Haidilao

Haidilao International Holding Ltd. or simply Haidilao (simplified Chinese: 海底捞; traditional Chinese: 海底撈) is a Chinese hot pot restaurant chain, typically operating under the trade name Haidilao Hot Pot. Founded in Jianyang, Sichuan in 1994 by Zhang Yong, it has grown into one of the world's largest hot pot restaurant brands. Haidilao International Holding Ltd. is headquartered in Beijing, China, while its overseas business is operated by Super Hi International Holding Ltd., which was incorporated in the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean and headquartered in Paya Lebar, Singapore. As of 2025, Haidilao and its overseas subsidiary operated more than 1,400 restaurants globally across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets. Super Hi International alone operated more than 110 overseas restaurants in 14 countries and regions across Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The overseas business began operations in Singapore in 2012 before being spun off into Super Hi International in 2022 and separately listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Haidilao is widely known for its customer service, including complimentary snacks, manicure services, and live hand-pulled noodle performances at selected outlets.