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Hot Pot Night, Anywhere You Want

From self-heating packs for dorm rooms to authentic Sichuan broth bases for dinner parties. Everything you need for hot pot — delivered to your door.

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Three Ways to Hot Pot

Whether you're camping, studying, or hosting a dinner party — there's a hot pot solution for you.

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Self-Heating Hot Pot

No stove, no electricity, no problem. Just add cold water and wait 15 minutes. Perfect for dorms, offices, camping trips, and late-night cravings.

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Hot Pot Bases & Broths

Pre-made broth packets in spicy Sichuan, tomato, mushroom, and clear flavors. Just add water, bring to a boil, and start dipping. Restaurant quality at home.

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Dipping Ingredients & Sauces

Sesame dipping sauce, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and more. The finishing touches that make every bite unforgettable.

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Hot Pot Fits Every Moment

From solo midnight snacks to group dinner parties.

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Dorm Room Dinner

Self-heating hot pot was basically invented for college students. No kitchen needed. Tear open, add water, and eat in 15 minutes. Cleanup takes 30 seconds.

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Friends Dinner Party

Set up a dual-pot with spicy and mild broths. Lay out sliced beef, tofu, mushrooms, and noodles. Everyone cooks their own food — it's interactive, fun, and delicious.

Camping & Outdoors

Self-heating packs are a game-changer for camping. Lightweight, no fire needed, and the food is genuinely hot. Better than instant noodles any day.

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Late Night Cravings

It's 11pm and you want something warm and spicy. Self-heating hot pot hits different at midnight. Satisfying, quick, and way better than delivery.

Find Your Flavor

From face-melting spicy to gentle umami — there's a broth for everyone.

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Sichuan 麻辣

Spicy and numbing. Loaded with chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns. The OG hot pot experience.

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Tomato 番茄

Sweet, tangy, and rich. A crowd-pleaser that works for all spice levels. Great for beginners.

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Mushroom 菌菇

Earthy, umami-packed, and vegetarian-friendly. Deep flavor without the heat.

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Clear Broth 清汤

Mild and clean. Lets the quality of your dipping ingredients shine through.

Hot Pot at Home in 4 Steps

Easier than ordering takeout. More fun than any restaurant.

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Pick Your Broth

Choose a pre-made base packet — spicy, tomato, mushroom, or clear. Add water to your pot and bring to a boil.

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Prep Ingredients

Thinly sliced beef, lamb, tofu puffs, enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, glass noodles. Arrange on plates.

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Cook & Dip

Cook each ingredient in the boiling broth — meat takes 10-20 seconds, veggies 1-2 minutes. Dip in sesame or chili sauce.

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Enjoy Together

Hot pot is a communal meal. Eat slowly, cook together, and enjoy the conversation. The broth gets better as it simmers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about buying and enjoying hot pot in the US.

What is self-heating hot pot and how does it work?
Self-heating hot pot uses a chemical heating pack (calcium oxide + iron powder) that reacts with water to generate heat. No stove or electricity needed. Add cold water to the heating pack, place the food tray on top, seal the lid, and wait 12-15 minutes. Perfect for dorm rooms, camping, offices, or anywhere without a kitchen.
Where can I buy hot pot base in the US?
You can buy authentic hot pot base online at Yami, the largest Asian grocery platform in the US. They carry spicy Sichuan-style bases, mild mushroom broth, tomato-flavored bases, and Japanese shabu-shabu sauces from brands like Haidilao, Little Swan, and De Zhuang. Free shipping on orders over $49.
What's the difference between Sichuan hot pot and Japanese shabu-shabu?
Sichuan hot pot uses a spicy, numbing broth loaded with Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil — bold and intense. Japanese shabu-shabu uses a light kombu (kelp) broth with thin-sliced meat and vegetables, dipped in ponzu or sesame sauce. Both are communal dining experiences, but the flavor profiles are completely different.
What do I need for a hot pot night at home?
You need four things: a pot with a heat source (electric pot or portable burner), broth base (pre-made packets make it easy), dipping ingredients (thinly sliced meat, tofu, mushrooms, leafy greens, noodles), and dipping sauces (sesame, soy, chili oil). A dual-sided pot lets you serve two broths at once — great for groups with different spice tolerance.
Are self-heating hot pots safe to use?
Yes, self-heating hot pots are safe when used as directed. The heating pack reaches temperatures around 150°C (300°F), so always place it on a heat-resistant surface. Never add the heating pack to hot water — only cold water. Keep away from children during the heating process. All products sold on Yami meet US food safety standards.
What are the most popular hot pot base flavors?
The most popular flavors are: Sichuan 麻辣 (spicy and numbing with peppercorns), tomato (sweet and tangy, great for beginners), mushroom (earthy and umami-rich, vegetarian-friendly), and clear broth (mild, lets ingredients shine). Many brands also offer dual-flavor packs that combine two broths in one package.

Ready for Hot Pot Night?

Authentic bases, self-heating packs, and all the supplies. Free shipping over $49.

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