Bai Sui Yu (Hong Kong City)

Bai Sui Yu on Rouren Road is a neighborhood Sichuan hot pot restaurant in Xihu District known among local residents for its numbing mala broth rather than any celebrity chef affiliation. The signature order is a Sichuan hot pot combo, a simmering pot of spicy, numbing broth served with a set selection of meats, vegetables, and noodles for tableside cooking, priced for casual group dining. The dining room is simple and functional, with individual burners at each table, moderate lighting, and a relaxed neighborhood feel that draws regulars rather than tourists; the atmosphere is casual, occasionally warm and steamy from the pots, and there is no dress code. There is no dedicated wine program; beer and soft drinks are typically ordered alongside the spicy broth to balance the heat. Without a reservation system, the restaurant operates purely on a walk-in basis, and given its position in a residential part of Xihu District away from the main tourist corridors, waits are generally shorter than at more central hot pot destinations.