Casserole Wang Hot Pot
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About Casserole Wang Hot Pot
Casserole Wang Hot Pot is a hot pot restaurant in Edinburgh at 44 Candlemaker Row, specialising in malatang. The brand began in China in 2015. Diners pick their own ingredients from a display fridge, including meat, vegetables, noodles and dumplings, and the staff cook the bowl. Ingredients are paid by weight, which lets each person decide how much goes in, with a separate charge for the broth base. Broth choices include ox bone and a spicy version in mild and hotter levels, and the bowl arrives at the table boiling hot. A sauce bar lets diners mix their own dipping sauce to go with it. The restaurant sits on the upper level of a milk tea shop, and the dining room is small, with only a few tables.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spicy hotpot broth, build-your-own ingredient selection, dipping sauce bar and ox bone soup base.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spicy hotpot broth, build-your-own ingredient selection, dipping sauce bar and ox bone soup base.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the pick-your-own malatang bowl, where diners choose noodles, meat, dumplings and vegetables from a display fridge and the kitchen cooks everything in the broth of their choice. Udon, beef slices, crispy tofu and a crispy egg come up as favourites. One first-timer tried a frog leg, and another picked an ox bone soup base that was described as super tasty. A repeat visitor calls the beef good quality, and the brown sugar bubble tea gets its own praise. The sauce bar for mixing dipping sauces is mentioned more than once, and several describe the ingredients as fresh and the staff as friendly and helpful with combining items. The spicy broth is called very spicy, and one reviewer suggests starting with mild because it is spicy enough. One reviewer says the cost seems high at first but the bowl left them extremely full, and a vegetarian friend of another loved it. Several note the soup reaches the table boiling and stays hot through the whole meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the pick-your-own malatang bowl, where diners choose noodles, meat, dumplings and vegetables from a display fridge and the kitchen cooks everything in the broth of their choice. Udon, beef slices, crispy tofu and a crispy egg come up as favourites. One first-timer tried a frog leg, and another picked an ox bone soup base that was described as super tasty. A repeat visitor calls the beef good quality, and the brown sugar bubble tea gets its own praise. The sauce bar for mixing dipping sauces is mentioned more than once, and several describe the ingredients as fresh and the staff as friendly and helpful with combining items. The spicy broth is called very spicy, and one reviewer suggests starting with mild because it is spicy enough. One reviewer says the cost seems high at first but the bowl left them extremely full, and a vegetarian friend of another loved it. Several note the soup reaches the table boiling and stays hot through the whole meal.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fantastic place with a huge selection of soups and ingredients. We loved the concept — you choose your own combination of noodles, meat, dumplings, and vegetables, then everything is cooked for you in a hot pot with the broth of your choice. The variety was amazing and the whole experience was fun and delicious. Definitely a great place if you like trying different flavours and creating your own meal.”
- Google user
“The food was very delicious, everything tasted fresh and the broth was spiced delightfully. Definitely would recommend this spot to everyone, who would like a warm and comforting meal.”
- Google user
“Very friendly staff, fresh ingredients with delicious broth at fair prices. I love hot pot and this just hit the spot! Would definitely come back.”
- Google user
“Absolutely delicious and great selection of food. You definitely pay for what you get - it may seem pricey at first but we were extremely full by the end of it (£16 and i got Udon noodles, a handful of chinese leaf, handful of crispy tofu, a crispy egg, beef slices + free sauces/extra toppings and the broth itself). The broth was absolutely boiling hot on arrival and stayed hot for the entire time eating. It's also nice not having to cook your own food like at other hot pot places. You pick your ingredients and they do it all for you. Also recommend for vegetarians as my friend is one and loved it!”
- Google user
“Delish!!! Fantastic hot pot style where you choose your own ingredients. If you like spicy, you might want to start with mild which is spicy enough! Ingredients were very fresh, and the soup comes to the table boiling! Highly recommend!”
Highlights
“Welcome to our second store location in Edinburgh. Specializing in Malatang, a popular Chinese dish that translates to "hot and spicy in a bowl," we bring the rich and authentic flavors of China to the heart of Edinburgh. Since our brand's inception in 2015 in China, we've expanded internationally, now including our latest UK branch in Haymarket. At Casserole Wang, we offer a unique and innovative approach to traditional hot pot dining, focusing on providing a fast, flavorful, and customizable meal perfect for any day of the week. Whether you enjoy a mild flavor or a bold, spicy kick, our diverse menu caters to all spice levels. Come visit us and discover why Caasserole Wang.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
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- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casserole Wang Hot PotVegan options · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.5556 | — | £10–20 | spicy hotpot broth, build-your-own ingredient selection, dipping sauce bar |
| The Foodies BistroVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.7276 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | full scottish breakfast, pancakes, poached eggs with avocado |
| Tupiniquim | 4.8577 | 0.1 mi | — | gluten free crepes, goat cheese and mozzarella, steak crepe |
| Lovely Paella | 4.8125 | 0.2 mi | — | seafood paella, chicken paella, generous portions |
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