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Very nice, good for 2-3 ppl. Might need to queue if come on 7+ during weekends. Recommend the 9.90-16.90 set
Location: 181 Orchard Rd, #08-13, Singapore 238896
Floor 7 · Orchard Central
Affordable MSG-free hot pot at Orchard Central with $1.50 drinks and dips
Affordable MSG-free hot pot at Orchard Central with $1.50 drinks and dips
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot at Orchard Central is part of a chain with over 16 outlets across Singapore, known for its MSG-free broths and remarkably affordable pricing. The restaurant distinguishes itself with drinks, ice cream, and a selection of dipping sauces all priced at just $1.50, a policy that has become its signature selling point. Diners can choose from a variety of soup bases, from collagen-rich beauty broths to spicy Sichuan-style options, all prepared without the addition of MSG. The Orchard Central outlet on the eighth floor offers views of the Orchard Road streetscape, adding a pleasant visual dimension to the dining experience. The ingredient menu covers the standard hot pot repertoire of sliced meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles, available in individual or sharing portions. Shi Li Fang's rapid expansion across Singapore speaks to the appeal of its value-driven model. By eliminating MSG and keeping supplementary items at a nominal price, it has attracted a broad customer base that includes students, families, and budget-conscious hot pot enthusiasts. The no-reservation policy means that wait times can be significant during peak hours, but the efficient table turnover helps keep things moving. The bright, modern interior is designed for functionality rather than intimacy, making it better suited to casual group outings than romantic dinners. For anyone seeking a satisfying hot pot meal without the premium prices charged by many competitors, Shi Li Fang at Orchard Central delivers solid value. The MSG-free approach appeals to health-conscious diners, while the $1.50 drinks and ice cream add a generous touch that enhances the overall experience. It is a practical and popular choice in the Orchard Road dining landscape.Based on 1669 Google reviews
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Very nice, good for 2-3 ppl. Might need to queue if come on 7+ during weekends. Recommend the 9.90-16.90 set
Eunice Loo
Good food, excellent service. Perfect place for meals anytime!
Dawn Lim
Value for money in general. Food is not bad too. Ordered the NZ tenderloin set, but this was not a good choice as the beef was …
Zackery Goh
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Shi Li Fang Hotpot, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the tone for an amazing meal. …
Marilyn Tan
$8.80 hotpot was very worth it. 8 different ingredients, hotpot base, and unlimited rice/noodles. Also added $1.50 for unlimited drinks, ice cream and dipping sauce. …
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Promotion
A promotional poster for Shi Li Fang Hot Pot offering a free $9.90 single set meal with the order of any 2-3 pax boutique set meal. The promotion is valid on weekdays after 4 PM and all day on weekends and public holidays. The poster displays images of hot pot meals and includes website and Facebook links.
Hot Pot Dining Table
A table setting with a dual-section hot pot, various dishes including greens, seafood, and dipping sauces, a glass of lime juice, and printed materials like QR code cards and WiFi boxes.
Hot Pot Meat Plate
A white plate filled with thinly sliced, rolled beef strips arranged neatly on a bed of lettuce and a yellow condiment, placed on a table in a dimly lit dining setting. A hand is partially visible in the background, along with a small silver ladle in a light green bowl and pink napkins beside a metallic object with a logo. The environment suggests an indoor hot pot restaurant.
Hot Pot Dish
A split hot pot with a clear broth side and a spicy red broth side, garnished with greens and goji berries. A perforated divider holds the two broths apart. In the background, there is a blurred dining area with seating and ambient lighting.
Storefront Interior with Promotional Displays
Interior view of a restaurant or retail space featuring plush toys on display racks, pink inflatable figures in front, and a large aquarium-style projection wall behind. A promotional sign for 'Shi Li Hot Pot' is visible, advertising free meat & seafood set meals for orders 2-6 pax. The floor has partial branding, and patrons are seated at tables in the background.
Hot Pot Ingredients Display
Two woven baskets filled with assorted fresh ingredients for hot pot cooking, including corn, potatoes, leafy greens, mushrooms, and tofu. A digital timer or control panel is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
Restaurant Interior with Plush Decor
Long dining tables with plush toys on them, including a yellow bear and red fish. Tables have green bowls, chopsticks, napkin dispensers, and printed menus. Walls are covered in hanging plush animals. A staff member is visible behind the counter. The room has purple walls, blue lighting, and a TV screen showing food. Promotional posters and signage are present but not clearly readable.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Sauce Bar
Interior view of a hot pot sauce station with multiple dipping sauce bowls, bottles of condiments, and a signboard displaying sauce recipes in both English and Chinese. The background wall is purple with star patterns. A blue-lit storage area below holds stacked bowls. A panda figurine sits on the counter.
Self-serve beverage and ice cream station
Interior view of a self-service area with blue cabinets holding drink dispensers and cups, alongside an ice cream machine with promotional signage advertising $1.00 per set. The walls are decorated with starry and fantasy-themed projections. A metal cart holds additional glassware.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Interior
Interior of a hot pot restaurant with bright overhead signage reading 'SHI LI FANG HOT POT' and a red circular logo containing the Chinese character '食'. Walls are decorated with purple starry patterns and large illuminated projections resembling fantasy landscapes. Customers are seated at tables, some wearing face masks, in a busy dining environment under artificial lighting.
Hot Pot Ingredients Display
Two woven baskets filled with assorted hot pot ingredients including napa cabbage, cauliflower, tofu, fish balls, enoki mushrooms, crab sticks, leafy greens, and sliced vegetables, arranged on a golden table surface.
Hot Pot Bowl
A metal divided hot pot with three sections: a yellow broth with goji berries and greens, a white milk-based broth, and a red spicy broth with a perforated strainer in the center.
Hot Pot Dining Table
A table set with a divided hot pot featuring both spicy and mild broth, surrounded by plates of raw meat, vegetables, dumplings, egg rolls, and dipping sauces. A person is seen using chopsticks and a spoon to eat from a bowl. The setting appears to be indoors in a restaurant.
Hot Pot Ingredients Display
A table setting featuring sliced meats, shrimp, scallops, and fish slices arranged on plates with garnish. A small bowl of dipping sauce is also present. The scene appears to be an indoor dining area with a focus on food presentation.
Hot Pot Meal Setup
A hot pot with two broths — one clear, one red — surrounded by various ingredients including vegetables, mushrooms, corn, noodles, and dumplings on a white table. There are also small bowls of condiments and garnishes.
Restaurant Interior Food Display
A conveyor belt sushi-style food counter with red plates holding various dishes including glazed meat, fresh vegetables, and seafood. A chef is visible behind the counter wearing a white hat. Signage includes 'Free Flow for Chinese Tea $1.60/pax' and other promotional materials. The area has festive decorations like red lips cutouts and hanging ornaments. Customers are present in the background.
Hot Pot Ingredients Plate
A white plate with assorted sliced meats, seafood, and vegetables arranged on lettuce leaves, garnished with parsley. A metal hot pot bowl sits in the background, alongside a basket containing an egg, leafy greens, and other ingredients. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining table.
Hot Pot Dish
A metal pot filled with a red spicy broth containing vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and green peppers. A perforated metal strainer sits in the center of the pot. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining table with partial background elements like a bowl and chopsticks.
Restaurant Interior with Projection and Counter
Interior view of a restaurant featuring purple walls with starry projections, dining tables with patrons, and a counter area with promotional signs, a cash register, and pink orchids. Visible signage includes 'Share a 5-star Google review and get a free soft gift' and 'Points - Cash'. A globe and cartoon figurines are on the counter.
Hot Pot Meal Setup
A table setting featuring a divided hot pot with red and clear broth, accompanied by a platter of raw pork belly rolls wrapped in lettuce leaves, enoki mushrooms, and small bowls of dipping sauces. The scene is indoors, suggesting a dining environment.
Hot Pot Meat Plate
A platter of thinly sliced beef with marbling, arranged on a white rectangular plate garnished with parsley. To the right is a hot pot broth in a metal bowl with a strainer ladle. Other dishes include pickled vegetables and condiments on adjacent plates. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with a bright, clean table surface.
Lobster dish on plate
A whole lobster with its tail split open, resting on a bed of green lettuce garnished with purple orchids. The dish is presented on a white plate in an indoor setting, likely a restaurant. A blue object with red label and partial text 'Hotline: 63 78555' is visible in the background along with part of a printed material showing 'pot' and '888'.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Interior
Interior view of a restaurant with illuminated signage reading 'SHI LI FANG HOT POT' above the counter area. Customers are seated at tables, some standing near a brightly lit display shelf filled with small food items or promotional goods. The ceiling has a grid pattern and recessed lighting. A large mural depicting fish swimming underwater adorns the back wall. Decorative pink flowers and red lanterns decorate the counter. Promotional posters and flyers are visible on walls and stands.
Raw Meat Dish with Garnish
Close-up shot of thinly sliced raw meat, possibly pork or beef, arranged on a plate with purple flower petals and green garnish. Background is blurred, suggesting an indoor dining setting.
Food Display at Restaurant
A table setting with a wicker basket containing assorted vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and carrot slices alongside a white rectangular dish holding fried rolls. The scene includes silver tongs on a white tablecloth, with purple chairs and a window in the background.
Hot Pot Meal Setup
A table setting featuring a divided hot pot with clear broth and spicy red broth, surrounded by raw meat slices, vegetables, and condiments on plates. A basket of prepared ingredients sits nearby. The environment appears to be indoors at a restaurant.
Hand holding a bowl of prepared ingredients in front of a self-service condiment station
A person holds a small light-blue bowl containing chopped garlic, green herbs, and chili flakes. Behind it is a counter with multiple metal bowls filled with various condiments like spring onions, garlic, cooked carrots, and sauces, each labeled with red tags. Above the counter are bottles of pepper, chili oil, and other seasonings. The counter has blue under-lighting.
Restaurant Interior
Busy dining area with patrons seated at tables enjoying meals; large mural of mountains on back wall; staff in red uniforms moving among customers; overhead lighting and exposed ceiling fixtures; visible exit sign.
Restaurant Interior with Projected Art
Interior of a restaurant featuring large-scale projected artwork on the walls, depicting a fantasy landscape in purple tones. Tables are set with dining utensils, napkin dispensers, and small figurines. Customers are seated at tables eating or drinking. The ceiling has exposed lighting fixtures and ventilation systems.
Hot Pot Meal Setup
A table laden with a divided hot pot featuring red and orange broth, assorted sliced meats including beef and fish, vegetables like mushrooms and leafy greens in baskets, and a small bowl of dipping sauce. The setting suggests an indoor dining environment focused on food presentation.
Hot Pot Dish
A metal pot containing a simmering broth with shrimp, fish balls, tofu, and vegetables. A perforated inner bowl holds a yellow liquid, likely egg or soup base. Broccoli is visible on the side plate. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area.
Beverage station with underwater theme
Blue counter with multiple beverage dispensers labeled 'Water Chestnut', 'Lemon Tea', etc., under a starry blue backdrop with projected underwater scene. A cooler with red label, stacked cups on cart, and partial view of equipment to right.
Hot Pot Dish in Restaurant Interior
A metal pot with red spicy broth containing meat slices and tofu sits on an electric heating plate. Beside it is a side dish of green lettuce. The background shows part of the restaurant interior including a blue tissue box with a logo, a white countertop, and purple walls. No menu or storefront signage is visible.
Restaurant Interior with Projected Wall Art
Interior dining area with patrons seated at tables, eating hot pot or similar dishes. A large wall is projected with a vibrant underwater scene featuring fish and coral. Tables have menus, condiments, and food trays. Stuffed animals are displayed on shelves to the left. Lighting is modern, overhead spotlights illuminate the space.
Hot Pot Dining Interior
Close-up view of a hot pot meal setup with sliced pink meat on a white plate in foreground, surrounded by baskets of vegetables, rice noodles, and a metal pot. Background shows blurred ambient lighting and a screen displaying nature imagery.
Shi Li Hot Pot dipping sauce station
Interior view of a hot pot restaurant's sauce bar with multiple small bowls of sauces and condiments on a counter. A customer is selecting ingredients in a bowl. Behind the counter, there is a printed sign listing dipping sauce recipes including 'Taiwan Classic Sauce', 'Shi Li Fang Sesame Oil Sauce', etc., along with bottles of oil and salt shakers. The area has blue ambient lighting and promotional stickers on the counter.
Restaurant Interior with Promotional Displays
Interior view of a restaurant featuring a counter with red paper lanterns hanging above it. Two golden display carts hold plush toys and toy cars as promotional gifts. A sign encourages customers to leave a 5-star Google review for a free gift. A large cartoon character statue sits on the counter, alongside a globe and printed menus. The background shows diners seated at tables under a starry purple ceiling mural.
Beverage dispensers in themed setting
Four beverage dispensers mounted on a blue counter with starry background wall; labels indicate Water Chestnut, Ice Lemon Tea, Barley, and Lime Juice. A circular porthole-style window is visible in the wall behind. No shop front or menu signage visible.
Hot Pot Bowl
A metal hot pot divided into two sections: one red spicy broth with herbs and green peppers, the other yellow mild broth with goji berries and greens. A person's arm is partially visible in the background along with a glass of iced drink. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining table.
Hot Pot Dish
A metal divided hot pot with two sections: one side is a light-colored broth with vegetables and meat, the other is a spicy red broth with greens and tofu. A small inner divider holds a separate sauce or condiment. The dish appears to be served in an indoor dining setting.
Hot Pot Meal
A split hot pot dish with two distinct broths: one clear and the other spicy red. The pot contains vegetables, seafood, and meat. A person is seated at a table holding chopsticks, with small bowls of condiments nearby. A basket with an egg sits on the side. The setting appears to be indoors in a restaurant.
Food Display at Restaurant
A close-up shot of a long white plate with assorted meatballs and dumplings on lettuce leaves, alongside a bowl of sliced beef with greens and a purple flower garnish. The background shows part of the restaurant interior with blue decorative lighting.
Hot Pot Meat Platter
A plate of thinly sliced raw meat, garnished with lettuce and purple flowers, sits on a table with chopsticks resting on it. In the background, a large screen displays an image, possibly part of a dining ambiance or advertisement. The setting appears to be indoors in a restaurant.
Raw Meat Slices on Plates
Three white rectangular plates with thinly sliced raw meat, likely for hot pot or涮锅 (hot pot) dining. The meat is arranged neatly, showing marbling and cut into strips. One plate has a small garnish of green herb. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant table.
Vegetable Platter in Woven Basket
A colorful assortment of fresh vegetables including sliced carrots, bok choy leaves, white mushrooms, and golden tofu pieces arranged in an orange woven basket on a wooden table. A plastic bag is partially visible in the background.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot promotional display
Interior view of a restaurant with plush toys on shelves and a large promotional poster advertising free meat and seafood set meals for groups of 2-6 pax. The poster includes images of sliced meats, QR code, and Chinese text. Various sale signs are also visible.
Hot Pot Dining Setup
A hot pot with a divided broth section containing orange and white broths, accompanied by a basket of raw ingredients including cabbage, leafy greens, a boiled egg, crab stick, and black fungus. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant with a blue-tinted background and dining utensils on the table.
Food Plate and Side Dishes
A white triangular plate with marinated meat on lettuce sits next to a woven basket containing sliced watermelon and lotus root slices. A hot pot is partially visible in the background. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining table.
Hot Pot Meal
A metal divided hot pot with two broths: one light-colored and the other reddish-orange, filled with vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and meat slices. The setting is indoors on a white table with bowls, chopsticks, and a drink in the background.
Store Interior Display
Two golden rolling carts filled with plush toys and small figurines are positioned in front of a brightly lit blue back wall decorated with orange paper lanterns and hanging keychains. Signs on the carts promote customer rewards: one for paying via Nets, Cash, Paynow or PayLah, another for sharing a 5-star Google review to receive a free soft gift. Above, various decorative items including a globe, a red-capped figure holding gold coins, an NTB device, and a panda figurine are displayed. The floor is wooden, and ambient lighting highlights the display area.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Interior
Interior view of a hot pot restaurant with purple starry walls, illuminated signage reading 'SHI LI FANG HOT POT', and a red circular logo on the floor. Customers are seated at tables in the background. A display shelf with plush toys is on the left. An escalator entrance is partially visible in the foreground. Promotional items and small carts are near the counter.
Food Display at Dining Table
A close-up shot of sliced fish on a wavy glass plate with ice and garnish, served in a restaurant setting. Background shows other dishes, chopsticks, and beverages on a table.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Menu Display
Multiple printed menus and promotional flyers for Shi Li Fang Hot Pot displayed on a table. Includes meat section with images, set meal options, and promotion cards for shrimp & vegetable spring rolls ($2.10) and rice cake strips ($3.30). QR codes for pre-order are visible.
Hot Pot Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a restaurant with patrons dining at tables. A display shelf holds plush toys illuminated by lights. A large promotional poster advertises hot pot meals with prices and hotline number. Menus are displayed on stands. The ambiance is modern, with hanging lights and a decorative pillar in the background.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot promotional poster
A red and black promotional sign for Shi Li Fang Hot Pot advertising new dishes with 50% off seafood & meat, lunch set meals at $8.80++ and $9.90++, and a 1 Pax Value Set Meal. The sign includes hotline, website, Facebook link, and QR code. Above the sign are hanging green plush toys resembling characters from a cartoon or game. To the left is a stack of light blue plastic chairs. The background shows interior decor with swirling purple patterns on walls and white cutout-style window panels.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot promotional boards
Multiple red and black promotional boards displaying take-away hot pot meals with prices and offers. Boards show value set meal at $9.9+, Ma La Tang & Mao Cai at $8.80, seafood & meat 50% off, and various add-ons like collagen soup base or free-flow drink. Contact hotline: 6870 8888. Boards are on easels in a restaurant interior with wooden flooring and ceiling lights.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot promotional sign
A standing advertisement board for Shi Li Fang Hot Pot featuring a single value set meal priced at $9.90 per set, with additional offers including unlimited ice cream, dipping sauce, and free flow drinks for $1.00 per person. The sign includes images of food items, QR code, and Chinese characters. The setting appears to be indoors on a wooden floor with an orange chair nearby.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot Promotion Board
A printed promotional board for Shi Li Fang Hot Pot displaying various seafood and meat set meals with free item bonuses. The board includes a list of ingredients in both English and Chinese, along with contact information and a QR code to follow Facebook.
Shi Li Fang Hot Pot promotional poster
A bright yellow and red promotional poster for Shi Li Fang Hot Pot is displayed on an easel. It features images of seafood dishes including lobster, various meat and vegetable sets, and a 'New promotion' offering free meat & seafood with boutique set meals. Contact details include hotline 68708888 and website shilifanese.com. A large orange plush toy partially obscures the left side of the poster.
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