The only hot pot place that never disappoint. Easy parking and fresh hot pot ingredients. The fried rice is especially yum!
Anni C.
I like the free dessert bar. Soup is pretty good. Ingredients are pretty fresh. Sometimes long wait but if you pick the right time to go it's ok. Dislike the restroom there.....hard to lock the door
Melinda B.
Such a beautiful restaurant! I was looking for an authentic Chinese dining experience. My friend recommended we come here and it was exactly what I was searching for. The decor was gorgeous and so interesting. The dining area was clean and cozy. The list of food to order with your hotpot was very varietal with many interesting options I didn't know existed. To try something new and adventurous (for me and my friend) we tried duck feet, goose intestine, and pig blood (I guess pig blood isn't so uncommon in US but I had never gone out my way to try it). We also tried some usual things like beef, mixed vegetables, egg, potato, lotus...things like that. We ordered two broths. One was bone broth and the other was a medium spicy broth. The bone broth was a beautiful, cloudy looking broth and the chile was a gorgeous deep red. The szechuan peppers made my tongue and lips feel a little tingly and numb. I guess I have never had true szechuan peppers because I've had that chili sauce in other Chinese places and my mouth never reacted that way. I enjoyed the experience. I loved the buffet of toppings, sauces, oils, vinegar and treats that is offered to the customers for their food. I thought it was a very generous and beautifully arranged spread. The pitcher of cold, frosty beer was a perfect dinner companion.
Sanny C.
Honestly good but pricey. $200 for 4 people (including tips). However, the foods were fresh and the sauce bar came with so many snacks & desserts. If you're the type that eat a lot of meats & veggies then it is prob best to go to an ayce hotpot place. They charged for the broths, sauce bar for each individual, drinks and each item. Prices on the menu. I been here a few times because besides the good broth and foods, the decor here was very nice. The service was ok. The servers didnt speak much English. We ordered another plate of meat but they never brought it out. Not sure if she understood us. The good thing was they didn't charge us either. It used to be very busy even on weekdays but last night had no lines. So lucky us. Wouldn't wanna wait too long for a BD dinner. Receipt was very clear and on the bottom it stated for party of 5 or more, a 15% will be added. A hotpot place I don't mind coming back :)
Darren W.
Very good Hot Pot. Came here after a business meeting. We all enjoyed the food. Will come back again soon
Sammy M.
If you're looking for the next closest thing to authentic Chinese Hotpot, this is the spot! I've been coming here over 5 times already and never disappoints. Broth flavor and food quality are 5/5 and there's a huge selection of complimentary snacks, dessert soups, and a large selection of choices to make your own sauce. Broth: Spicy Broth is super flavorful and actually spicy. If you can't handle heat, I'd recommend getting mild. Pork Bone Broth is super refreshing and great for cooking any veggies in to retain that natural flavor. Meats: Fatty Beef Belly and Lamb Shoulder are the way to go. Cook them in the spicy broth and dip in your sauce to really enhance the flavor! Egg Fried Rice: New people might overlook this dish, but it's delicious and simple. Nice pairing with eating veggies and meat with! Food: 5/5 Service: 7/5 (awesome servers) Parking: 4/5 (recommend coming during non-busy hours to find parking) 10/10 would recommend come trying and opening your taste pallets to another dimension!
Yanfei C.
We need pay tax for the service fee!A fee of 15% will be charged for five people or more! That's ridiculous.I will never eat in here again.
Karen N.
Came here Monday at 1200, and beat the rush of patrons. At that time, there weren't any English speaking waiters. So there wasn't anyone to walk us through, explain certain dishes, or answer any questions. It's not difficult to figure out but it would've been nice to have any questions answered. Later in the shift, there was a friendly female waitress who did speak English. The staff is nice, but not overly friendly. It was my first time, we ordered 1/2 & 1/2 soup base. As other reviewer noted, medium spice is S-P-I-C-Y! Props if you can handle it, but just a warning. I had the plain bone broth and enjoyed it , as you can add spice to it with the wide assortment of dipping sauces. The great thing is, they refilled our soup base when it got low. They have a lot of options to choose from and it was helpful to look at other yelper's pictures and description of dishes. Outside of food, they have a lot of little cute additions that makes your experience there enjoyable- next to the mints, were hair ties and eye glass cleaner! And in the bathroom, floss, (and I can't remember the rest, but it was cute!) It does get quite $$$ but enjoyed the experience as a first timer.
Kate B.
My favorite place to eat spicy hotpot in LA! Here are a few reasons why I love this place: 1. The spicy soup base is so bomb - depending on how I'm feeling that day AND how I want to feel that night (if you know what I mean), I either get the mild or medium spicy. Very flavorful! 2. Nice outdoor area with large tables. It makes me feel safe during COVID-times and it's just nice to be outside with the top covered. 3. Sauce bar with lots of different snacks - the freshly fried shrimp chips are bomb, so are the different sesame balls, the purple rice porridge, everything is good! My mom comes here just to eat the little snacks. Also, of course, you can make your own sauces which is nice too. 4. Yam noodles - these are soooo chewy. Try them to find out what they are all about! My only complaint about this place is that it gets pretty pricey to eat here. For a party of 4-5, you are looking at around $200 total. Also, it gets crowded during dinner times. I try to come early during lunch right when they open if possible.
Cody L.
Came here for dinner for 2 Came on a Friday night. Parking can be tough if the restaurant is hopping. They have a lot in the front and back of the restaurant. If both are filled, we have worked in the neighborhood in the past. Not sure if it's legal but we had no issues. Environment: the restaurant is sectioned out into 3 spaces. All are separated by a large wall that looks like a library. Decor looks great imo. Food: we got the bone broth and the medium spicy hot pots. Woo! Medium spicy is plenty spicy for me as that stuff creeps on you quickly. I make my standard sauce, equal parts soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili oil with a touch of sesame oil and cilantro/green onions. Meats are boiled at your own pace. Decent quality. Service: service is fast and attentive. Most of the employees speak mandarin and it's the easiest way to communicate with them. I would recommend going with someone who can show you the ropes the first time. Overall, great restaurant. A bit on the higher priced side. But we enjoyed it very much and will be returning soon. Bill was ~$140 for everything.
Very authentic hot pot. Snack bar is definitely a plus! But finding parking was terrible. Make sure you take Uber there !!!
Andrea H.
Came here with two of my friends on a Sat night is pretty packed even at 6pm so be prepare. You do need wear a mask but once your inside it is not enforce to wear your mask which I wish they would on the sauce/snack bar areas. Even tho counts are low we are still not out of the woods and we are still in a pandemic. Tables are open no pixie glass in between the tables/seating areas. Which I wish this place would have just as a safety reasons. Open bar for the sauce and snacks area. We get to pick our veggies, meats, and seafood. Waiter/waitress was pretty attentive. BTW, at times you can smell the chili & then you got the next table customer coughing because she couldn't handle the strong chili smell. Meat and fish balls was good pretty fresh. Veggies were also fresh. Overall good experience but definitely need to keep your customer safe especially in the open bar area. Just have them wear their mask since the food is out in the open.
Elena R.
What a gem of a place!! Legit Chinese hot pot with amazing meat selections. Wish they had Tsingtao beer. Other than that, everything is great. Can't wait to go back again!
Suzan Lee
High quality & fresh ingredientsbest hot pot place in San Gabriel
Megan O.
The interior design of this place is amazing. It very beautifully decorated. The servers were really fast too. I can here with my family and we ordered the half and half broth (bone soup and mild spicy). Honestly, mild spicy is super spicy to me, I wouldn't recommend trying to drink the spicy broth but it's great for dipping. Usually when I dip my meat in the spicy broth I expect it to taste spicy and flavorful or savory. When I dipped my meat, all I got was the spiciness but no flavor. The regular bone broth was pretty solid tho. We ordered ribeye and short rib and both were great, not tough and not super chewy. Overall, this place can get pricy since it's a la carte (ended up being around $50/person) but it's a great place to take friends and family for dinner :)
The only hot pot place that never disappoint. Easy parking and fresh hot pot ingredients. The fried rice is especially yum!
I like the free dessert bar. Soup is pretty good. Ingredients are pretty fresh. Sometimes long wait but if you pick the right time to go it's ok. Dislike the restroom there.....hard to lock the door
Such a beautiful restaurant! I was looking for an authentic Chinese dining experience. My friend recommended we come here and it was exactly what I was searching for. The decor was gorgeous and so interesting. The dining area was clean and cozy. The list of food to order with your hotpot was very varietal with many interesting options I didn't know existed. To try something new and adventurous (for me and my friend) we tried duck feet, goose intestine, and pig blood (I guess pig blood isn't so uncommon in US but I had never gone out my way to try it). We also tried some usual things like beef, mixed vegetables, egg, potato, lotus...things like that. We ordered two broths. One was bone broth and the other was a medium spicy broth. The bone broth was a beautiful, cloudy looking broth and the chile was a gorgeous deep red. The szechuan peppers made my tongue and lips feel a little tingly and numb. I guess I have never had true szechuan peppers because I've had that chili sauce in other Chinese places and my mouth never reacted that way. I enjoyed the experience. I loved the buffet of toppings, sauces, oils, vinegar and treats that is offered to the customers for their food. I thought it was a very generous and beautifully arranged spread. The pitcher of cold, frosty beer was a perfect dinner companion.
Honestly good but pricey. $200 for 4 people (including tips). However, the foods were fresh and the sauce bar came with so many snacks & desserts. If you're the type that eat a lot of meats & veggies then it is prob best to go to an ayce hotpot place. They charged for the broths, sauce bar for each individual, drinks and each item. Prices on the menu. I been here a few times because besides the good broth and foods, the decor here was very nice. The service was ok. The servers didnt speak much English. We ordered another plate of meat but they never brought it out. Not sure if she understood us. The good thing was they didn't charge us either. It used to be very busy even on weekdays but last night had no lines. So lucky us. Wouldn't wanna wait too long for a BD dinner. Receipt was very clear and on the bottom it stated for party of 5 or more, a 15% will be added. A hotpot place I don't mind coming back :)
Very good Hot Pot. Came here after a business meeting. We all enjoyed the food. Will come back again soon
If you're looking for the next closest thing to authentic Chinese Hotpot, this is the spot! I've been coming here over 5 times already and never disappoints. Broth flavor and food quality are 5/5 and there's a huge selection of complimentary snacks, dessert soups, and a large selection of choices to make your own sauce. Broth: Spicy Broth is super flavorful and actually spicy. If you can't handle heat, I'd recommend getting mild. Pork Bone Broth is super refreshing and great for cooking any veggies in to retain that natural flavor. Meats: Fatty Beef Belly and Lamb Shoulder are the way to go. Cook them in the spicy broth and dip in your sauce to really enhance the flavor! Egg Fried Rice: New people might overlook this dish, but it's delicious and simple. Nice pairing with eating veggies and meat with! Food: 5/5 Service: 7/5 (awesome servers) Parking: 4/5 (recommend coming during non-busy hours to find parking) 10/10 would recommend come trying and opening your taste pallets to another dimension!
We need pay tax for the service fee!A fee of 15% will be charged for five people or more! That's ridiculous.I will never eat in here again.
Came here Monday at 1200, and beat the rush of patrons. At that time, there weren't any English speaking waiters. So there wasn't anyone to walk us through, explain certain dishes, or answer any questions. It's not difficult to figure out but it would've been nice to have any questions answered. Later in the shift, there was a friendly female waitress who did speak English. The staff is nice, but not overly friendly. It was my first time, we ordered 1/2 & 1/2 soup base. As other reviewer noted, medium spice is S-P-I-C-Y! Props if you can handle it, but just a warning. I had the plain bone broth and enjoyed it , as you can add spice to it with the wide assortment of dipping sauces. The great thing is, they refilled our soup base when it got low. They have a lot of options to choose from and it was helpful to look at other yelper's pictures and description of dishes. Outside of food, they have a lot of little cute additions that makes your experience there enjoyable- next to the mints, were hair ties and eye glass cleaner! And in the bathroom, floss, (and I can't remember the rest, but it was cute!) It does get quite $$$ but enjoyed the experience as a first timer.
My favorite place to eat spicy hotpot in LA! Here are a few reasons why I love this place: 1. The spicy soup base is so bomb - depending on how I'm feeling that day AND how I want to feel that night (if you know what I mean), I either get the mild or medium spicy. Very flavorful! 2. Nice outdoor area with large tables. It makes me feel safe during COVID-times and it's just nice to be outside with the top covered. 3. Sauce bar with lots of different snacks - the freshly fried shrimp chips are bomb, so are the different sesame balls, the purple rice porridge, everything is good! My mom comes here just to eat the little snacks. Also, of course, you can make your own sauces which is nice too. 4. Yam noodles - these are soooo chewy. Try them to find out what they are all about! My only complaint about this place is that it gets pretty pricey to eat here. For a party of 4-5, you are looking at around $200 total. Also, it gets crowded during dinner times. I try to come early during lunch right when they open if possible.
Came here for dinner for 2 Came on a Friday night. Parking can be tough if the restaurant is hopping. They have a lot in the front and back of the restaurant. If both are filled, we have worked in the neighborhood in the past. Not sure if it's legal but we had no issues. Environment: the restaurant is sectioned out into 3 spaces. All are separated by a large wall that looks like a library. Decor looks great imo. Food: we got the bone broth and the medium spicy hot pots. Woo! Medium spicy is plenty spicy for me as that stuff creeps on you quickly. I make my standard sauce, equal parts soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili oil with a touch of sesame oil and cilantro/green onions. Meats are boiled at your own pace. Decent quality. Service: service is fast and attentive. Most of the employees speak mandarin and it's the easiest way to communicate with them. I would recommend going with someone who can show you the ropes the first time. Overall, great restaurant. A bit on the higher priced side. But we enjoyed it very much and will be returning soon. Bill was ~$140 for everything.
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Very authentic hot pot. Snack bar is definitely a plus! But finding parking was terrible. Make sure you take Uber there !!!
Came here with two of my friends on a Sat night is pretty packed even at 6pm so be prepare. You do need wear a mask but once your inside it is not enforce to wear your mask which I wish they would on the sauce/snack bar areas. Even tho counts are low we are still not out of the woods and we are still in a pandemic. Tables are open no pixie glass in between the tables/seating areas. Which I wish this place would have just as a safety reasons. Open bar for the sauce and snacks area. We get to pick our veggies, meats, and seafood. Waiter/waitress was pretty attentive. BTW, at times you can smell the chili & then you got the next table customer coughing because she couldn't handle the strong chili smell. Meat and fish balls was good pretty fresh. Veggies were also fresh. Overall good experience but definitely need to keep your customer safe especially in the open bar area. Just have them wear their mask since the food is out in the open.
What a gem of a place!! Legit Chinese hot pot with amazing meat selections. Wish they had Tsingtao beer. Other than that, everything is great. Can't wait to go back again!
High quality & fresh ingredientsbest hot pot place in San Gabriel
The interior design of this place is amazing. It very beautifully decorated. The servers were really fast too. I can here with my family and we ordered the half and half broth (bone soup and mild spicy). Honestly, mild spicy is super spicy to me, I wouldn't recommend trying to drink the spicy broth but it's great for dipping. Usually when I dip my meat in the spicy broth I expect it to taste spicy and flavorful or savory. When I dipped my meat, all I got was the spiciness but no flavor. The regular bone broth was pretty solid tho. We ordered ribeye and short rib and both were great, not tough and not super chewy. Overall, this place can get pricy since it's a la carte (ended up being around $50/person) but it's a great place to take friends and family for dinner :)