Big JJ Seafood Hotpot is relocating to Prince’s Building in Central – here’s what we know

If you’re an avid hotpot lover or a well-versed local foodie, Big JJ Seafood Hotpot is a name you’ll definitely be familiar with. Since opening its doors in 2020, the restaurant has been renowned for its no-frills service, fun atmosphere, and its unofficial reputation as one of the city’s toughest tables to get. It’s earned its place as one of the city’s best joints for top-notch meat cuts and a wide range of vintage, natural, and self-produced wines.

From busy office workers shovelling down the restaurant’s cha chaan teng-style noodles and rice dishes at lunch, to rowdy diners cracking open cold ones over bubbling vats of broth into the wee hours of the morning, Big JJ’s down‑to‑earth vibe, generous portions, and reliably high-quality ingredients kept crowds coming back.

Last year, the restaurant set the city abuzz when it announced it would be moving away from its Central location, citing issues such as water leakage and weak air conditioning, according to its owner, Peter. After its final day of operations on March 31, the restaurant announced on Instagram that it would be opening its “global flagship store” at Prince’s Building in Central, without naming exactly where it would open in the premises. Turns out Big JJ 2.0 will be taking over the space formerly occupied by seafood restaurant-slash-oyster bar Dot Cod, as they’ll be relocating down the road to Tak Shing House. 

Along with the big news, Big JJ also mentioned that its kiosk in BaseHall 02 will continue serving customers until April 30. The restaurant also confirmed that it would be ramping up production of its private‑label wine and plans to increase output to 5,000 bottles annually, with the label set to enter Hong Kong’s retail market.

There haven’t been any hints as to when Big JJ plans to reopen in its brand-spanking new setting, but we’ll be eagerly waiting to see the local hotpot hotspot return in a much bigger, swankier environment.

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