Imagine the misty river air mixing with the scent of chili oil…
Hotpot started as necessity. Boatmen and laborers needed hot, quick, and filling food. From those riverbanks arose a method: communal cooking, bold flavors, and an appetite for heat. Its origins trace back to the Qing Dynasty, when boatmen cooked leftover beef offal in a pot of bubbling spice to stay warm along the Jialing River.
From Survival to Celebration
What began as a worker’s meal grew into a city-wide tradition. Through the 20th century, those pots moved from street stalls into restaurants. Techniques refined and ingredients diversified, but the essence stayed the same: hotpot is social by design. It builds conversation, breaks the ice, and turns strangers into tablemates.
Peijie Hotpot was born from that same spirit. Over time, it transformed from a neighborhood kitchen to a time-honored brand recognized across China. Every restaurant still follows the old rule: the broth must breathe before it boils.
The Modern Era
With China’s rapid growth in the early 2000s, hotpot became a symbol of togetherness. Today, Chongqing hotpot is a global symbol of flavor and community.
Restaurants grew larger, menus became more refined, and the once humble meal turned into a social ritual — a place for celebrations, business dinners, and family gatherings. The craft behind the red oil broth, simmered with dozens of spices, became an art form.
At this time, Peijie Hotpot and other pioneers began preserving the old methods while modernizing every step for quality, consistency, and safety.
Tradition Meets Innovation
Today, Chongqing hotpot continues to evolve. Chefs source fresh ingredients from across China, blending regional specialties with authentic techniques.
Health-conscious diners have inspired a shift — from heavy tallow to fresh, clean broths that still hold the same soul. The culture has gone global, with Chongqing-style hotpot now found in Shanghai, Beijing, and across the world — each pot carrying a little heat from its homeland.
In 2025, Peijie opened its branch in Amsterdam.
The goal wasn’t expansion for its own sake — it was continuation. To share Chongqing’s passion and precision with a new generation of diners.
From the kitchens in China to the tables in Europe, Peijie stays true to its promise: spice with soul, flavor with honesty.
A Taste That Connects Generations
For us, hotpot isn’t a trend — it’s a language. Every bubbling pot tells a story of patience, family, and pride. And whether you’re in Chongqing or Amsterdam, the taste remains the same — deep, fiery, and full of life.
Peijie Hotpot in Amsterdam
The Spirit Lives On
From riverbanks to global tables, Chongqing hotpot remains the city’s beating heart, alive, shared, and endlessly bubbling.
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