This is a special report by What’s on Weibo, on the latest trends in the world of Chinese hotpot. And today we are at Haidilao, an extremely popular hotpot chain, that you can find throughout China, which is known for its high quality service.
So over recent years, you see that people who go for hot pot, they don’t just want to have a basic hotpot, but they want a real nice dining experience. And here, that’s what you get. The staff is there all the time to help everyone out. There’s a very large selection of sauces that you can take, of snacks that you can take. And for the people who are waiting for a table, there’s even an entertainment area, where you get free drinks, board games, free access to Wi-Fi, and there are even manicures and massages being offered.
For Haidilao, three things are actually very important, it’s : service, taste, and quality. The quality of its food undergoes strict regulations, which is something that is especially important to consumers in China, since you have many food scandals over the past few years.
Well, Haidilao started in 1994 in Sichuan. And it has now over 150 locations throughout China. There are 15,000 people working for them. And since 2010, you can also find them abroad from Singapore to San Francisco. So more hotpot to enjoy, and more good service.
See you next time.