Is this hotpot better than HDL?
Tried Xiao Long Kan and I was actually impressed. Their meats (especially the pork belly) are super tender like ??? actually melts in your mouth. And their mala + pork bone soups are damn fragrant, stronger, richer, more “shiok” compared to Haidilao.
It definitely feels more premium… like an upgraded hotpot experience.
BUT 😭
Haidilao is still my comfort place. If i’m struggling on figuring out what to eat, HDL won’t go wrong. The whole vibe is just easy, familiar, and you know you’ll leave happy.
So can Xiao Long Kan beat Haidilao?
Food-wise? Lowkey yes.
Overall experience? HDL still wins. 🤍🤍













