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Chongqing Chicken Pot

4.4 (254 reviews)
ModerateHot Pot, Chinese
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Brisket Hot Pot
Lupe M.

Let me start this review by saying I'm not the biggest fan of Hot Pot. I've tried it a few times in the past and couldn't understand what the hype was. That was until I came to Chongqing. I can't remember the last time I was completely full and kept eating because the food was that good. Came in on a Tuesday night so the place was pretty empty. Needless to say service was on point. Very attentive and friendly. You order on a paper menu as you write and circle what you want. Fail proof system in my opinion. You also pick your size from small to large. We decide to order the Brisket Hot Pot and picked the large size as there was two of us. Once the pot came out we realized it was way too much food for two people. This wasn't including the extra sides we ordered. Everything came out fresh and in a reasonable time. The brisket itself was so tender it melted in your mouth. It would have been nice to know it came with potato's already cooked into the hot pot because I ordered sliced potato's on the side. The broth had so much flavor! I ordered in medium spice and it was the perfect amount of heat. Hot enough to make my nose running but still able to enjoy the flavor. One thing that really stood out to me was at the end of our meal we asked for a to-go container and our waitress came to our able to box everything up for us. She took her time and made sure she packed every item no matter how little or small the item was. In summary I'm now a fan of Hot Pot or I should say I'm a fan of this Hot Pot lol. I'll be back soon!

Beef pot
Alex W.

Real ones know you gotta call this place ChingChong Chicken Pot. Jokes aside, this is such an interesting concept (clay pot into hot pot), but it works well. I would get the beef clay pot again. The chicken clay pot is also good, but you have to deal with a lot of bones. Tho honestly, the clay pot will probably be 80% of the meal, so keep that in mind when ordering for the hot pot portion.

Hang N.

Food is always 100/10. Every time I'm in Houston this is always one of the stops. We ordered the Medium chicken pot which was plenty for 4 people. You start off with a dry pot usually enjoyed with rice then when you're ready the staff will pour in a soup, converting it into a hotpot where you'll enjoy it with other ingredients.

Christine J.

A unique experience with hot pot! You pick your dry hot pot dish (i liked the beef) and first eat it with rice. Once you're done, they'll pour the hot pot base in the pot for you and you add your veggies and meat like a regular hot pot (and cook it)! The dry pot flavor was very delicious. The only complaint was that the meat in the dry pot was non existent. The chicken dry pot had barely any meat (all bones). You also individually pay for the items you throw in the hot pot (not all you can eat). It kind of forces you to pay a lot for extra meat. Nevertheless, the hot pot was good. Service was good. The restaurant is smaller and has limited space. There is a little sauce station as well. Overall, it was a fun experience!

Garlic Rib
Tiffany K.

I haven't been back here in about a year, and let's just say... I've missed it. I often get the frog pot, but I decided to try to garlic ribs this time. Amazing. Compared to the frog pot, it definitely has less bones. Plenty of garlic if that's what you're into. I love how there's a second course; hotpot! After you're done, they pour broth into the remainder and you can order a la carte hotpot items. If you're hungry and looking to eat a lot, this is the place.

Hot pot a la cart items
Robert Z.

So Houston Chinatown has options ip the wazoo and my bookmarks for the area keeps growing and does not shrink. I saw this spot driving along Belleaire and it went on my list fairly quickly but I did not make the effort to come out. That is until one of my friends recommended it and shared with me that its sort of 2 meals in one (a dry pot to start that becomes hot pot). That sold me so I made my way. We came on a Friday night and surprisingly not busy so we were sat pretty quickly. Its a casual Chinese-decored spot and has the like... modernized take on old school China aesthetic..? Anyways my partner and I ordered the medium chicken dry pot and some various a la cart hot pot items for part 2 of dinner. I did find it odd that you have to pay for rice as I'm so used to it just being an unlimited carb at Chinese restaurants but definitely don't skip the rice. Regardless, the dry pot was very flavorful and I'd highly recommend adding the green peppercorns for that signature Szechuan numbing. Between the two of us, the medium chicken pot was already more than enough food but we still had a whole hotpot course. To start that, you just notify the staff that you're ready for hotpot and they'll come over with a giant kettle of soup to pour in your pot. Then you have a new hot pot meal and can order more sides. Theres also a sauce bar if you want to create a dipping sauce for your hot pot goods. As someone who loves hot pot, I really enjoyed the multimeal approach here and can see it being a really fun spot for large groups. The amount of food provided for the cost was fair and my partner and I ended up with lots of leftovers. I'd highly recommend this spot for anyone!

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Kristy V.

Food: The Beef Ribs Pot was delicious! There was a lot of veggies and meat enough for 2 people. If you're going with 4 people, it will be enough if you all get rice as well. All in all, no complaints about the food--it was savoury, delicious and they even have an open sauce bar for your convenience (although I would argue that you don't even need it, even if you're doing the hotpot portion)! Service: Service was great! We went at a pretty slow time (around 4pm) and there was only 2 other tables beside us. The waiters always noticed when our water and soup bases were low--very attentive! Ambiance: Love! No notes, they even have a TV for your entertainment. There are a lot of tables with beautiful Chinese decorations. TDLR: food was enough for 2-3 people, waiters were very attentive and there is a lot of space for other diners. Would I come back? Yes, I would definitely come back!

Wide Vermecelli, watercress, enoki mushrooms, beef rolls and shrimp balls
Kacee T.

A unique dining experience that encourages extended meals and conversation. You start the meal off with a dry pot stir fry of your choice - definitely pay the extra $1 for rice cause idk how else you can enjoy the dish. You typically wanna finish the meat before moving on to the second portion of your meal. They will add a bone broth to the remaining veggies and sauce in your pot which now turns your meal into hotpot. The best of both worlds for people who want different meals for dinner. 5 sides for the hotpot and one small pot was enough to satisfy 3 people for around $17 per person after tip. A great place to catch up with someone, I wouldn't come here expecting a quick in and out meal

Hotpot side items
Victor N.

The interesting thing with this restaurant is that you start off with a main dish (chicken, frog, beef, shrimp, etc...) and after you're finished with the main dish they pore a soup base into the clay pot so that you can have a round of hot pot afterwards. The whole experience was worth the value. The price was not very expensive and left me feeling completely full. The flavor of all of the dishes were great. The establishment was clean and service was good. I would recommend and I would be willing to come back myself!

Beef
Susan P.

Came all the way from Austin to Houston just to eat, and wow--I'm so glad we did! Austin doesn't have too many spots like this, so this was such a treat. The broth was absolutely packed with flavor--rich, comforting, and downright addictive. The restaurant was spotless (love a super clean space ), and parking was surprisingly easy, which made the whole experience even smoother. Service was a little on the slower side, but honestly, once the food hit the table, it was worth the wait. Definitely a spot I'd come back to whenever I'm in Houston--highly recommend if you're craving something comforting and flavorful!

Garlic ribs
Huy N.

Chongqing has been a staple in my family for a while now. We've been here multiple occasions and it is phenomenal every time. The servers are pretty attentive, and it's a nice family vibe in here. You start off with a dry pot that is accompanied by a side of steamed rice. We got the garlic ribs on medium spice this time, and it was very good. The spare ribs were super tender and fell off the bone, while the sauce was very well seasoned which went perfectly with rice. After you finish the dry pot, you can request the broth to be poured in to make it a hot pot where you can order additional proteins like beef, lamb, fish, etc along with glass noodles, ramen and veggies. They also have a sauce bar where you can make your own dip for the hot pot. The bill came out to be $120 including tax and tip for 4 of us which is pretty good considering we were all pretty full.

Photo after they add broth to the pot to turn it into hotpot
Nick S.

My partner and I ventured to Chongqing Chicken Pot on a Friday night when it was slightly cooler and we were in the mood for a warm, hearty meal. This is a cool spot in the plaza with Meet Fresh (has its own parking garage that is three levels) that serves "dry" pots with your protein of choice first, followed by adding broth to the pot with whatever options you want (veggies, noodles, more protein). We started with the chicken pot, which had tons of white and dark meat, a bit of spiciness and a slight numbing sensation, red onion, celery, and delicious whip garlic that absorbed all of the saucy goodness (even though it's a dry pot, it still has a decent sauce base, it's just not full blown broth). Pictured is a medium pot, which is probably too much for two adults unless you haven't eaten all day. We barely finished the chicken when we were ready for the broth to make it into a more traditional hot pot. Note that you select your hotpot options at the beginning so they come out well in advance of adding the broth. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and we certainly didn't leave hungry. Our servers were very kind and checked in frequently. And the price for two adults was quite reasonable when you consider we had 2 meals a piece. Give them a try when you're in the Bellaire/Chinatown area of Houston. Just make sure you come hungry!

Broth added to the pot..Hotpot time!!!
Lele Y.

Controversial but gotta give credit when credit is due -- thanks to Mikey Chen, is how I found out about this place! I love dry hotpot along with Szechuan cuisine, and since Bay Area has just a couple places, I knew I wanted to check this place out (so glad I did!) We arrived around 6:00pm (get here early, it'll get pretty packed and then there'll be a waitlist!) and were able to be seated and started grubbing around 6:30pm We got the Medium Chicken Pot at Mild Spice -- very tasty and also it was perfect for SO who doesn't eat a lot spice, and the Medium was a great size to split among two average eaters! But, wishing I ordered a small now...because the remaining spices at the bottom of the pot...staff adds broth to it and ta-da, HOTPOT time! Ugh had I known the broth would be so delicious, I would've opt for a small pot lol Highly recommend checking out this place if you love Hotpot + Szechuan cuisine, it's located in a plaza with its lots of desserts too which is always a bonus!

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Fast and delicious. Simple and tasty, at a reasonable price.We got there at11:15 a.m. and we're…read moreserved minutes after that. We will go back!

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I haven't even received my food yet, but the kindness shown by the employees here has already…read moreearned my respect. It wasn't just directed at me. I watched them help someone truly in need. That level of compassion means a lot, and it's why I'll always come back. If the food matches their humanity, it's going to be great.

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I bask in the sweet ambiance of smooth jazz and tranquil aromas, wrapped in the quiet certainty…read morethat I will be here again. My stomach is full, but it is more than hunger that has been satisfied. I leave fulfilled by the experience, savoring a moment I already long to return to.

I have wanted to eat here for months but I always passed it up because of how busy and small the…read moreplace looked from the outside. Today was my lucky day because there was plenty of parking spots and seats (although the parking lot is very small). This place is great! I understand the hype for sure. When you walk inside it's just about the smallest restraunt I've ever. Very cozy and cute vibe with smooth jazz playing on a speaker and we got our food very fast. I really enjoyed my time here. Dry Fried Green Beans 5/5- these are the best green beans I have had in my life! I am not exaggerating like I will be thinking about these green beans all week. Do not hesitate to try these. Perfectly salty and good amount of crunch still left. The flavors they used are just perfect. Colorful Beef 4/5- The texture of the beef was so tender and not chewy at all like other places. The flavor was bright and the bell peppers were cooked through well. The issue I had with this dish was the sichuan peppercorns. I was just eating and not really looking at it super closely so I got a mouth full of these peppercorns and wow it was actually horrible. Just beware because the texture of these things are god awful and I think that they should be taken out like how a bay leaf is removed before serving. It was just really intense and it almost ruined the dish for me honestly. Other than that a great dish. My mouth was so numb but worth it. Dandan noodles 2/5- This was my first time trying this dish anywhere and I did not really enjoy it at all. The sesame flavor was really strong and it wasn't really salted at all. Very strange flavor. I will not order this again, however I do believe that the execution on this dish is great. There was a lot of sauce and the noodles were cooked well. I just really wish I liked the flavor of this dish and that's a personal problem. This dish also made my mouth numb but the flavor did not make it worth it. I wanted to like these so badly but I just couldn't do it. I will be back!

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4.4(437 reviews)
10.2 mi•The Heights
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One of my favorite Sichuan places in town!…read more Dishes had this time around: Pork Soup dumpling - always temps me to order more Shrimp and pork Shumai - i recently had shumai that was good but not as great as the ones here. I've never had any oeovlem with any of the food not tasting fresh here Spicy chicken cube - crispy, spicy, what more can you ask for Walnut shrimp - a common Cantonese style chinese dish with crispy shrimp, mayo, and walnuts. A perfect combo! Overall would recommend to anyone in town, a favorite of mine for sure

My three friends and I were in the area when one of them suggested this place after having a good…read moreexperience here previously. We ordered quite a bit of food, and everything came out quickly. The staff were attentive and friendly, and overall, the food was decent. My favorite dish was the Chicken Steamed Dumplings. I usually prefer pork dumplings, but these were surprisingly tasty. The wrappers were on the thicker side, which I personally enjoy, the filling was moist, and the sauce was packed with flavor. I also ordered the Beef Noodle Soup. The portion of noodles and beef was generous, but I thought the broth lacked depth and had far too much chili oil. Instead of providing a pleasant spice, the excess oil left a greasy coating in my throat that actually made me cough. The other dishes were less impressive. The Pork Bao tasted like they had been frozen and reheated, with slightly soggy, overcooked buns and a filling that lacked flavor. The Egg Rolls were also extremely small and had that same frozen, store-bought quality. Overall, the service was great and there were a few solid dishes, especially the chicken dumplings, but too many of the items tasted like frozen or pre-prepared food. I would come back for the dumplings, but I would probably skip most of the other dishes.

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4.1(72 reviews)
11.9 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward

Casual but solid in an awesome location if you are enjoying downtown…read more My niece is a lover of dumplings and fried rice so of course we had to walk over for an early lunch before the Art Car Parade. --- location/vibes--- located in the northwest corner of downtown -- can stop by before bar hoping, catching a show, maybe even an Astros game if you wanna walk just a bit. There was a good amount of seating for that area of town but not a ton! --- Foods--- We really loved the wonton soup and mama's dumplings (gyoza basically). Both had a surprising amount of flavor. Especially the soup as this can be kinda plain at other places. We also tried soup dumplings which unfortunately stuck to the pan so we missed on the soup but the pork inside was lovely. Pricing was very resonable. ---Service--- to the point -- friendly but limited - ---Overall--- Looking forward to trying more dishes here!

My friend and I had dinner at Cooking Girl a few months back. It wasn't busy at all on a Thursday…read moreevening. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant and it was uncomfortably warm. I don't remember our server's name but she was nice. I started with a Lychee Martini. It was very good and very strong. For apps we ordered the Scallion Pancakes and the BBQ Pork Buns. The Scallion Pancakes were very good, but once they cooled down, it didn't taste nearly as good. I enjoyed the BBQ Pork Buns too. For entrées I had the Salt Pepper Fish Slices while my friend went with the Ingenious Fried Beef. The Fish Slices were very seasoned and flavorful, but a bit dry. The batter was good and I really enjoyed the peppers and onions that accompanied the dish. I think a dipping sauce would have helped. My friend enjoyed the Fried Beef. They have quite a few locations around town if you don't want to venture into the downtown area. If you're near the Theater District, Cooking Girl is a great dining option.

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