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Sam's Hot Pot

1206 Victoria Rd, Melrose Park NSW 2114, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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1206 Victoria Rd, Melrose Park NSW 2114, Australia

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+61 451 038 888
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sam's Hot Pot

Sam's Hot Pot trades fiery numbing broths for delicate, simmered beef bone soup and razor-thin slices of hand-cut beef. Longtime diners steer groups straight toward large round tables for a lively feast centered on cuts like Diaolong and bouncy beef balls. Attentive staff move between tables to call out exact dip times for every slice—leaving the meat tender before it hits a bowl of savory sacha sauce. Pair the simmering broth with crisp fried oyster pancakes or raw marinated prawns tossed with garlic and chili.

  • Chaoshan beef broth and distinct cuts: Thinly sliced cuts like Diaolong cook in seconds in delicate beef bone broth without heavy oil or numbing spice.
  • Tableside cooking guidance: Staff actively walk tables through the exact seconds needed to swish each cut for tender results.
  • Regional Chaozhou specialties: Side dishes extend beyond hot pot to include crisp oyster pancakes and raw prawns dressed in garlic and chili.
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The Chaoshan Hot Pot Advantage

Why diners choose Sam's Hot Pot for authentic Chaozhou beef dining

  • Delicate Broth and Hand-Cut Beef

    Diners enjoy authentic Chaoshan clear beef bone soup paired with distinct hand-sliced cuts like Diaolong and chest fat, allowing the natural flavor of the meat to shine without heavy oils.

    The beef is super fresh and thinly sliced — especially the “Diaolong” and “chest fat” cuts were amazing. The soup base is rich but not oily.

    Xin Lin

  • Regional Chaozhou Specialties

    Unlike typical hot pot venues, Ah Sam offers regional Chaoshan specialty sides such as crisp oyster pancakes and raw marinated seafood.

    Every plate looks fresh and the oyster pancake is super crispy.

    Koala Ball

  • Authentic Regional Nostalgia

    Guests from Guangdong and southern China experience genuine culinary comfort that mirrors the authentic flavors of home.

    I’m from Guangdong. Ah Sam makes me feel the taste of home.

    zhong xuyan

  • Welcoming and Reassuring Experience

    First-time hotpot diners feel comfortable and assured through welcoming service that removes intimidation.

    Since it was our first time trying hot pot, they kindly took the time to explain how to enjoy it properly, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

    Rose Azadi

  • Attentive Table Cooking Guidance

    Attentive staff guide diners at the table through the optimal dipping times and sauce pairings for each distinct beef cut.

    Staff are attentive and help guide you on how long to cook each cut of beef.

    Xin Lin

  • Signature Sacha Sauce Ritual

    Diners immerse themselves in classic Chaoshan dipping rituals, pairing tender meats with sweet and sandy house-crafted sacha sauce.

    That sacha sauce is really amazing! The beef is wrapped in a layer, it is fragrant, sweet, and has a slightly sandy texture

    yue li

Signature fresh beef cuts, broths, and hot pot staples

  • Handmade beef balls

    The fresh handmade beef balls were bouncy and flavourful, one of the best items here.

    Raymond Chan

  • Beef bone broth

    We went with the beef bone broth, which had a nice depth and only got better as more ingredients went in.

    Raymond Chan

  • Diaolong

    The beef is super fresh and thinly sliced — especially the “Diaolong” and “chest fat” cuts were amazing.

    Xin Lin

  • Nine-grid blind box

    the restaurant’s new “nine-grid blind box” is highly recommended. It includes beef, fish slices, abalone slices, and marinated shrimp.

    Joyce Xu

Other favorites

Traditional Chaozhou sides and specialty dishes to complement your hot pot

  • Fried oyster pancake

    The fried oyster pancake was golden and crisp on the outside while still soft inside definitely worth getting alongside the hot pot.

    Raymond Chan

  • Raw marinated prawns with garlic and chili

    The raw marinated prawns with garlic and chili were packed with flavour and something you don’t see at every hot pot place.

    Raymond Chan

  • Hot pot rice porridge

    The hot pot rice porridge is also highly recommended. Eating a bowl on a cold day will warm you up.

    Jemima Zhao

  • Garlic chili marinated salmon salad

    The garlic chili marinated salmon salad was refreshing and surprisingly addictive, balancing spice, citrus, and freshness.

    Raymond Chan

Before you head over

Practical advice for enjoying Chaoshan beef hotpot at Sam's Hot Pot

  • Book Ahead for Large Group Tables

    Tables can quickly fill up with platters, broths, and condiments, so reserve ahead to secure one of the spacious round tables built for group sharing.

  • Ask Staff for Cut Cooking Times

    Staff are happy to demonstrate the exact blanching seconds needed for delicate cuts like Diaolong and chest fat in the clear beef bone broth.

  • Check Rear Street Parking

    Convenient free street parking is available just behind the restaurant, making arrivals straightforward for group dinners.

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