Growl Growl Hot Pot

Growl Growl Hot Pot is a Downtown Crossing spot serving new-style hot pot bowls in the spirit of Chinese malatang, with a pan-Asian twist. Its kitchen draws on flavors from across the continent, from Sichuan’s fire and Tokyo’s umami to Delhi’s masala and Kuala Lumpur’s laksa, and each bowl is meant to become a personalized mix of flavors. The goal is fresh, creatively flavored hot pot at an affordable price.

The concept traces back to 2002, when its team began serving street-style hot pot in major food courts in Shanghai, eventually selling more than a million bowls of spicy hot pot. Growl Growl opened in Boston in 2025 as the start of a North American journey. Its philosophy is to source ingredients like a premium hot pot restaurant while cutting the cost of full table service and large dining rooms.

What to Know

• The culinary team has more than 15 years of experience refining Asian street food flavors.
• A second location operates in Midtown Manhattan.
• Takeout is available.