Authentic Broths
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Star and Moon Hao Yu Hotpot Restaurant
Downtown Dubai
Star and Moon Hao Yu Hotpot Restaurant is a Chinese hotpot spot in Downtown Dubai, where you cook fresh meats, vegetables and other ingredients at the table in richly flavoured broths. Reviews also highlight lively touches such as mask performances and noodle dances, making it suited to social meals and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
452 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Ingredients
Reviews repeatedly mention fresh ingredients, with beef, lamb, vegetables and seafood receiving particular praise.
Fun Experience
Tabletop cooking and performances, including mask work and noodle dancing, add an interactive element beyond the meal.
Helpful Service
Staff have been praised for explaining cooking times, helping prepare food and making sauces for guests.
Opera Access
The restaurant is near Dubai Opera, with one review describing it as a two-minute walk before a show.
Generous Portions
Several reviews describe large portions; one vegetarian meal for two cost 218 AED and included substantial ingredients.
What to Eat at Star and Moon Hao Yu Hotpot Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Star and Moon Hao Yu Hotpot Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Star and Moon Hao Yu Hotpot Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Hot pot Net +12
“The food was so good, we had the hot pot with a whole bunch of items which we had to cook , the experience was so fun.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was so good, we had the hot pot with a whole bunch of items which we had to cook , the experience was so fun.”February 2026
“Absolutely delicious! The flavors were authentic and rich, and the hot pot experience was both fun and unique.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Beef cube Net +1
“The kind Aung Moe offered me two bowls of beef cube and I ate the soup two times.”
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“The kind Aung Moe offered me two bowls of beef cube and I ate the soup two times.”July 2025
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Chicken Net +1
“It was a great experience, the hot pot, fried rice and chicken where incredible.”
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“It was a great experience, the hot pot, fried rice and chicken where incredible.”June 2026
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Chicken and tomato soup Net +1
“Went here for the first time and it was impressive ✨ The ingredients were fresh. We got the chicken and tomato soup, and it was the best tomato soup I’ve ever tried so far.”
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“Went here for the first time and it was impressive ✨ The ingredients were fresh. We got the chicken and tomato soup, and it was the best tomato soup I’ve ever tried so far.”March 2026
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Chinese hotpot Net +1
“If you’re looking for authentic Chinese hotpot with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Haoyu Hotpot Downtown is a must-visit. Highly recommended for special occasions or just a delicious meal with friends and family!”
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“If you’re looking for authentic Chinese hotpot with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Haoyu Hotpot Downtown is a must-visit. Highly recommended for special occasions or just a delicious meal with friends and family!”July 2025
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Fried rice Net +1
“It was a great experience, the hot pot, fried rice and chicken where incredible.”
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“It was a great experience, the hot pot, fried rice and chicken where incredible.”June 2026
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Mushroom soup base Net +1
“For vegetarian, we ordered tomato soup base and mushroom soup base. The wild mushroom soup base is nicer than haidilao, but the tomato soup base is a bit bland compared to HDL.”
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“For vegetarian, we ordered tomato soup base and mushroom soup base. The wild mushroom soup base is nicer than haidilao, but the tomato soup base is a bit bland compared to HDL.”June 2026
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Oyster blade beef Net +1
“The oyster blade beef was easily our favorite cut, so it’s definitely worth ordering.”
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“The oyster blade beef was easily our favorite cut, so it’s definitely worth ordering.”June 2026
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Shrimp balls with the fish roe Net +1
“I like the shrimp balls with the fish roe and I really recommend it.👍”
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“I like the shrimp balls with the fish roe and I really recommend it.👍”July 2025
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Special bamboo firecracker veggie Net +1
“The special bamboo firecracker veggie in my photo taste unique like crunchy kelp seaweed.”
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“The special bamboo firecracker veggie in my photo taste unique like crunchy kelp seaweed.”June 2026
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Tom yum hot pot Net +1
“My fav tom yum hot pot forever! I like they can adjust less spicy and it’s still delicious with all fresh ingredients 🍜”
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“My fav tom yum hot pot forever! I like they can adjust less spicy and it’s still delicious with all fresh ingredients 🍜”April 2026
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Tomato soup Net +1
“Food was sooo good, best tomato soup i’ve ever had. The staffs are very attentive and nice. The Burmese staff was very fast and friendly. Will come back here again”
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“Food was sooo good, best tomato soup i’ve ever had. The staffs are very attentive and nice. The Burmese staff was very fast and friendly. Will come back here again”September 2025
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Wild mushroom soup base Net +1
“The wild mushroom soup base is nicer than haidilao, but the tomato soup base is a bit bland compared to HDL.”
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“The wild mushroom soup base is nicer than haidilao, but the tomato soup base is a bit bland compared to HDL.”June 2026
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Xiu qiu mushrooms Net +1
“The ingredients soak up the soup perfectly, especially the beef and XIU QIU mushrooms.”
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“The ingredients soak up the soup perfectly, especially the beef and XIU QIU mushrooms.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. Verify the opening hours directly before a late visit; one guest found the restaurant closed at midnight despite the website listing 2am.
Set Spice. Tell the team exactly how much heat you can handle. The tom yum can be adjusted to less spicy and remains tasty.
Ask For Help. If this is your first hotpot, ask staff to explain cooking times and the sauce setup before ordering.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to reach the restaurant and find parking, as one visitor found nearby parking difficult.
Try Oyster Blade. For a standout meat order, consider the oyster blade beef, which one repeat visitor called their favourite cut.
Plan the visit
Practical details
21 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hours Mismatch
One guest arrived at midnight after the website showed the restaurant open until 2am, but found it closed.
Spice Intensity
The spicy broth can be seriously hot; one review warns that the spice level is not for the weak.
Beginner Guidance
A first-time guest struggled with English-language guidance, missed the sauce bar and left unsure how to use the hotpot.
Parking Difficulty
One review says reaching the restaurant and finding a nearby parking spot can be difficult.
Heat Controls
The table heat control was described as inconvenient to use because it sits on the side.
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The Bottom Line
Star and Moon Hao Yu Hotpot Restaurant is a Chinese hotpot destination in Downtown Dubai, particularly appealing if you enjoy cooking at the table rather than receiving a finished dish. Choose a broth, then add fresh meats, vegetables, tofu, seafood or noodles; the tomato, spicy, tom yum and wild mushroom bases all receive specific praise. Oyster blade beef and shrimp balls with fish roe are useful dishes to look for.
The atmosphere can be more than dinner. Reviews mention mask performances, noodle dances and acrobatic-style food preparation, while the location near Dubai Opera makes it convenient before or after a show. Birthday guests have also described thoughtful celebratory touches, and families are mentioned positively.
Service is generally attentive, with staff sometimes explaining cooking times, preparing food or mixing sauces for newcomers. That said, one first-time visitor struggled to get clear English guidance and missed the sauce bar, so ask for an explanation at the start. The spicy broth is genuinely hot, though less-spicy adjustments are available.
Plan parking carefully: one visitor found the approach and nearby spaces difficult, while another noted parking downstairs. Also check opening hours before arriving late, since a guest found the restaurant closed at midnight despite an online 2am listing. A vegetarian meal for two was reported at 218 AED, though this is not a current price list.