
The Palace Hotpot Birmingham
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About The Palace Hotpot Birmingham
The Palace Hotpot Birmingham is a fully halal hot pot restaurant at 36-38 Essex St in Birmingham, where diners cook their own food at the table. The split pot pairs spicy marrow bone soup with golden chicken soup, and tom yum is among the other broths. Beef, lamb, chicken and seafood are on offer, along with many vegetable choices. A sauce station lets each guest build their own sauces to go with the pot. A buffet option covers meats, vegetables and sauces, with a small selection of fruit and dessert. A private dining room gives groups a space of their own.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention split pot broths, beef and lamb rolls, enoki mushrooms and tom yum soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention split pot broths, beef and lamb rolls, enoki mushrooms and tom yum soup.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for cooking their own meal at the table in a simmering broth, with fresh meat and vegetables from a wide selection. Diners name a split pot of spicy marrow bone soup and golden chicken soup, while others pick the tom yum soup, beef with enoki mushroom and prawns, alongside ribeye steak, beef rolls and lamb rolls. The sauce station gets mentioned for building custom combinations. Several first timers say staff explained how everything worked, and one reviewer with a peanut allergy praises how well it was accommodated. Many describe it as a group or family meal, and one suggests booking ahead for big parties. The criticisms are small and scattered: one finds the music a bit noisy, one calls the price somewhat expensive while still judging it worth paying, and one notes staff stayed friendly despite a payment issue. Portions are described as generous, and one party left with containers of leftovers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for cooking their own meal at the table in a simmering broth, with fresh meat and vegetables from a wide selection. Diners name a split pot of spicy marrow bone soup and golden chicken soup, while others pick the tom yum soup, beef with enoki mushroom and prawns, alongside ribeye steak, beef rolls and lamb rolls. The sauce station gets mentioned for building custom combinations. Several first timers say staff explained how everything worked, and one reviewer with a peanut allergy praises how well it was accommodated. Many describe it as a group or family meal, and one suggests booking ahead for big parties. The criticisms are small and scattered: one finds the music a bit noisy, one calls the price somewhat expensive while still judging it worth paying, and one notes staff stayed friendly despite a payment issue. Portions are described as generous, and one party left with containers of leftovers.
Featured reviews
- Ben
“The service here was excellent, particularly brilliant at accommodating for my peanut allergy (which can be hard with Chinese food, so a big thank you to the staff!). The place was clean, with a nice atmosphere and it had a beautiful coral aquarium which was stunning to see. The food was of great quality, the only slight criticism i would have is that the price was somewhat expensive, but overall it was worth paying for.”
- Greta
“First time having Chinese hot pot and it was such a nice experience. Plenty of flavour and delicious cuts, veg and sauce station to create your own.”
- Yoh
“Had a great time at The Palace Hotpot on Essex Street. It's definitely the kind of place that's best enjoyed with a group, as everyone can try different ingredients and enjoy the experience together. The staff were really friendly and helpful, especially as it was our first time trying hotpot. They explained how everything worked and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. We went for a split pot with the spicy marrow bone soup and the golden chicken soup. Both broths were full of flavour and complemented the ingredients really well. We ordered the ribeye steak, beef rolls, lamb rolls, enoki mushrooms, chips and steamed rice, and everything was fresh and tasty. Cooking everything ourselves at the table made the meal even more enjoyable. The portions were generous, it was really filling, and the whole experience was brilliant. If you're looking for something different that's fun and social, I'd definitely recommend The Palace Hotpot. We'll definitely be back!”
- Léo
“food here was brilliant. the portion sizes were perfect and they provided containers of leftovers, of which we had plenty. the precooked food was all perfect, and the soups were incredible for cooking ourselves. plenty of utensils to eat and cook with, never had to ask for a thing. staff were very friendly and helpful despite a payment issue. highly recommend and will be coming again.”
- Dilara Begum
“Palace Hot Pot is a firm family favourite for us. The food is always incredibly fresh and well-presented, with vibrant platters that make the meal feel like a special occasion. It is the perfect spot to catch up with the kids because the interactive cooking keeps everyone engaged and talking. Best of all, it is **well-priced** for the quality you receive—a rare find for a healthy, premium family meal. Highly recommended!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Join us at The Palace for an authentic Chinese hotpot experience with traditional decor, friendly staff and fully halal options.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
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- Cozy
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Private dining room
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Offerings· 4
- Cocktails
- Healthy options
- Salad bar
- Vegetarian options
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
Location
Restaurants near The Palace Hotpot Birmingham
- Ken Ho Restaurant4.15160.1 mi
dim sum, prawn dumplings (har gow), sui mai
- 0.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
dipping sauces, spicy soup base, snowflake beef
- Ming Moon Buffet & Karaoke4.26,8280.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
karaoke rooms, dessert selection, wide buffet variety
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palace Hotpot BirminghamVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5432 | — | £20–30 | split pot broths, beef and lamb rolls, enoki mushrooms |
| Ken Ho Restaurant | 4.1516 | 0.1 mi | — | dim sum, prawn dumplings (har gow), sui mai |
| Xiong Qi Hotpot BirminghamVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5454 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | dipping sauces, spicy soup base, snowflake beef |
| Ming Moon Buffet & KaraokeVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.26,828 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | karaoke rooms, dessert selection, wide buffet variety |
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