12 Best Hot Pot Cookers (Review) In 2021

Our best choice is first on our list, the Yzakka Stainless Steel Shabu Hot Pot with Divider for Induction Cooktop is a great option for use with an induction cooker and for use in gas ovens. While we have seen less expensive and similar Shabu hot pot choices, this one is constructed using stainless steel yet still does have a lightweight feel and the handles are cool to the touch. It can be used at the table so that a meal along with sides can be produced, or two different flavors as per your guest requirements – that’s if you have a portable induction cooker. It does allow you to cook and serve hot, freshly cooked, and delicious home meals and party food. This is a new and durable option while being low cost.

The Food Party 2-in-1 Electric Smokeless Grill and Hot Pot you can use as an electric hot pot and also as a smokeless barbeque. You’ll get recipes, a silicone cleaning brush, tongs plus a shaped parchment paper, and of course an instruction manual when you buy this. We think that you may like that you don’t need a separate heating element so it’s entirely portable, allowing you to use in the home additional to your oven, hob or barbeque and you can use outdoors to product great meals like Teppanyaki, Curry, and other dishes which can be served hot and fresh. The two dials are easy to control and the size is perfect for families and dining events.

The Sonya Shabu Shabu Electric Mongolian Hot Pot is a mid-range model that could be a fantastic wedding gift or something that is used at home events. It has a good-sized capacity of five liters and the divider allows you to cook and present two different flavored meals in one setting. The heat control is simple and easy to use dial and the internal heating element heats and cooks to high temperatures for Asian style meals and more. As far as electric hot pots go, at this price, it makes a wonderful gift and a good novelty to use at that next family meeting.

The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Hot Pot and Pressure Cooker is more impressive hot pot options on our review list and it’s as easy to use as it is for cooking and cleaning. The Unclutterer team reviewed the 6 quart capacity, but there are 3 quart and 8 quart instant pots available from this manufacturer.

As 7 uses in 1 pot, you might like that it’s good to use as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and more. The touchpads at the front make it easily used for whichever you choose as its 14 in-built programs are simple to control. It works quickly although of course, you can only use it to do one thing at a time so we’d recommend it is a good addition to your home oven or range. You will be able to use the delayed start setting too so you can pre-prepare in advance.

The DASH Express Electric Cooker Hot Pot with Temperature Control is a quite small and versatile electric hot pot that is both easy to clean and easy to control. We think you might like the three colors it is available in – red, white, and aqua – and the outer casing is matte and easily wiped clean. It has a spout so emptying out hot or greasy liquids means little to no-spill, so soups can be poured out and old liquid can be emptied before cleaning. It isn’t so easy to clean but if you are okay to spend time on a little maintenance after a good meal then this model is a good budget buy.

At the latest price, the Carote Double-Flavor Hot Pot with Divider and Glass Lid is a great budget buy constructed from natural stone including a divider so that two different flavored meals can make cooking a little easier. It does cook evenly and safely at a high temperature and has a deep dish so more can be cooked than others retailing at a similar price. It has a non-stick interior which is easy to clean. It’s a great casserole dish, wonderful for pastas, curries, and other dishes. Try this Carote hot pot for cooking on a mobile induction hob or on your usual electric or gas stove instead of pulling out all your old worn-out pans. There is a smaller version available if you prefer to cook smaller meals. We think you may like the wooden handle design.

The Aroma Stainless Steel Hot Pot is easy to use with a Shabu Shabu design and easy to control temperature dial. It’s a great home gadget that has simple stainless steel construction which ensures it heats up quickly. For the budding cook wanting an easy way to a one-pot meaty meal, meat-free, seafood, or other types it also makes a good gift. It comes with a dual bowl so you can cook a meal and a side dish at the same time.

Our premium pick for the 2020 review list on electric hot pots is the SEAAN Multifunctional Electric Grill Hot Pot which is great for grilling, creating teppanyaki and a casserole dish and you can use the shabu shabu pot for different types of food. The dual heat controls are easy to work and you are able to cook food using the divider for different flavors. It has been designed thoughtfully with a safety glass lid and a non-stick interior griddle surface which is easy to wipe clean too. With a separate electric grill section, this is one of the larger multi-function electric hot pots we reviewed and both sections each have individual controls. We recommend this for indoor food preparation and it looks great on the countertop if you don’t have space to store it away after each use. It has an oil collector too which means it is easier to collect excess grease before a final clean after it has been used.

The LIVEN Electric Hot Pot with Grill and Non-Stick Coating is easily heated using dual electric elements and while this one isn’t the most powerful at 1300 watts, it’s surprisingly clever and heats quickly. It’s a multi-use hot pot and grill and the manufacturer does promise that the lack of a lid will not prevent liquids from simmering and boiling. With two sections you can grill and cook broths and other foods at the same time. The non-stick interior coating works great but it could easily be marked or damaged if you use metal either while cooking or a metal coating for cleaning after it has been used to produce delicious meals. This is the Unclutterer best value choice which will make cooking a real pleasure.

The Maple Electric Hot Pot with BBQ Grill is a great shabu shabu hot pot for cooking delicious meals with the family because of its well-sized design. The footprint on a counter worktop or table is fairly small as this hot pot is deep so it will fit neatly in most spaces. As long as you don’t overfill the grill pan which is approximately a diameter of 8 inches, you can cook with the lid on. Great for cooking a meal with sides for around four to five diners and a fab choice for party food. We were unclear on the wattage but it doesn’t heat to a high temperature so early preparation is recommended.

The LIVEN 5L Electric Shabu Shabu Hot Pot with Divider is the second on our list and the same price as the first (no. 9 above) which we had chosen as the best value electric hot pot. This model looks completely different however; it’s styled in a modern sleek way and has a large capacity of 5 liters which is great for a party or feeding the family. Like the best value choice it has an ‘s’ shaped divider so different tasting food can be cooked. You might like that the handles are anti-hot so won’t get overheated. The fire adjustment has five settings for different foods and cooking styles and with 1600 watts it is powerful enough to heat up quickly, reaching the desired temperature.

Our budget pick, the Proctor Silex Adjustable Temperature Electric Hot Pot is a good kitchen gadget and can be used a little like a kettle for boiling water and to make noodles, pasta, and more. This is a cheap hot pot option with adjustable heating which is easily controlled using a dial. It is more a cooker for liquid-based meals that takes out the need to boil a kettle or boil water on your stove or even the microwave. We think the recommendation for use in a dorm or student apartment is ideal where there are no facilities to heat using a pot. Can also make a one-pot soup and make flavored hot drinks that are water or milk-based. Our main issue would be that you need to remember to switch off at the wall and/or unplug it. You may also need to battle with the lid that only comes off by pulling up, anyone with limited capability in hands or arm strength may struggle with this and be easily scalded by steam.