Haidilao Hot Pot (Xin'gang Middle Road)

This Haizhu District branch of Haidilao brings the nationally known hotpot chain's famously elaborate service model to Guangzhou, and it is a reliable choice for visitors who want a well-labeled, English-menu-friendly hotpot experience without needing to navigate a purely local establishment. Haidilao's broths cover a wide range, but the tomato base and the mala (numbing-spicy) base, ordered together in a split pot, are the most commonly chosen combination, letting diners who are new to Sichuan-style hotpot ease into the spice while others at the table go fully mala. The chain is as well known for its service touches as its food: complimentary snacks and manicures for guests waiting for a table, a self-serve sauce bar with dozens of condiment options, and a theatrical hand-pulled noodle performance where a server stretches and swings a rope of dough tableside before dropping it into the pot. Thin-sliced beef and lamb, cut for quick cooking in the boiling broth, are the most popular protein orders, alongside a wide vegetable and mushroom selection to round out a shared meal. Because it is a chain, quality and pricing are consistent with other Haidilao locations across China, and the Xin'gang Middle Road branch in Haizhu draws a mix of local families, students and visitors staying in the district. The restaurant's very late closing time, often past 2AM, makes it a dependable option for a late dinner after an evening out.