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I was surprised to see this place not busy during lunch hour. We got to enjoy the place with just a few other diners. Pleasantly surprised that we love all the wonderful flavors from the dishes we ordered. What stood out for me was the Beef with Tomato & the Woodear fungus appetizers. The food portions are huge.....it's meant to be shared. It was great to find another dining place near home.
YYDS99 Yummy Pot is the reinvented transformation of the previous skewer/ karaoke restaurant. Same owners same interior, just a menu change. The skewers are still on the menu, no more noodle or stir fry dishes. New stone pots, foil baked vegetables, XLB's and scallion pancakes the owners are relatives of Dumpling 85 of San Ramon. We ordered the beef brisket with soft tofu. The stone pot starts out at $16? With each addition there is a $1-$4 charge. The stone pot was good, but not a lot of toppings. We also ordered the baby cabbage in foil, that was just ok. The new menu is very limited so you need to load up on add on's yo the stone pots. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. Service was good, not many customers when we went.
Our family was excited to try this highly rated local hot pot. Large modern space. This was a little different (not AYCE) so we chose our broth, then type of protein, then had the option to add more ingredients such as additional veggies for an additional cost. There were also options for sides such as fried rice and skewers which were popular. The portions were HUGE and brought to our table piping hot. We opted for Super Spicy Broth with Beef Tendon Curry Broth with Chicken Signature Broth with Beef Brisket The broth had a noticeable depth of flavor and the Curry and Signature Broths were a big hit - all gone at the end! The Super Spicy Broth was overwhelmingly spicy so beware! The chicken and beef brisket were tender and delicious, very much enjoyed. However, the tendon was surprisingly disappointing, very little (ie. tiny pieces hard to even find!) portioned into the pot! We enjoyed the meal overall and even agreed to come back again for the delicious flavors and quick service! ... just avoid the tendon! The prices were very reasonable for the large portions too.
I admire the spirit of the store owner to introduce new dishes as business nowadays can be really hard. The spicy fragrance clay pot was really yum and flavorful, huge portion at decent price! Inside the restaurant is a little dark and noisy but overall still good. Staff very friendly and attentive. Will be back for sure!
Omg what a cute fun place and unique menu! Right in the middle of this plaza with a lot of great restaurants all around it too. Simple menu, just pick your broth flavor, and main protein ingredient (chicken, beef or prawns). My only gripe is there isn't a vegetarian option which should be so easy. We got the prawn curry and prawn spicy and fragrant. Both were very good and yet so different, large portions and came out piping hot in the stoneware! Added a bit of vege to it which was also worth it. And the people here are so so sweet! So nice and friendly, helpful with the menu too. Biggest smiles! Wanna come back soon to try the other broths.
The same owner decided to rebrand so the food I loved before (dumplings, skewers and cucumber) and here to stay (phew). The interior hasn't changed with the same funny Chinese sign and karaoke TV. They've now rebranded to make sizzling stone pot soups with a few different base offerings. The unique&hearty signature feels nutritional and warming. The curry has a flavor in-between Cantonese curry and Japanese curry. The mala is spicy, but not dauntingly so, medium to very spicy depending on your tolerance. I haven't tried the tomato or other spicy broth. Then you pick your meat: chicken feet is generous, shrimp are giant, brisket is soft and chicken is juicy. You can't go wrong. The skewers and other snacks continue to be great. Service can be slow - it's literally just two people running the show and each pot is made to order with love. Expect a 30 minute wait per pot. If you ordered rice, it won't come right away but closer to when you get your pot. They're very kind people but busy days are definitely hard! Please be nice.
This place definitely surprised me! The owner was so nice and stopped us from over ordering! The pots are huge and my family of 5 easily shared 3 pots with leftovers! Can't wait to come back and try other foods!
Im glad YYDS is an option for food in this area for the future. The portions are generous for the price, and the owners are genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the experience pleasant overall. You could honestly share one pot between two people if you're not super hungry. That said, the flavor didn't really stand out to me--it reminded me a bit of Chinese fast food. Flavors were one dimensional for me personally. Also, I noticed my mouth felt really dry while eating, which took away from the experience a bit :( Still a very good spot nonetheless and I would come back!
I want to say I love this place but I can't say that yet. Service is 5/5 They are nice and helpful. Food isn't the level that I expected it to be. We had the beef spicy and fragrant broth. The flavor is there but unfortunately it was so extremely salty. The beef was tender and delicious. Potato sliced thin and I think oily lettuce is bok choy. But because it was so salty it was almost impossible to eat it without rice. We ordered a bowl of rice with it and the soup was more manageable to eat. It was listed as a 3 chili but I can eat it just fine spice level wise. My kid needs a bowl of rice to reduce the level a bit. But then he finished the whole thing except for the potato slices. We also had the fried fish tofu, which I expected it to be tofu but my kid said it was almost like spam instead. So food I would give it a 2.5/5 I hope they will adjust the saltiness level in the future. If they do it would be a solid 3.5/5.
So this "new" restaurant is actually a pivot from the same owners and cooks of the previous BBQ 85 skewer Chinese food spot. While i am sad that one of the best skewer places is now gone, I appreciate the fact that there is a new cuisine option to try out in Dublin now! To start with I have to say I am not familiar with this type of cuisine but the best way to describe it would be chinese stone pot stew if that is even a thing. The closest comparable thing I could compare it with is Tasty Pot so if you are familiar with that restaurant this is similiar but with bolder and stronger, spicier flavors that seem to be more northern china based possibly sichuan but more than likely a mixed variety across several chinese region cuisines. The ordering is actually pretty simple once you get over the menu options but basically Here is how you order: 1.) you select one of 5 "flavors" for your stone pot stew dish which all include the same combination of veggies, potato slices and onions. 2.) select from a variety of protein to add (chicken, beef brisket chunks, chicken feet, beef tendons or shrimp) 3.) you can then add on additional veggies, tofu or meats even though they are listed across two "veggie" options. 4.) on the back of the menu you can then add an appetizer, rice bowl, fried rice, dumplings, assortment of cold dishes and drinks. And that is pretty much it! I feel they need to streamline the menu more to make more approachable for new patrons. The food is promptly served and I feel each main stew pot is a pretty large portion by itself, probably enough to split between two normal people or enough for one very hungry person. Honestly its one of those portions where I think one of these is too much for one person and not enough for two people but thats up to you and your tummy to decide. I really feel you NEED to add at least a bowl of rice per person as the stew is very rich and flavorful and it is best served over some rice but I supposed you could eat just the bowl contents on its own. For me I love a good heavy sauced "gravy" type food smothered over rice and this combination was amazing with both stew flavors I chose (Spicy and Fragrant with Chicken and Curry with Beef Brisket) The quality of both the chicken and beef brisket was very good as both were very tender and fresh tasting and absorbed both flavors very well and looking forward to mixing and matching the proteins with the flavors. I find the spice level to be just on the edge of tolerable without overpowering the flavors with the Spicy and Fragrant option having a ton of sichuan peppercorn mala flavor with the right amount of oil. They have it listed with 3 chili peppers scale out of 5 and I feel the 5 might burn my face off so I might skip that top level spice flavor. The curry was a tad salty but I love salt so it was perfect for me, especially with rice. I look forward to trying out the additional add on ingredients and different proteins but really loved the two flavors I tried so far so will be hard to try the others as they were really well done and flavorful, especially the curry version. If you like Chinese style curry dish this one really hit the flavor profile I look for. I also feel the value for the food you get here is outstanding as each flavor pot with default protein option is $12.99~16.99 depending on your protein and adding a bowl of rice is 3 bucks for a huge portion. You would be hard pressed to find a set meal of this amount for this price anywhere else in the local area. Would definitely recommend this for people looking for something unique in our Dublin/Pleasanton area as it stands out as something different for Chinese cuisine!
My wife and I had an amazing experience here! This is truly a hidden spot that deserves way more attention. I've actually been here twice now, and this is my first Yelp review because the food and service really earned it. We ordered the beef brisket pot with the unique sauce heart, the beef tendon with the tomato sauce, the pork chive & egg dumplings (a must-order), and on another visit we tried the curry pot with brisket and rice. Everything was absolutely delicious -- every dish hit the spot and the flavors were incredible. The portion sizes were huge, and I even had plenty of leftovers to bring home. The owners are super sweet and provided excellent service from start to finish. The ambience is sleek and modern, but still feels warm and welcoming, like a modern version of going over to your relatives' home for a comforting, homey meal. This place is definitely a must-try. I'll for sure be coming back again and already telling my friends to join me next time!
Big portion low price. Taste is good. Service is good and fast. Nice place. I'll be a regular customer.
Very good beyond expectations. 2 people Ordered shrimp pot, scallion pancake and baby cabbage wrapped in tin foil, very yummy. Ordered another pancake.
I don't know much about this restaurant or the type of food they serve, but based on a lot of the comments on Yelp, it looked like they served Northern Chinese cuisine. I was beyond intrigued, so I had to try it. First of all, I loved the portion sizes. They were really nice and generous. We ordered 2 pots to share among the 3 of us, and I thought it was a great amount of food for all three of us. I decided to try their Spicy & Fragrant with beef brisket, and another pot with Traditional Sauce with chicken. Both meat options were fantastic. The chicken was very tender and thinly sliced, while the beef brisket was also very nice and tender. As for the sauces, the Spicy & Fragrant really reminded me of Sichuan mala peppercorn flavor, while the Traditional Sauce was a great non spicy option with just a little hint of more sweetness compared to the other one. I liked them both, and I think ordering both was the way to go because the Spicy & Fragrant could be a tad too spicy on its own but mixing it with the Traditional Sauce was a perfect middle ground for me. In addition to the meat, I thought it was a really excellent idea that they put thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the pot, allowing them to absorb all of that delicious sauce. Yum!!! Those potato slices were absolutely fantastic. I also found it really interesting that they mixed corn into their rice. The ambience of the restaurant was really nice too. We went there on a Saturday, and it wasn't too busy. I loved the high ceiling, which made the restaurant feel really spacious. Service was also really nice. They used a tablet instead of having someone take your order in person, and it was pretty straightforward and self explanatory. It was really easy to place our order through the tablet. Overall, it was a fantastic lunch. I would definitely recommend this place, and I'll definitely bring my family and friends here the next time I'm in the area. read more
I don't think anywhere else in the bay area has these delicious stone pots. One stone pot Cucumber salad 1 order of beef skewers ( 4 skewers) One rice Was good for two people. My mom and I loved the beef skewers. I could eat these all day. The shrimp stone pot was amazing! We ordered the second spicy option. It's medium spicy. Tasted really good. Portions are generous. Must try! read more
Food was alright--a bit bland /: Prices were decent. I think the pots are pretty filling. Signature sauce was like a watery, less punchy curry. I enjoyed the cold noodle. Very light and refreshing, but not much to it. Would skip the shrimp egg pork chives dumpling. They were plain dumplings. Overall, had an okay experience read more
I was surprised to see this place not busy during lunch hour. We got to enjoy the place with just a few other diners. Pleasantly surprised that we love all the wonderful flavors from the dishes we ordered. What stood out for me was the Beef with Tomato & the Woodear fungus appetizers. The food portions are huge.....it's meant to be shared. It was great to find another dining place near home. read more
YYDS99 Yummy Pot is the reinvented transformation of the previous skewer/ karaoke restaurant. Same owners same interior, just a menu change. The skewers are still on the menu, no more noodle or stir fry dishes. New stone pots, foil baked vegetables, XLB's and scallion pancakes the owners are relatives of Dumpling 85 of San Ramon. We ordered the beef brisket with soft tofu. The stone pot starts out at $16? With each addition there is a $1-$4 charge. The stone pot was good, but not a lot of toppings. We also ordered the baby cabbage in foil, that was just ok. The new menu is very limited so you need to load up on add on's yo the stone pots. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. Service was good, not many customers when we went. read more
3 months ago
Our family was excited to try this highly rated local hot pot. Large modern space. This was a little different (not AYCE) so we chose our broth, then type of protein, then had the option to add more ingredients such as additional veggies for an additional cost. There were also options for sides such as fried rice and skewers which were popular. The portions were HUGE and brought to our table piping hot. We opted for Super Spicy Broth with Beef Tendon Curry Broth with Chicken Signature Broth with Beef Brisket The broth had a noticeable depth of flavor and the Curry and Signature Broths were a big hit - all gone at the end! The Super Spicy Broth was overwhelmingly spicy so beware! The chicken and beef brisket were tender and delicious, very much enjoyed. However, the tendon was surprisingly disappointing, very little (ie. tiny pieces hard to even find!) portioned into the pot! We enjoyed the meal overall and even agreed to come back again for the delicious flavors and quick service! ... just avoid the tendon! The prices were very reasonable for the large portions too. read more
I admire the spirit of the store owner to introduce new dishes as business nowadays can be really hard. The spicy fragrance clay pot was really yum and flavorful, huge portion at decent price! Inside the restaurant is a little dark and noisy but overall still good. Staff very friendly and attentive. Will be back for sure! read more
Omg what a cute fun place and unique menu! Right in the middle of this plaza with a lot of great restaurants all around it too. Simple menu, just pick your broth flavor, and main protein ingredient (chicken, beef or prawns). My only gripe is there isn't a vegetarian option which should be so easy. We got the prawn curry and prawn spicy and fragrant. Both were very good and yet so different, large portions and came out piping hot in the stoneware! Added a bit of vege to it which was also worth it. And the people here are so so sweet! So nice and friendly, helpful with the menu too. Biggest smiles! Wanna come back soon to try the other broths. read more
5 months ago
The same owner decided to rebrand so the food I loved before (dumplings, skewers and cucumber) and here to stay (phew). The interior hasn't changed with the same funny Chinese sign and karaoke TV. They've now rebranded to make sizzling stone pot soups with a few different base offerings. The unique&hearty signature feels nutritional and warming. The curry has a flavor in-between Cantonese curry and Japanese curry. The mala is spicy, but not dauntingly so, medium to very spicy depending on your tolerance. I haven't tried the tomato or other spicy broth. Then you pick your meat: chicken feet is generous, shrimp are giant, brisket is soft and chicken is juicy. You can't go wrong. The skewers and other snacks continue to be great. Service can be slow - it's literally just two people running the show and each pot is made to order with love. Expect a 30 minute wait per pot. If you ordered rice, it won't come right away but closer to when you get your pot. They're very kind people but busy days are definitely hard! Please be nice. read more
3 months ago
This place definitely surprised me! The owner was so nice and stopped us from over ordering! The pots are huge and my family of 5 easily shared 3 pots with leftovers! Can't wait to come back and try other foods! read more
Im glad YYDS is an option for food in this area for the future. The portions are generous for the price, and the owners are genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the experience pleasant overall. You could honestly share one pot between two people if you're not super hungry. That said, the flavor didn't really stand out to me--it reminded me a bit of Chinese fast food. Flavors were one dimensional for me personally. Also, I noticed my mouth felt really dry while eating, which took away from the experience a bit :( Still a very good spot nonetheless and I would come back! read more
6 months ago
I want to say I love this place but I can't say that yet. Service is 5/5 They are nice and helpful. Food isn't the level that I expected it to be. We had the beef spicy and fragrant broth. The flavor is there but unfortunately it was so extremely salty. The beef was tender and delicious. Potato sliced thin and I think oily lettuce is bok choy. But because it was so salty it was almost impossible to eat it without rice. We ordered a bowl of rice with it and the soup was more manageable to eat. It was listed as a 3 chili but I can eat it just fine spice level wise. My kid needs a bowl of rice to reduce the level a bit. But then he finished the whole thing except for the potato slices. We also had the fried fish tofu, which I expected it to be tofu but my kid said it was almost like spam instead. So food I would give it a 2.5/5 I hope they will adjust the saltiness level in the future. If they do it would be a solid 3.5/5. read more
So this "new" restaurant is actually a pivot from the same owners and cooks of the previous BBQ 85 skewer Chinese food spot. While i am sad that one of the best skewer places is now gone, I appreciate the fact that there is a new cuisine option to try out in Dublin now! To start with I have to say I am not familiar with this type of cuisine but the best way to describe it would be chinese stone pot stew if that is even a thing. The closest comparable thing I could compare it with is Tasty Pot so if you are familiar with that restaurant this is similiar but with bolder and stronger, spicier flavors that seem to be more northern china based possibly sichuan but more than likely a mixed variety across several chinese region cuisines. The ordering is actually pretty simple once you get over the menu options but basically Here is how you order: 1.) you select one of 5 "flavors" for your stone pot stew dish which all include the same combination of veggies, potato slices and onions. 2.) select from a variety of protein to add (chicken, beef brisket chunks, chicken feet, beef tendons or shrimp) 3.) you can then add on additional veggies, tofu or meats even though they are listed across two "veggie" options. 4.) on the back of the menu you can then add an appetizer, rice bowl, fried rice, dumplings, assortment of cold dishes and drinks. And that is pretty much it! I feel they need to streamline the menu more to make more approachable for new patrons. The food is promptly served and I feel each main stew pot is a pretty large portion by itself, probably enough to split between two normal people or enough for one very hungry person. Honestly its one of those portions where I think one of these is too much for one person and not enough for two people but thats up to you and your tummy to decide. I really feel you NEED to add at least a bowl of rice per person as the stew is very rich and flavorful and it is best served over some rice but I supposed you could eat just the bowl contents on its own. For me I love a good heavy sauced "gravy" type food smothered over rice and this combination was amazing with both stew flavors I chose (Spicy and Fragrant with Chicken and Curry with Beef Brisket) The quality of both the chicken and beef brisket was very good as both were very tender and fresh tasting and absorbed both flavors very well and looking forward to mixing and matching the proteins with the flavors. I find the spice level to be just on the edge of tolerable without overpowering the flavors with the Spicy and Fragrant option having a ton of sichuan peppercorn mala flavor with the right amount of oil. They have it listed with 3 chili peppers scale out of 5 and I feel the 5 might burn my face off so I might skip that top level spice flavor. The curry was a tad salty but I love salt so it was perfect for me, especially with rice. I look forward to trying out the additional add on ingredients and different proteins but really loved the two flavors I tried so far so will be hard to try the others as they were really well done and flavorful, especially the curry version. If you like Chinese style curry dish this one really hit the flavor profile I look for. I also feel the value for the food you get here is outstanding as each flavor pot with default protein option is $12.99~16.99 depending on your protein and adding a bowl of rice is 3 bucks for a huge portion. You would be hard pressed to find a set meal of this amount for this price anywhere else in the local area. Would definitely recommend this for people looking for something unique in our Dublin/Pleasanton area as it stands out as something different for Chinese cuisine! read more
6 months ago
My wife and I had an amazing experience here! This is truly a hidden spot that deserves way more attention. I've actually been here twice now, and this is my first Yelp review because the food and service really earned it. We ordered the beef brisket pot with the unique sauce heart, the beef tendon with the tomato sauce, the pork chive & egg dumplings (a must-order), and on another visit we tried the curry pot with brisket and rice. Everything was absolutely delicious -- every dish hit the spot and the flavors were incredible. The portion sizes were huge, and I even had plenty of leftovers to bring home. The owners are super sweet and provided excellent service from start to finish. The ambience is sleek and modern, but still feels warm and welcoming, like a modern version of going over to your relatives' home for a comforting, homey meal. This place is definitely a must-try. I'll for sure be coming back again and already telling my friends to join me next time! read more
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Big portion low price. Taste is good. Service is good and fast. Nice place. I'll be a regular customer. read more
4 months ago
Very good beyond expectations. 2 people Ordered shrimp pot, scallion pancake and baby cabbage wrapped in tin foil, very yummy. Ordered another pancake. read more
2 months ago
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Decided to try this new place and it was great. I had the non spicy pot and enjoyed it. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Would recommend. read more
7 months ago
The food is good. We love the curry pot with beef stew. It's very tender. The proportion is pretty big. read more
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My husband and I were looking to try out new restaurant and found this amazing place! We ordered signature and tomato flavors both pots came out really big and so worth it. The portion doesn't come with rice so if you want some carbs - highly recommend to order with rice. Staffs and their customer service are great and the place was clean and well maintained! 100% we'll come back read more
7 months ago
Great place if you're looking for something warm and satisfying! It's conveniently located near the highway, with good food and friendly service. The owner is very kind and welcoming. The pots are especially delicious, and they retain heat really well, so you can take your time enjoying your meal without worrying about the food getting cold. read more
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Food was fresh and flavorful, especially the hot pot broth which had great depth and balance. The ingredients were high quality and the portions were generous. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff checked in often to make sure everything was good. The place was clean with a nice atmosphere, making it a great spot to enjoy hot pot with friends. Would definitely come back again. read more
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