Chong Qing Hot Pot is an All You Can Eat style Chinese Hot Pot restaurant in Kaka’Ako, Honolulu.
For the best Hot Pot in town, come and visit our lovely restaurant.
We also specialize in Chinese, Ayce, Shabu Shabu and more.
Customer love the fresh taste of our dishes, and come back for more.
We thank you for looking at our restaurant, and hope to welcome you soon.
Mary Arao
We went there on a Wednesday about 1p and we stayed about 2.5 hrs. It’s located in the ward Centre, so there is sufficient free parking. Remember, parking has low ceiling so if you have lifted vehicles… be aware. When we went there, it wasn’t busy, so service was good. The food was ok, i like the options of broths and there are different sauce options to add to you broth. Fyi, there is a TIME LIMIT for ordering food but you can stay there as long as you want. Also, there is a small buffet cart with the sauces, fruit, garnish and jindui. I would come again if I’m in town
… moreEthan Gaudioso Travels
I ate here on a Wednesday night with family. We had six people and got sat right away. Everyone is very friendly, the menu is very extensive, and all the food tasted great! This was also our first time at this restaurant, so the server helped us navigate the menu and how to use the cook top. We did the all you can eat, and it was worth it for us. Great time to eat with family. Definitely would recommend if you are in the Waikiki area!
… moreDavid Holman
The food quality is not what it used to be. And is not that great, fun atmosphere and vibe. Salad bar selection is pineapple and seaweed salad and sauces so not a lot. The broths are good but if you’ve ever had AMAZING hot pot this is not it. Not bad price wise considering it’s Hawaii and all you can eat but don’t expect the greatest hot pot experience of your life going here. And pro tip only order foods you truly like you don’t want to pay extra or be forced to eat terrible food.
… moreMelvin Dizon
I visited Chong Qing Hot Pot at Ala Moana and it quickly stood out as one of the more authentic Sichuan-style hot pot experiences in Honolulu. The restaurant focuses on the traditional Chongqing hot pot style known for its bold spices, rich broths, and interactive dining format.
The experience begins by choosing your broth base, which is the foundation of the entire meal. The spicy Sichuan broth is the highlight. It has a deep, complex flavor with layers of chili, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorn that create both heat and numbing spice. The broth develops even more flavor as ingredients cook throughout the meal.
The menu offers a wide variety of ingredients including thinly sliced beef, lamb, seafood, tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables. Everything arrives fresh and arranged in plates that are meant to be cooked directly in the simmering broth at the table.
What I enjoy about hot pot dining is how interactive it is. Each person can cook their ingredients at their own pace, adjusting cooking time and dipping sauces to their preference. The restaurant provides a good selection of sauces that help balance the spice and add extra flavor.
The atmosphere is lively and social, which is typical for hot pot restaurants. Tables are designed around the built-in burners, and groups gather around the pot sharing dishes and cooking together.
Service during my visit was attentive and helpful, especially for explaining the broth options and how the ordering system works. Even during busy periods, the staff kept the meal moving smoothly.
Overall, Chong Qing Hot Pot offers a strong representation of Sichuan hot pot dining in Honolulu. If you enjoy bold flavors, spicy broth, and interactive meals with friends or family, this is definitely a place worth visiting.
… moreReal Joy Schutte
It’s always good food in here. People are attentive and nice. Been coming here for years now and never had a single problem.
… moreCel
Went for lunch and was so good. Chong Qing is a popular hot pot chain in China so being able to try one in Hawaii was so cool and so delicious. From the hot pot options, broth, and don’t forget the dipping sauces you can make! Their watermelon juice was literally blended watermelon which was so delicious and refreshing it still lives rent free in my head. Would come back for sure
… moreJessica T
While the service was excellent and attentive, I don’t think I would come back here again. Nothing wrong with the service. Service was excellent and they were quick to bring out the food, check on you, clear out the plates. It’s just that the food portions are so small each time. The first round, I ordered very little because I didn’t know how much quantity it’ll be. The second round, I ordered more but the food still seems so little to me. I ordered 3 rounds total. 2ppl is $77.98 pretax and pretip.
… moreIrene Dasalla
An island visit to Oahu isn’t complete without the family gathering around a delicious hot pot. On our most recent dine-in experience, the taste of the broth was really bland. It wasn’t as flavorful and herby as before. Their broth was their edge over a traditional shabu-shabu, and they just lost that advantage. They’re a little pricier over their closest competition.
One thing that I like, though, is we don’t have to wait to be seated. Each time we visit, without any reservation, we get seated right away.
Their service was a bit slow this time. We had to ask for a refill on the broth a couple of times from two different servers. The staff are friendly and respectful. The kids, as always, enjoyed their food.
… moreDaniel Nguyen
This is now my favorite hotpot restaurant on the island, mainly because of the variety, price point, and service. I got the spicy marrow broth, which honestly isn’t that spicy. I honestly can’t remember which beef is which, but I enjoyed the fatty beef slices and the lamb. Personal faves are also the trip, spam, bean curd sticks/rolls, and their plethora of seafood and veggies. They have a few special items that aren’t included in the buffet price, but I haven’t tried them yet. DIY sauce bar is a treat because each person can personalize to their own taste. They also have some bar items like kimchee or Seaweed salad up for grabs, as well as dessert items like fruit. Soft drinks are included and free refills, but make sure you don’t fill up on carbonation! What I particularly liked about this place is that each table has a cart at the end of it to extend the space for all the hotpot items as they come out. Reservations are advised, but the restaurant is pretty spacious and had lots of tables. Parking is within the Ward garage complex which cam be a hit and miss. Will definitely be coming back for more AYCE buffets.
… moreMario Supria
Alright, let me tell you about this place, Chong Qing Hot Pot. It’s tremendous, just tremendous. The food, it’s the best, the freshest, the most delicious Asian food you’ve ever had. Believe me, I know good food, and this place, it’s unbelievable.The variety, it’s incredible. You got your hot pots, your meats, your seafood, everything. And let me tell you, it’s all so fresh, so high-quality. These people, they know what they’re doing. They’re the best in the business.And the place itself, it’s beautiful, it’s upscale. Clean, modern, just gorgeous. And the staff, they’re fantastic. So friendly, so attentive. They really take care of you, believe me.And the prices, you’re not going to believe this, but it’s not expensive. For Hawaii, this is a steal. You’re getting top-notch, five-star quality at prices that are more than fair. It’s unbelievable.So if you’re in Hawaii, you got to check out Chong Qing Hot Pot. It’s the best Asian food you’ll find, I can guarantee it. Tremendous place, tremendous food, tremendous value. You’re going to love it, believe me.
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