Brian Kennett
Amateur Chef and Boozy Traveling Foodie Extraordinaire
Chao Niu Hot Pot at Duo Galleria: Review
Chao Niu Hot Pot Review; We have not been since COVID-19, and since they moved. Yes, they are no longer at Katong, they are now Duo Galleria. An uber cool new location for Chao Niu Hot Pot, close to the bustling Haji Lane. It’s on the ground floor with some rather cool neighbours and a stone’s throw from MRT.
If you’re a beef enthusiast with a penchant for hotpot, Chao Niu Hotpot in Singapore is your gastronomic playground. Specialising in Chaoshan-style beef hotpot, this establishment offers an array of beef cuts that would make a butcher blush. From the tender sirloin to the flavourful neck, each slice is meticulously hand-cut to preserve its texture and taste. The broth, a light yet flavourful concoction simmered from beef bones and collagen, is the perfect canvas for these meaty masterpieces.
The dining experience at Chao Niu is both interactive and educational. Each beef cut comes with a recommended cooking time, ensuring you achieve the ideal doneness. For instance, the neck and sirloin are favourites due to their marbling and fattiness, while the blade offers a delightful crunch from the soft bone.
The restaurant also provides a variety of side dishes, including handmade beef balls that are bouncy and slightly chewy, reminiscent of tendon meatballs found in Indonesia. To complete your meal, don’t miss their hand-cut noodles served with a special homemade sauce and topped with pork lard—a satisfying finale to a beefy feast.
ChaoNiu HotPot Review: Content
Chao Niu Hot Pot Duo Galleria: Interior
See what I mean? You need a table to put the hot pot on, so why the bar? Still, it is a cracking interior now at Chao Niu Hot Pot, with much more room and new options on the menu.
I’ve seen a tattoo like that somewhere… That used to be on their menu when at Katong, but now all replaced with online versions.
Loving the new look, including the bar area. Very nice ChaoNiu.
This stunning painting you can own for $18,888. Ouch!!!
Chao Niu Hot Pot Menu
We massively over-ordered, as usual. The meats range from $15-$22, the more expensive options being beef tongue @$25, and Flankat $22. We paid extra as well, $15, for the Beauty Collagen Broth because that is knockout on the flavour front. We also ordered the incredible Roll Ring Bean Curd at $3.80. You throw these in the broth, count slowly to five and they’ll be perfectly cooked.
My other favourite addition is Asparagus Lettuce at $5. That is one delicious vegetable that I have only ever had at Chao Niu. Another must-try at Chao Niu Hot Pot is Knife Sliced Noodles, at $3.90.
Chao Niu Hot Pot deep-fried crispy beef. An absolute stunner and a new one on the menu.
I wonder why we rate this as our favourite, and best hot pot in Singapore.
Another new one on the Chao Nio Hot Pot Menu is deep-fried mushrooms. Boomski!!!
Chao Niu Hot Pot @ Katong
Back on 20th May 2019 we visited here for the 1st time, and have been back many times since. Remember that 1st blog?
This is our absolute #1 favourite hot pot joint in Singapore. This is Chao Niu Hot Pot @Katong. It is just awesome. The decor, the way you eat, the staff, the freshness of the meats, the sauces that are made for you, the sauces that you can concoct yourself, the stocks, the EVERYTHING. If you have not been yet then you are just missing out. This really is a MUST-TRY. We came back today after a suggestion from wifey and in unison, we all shouted YES!!! What a great suggestion by wifey and a very happy family before, during and after lunch today.
It really is SO GOOD here it deserves another blog mention.
Chao Niu Hot Pot is located in Katong at 195 East Coast Road. Bell them at 6909 8783. If you fancy doing a big family dinner give us a shout and we’ll show you the ropes as you can do DIY cooking or the very helpful staff will help you out. I, of course, love the DIY cooking option at Chao Niu Hot Pot @ Katong.
Getting yourself involved is a big recommendation, get that little strainer and cook your own meats. It’s really good fun actually and I am sure it will give a certain level of self-satisfaction to have cooked your own meal.
I found this new App that allows you to record from both front and back cameras on your iPhone, so I have attempted my 1st VLOG. Be proud Chao Niu Hot Pot @ Katong you are the 1st restaurant to get this. And be proud of me for trying. The kids had to help me though, of course, haha. #technophobe.
See what I mean about the decor? It’s uber-cool. Images like my Tattoo adorn the bare concrete walls with artwork of cows everywhere. It’s like New York urban loft hot pot. I really love it here. I could sit here all day, and we nearly did actually with our usual 1st in last out position for lunch. Hey, you have to take your time and enjoy yourself, right?
Come on you have to agree this is on very cool restaurant interior. When wifey and I build our restaurant in the Philippines it really is not going to be far away from this. My tattoos will be on the wall, and we will have Mookata style BBQ devices on the table. One difference is that we’ll be doing al la carte cooking as well in a circular open-kitchen in the middle of the restaurant if guests want me to cook and watch me cooking their food.
Chaoniu Hot Pot: Conclusions
In closing, I will say it again. Chaoniu Hot Pot @ Katong is the best hotpot I have ever had. You have to try once, and I guarantee you will then be hooked, as we are. It has all the right ingredients for a perfect restaurant. The look, the ambience, the staff and of course the food. Brilliant lunch here, yet again. Be proud guys, you continue to knock it out of the park. Folks, get your bums on a bus or in a Grab and get yourself in here to explore what we did today. You’re gonna love it, I just know it – ENJOY!!!
