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For many Singaporeans, their first taste of Haidilao’s legendary tomato broth, hand-pulled la mian, and warm service might have been at Haidilao’s Clarke Quay outlet. Come 31 Aug, this chapter will close for good.
Haidilao’s Clarke Quay outlet — the chain’s very first store in Singapore and its first venture outside mainland China — will shutter its doors after 13 years, as its lease comes to an end.
When it first opened in 2012, the riverside location quickly became a go-to for late-night suppers, birthday celebrations, and even a sobering post-club hotpot. It was here that many diners first experienced free manicures while waiting for a table, snacks on the house, and staff who remembered their favourite dipping sauce mix.
Today, Haidilao has grown to more than 15 outlets across Singapore and expanded to countries like the U.S., Canada, and Australia. But Clarke Quay will always be the “一店”, or “original store” that started it all.
To mark the occasion, Haidilao and CQ @ Clarke Quay will be giving away more than S$800,000 worth of dining vouchers to eligible members. Each member will receive an e-voucher worth S$20, redeemable at any Haidilao outlet in Singapore with no minimum spend.
From Aug 18 to 29, diners visiting the Clarke Quay branch during selected hours will also stand a chance to win vouchers for Haidilao’s sister brands, Hi Hot Pot and Hi Noodle, through a lucky draw.
While the Clarke Quay unit is set to welcome a new concept after its closure, hotpot lovers can still get their fix at other branches, with the nearest ones located at Plaza Singapura, Bugis+, and Marina Square.
As bittersweet as it is, you still have 2 weeks to savour those nostalgic moments at Clarke Quay. And while this marks the end of an era for Haidilao’s first Singapore outlet, for anyone who’s ever huddled around its steaming pots with loved ones, the memories (and spice) is sure to linger on.
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