Thai hot pot specialist makes UK debut with new Chinatown London restaurant

Hot Pot, the Thai hot pot specialist, has debuted in the UK with the opening of a new site in Chinatown London.

Located at 17 Wardour Street, the newest addition to Chinatown London operates over 140 sites in Thailand where the concept was founded.

Hot Pot’s new 4,240 sq ft Chinatown London restaurant covers two floors with 148 covers focused on seating for larger groups.

Decorated in neutral tones with botanical-inspired wall coverings that contrast with the metallic sheen of darker woven panels, the restaurant is accented by antique mirrors, polished-brass palm wall-lights, crackle-glazed jade tiles and linen table lamps.

Julia Wilkinson, head of group restaurant strategy at Shaftesbury, said: “Hot Pot is a fantastic addition to Chinatown London, reinforcing its reputation as the leading destination for pan Asian food in the West End.

“As we continue to curate a genuine experience of East Asian culture, we are delighted to welcome Hot Pot for their UK debut, where they will undoubtedly be as popular with Londoners as they are throughout Asia.”

Jerry Taechaubol of Hot Pot added: “Hot Pot has traditionally always been a coming together for people of all ages – a cheerful activity that allows family and friends to gather around the pot and take their time to create, celebrate and socialise.

“We are delighted to bring this way of eating to the UK and introduce an ancient tradition in a modern environment. Importantly we are proud to be part of Chinatown London and be surrounded by many unique food choices”

The opening is the latest in a stream of new restaurant lettings and openings in Chinatown London, following the announcement that new Taiwanese restaurant and bar concept, XU, and Greek Turkish concept Hovarda will be adding to the restaurant line-up in Chinatown London this year.

DCL represented Shaftesbury and Hot Pot represented themselves.