Haidilao Hot Pot
Century City, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Haidilao Hot Pot is a strong Century City choice when the meal needs to feel social, flexible, and celebration-friendly without becoming formal. Book it for groups, birthdays, and relaxed dinners where shared cooking is the point; choose Terra, Casa Dani, Katsuya, or Toscanova instead if ambiance, cuisine specificity, or a quieter room matters more.
About Haidilao Hot Pot
Haidilao Hot Pot is a Los Angeles venue with casual dress and daily hours that run from 11 AM into the evening. It is open 11 AM–11 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 11 AM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Haidilao Hot Pot is recommended by Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America for 2026.
A casual Los Angeles option with confirmed recognition
Haidilao Hot Pot is recommended by Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America for 2026. That gives diners one reference point when comparing casual restaurants in Los Angeles.
The dress code is casual, so it is better framed as a relaxed booking than a formal restaurant choice. For planning, the most useful detail is the schedule: it opens at 11 AM daily, closes at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Where it sits among Los Angeles choices
Within Los Angeles, the decision is mostly about what kind of restaurant experience you want. Terra is another option to compare when you want a different dining-room feel. Casa Dani is also worth comparing for a different sit-down restaurant choice. Katsuya, Toscanova, and HRB Experience Century City are additional Los Angeles options to consider depending on the occasion.
If the priority is a casual restaurant with later weekend hours, Haidilao Hot Pot has a direct planning advantage on Friday and Saturday. For broader planning around the city, compare it with Pearl's Los Angeles restaurants guide, or use the Los Angeles guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences to build the rest of the night.
Quick read before committing
Choose this if you want a casual Los Angeles restaurant with daily hours and a 2026 Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended listing. If you need detailed information on menu, pricing, seating, or specific services, check those details before you go.
- Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–11 PM
- Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–12 AM
- Hours: Sunday, 11 AM–11 PM
- Dress code: Casual
- Recognition: Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended, 2026
Planning details
- Location
- 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2610, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Website
- haidilao-inc.com
- Phone
- +14243821234
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Haidilao in Century City presents a high-volume, social dining experience that foregrounds communal cooking over quiet finesse. Located inside Westfield Century City, the room emphasizes accessibility and energetic service rather than exclusivity. Tables feature individual induction burners and multi-compartment pots, so conversations bustle around shared plates and boiling broths. The menu leans toward Sichuan-style heat, producing the characteristic lip-numbing "ma" that lingers beneath the spice. The chain’s standardized attentiveness—tableside sauce-bar guidance, broth top-ups and a waiting area with complimentary snacks and hand-care services—keeps the service lively and reassuring amid the convivial, not-quiet atmosphere.
Best For
This Haidilao is best for groups, families and celebrations where sharing and interaction are central to the meal. The communal hot-pot format makes it easy to linger over rounds of raw ingredients and broth, and the split-pot option accommodates diners who want a mild base alongside the spicier Sichuan broth. Its mall location underscores accessibility and volume, so it’s a practical pick for birthday parties, family dinners and casual get-togethers rather than intimate, quiet dates. Signature proteins like Angus short rib, Kurobuta pork shoulder and caviar-filled fish balls lend themselves to communal tasting.
Ordering Tips
Ask for the split-pot if anyone in your party is leery of full Sichuan heat—the review specifically notes that the split-pot removes the all-or-nothing choice. Make use of the tableside sauce bar and staff guidance to assemble dipping sauces; the restaurant highlights that navigation of the sauce bar is part of the service. Expect regular broth top-ups, and order a range of proteins and shared plates (the house’s Angus short rib combo, Kurobuta pork shoulder and caviar-filled fish balls are listed as signatures) so everyone can cook and sample across the communal pots.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fun and cozy atmosphere with lively entertainment and warm, communal hot pot cooking.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Angus Short Rib Combo
- Kurobuta Pork Shoulder
- Caviar-filled Fish Balls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2610, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
If the group wants a more polished dinner-room experience, book Terra. If the table wants sushi or Japanese-leaning ordering without the hot pot format, choose Katsuya.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Century City
Haidilao Hot Pot is the practical group pick against HRB Experience Century City, Terra, Casa Dani, Katsuya, and Toscanova. The advantage is format: hot pot makes the meal interactive and flexible, which is useful when a group has mixed appetites or different heat preferences. Terra and Toscanova are better for a more conventional sit-down dinner with a stronger dining-room feel.
For value, Haidilao is easier to tailor because the table controls the order. Casa Dani is the better cross-shop for Spanish cooking and a brighter restaurant occasion, while Katsuya makes more sense when the group wants Japanese food without a shared cooking setup. HRB Experience Century City is the closer comparison if the decision is specifically about staying in the Century City orbit.
For booking difficulty, treat Haidilao as the lower-stress option in this set. It is a smart fallback when the occasion needs energy but not a formal splurge, while Terra or Toscanova are stronger when ambiance is the deciding factor.
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Compare Haidilao Hot Pot
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Haidilao Hot Pot | Los Angeles | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| HRB Experience Century City | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Terra | Los Angeles | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate |
| Casa Dani | Los Angeles | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8472024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2002023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Katsuya | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Toscanova | Los Angeles | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Haidilao Hot Pot?
Bar seating details are not provided here. Haidilao Hot Pot is in Los Angeles, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from 11 AM.
Can Haidilao Hot Pot accommodate groups?
Specific group-accommodation details are not provided here. For planning, note that Haidilao Hot Pot is in Los Angeles and keeps casual dress. Terra is another option to compare if you want a different restaurant setting.
What are alternatives to Haidilao Hot Pot in Los Angeles?
Other Los Angeles options to compare include Terra, Casa Dani, Katsuya, Toscanova, and HRB Experience Century City. Choose based on the kind of restaurant experience you want and the hours that fit your plans.
Is Haidilao Hot Pot good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details are not provided here. If you are comparing Los Angeles restaurants for one person, HRB Experience Century City or Katsuya may also be worth considering.
Is lunch or dinner better at Haidilao Hot Pot?
Haidilao Hot Pot opens at 11 AM daily. It closes at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, so later plans are easier to make at the end of the week.
Is Haidilao Hot Pot good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual occasion. Haidilao Hot Pot is listed as Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended for 2026. For a different Los Angeles restaurant setting, compare Terra as well.
