NIU HOT POT | 潮牛潮汕牛肉火锅

Last year I visited Shantou and was blown away by how fresh the beef hotpot was. I missed the chance to try their congee-based version, so when I heard there was a Chaoshan beef hotpot spot in London, I went to make up for it. I chose a half-congee, half-spicy broth: congee for the beef, spicy for duck blood and tripe. Portions were huge, especially the tripe. The beef was neatly sliced with clear marbling, and the beef balls were firm, springy, and juicy. I tasted the congee as soon as it arrived—clean rice aroma with a bit of ginger. There was half a crab in the pot, and as everything cooked, the beef and crab flavours blended into the congee. It went from light to deeply savoury, and I kept drinking it. I also ordered two desserts, both good. The staff gave me tokens for the claw machine afterward. I didn’t win anything, but it was a fun extra. This meal made up for the congee hotpot I missed in Shantou. Worth trying if you’re into Chaoshan-style hotpot in London.

Craving hotpot and stumbled on this Chaozhou beef spot (so glad I did! )The staff was hand-pulling noodles right by a table, and there’s even a claw machine to play while you wait. We went for the two soup base pot (spicy beef oil + seafood porridge). The spicy side packs a punch, and the seafood porridge base is insanely rich and flavorful, the longer it cooks, the better it gets. The beef is top-notch，its marbled, tender, and melts in your mouth. Must-tries are the diulong, snowflake beef, and shibing, each has a perfect texture and flavor. We over-ordered with four plates, but honestly, three would be plenty for two. Highly recommend for any hotpot lovers!

A fantastic halal hot pot spot near Aldgate! The beef is incredibly fresh and sliced to order – the吊龙 (dragon back) and五花趾 (beef tendon) were especially tender and flavourful. We got the £49.99 double set meal from the app (original £78.3), which was amazing value. The dual broth (spicy + tomato) was rich and balanced. Highly recommend for authentic Chaoshan-style beef hotpot!

Had an amazing time at Niu Hotpot with my friends! It’s in a great location, only a 5 minute walk from Aldgate East. The food was fresh and great quality! They had a large variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, desserts, and drinks. I loved the sauce station and that there was free edamame and watermelon too! I recommend the tom yum soup base, beef and the hand-pulled noodles as they do it in front of you - was really impressive! The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Definitely a must-visit if you want a hotpot/a social fun dinner!

I had a great experience here! The meat is super fresh and the portions are generous, especially the beef — definitely a must-try for anyone who loves hotpot. The broth options include non-spicy ones, which is perfect if you’re into fitness or prefer something lighter and less oily. On top of that, the BBQ is amazing too. The beef skewers were so good that I’m already craving more. Only downside: your claw machine doesn’t seem to grab any toys at all… it broke my heart a little. 🥲

Had a meal at NIU Hotpot the other day. The beef bone soup base was rich in flavour, while the tomato soup base was nice and tangy. Their signature hand-cut Angus sliced beef, handmade beef meatballs, and handmade king prawn paste were super yummy and definite must-orders. The Angus beef was tender and meaty, the meatballs were soft and tasty, and the prawn paste was slightly bouncy with a rich prawn flavour. Also, the selection of condiments to go with the hotpot was great. NIU Hotpot serves quality ingredients in a cosy, modern setting. A nice hotpot spot in East London!

Really authentic Chinese HotPot restaurant and it has a wide Halal range. Food was fresh, portions were good and sauces were amazing. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Thankfully we didnt have to queue even though the place was busy. I saw a lot of Chinese people here as well as non-Chinese, which showed that everyone appears to like the place. Parking is somewhat difficult so be prepared to either use public transport or park in a local carpark. Price, we spent around £35 per head. But worth the experience. Overall, very nice place. Thumbs up.

Delicious!! Haven't had a hotpot in ages - had a great time catching up there with a friend today. Great quality of meats - highly recommend the lamb skewers and beef varieties! Soup base was quality too. Overall, just a great place with delicious ingredients and generosly sized portions. Thanks!