HODEKT 1.2L mini hot pot review: best for solo cooking
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Our Best for Solo pick: a tiny 1.2L electric hot pot for around ₱313 that cooks noodles, rice, and soup for one.
- Price: ₱313 as of Jul 6, 2026
- Biggest pro: Tiny 1.2L, perfect for students and dorms
- Main catch: Too small for family meals
At a glance
| Brand | HODEKT |
|---|---|
| Type | Mini multi-function hot pot |
| Price | ₱313 (as of Jul 6, 2026) |
| Owner rating | 4.7 ★ from 10,764 reviews |
| Shop | HODEKT Official Store |
| Units sold | 10K+ |
Specifications
| Type | Mini multi-function hot pot |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.2 L |
| Power / Wattage | 450–600 W |
| Functions / Presets | Noodles, rice, soup, hot pot |
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- Tiny 1.2L, perfect for students and dorms
- Around ₱313
- Cooks noodles, rice, and soup
✗ Cons
- Too small for family meals
- Basic build
The HODEKT 1.2L mini hot pot is our Best for Solo pick: a tiny 450–600W cooker that boils noodles, cooks a small batch of rice, or heats soup for one. Made for students, dorms, and tight spaces.
What it’s for
At 1.2L, this isn’t a family cooker. It’s a personal one. Instant noodles, a single serving of rice, quick soup, or a small hot pot for one. It’s light, packs away easily, and plugs into any outlet.
What can you cook in it?
The basics that get a student through the week. Boil instant noodles, cook a cup of rice, heat sabaw or canned soup, blanch a handful of gulay, or set up a mini hot pot for one. At 450–600W it draws less than a rice cooker or kettle, so most dorm outlets handle it, though dorm rules vary, so check before you plug in. It’s a manual pot, not an automatic rice cooker, so watch it while rice cooks rather than walking away and hoping.
Is it sulit?
Around ₱313 as of July 6, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. For a dorm essential that saves you a trip to the canteen, it’s cheap and does the job. Just don’t expect it to feed a family.
Who should buy it
Buy this if you cook mostly for yourself: a student, a solo renter, or anyone who wants a quick noodle-and-rice pot on their desk. Cooking for more? See bigger picks in our best rice cookers in the Philippines roundup and the rice cooker buying guide.
Alternatives to consider
Cooking for a household rather than yourself? Our Best Value pick is the Gaabor 1.8L mini rice cooker at around ₱399 as of July 6, 2026. For a full family cooker with a steamer, the HODEKT 3L/4L multi-function cooker is our Best Multi-Cooker pick at around ₱559.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can it cook rice properly?
Yes. A single serving of rice is one of its jobs, alongside noodles and soup. It's a manual pot though, not an auto rice cooker, so keep an eye on it.
Is it allowed in dorms, and will it trip the breaker?
At 450–600W it draws less than a rice cooker or kettle, so most dorm outlets handle it fine. Dorm rules vary though. Check with your landlord or dorm admin first.
Can it feed two people?
Stretch it and you can split a noodle soup, but 1.2L is really a personal pot. Cooking for two or more regularly, get a bigger multi-cooker instead.
Is it worth it for a student?
At around ₱313 as of July 6, 2026, it pays for itself in skipped canteen trips. It's light, packs away easily, and covers the noodles-rice-soup basics.
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Hodekt 1.2L Mini Hot Pot₱313 when last checked
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