Dragon Hot Pot Darling Square

Overview

Sydney, can you feel the heat? The fiery Dragon Hot Pot has finally landed in Sydney, bringing its renowned build-your-own Ma La Tang bowls to Darling Square, Haymarket. With scores of outposts stationed across Melbourne and further afield (in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam), the brand has now expanded to NSW in response to endless requests from Sydney-siders seeking a taste of the dragon in their city. 

Dragon Hot Pot is known and loved for its signature golden broth based on centuries-old recipes. Marrow bones are simmered with more than 20 traditional Chinese herbs for over 12 hours to produce a fragrant broth. From there, diners customise their bowls with seven signature bases, over 100 ingredients, and varying levels of spice available. The options are endless, with many diners returning to try something new each time, while others stick to tried-and-tested favourites. 

Grab a bowl and head to the ingredient wall, packed with seemingly limitless options, including fresh vegetables, premium wagyu, seafood, noodles, and the crowd favourite fish-tofu. Then choose your base, perhaps sample the Sichuan hot and sour broth, or go for the mild and creamy collagen bone broth. If you're not in the mood for soup, there's almost a dry Ma La stir-fry option. 

"We've had Sydneysiders asking us for years when we'd finally open in NSW, and it's been humbling to see the demand," says co-founder Louis Kuo. "Sydney has such an incredible food culture, and we're excited to have brought our signature Ma La Tang to a city that truly appreciates big flavour, comfort, and a little heat. Dragon Hot Pot is more than just soup; it's a ritual. It's about grabbing those tongs, piling your bowl high with exactly what you want, and diving into that rich, golden broth. We are thrilled to finally answer the call and bring the authentic, comforting, and electrifying energy of Ma La Tang that our fans are obsessed with to Sydney. We're excited to welcome both new and old fans to our Darling Square location."

Images: Supplied.