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Amazing hot pot place! My family and I visited on New Year's Day for lunch and it we really enjoyed the food :) The restaurant itself is pretty small, but is decorated to mimic a traditional Chinese street which is pretty cool. Service was fast too, although there wasn't that many people when we were there. For soup base, we got two different types--mala house special butter (little mild) and chicken soup. I personally enjoyed the mala house special butter. It does err on the spicier side of the scale, so keep that in mind when ordering! The beef, lamb, vegetables, tofu and more were all really fresh and yummy. There is a pretty wide selection of food, from seafood to red meat to tofu, vegetables and noodles. The one downside is that it is pretty expensive, but you can choose portion sizes so I would recommend getting small plates if you want to try more stuff! Overall, I really enjoyed my time here so I would recommend if you're in the area!
We came here on a Saturday before 6pm and got seated right away. The options here for sauce bar was more limited compared to other places but the section of meats were about the same. A lot of stuff that were shown on the menu were sold out so we didn't get to try a lot of it. We got the spicy broth and tomato broth. The spicy broth chongqing style was good and had a good kick to it. The tomato broth was less flavorful. I would suggest the spicy broth if you plan to come.
The spice is insane. Definitely my go-to for spicy Chinese hot pot. The restaurant is tucked away in downtown Mountain View where the streets are always alive and beautifully lit. I was surprised to find out there were two floors - first floor is also shared with Teaspoon and second floor has karaoke rooms! I've been many times and service is usually quick, but on some days (busy or slow) I've been forgotten before. They have a variety of soup bases to choose from and I usually go for half original beef spicy oil base (medium spice) and half sauerkraut fish/mustard green base. The menu included many options for hot pot toppings and they all came out fresh. The meat tastes and looks high quality. They have a sauce/snack bar (~ $3-$4 per person) which is convenient. I also found it convenient to order Teaspoon from the QR code as well and it came straight to my table. I will be back soon for sure.
The food was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful. I especially enjoyed picking out my own combo of meats, veggies, and drinks. Ordering was super convenient -- everything is done through your phone, which made the process quick and easy I like the decor of the restaurant, it lived up to the hype as it felt I am in Asia while dining.
Never fails. The hotpot base is cheaper than a lot of other places (Liuyishou, Haidilao etc) but the ingredients are on the pricier side. Amenities include: sesame balls, shrimp chips, strawberry and chocolate ice cream to top off an extensive sauce bar! The staff are always super sweet and very accommodating! If coming here be sure to double check the offers for that week-- last week I got two free beers with a valid ID. There's also an upstairs karaoke room that I haven't utilized yet but hotpot plus karaoke sounds like quite the combo.
Called on a Friday night and they happened to have a table for 5 available! Overall a very authentic experience - the hot pot flavors and ingredients are exactly what you would get in China (not Americanized at all). They also had a free sauce station which included side dishes! Like chicken feet. This also means the broth is quite spicy, as in "mild" is quite spicy already. We had a great time, and everything was delicious (except the tripe was not very fresh), and we finished the meal with free soft serve ice cream!
I've heard about this hot pot restaurant for a long time, and this is my first time trying it. I ordered the Yuan Yang hot pot. The fish maw chicken soup base costs an extra $16 and has a light flavor. The beef oil Chongqing broth was ordered with a mild spice level, which felt just right for someone who can't handle spicy food . The ingredients were all very fresh. They currently have a New Year promotion offering free shaved ice (four flavors of ice cream), which pairs perfectly with the spicy hot pot. Overall, the prices here are on the higher side.
Very exciting place to have tandem dinner and karaoke with your friends, whether it be for a celebration or just to hang out. The hotpot was very authentic, and the meats were of great quality. We got the mixed broth, and the spicy broth was very spicy (but great!) They have a very extensive menu, and all of the food was of pretty high quality and very fresh! To book a karaoke room hotpot experience, you can make a reservation while indicating as such, and you may need to pay a deposit to reserve the karaoke rooms. However, the staff was very helpful and the whole process was very seamless and smooth! There's a minimum spend for use of the karaoke room, but with a large enough group, it definitely is a steal considering that you have both hotpot and karaoke at the same time. You can also order Boba from the Teaspoon downstairs directly through their menu, and they'll send it over as well! Perfect pairing for the spicy broth. A great place to visit!
Tried 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot in Mountain View and genuinely had a blast. On a Sunday night, the atmosphere was pleasantly quiet, though the interior still truly made it feel like you were stepping into a spot straight out of China, with two floors to explore. We went with two broths: a rich, creamy white one (probably bone broth), which was just okay, and the classic chicken broth, which honestly stole the show. It had actual chicken pieces simmering in it, giving it a deeper, more flavorful taste. Highly recommend that one. For toppings, we got the seafood platter; everything was fresh. We also added both Angus beef and Wagyu. The cuts were thin, juicy, and cooked fast. Solid portions, too. Hot pot is always fun, but the setup here makes it even better. And to end the night? Soft-serve ice cream from vending machines. It's super helpful, especially if you're brave enough to try their spiciest broth (we weren't this time). If you're looking for a fun, flavorful hot pot spot in Mountain View, this place is 100% worth checking out.
I can agree that this is one of the best hot pot places in Bay Area but I would caution about the level of spice. I think it is great for those who have a high spice because it is was still spicy with mild spicy. The level of spice they put is so flavorful and aromatic but just too spicy for me. But, I do have a low spice tolerance so maybe that's why. But my friends who came here before also agreed that it is spicy and they have a higher spice tolerance than me. I got the Jiogounger house special butter hot pot and chose mild. But perhaps next time I might choose half and half. Their meat was very good. Got their wagyu beef but I specifically liked their lamb shoulder ! It was delicious ! Very flavorful with the spices from the broth. There is a sauce station where you can make your own sauce so you have a lot to choose from. I also liked presentation of the dish and the little butter in shape of a bear or a duck or fish. Pretty cute concept. Service was amazing. The lady who took care of us was very nice and welcoming. She always had a smile even while wearing a mask. Given it was my first time, she explained everything well and gave recommendations on what pairs well with what. I also love how she told me the napkins are in the drawer which is convenient because i hate having to ask the servers for more napkins. Overall I would recommend people to try here! Just prepare for the spiciness!
We came here on a Friday night at ~7 PM and the wait was around 30 minutes. However, there are a variety of other stores in the downtown area that you can check out nearby while waiting. The place has a very nice traditional Chinese vibe with its red decor and it makes you feel like you're in China! Once seated, our server explained how to order from the QR code as well as getting sauces/snacks/utensils. There are variety of broths, meats, and vegetables that you can choose from but the portion sizes here are also very big so make sure to not order too much like we did. We ordered the Jiugongge House Special Butter Broth as well a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. The broth came out in nice presentation and had a crafted giant butter that you drop into the broth. Even though we chose the lowest spice level, the broth was still pretty spicy. My friend has a high spice tolerance and he even agreed that it was very spicy. However, the meats, seafood, and vegetables were good and tasted very fresh! They also have free ice cream which definitely helped with our numbing taste buds. Overall, I really enjoyed the food quality and service but would order less food next time and get a different broth.
My favorite hot pot place! The meat's quality is top notch, massive variety of soup and condiments. They even sell fish maw and beef stripe for those who crave for authentic Chinese hot pot. Awesome service and ambience as well!
This place is not AYCE so the quality and variety of the ingredients was pretty good. We got the pork stomach broth which is delicious. The spicy broth is quite spicy even though we got the lowest spice level but it was very good. I really liked the fried tofu skin - very thinly sliced. Buffet bar was also pretty good. I would definitely come back here again if I'm in town and looking to not do AYCE hot pot. The lamb and squid skewers were super authentic! read more
Quality of the ingredient is still good. It looks like their business declined since the last time I was here, so they closed the upstairs area. I feel like they pivoted their focus to skewers or something because I always see them at festivals. The sauce bar was pretty underwhelming compared to the other hotpot places in the area. The portion size was also very small. For ~$80, I usually get bloated and could have leftovers at other hot pot places. However, that same dollar amount would get me to "perfect portion" - aka I don't overeat, and there's no leftovers. See the picture with the small dishes for the latest portion size we got. Idk, I feel like it shrunk a looot. read more
Came here on a Tuesday at 5pm with a group of 4 and didn't have to wait at all. Overall a pretty solid hot pot place with good broth and meat and had a good meal. However, rating it 4 stars because I feel like they don't have that many options compared to other hot pot places I've been to. There was only udon for noodles, and not many variety for balls. The price was also on the pricier side, so I feel like for the variety and amount of food you get isn't as worth. The sauce bar also didn't have as much small dishes as I thought they would (only chicken feet) and the fruit was canned and stale. Icecream was really good though! Cool to try if you've never been, but I think I would probably try another place next time read more
Amazing hot pot place! My family and I visited on New Year's Day for lunch and it we really enjoyed the food :) The restaurant itself is pretty small, but is decorated to mimic a traditional Chinese street which is pretty cool. Service was fast too, although there wasn't that many people when we were there. For soup base, we got two different types--mala house special butter (little mild) and chicken soup. I personally enjoyed the mala house special butter. It does err on the spicier side of the scale, so keep that in mind when ordering! The beef, lamb, vegetables, tofu and more were all really fresh and yummy. There is a pretty wide selection of food, from seafood to red meat to tofu, vegetables and noodles. The one downside is that it is pretty expensive, but you can choose portion sizes so I would recommend getting small plates if you want to try more stuff! Overall, I really enjoyed my time here so I would recommend if you're in the area! read more
1 year ago
We came here on a Saturday before 6pm and got seated right away. The options here for sauce bar was more limited compared to other places but the section of meats were about the same. A lot of stuff that were shown on the menu were sold out so we didn't get to try a lot of it. We got the spicy broth and tomato broth. The spicy broth chongqing style was good and had a good kick to it. The tomato broth was less flavorful. I would suggest the spicy broth if you plan to come. read more
The spice is insane. Definitely my go-to for spicy Chinese hot pot. The restaurant is tucked away in downtown Mountain View where the streets are always alive and beautifully lit. I was surprised to find out there were two floors - first floor is also shared with Teaspoon and second floor has karaoke rooms! I've been many times and service is usually quick, but on some days (busy or slow) I've been forgotten before. They have a variety of soup bases to choose from and I usually go for half original beef spicy oil base (medium spice) and half sauerkraut fish/mustard green base. The menu included many options for hot pot toppings and they all came out fresh. The meat tastes and looks high quality. They have a sauce/snack bar (~ $3-$4 per person) which is convenient. I also found it convenient to order Teaspoon from the QR code as well and it came straight to my table. I will be back soon for sure. read more
1 year ago
The food was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful. I especially enjoyed picking out my own combo of meats, veggies, and drinks. Ordering was super convenient -- everything is done through your phone, which made the process quick and easy I like the decor of the restaurant, it lived up to the hype as it felt I am in Asia while dining. read more
Never fails. The hotpot base is cheaper than a lot of other places (Liuyishou, Haidilao etc) but the ingredients are on the pricier side. Amenities include: sesame balls, shrimp chips, strawberry and chocolate ice cream to top off an extensive sauce bar! The staff are always super sweet and very accommodating! If coming here be sure to double check the offers for that week-- last week I got two free beers with a valid ID. There's also an upstairs karaoke room that I haven't utilized yet but hotpot plus karaoke sounds like quite the combo. read more
Called on a Friday night and they happened to have a table for 5 available! Overall a very authentic experience - the hot pot flavors and ingredients are exactly what you would get in China (not Americanized at all). They also had a free sauce station which included side dishes! Like chicken feet. This also means the broth is quite spicy, as in "mild" is quite spicy already. We had a great time, and everything was delicious (except the tripe was not very fresh), and we finished the meal with free soft serve ice cream! read more
I've heard about this hot pot restaurant for a long time, and this is my first time trying it. I ordered the Yuan Yang hot pot. The fish maw chicken soup base costs an extra $16 and has a light flavor. The beef oil Chongqing broth was ordered with a mild spice level, which felt just right for someone who can't handle spicy food . The ingredients were all very fresh. They currently have a New Year promotion offering free shaved ice (four flavors of ice cream), which pairs perfectly with the spicy hot pot. Overall, the prices here are on the higher side. read more
Very exciting place to have tandem dinner and karaoke with your friends, whether it be for a celebration or just to hang out. The hotpot was very authentic, and the meats were of great quality. We got the mixed broth, and the spicy broth was very spicy (but great!) They have a very extensive menu, and all of the food was of pretty high quality and very fresh! To book a karaoke room hotpot experience, you can make a reservation while indicating as such, and you may need to pay a deposit to reserve the karaoke rooms. However, the staff was very helpful and the whole process was very seamless and smooth! There's a minimum spend for use of the karaoke room, but with a large enough group, it definitely is a steal considering that you have both hotpot and karaoke at the same time. You can also order Boba from the Teaspoon downstairs directly through their menu, and they'll send it over as well! Perfect pairing for the spicy broth. A great place to visit! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Tried 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot in Mountain View and genuinely had a blast. On a Sunday night, the atmosphere was pleasantly quiet, though the interior still truly made it feel like you were stepping into a spot straight out of China, with two floors to explore. We went with two broths: a rich, creamy white one (probably bone broth), which was just okay, and the classic chicken broth, which honestly stole the show. It had actual chicken pieces simmering in it, giving it a deeper, more flavorful taste. Highly recommend that one. For toppings, we got the seafood platter; everything was fresh. We also added both Angus beef and Wagyu. The cuts were thin, juicy, and cooked fast. Solid portions, too. Hot pot is always fun, but the setup here makes it even better. And to end the night? Soft-serve ice cream from vending machines. It's super helpful, especially if you're brave enough to try their spiciest broth (we weren't this time). If you're looking for a fun, flavorful hot pot spot in Mountain View, this place is 100% worth checking out. read more
I can agree that this is one of the best hot pot places in Bay Area but I would caution about the level of spice. I think it is great for those who have a high spice because it is was still spicy with mild spicy. The level of spice they put is so flavorful and aromatic but just too spicy for me. But, I do have a low spice tolerance so maybe that's why. But my friends who came here before also agreed that it is spicy and they have a higher spice tolerance than me. I got the Jiogounger house special butter hot pot and chose mild. But perhaps next time I might choose half and half. Their meat was very good. Got their wagyu beef but I specifically liked their lamb shoulder ! It was delicious ! Very flavorful with the spices from the broth. There is a sauce station where you can make your own sauce so you have a lot to choose from. I also liked presentation of the dish and the little butter in shape of a bear or a duck or fish. Pretty cute concept. Service was amazing. The lady who took care of us was very nice and welcoming. She always had a smile even while wearing a mask. Given it was my first time, she explained everything well and gave recommendations on what pairs well with what. I also love how she told me the napkins are in the drawer which is convenient because i hate having to ask the servers for more napkins. Overall I would recommend people to try here! Just prepare for the spiciness! read more
We came here on a Friday night at ~7 PM and the wait was around 30 minutes. However, there are a variety of other stores in the downtown area that you can check out nearby while waiting. The place has a very nice traditional Chinese vibe with its red decor and it makes you feel like you're in China! Once seated, our server explained how to order from the QR code as well as getting sauces/snacks/utensils. There are variety of broths, meats, and vegetables that you can choose from but the portion sizes here are also very big so make sure to not order too much like we did. We ordered the Jiugongge House Special Butter Broth as well a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. The broth came out in nice presentation and had a crafted giant butter that you drop into the broth. Even though we chose the lowest spice level, the broth was still pretty spicy. My friend has a high spice tolerance and he even agreed that it was very spicy. However, the meats, seafood, and vegetables were good and tasted very fresh! They also have free ice cream which definitely helped with our numbing taste buds. Overall, I really enjoyed the food quality and service but would order less food next time and get a different broth. read more
My favorite hot pot place! The meat's quality is top notch, massive variety of soup and condiments. They even sell fish maw and beef stripe for those who crave for authentic Chinese hot pot. Awesome service and ambience as well! read more
Had dinner here on a weekend. There was no wait around 5:30pm but around 6:30pm place started to get crowded. Place is traditionally decorated with red interior. There were a decent amount of tables and overall spacious. Sauce/snack bar had your standard typically stuff and includes sesame balls and ice cream! You order from a QR code and food comes out pretty fast. Meat quality was good and overall everything tasted authentic. read more
I saw someone jogging in the 110 degree heat before and I was reminded that I should POT-bably start training for when I go to hell too :p. Meanwhile, I'll train at 3 Kingdoms, cuz HELL is where your booty hole will feel like it's at after eating here. .:: FOOD ::. NOT AYCE, a- la -carte by the dish. Perfect for one of those, 'Lets not stuff ourself silly to get our money's worth' type of nights. Marvelous Soup $18.95: you get to pick 3 soups. We chose Pork & Chicken ; Golden Pickled Mustard; and Premium Beef Oil Spicy (we got mild). I didnt touch anything spicy but my friends said the mild was a gooooood heat so beware. The pork and chicken theres a WHOLE bone in there like I'm talking huge. The. Premium Beef Oil came with the cutest cow butter to drop in. The golden pickled mustard was meh and I'm so glad it was in the tiniest portion of the pot. Snack and dipping bar $15/person: had a good variety of sauces, whatever you want should be there. The snacks had shrimp chips that I absolutely love from the chinese restaurants, sesame balls with red bean, edamame, fruits that look like they were there for a long time because some looked brown. American Kobe Beef $21.95: good marbling , comes with a good portion, maybe i'm so jaded from all the bay area places but I thought I was only gonna get 6 pieces. I liked this the best. Angus Selected Beef $20.95: Very fancy presentation. A good cut too but visibly and taste wise a lower cut than American Kobe. Beef Toro $12.95: One of our table's favorite cut, especially those who also like fatty meat. Fish ball w/ Roe $8.95: never fails to satisfy the table. The roe gives a good surprise in the middle. Fish Tofu $4.95: a huge portion, even if we selected the small size. I'm not complaining. Mixed Special Tripe $16.95: I dont eat tripe, but my table enjoyed this dish. Mushroom Combo Platter $14.95: I also dont eat mushroom, but my table liked the variety. Veggie Combo Platter $13.95: Comes with corn, spinach, watercress, lotus root, lettuce, cabbage Fish Roe Lucky Bag $10.95: basically fish tofu with roe in the middle. Definitely became one of my favs. Beef Skewers $12.95: a mild spicy on the skewers. Tender pieces to dip into the hot pot to cook. DO NOT end the night without grabbing some soft serve at their machine downstairs near the host stand. .:: Ambiance / Service / Parking ::. You come here for ALLLLL the aesthetics and they pull out EVERY stop there is, from the animal butters to the liquid nitrogen on the hot pots, to presentation of all the dishes, to the decors that transport you to ChongQing. They even have karaoke rooms you can book. It's a two story place which is rare to see in bay area. It shares a spot with Teaspoon. Luckily, my party was seated in the more private rooms because we were making videos and taking hella pics, so it would have been embarrassing if we were outside. Our waiter was nice, took our orders and old us when things were on last call. He just took our soup order but everything else is QR code and you order on the website. Pay at end of meal. We made resy so our table of 5 got seated immediately on a Saturday night. Parking was a bit tough. I found street parking though about 2-3 blocks away. There were several parking garages but it was dark and I didnt know my way around mountain view to look for it. read more
One of our Yelp friends had suggested 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot after continuously seeing them featured on IG Reels and TikToks - mainly for their "steaming" presentation achieved by dry ice. While I was skeptical at first, 3 Kingdoms actually offers a fresh meat selection along with some unique items, including some of the most varied intestine/tripe/offal choices I have seen at a restaurant. 3 Kingdoms is a food photographers dream as well. Bright, overhead lights are everywhere and make the meats look even juicier for social media. Several items to note: 3 Kingdoms is NOT AYCE, but they do have an extensive sauce bar with apps that are free, and finally their broth is SPICY. Do not get the house special spicy broth unless you are sure you can handle it! This is a great spot to come with friends and will definitely be back! read more
1 year ago
Had the best time catching up with friends here! Yes, we waited a bit (grabbed milk tea from downstairs-yum!), but it was so worth it. We shared two amazing broths-the spicy Mala butter and chicken soup. Everything was fresh: seafood, lamb, veggies, tofu, noodles... so much food for the price! The staff was sweet even when busy, and the cozy upstairs spot felt just right for our chattering group. Left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Love this place for group hangs! read more
This place is legit. Authentic hot pot with great quality meat -- including specialties like tripe and intestine. Definitely reminds me of hot pot in China. They also do split pot and there's a fruit and veg bar, which is fantastic. Honestly better than Hai Di Lao or other hot pot places in the Bay. read more
3 years ago
The best hotpot in Bay Area! Whether you like the spicy or non-spicy ones, there are plenty of options for you. Must try are the beef and fish in tomato soups read more
Hot pot. Time of the cold season to enjoy the delicious hot pot. Love the spot, great vibes and lots of food selection. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve ( inflation. Yikes) 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Chinese hot pot they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in China. Not bad! Wish they have more choices on the sauce selection. Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more
Great hot pot with many options for meats, seafood & veggies. Choose your broth - spicy (choose level of spiciness), pork & chicken broth, mushroom broth. All broths are very flavorful and with the money. Choose any snacks and sauces you like, and some sides from the refrigerated cart. Be sure to drink some of the yummy broth after you finish eating all your cooked food in the hot pot. They have an endless supply of napkins in a handy drawer at the tables. Love the softie ice cream machine for dessert that you help yourself to. I would eat here again and again. read more
2 years ago
The ambience and plating are the highlights here. They have a extensive selection of meats, seafood and vegetables. Most importantly, they have a sauce bar, which is a must have for good hot pot places. They also have boba from Teaspoon inside. They are known for their buttery hot pot. The butter is in the shape of some animal. They have the online ordering system, so it's very convenient to order. I have been here twice and was not disappointed. I recommend the spicy broth, as the plain broth is a bit bland and questionable what it's made from. I suggest calling in to reserve a table ahead of time. They do get busy on weekends. read more
Their signature soup base is infused in dozens of spices with house special beef butter. It's inspired by Chongqing's famous hotpot culture and flavors. They offer a variety of soup base to choose from, and I picked the pot design that can fit three different kinds of broth (house special spicy beef butter broth, pork bone broth, and mushroom-base broth). Very yummy soup base! I want to try their most popular "jiugongge" house special spicy hotpot next time! The ice jelly was very refreshing to eat after hotpot, but I was not a big fan of their rice cake. The texture was not very chewy and quite dry. read more
2 years ago
This place is a great option for hotpot. Came on a Sunday night and the staff were so helpful and quick to bring out our food. They have a large variety of soup bases and hotpot ingredients and everything came out so beautifully plated! Would highly recommend their spicy hot pot base as it had a great balance of spice and flavor. The chicken and pork base was also great and it wasn't overly salty and you could really taste the chicken and pork in the broth. Will definetly be coming back again! read more
4 years ago
Trying this hot pot place for lunch today. Ordered three separated marvelous soup base. Spicy, chicken and tomorrow three different flavors soup base, all tasted good. The beef toro was super good. All the food is very fresh. The sauce table doesn't have many appetizers like other hot pot restaurants but they have unlimited soft serving ice cream. Also the Tea Spoon shop in the restaurant. So people can ordered the milk/fruit tea while having the hot pot which is very convenience. The only downside today is many food we like have been sold out, Hopefully can be stocked up soon. Service is very friendly. We would like to visit again and bring as many the friends as we can...lol read more
2 years ago
Amazing food. This place hit the spot when we were craving Mala. The cocktails were on the sweeter side, but the meat quality made up for it. I highly recommend getting the combo sets if you want to try a little bit of everything. Go with a group to try more meat cuts. read more
If you like spicy food, you have to try this place. You scan a code and order everything (including payment) from your phone. The meats are really good. They have a sauce bar in the back so you can make your own sauce combination. This place is connected to Teaspoon so you can also order drinks from their menu. read more
2 years ago
Great place for Kids, Family or Company Hotpot and KTV The selection of food is incredible and all the vegetables are farm to table. You can taste the difference. Decor is great and restaurant is very clean and comfortable. What most people may not know is that there are eleven rooms of various size that are equipped with KTV. So instead of going to a KTV place and paying for mediocre munchie food, you can come to 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot and have excellent healthy hot pot and KTV at the same time in one of the private rooms. Great attentive service. We came here for a Birthday party and it was a great experience. read more
2 years ago
Tried additional things this time. Night time service is a bit rushed as we were asked about the broth selection before we even got the menu. They also won't seat you until all parties have arrived and they don't take reservations. Tried 2 kinds of tripes, natural and crispy. The natural one is too gamey for me, heard it's better in spicy broth to cover up the smell. Not a fan at all. The duck blood is good, fish is fresh, the tender beef is good as always. Tried the dessert which is a sweet clear jello that comes with crushed peanuts and cranberry slices. Tasted good and comes in good portions. They have 2 stories and the second floor even has karaoke room, plenty of seating. Bathrooms are clean. Overall good experience. Don't forget to rinse yourself all over after the meal as the chili smell can get all over you. read more
6 years ago
This place opened up during the pandemic, but it is popular! I came on a Friday evening and the outdoor seating was practically all full. Soon after my husband and I were seated, we heard that the subsequent wait time was nearly an hour! If you'd like to try this place, make sure to come earlier on weekends or call ahead of time to make reservations. // H O W T O O R D E R Scan the QR code with your phone to view the menu and place your order. || Soup Besides the more fancy/complex soup options, you can either choose just one soup base or select the half & half option (one non-spicy and one spicy). Non-spicy options: - Pork & Chicken - Tomato - Mushroom - Water Spicy options: - Butter - Oil || Sides - Bottomless dipping sauces: Customers are automatically charged for the dipping sauces which include green onions, cilantro, garlic, sesame oil, and a somewhat bland peanut or sesame sauce (couldn't exactly tell and the servers didn't explain). - Everything else on the menu: They had a pretty decent selection of accompanying sides like beef, lamb, pork, seafood, vegetables, tofu, etc. // M Y E X P E R I E N C E || Soup We chose half & half and got the pork & chicken + the butter spicy soup bases. I HIGHLY recommend the pork & chicken base. This comes with a slightly milky looking broth, a few pieces of meat, goji berries, and jujubes! The broth itself was extremely flavorful and the accompanying meat pieces were very tender and delicious. I LOVED this soup and didn't really need any of the dipping sauces after I cooked things in this broth. On the other hand, the spicy soup base was a bit confusing. We thought we ordered the butter spicy option, but we still got something that looked like a huge vat of spicy oil (not sure if this was a mistake or not). As a fair warning though, do not expect the spicy option to be a broth - it's really more of a pot of oil filled with chili and A LOT of peppercorns. Tip - You can cook the food in the non-spicy broth and dip it in the spicy oil base afterwards. This gives the food a good amount of spice. If you fully cook the food in the spicy oil base, just be aware that the numbing spice definitely builds up. || Sides We ordered the beef lamb combo, napa cabbage, fish ball with roe, and one bowl of rice. The meat was actually pretty good quality, the vegetables were pretty fresh, and the fish balls were standard. // P R I C E Overall, this place is EXPENSIVE. For the soup bases and the four side dishes, the total came out to be around $55 before tax and tip. Both my husband and I were still hungry but we didn't think it was worth it to order anything else. We actually went to McDonalds afterwards to get fries, a sandwich, and some desserts. Note: I don't typically go to hotpot restaurants so maybe these high prices are to be expected. // O T H E R - Decent customer service but nothing notable - Heat lamps are available for outdoor seating - The table we sat at was an awkward size / height so I had to stand every time I wanted to reach the pot (not the most convenient eating experience) - BEWARE: you and your clothes will SMELL after eating this; make sure to wear things that are easy to wash // O V E R A L L I was wavering between giving this place a 3 or 4, but I eventually went with a 3. The deciding factor was that I don't think I'd come back. I do really appreciate how this is an authentic Chinese hotpot place with pretty good quality ingredients, but unfortunately I think the prices are way too high. I also think they could do a better job with explaining their soup base options as it can be a bit confusing if you're not exactly sure what you're getting. read more
This hotpot restaurant was so cute! I loved the decor and the table setup. They had drawers on both sides with napkins and what looked like aprons (so you don't splash broth on your clothes). I appreciate the fact that the bowls, chopsticks and spoons were in a sanitizing machine rather than just sitting out by the sauce bar. I also liked that you scan the QR code at the table and order all of the ingredients you want. If multiple people are ordering at the same time, you can actually see what they're ordering so you're not ordering duplicates. Once someone places the order, everyone can see the order go through. If you want to order more later, you can. We went for the 3 broth pot and got the mushroom, pork and chicken and medium level spicy broth. I was not expecting the medium to be that spicy but it was delicious. There was even a cute little cow made of butter. The server stuck it in the broth before I could get a picture. My coworker fished it out for me though. The pork and chicken broth had pork intestines in there and they were delicious and tender. We ended up ordering a plate of pork intestines. The service was great. They brought out the dishes fast and refilled our water bottle a few times. I think my favorite thing that came out was the wagyu beef and kidney, just because of the presentation. It came out on these dishes that had pretty flowers and dry ice fog/smoke. Taste-wise, the pork intestines and lamb were my favorites. We found a parking spot in a parking lot close by (sort of across from the restaurant (we turned on Blossom Ln). But there's also street parking as well. I definitely would come here again the next time I'm in the area read more
5 years ago
Finally had a chance to try the new hot pot place on Castro. Three Kingdoms took the place of Han Gen (traditional Chinese restaurant) at this location. Their downstairs area is shared with Teaspoon and when you dine at Three Kingdoms, you can order directly from Teaspoon on their menu to be delivered to your table. Overall we weren't super impressed with the service or the price for the quality/quantity of food. When we arrived, no one came to greet us and we were standing in the lobby for a while before someone eventually told us to head upstairs. Once we got there, one of the waitresses told us to sit at any table and start ordering via the QR codes. We had a few questions on the menu (their broth ordering system wasn't the easiest to understand) and it was difficult to flag down a server to ask. Pricing for food was pretty standard and the presentations were really nice but their sauce bar and overall choices felt a bit lack luster (i.e their chips at the sauce bar were stale and the sesame sauce was too thin and oily without much flavor). Their spicy broth was way too much for us even despite us ordering the least mild but that isn't on the restaurant, just moreso our tastes - this is about on par with standard Sichuan numbing hot pot. Our experience was alright but likely there are better hot pot places in the Bay. Meats were fairly/average price and decent quality - just not really anything too outstanding in comparison to other places read more
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