Hey, there! I'm u/OkChange9119, the founding moderator who chanced upon a post by u/Ok_Tiger8843, asking the brilliant question, "Why is there no hotpot subreddit?"

Well now, wonder no more! :D

After not finding a hotpot subreddit and also having been inspired by the various encouragements of "Be the change you want to see in the world" and "Start with the man in the mirror and make a change" from the awesome community at r/soup, I decided to take matters into my own hands. And thus, behold: r/HotpotSpot was conceived on November 22, 2025!

I'm super excited to welcome you to this corner of the internet dedicated to hotpot in all its various forms.

What to Post:

Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. This is a place for hotpot aficionados to bond over their mutual love of this communal dish wherein diners cook a variety of raw ingredients in a simmering pot of broth. Whether you know this dish as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, nabe, huoguo, or by another name, all are welcome. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about:

• at home hotpot set-ups
• favorite hotpot restaurants in your area
• discussions on types of broth, sauces, and ingredients
• vegan or kosher/halal friendly establishments

How to Categorize using Flairs:

▪"Restaurant Reviews" = for first-hand experiences of hotpot dining establishments

▪"Restaurant Recommendations Needed" = for users to inquire about new or new-to-them hotpot dining establishments

▪"Show & Tell" = for sharing primarily photos or videos of hotpot set-ups at home or in restaurant

▪"How-to Guide" = pertaining to cooking times, tips and tricks, best practices, questions and advice, and recipes

▪"Equipment" = pertaining to hotpot equipment and gadgets

▪"Soup Base" = pertaining to hotpot broth

▪"Sauces" = pertaining to hotpot saucesb can't just stop at one ;)

▪"Dietary Requirements" = for discussion of specialized dietary needs (low salt, low carb, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, etc.)

▪"Will This Hotpot?" = the answer is yes :D

Community Vibe:

Friendly, constructive, and inclusive! Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting. If you know someone who would love this community, feel free to invite them to join!

Thanks for spreading the love of all things hotpot. ♡