Hai Di Lao (海底捞) Jing'an
7.7Friend Score / 10#7 of 20 Restaurants in Shanghai
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Known forhot potchaininteractive dining
The gold standard of Chinese hot pot chains, Hai Di Lao is famous for its theatrical service — noodle-pulling performances, free manicures while you wait, and relentless attentiveness. The broth bases, fresh-cut meats, and house-made sesame dipping sauce are excellent. Waits can be very long on weekends, but the queue experience itself is part of the fun with free snacks and entertainment.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.7/10- Value7.5
- iconic6.5
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level9.5
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.5
Nearby in Ask Shanghai
- People's ParkPark0.29 km · 4 min walk
- Jia Jia Tang BaoRestaurant0.31 km · 4 min walk
- Yang's Fry-DumplingRestaurant0.33 km · 4 min walk
- Nanjing RoadNeighborhood0.48 km · 6 min walk
- Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai (MOCA)Museum0.5 km · 6 min walk
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