The Prawn Pot Xiāng Xiā Guō Ashfield

I visited this restaurant for the first time and tried their all-you-can-eat hot pot buffet. It was a great deal at $29 per person. I opted for a split of spicy and regular broth. The meat was brought out separately while everything else was buffet-style. The variety of vegetables was impressive and all seemed fresh. Drinks, including Tsing Tao and Corona beer, as well as soft drinks, could be purchased separately. Despite some negative reviews about the service, I had a friendly server who consistently checked on us and ensured we had everything we needed. The ambiance was simple yet pleasant, with the buffet located upstairs. I was informed that the restaurant is open every day except Monday.

Delicious Hotpot with a side of great value. Hotpot shouldn't be an expensive experience. Their Prawn pot bundles are the recommended thing to get. If you go, a must try is their signature prawn pot

Hercules street in Ashfield is undergoing a rejuvenation with a number of new restaurants and cafes popping up along the strip. For those that like their food hot and spicy, grab a group together and get some hotpot action at The Prawn Pot. Choose your spice level mild, moderate or very spicy and a heart shaped prawn laden hotpot is brought to the table. Once you’ve consumed the prawns, staff will top up the hotpot with chicken broth to cook your chosen dishes. We enjoyed premium lamb and beef slices, smashed prawn, green leaves and noodles. It’s messy but fun eating!

We purchased a voucher from Groupon and tried the small prawn pot combo at this restaurant. The large pot consisted of stir-fried prawns, which were later transformed into a prawn-based hot pot with added stock. Although the portion size seemed small, it was definitely enough for two people. The combo also included some side dishes and a jug of plum or passion fruit juice. The host was friendly, but the waitress could have been more polite when clearing our dishes. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at this restaurant and found the prawn pot to be delicious.

The food is quite delicious, with a slight spiciness level. The small pot is large enough for two people. However, considering the location, it is on the expensive side. It is easy to spend $80 for two people, and we ended up spending $90 for the pots and several small side dishes. I would have given it 5 stars if it was more affordable.