thank you.

Know Your Territory

Place your ingredients in one area so you can easily track them. Otherwise, you’ll spend the next five minutes chasing runaway fish balls.

Stop Deep Diving

Stirring the whole pot to find one item? Don’t.

Other people’s food will float away, break apart, or cook unevenly.

Remember where you placed your items and stick to that.

Respect the Sauce Station

Be quick. Be tidy. Don’t block the person behind you.

It’s a sauce bar, not a life consultation booth.

Share Like a Decent Human

Hotpot portions are meant for everyone.

Before taking the last shrimp or last plate of beef, ask, “Kunin ko na?”

Small question, big respect.

Everyone Eats at Their Own Pace

Don’t rush slow eaters, and don’t leave fast eaters waiting too long. Find a shared rhythm so the experience stays fun for everyone.

Ask Before Refilling

If the broth gets too salty, too low, or too spicy, call staff for a refill.

Please don’t pour water or drinks into the pot. Ever.

Follow these simple rules and you’ll keep the hotpot table harmonious, clean, and enjoyable—exactly how a good hotpot session should be.

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