Haidilao closing 1st S'pore outlet at Clarke Quay on Aug. 31

Haidilao will be closing its first Singapore outlet at Clarke Quay.

In an SMS sent to Haidilao members on Aug. 13, the Chinese hotpot chain announced that its Clarke Quay outlet will cease operations on Aug. 31, 2025, citing the end of its lease as its reason.

The Clarke Quay outlet first opened its doors here in 2012.

It was also the hotpot chain's first international outlet outside mainland China.

Today, Haidilao has over 16 outlets in Singapore and has expanded to various parts of the world, including the U.S, Canada and Australia.

Responses

In a joint statement, Haidilao and CQ @ Clarke Quay said over S$800,000 of dining vouchers will be issued to eligible members.

These vouchers are redeemable with no minimum spend at any Haidilao outlet across Singapore.

From Aug. 18 to 29, customers dining at the Clarke Quay outlet during certain hours will have the chance to take part in a lucky draw to win dining vouchers for Haidilao’s second brand in Singapore for Haidilao Singapore’s second brands, Hi Hotpot and Hi Noodle.

A Haidilao Singapore spokesperson said: “As the Clarke Quay outlet prepares to conclude its lease in August 2025, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every customer who has supported us along the way. This was our very first outlet in Singapore and served as an introduction to Chinese hotpot for many local diners."

A spokesperson for CQ @ Clarke Quay said: "We thank them for their close partnership over the past 13 years. In the meantime, patrons can continue to enjoy Haidilao Hotpot’s offerings at CapitaLand malls, namely Plaza Singapura, Bugis+ and IMM."

The spokesperson added that "both Haidilao and CQ @ Clarke Quay took a bet on each other" in 2012, and the first Haidilao Hotpot restaurant in Singapore was opened at CQ @ Clarke Quay on level 2 of Block D.

The chain restaurant then expanded to more outlets.

"Given their strong presence across the island, we have mutually agreed that it is time for Haidilao Hotpot’s “一店” or #1 Store unit to be refreshed with a new tenant at the end of its lease. We remain close partners in China, Malaysia and Singapore," the spokesperson added.

A new concept to take over the space currently occupied by Hadilao will be introduced with more details to be shared in due course.

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