very good food and service Nice environment…read more Very good place to go in Chicago and especially in Chinatown

I arrived during the bustling afternoon crowd and was pleasantly surprised to be seated almost…read moreimmediately. The hostess provided a plastic covering for my purse and explained that the smell from the hotpot can cling to fabric. I genuinely appreciated that level of thoughtfulness. She also took time to explain the specials and suggested ordering a combo since it would cost less, which felt honest rather than sales-driven. The ingredients were fresh and delicious, and the toppings bar had so many options that you can really customize your experience. I went solo this time but this is definitely the kind of place that would be perfect for groups. What truly stood out to me, though, was the service. I accidentally threw something important away before leaving and didn't realize until I was gone. When I called they looked through the trash but couldn't find it.They allowed me to come back and search through the trash and even provided gloves. That level of patience and kindness is rare and meant a lot. Between the fresh food, helpful staff, and exceptional service, this was a 10/10 experience. I would absolutely recommend.

Here in Boston to celebrate our sons 25th birthday. He had seen and heard about "Hot Pot" and the…read moreantler to give it a try. Naturally I used Yelp! To find a good place to go and Happy Lamb for the bill. We arrived early, doors still closed but the vestibule was available for us to sit while waiting. In the vestibule they have their menu posted so we browsed while waiting and had decided on what we wanted. Doors open and immediately sat at a table with flat burners. Decor is Asian themed with plenty of seating. Space is well utilized. Menu given and order taken. Once the hot soup portion was done and our protein picked out off to the buffet portion of this experience. They have three large shelves coolers with multiple shelves filled with veggies, noodles, and fish to add to your hot pot experience. They also offered hot apps and fried rice. Our two broths in one pot arrived and the fun began. Different flavor combinations as well as texture. My husband had a little bit of a hard time because we were given two spoons for both broths. I had the slotted one and he had the regular spoon so he had a hard time fishing out his add ons. Once we realized this was an issue we were given more spoons. Service was great, clarified items for us and was there when ever we needed. We made the mistake of reading too fast and thought we ordered beef tongue when it was beef TRIPE! It was gray and not appetizing. Tasted it and it wasn't bad. We really enjoyed and will be back.

Honestly the food was good and service was decent until the very end of our meal…read more We were told after around 70-80 mins or so that our "time is almost up" - that we were limited to 90 minutes. We weren't made aware of this when we came in, but not a big deal. We asked if the 90 minutes was to order or to leave, and the staff said to order. We then placed a final order and they took it. 10 mins later, a waitress comes by and abruptly says our time is up, we can't finish our food because there are other people waiting for tables, and starts clearing our plates and dumping everything into the broth pot. The 2 plates of beef and fish they just brought out went straight into the pile, wasted. Why take the order if you'll give us 2 mins from when you give it to us to cook and swallow everything? We were just shocked more than anything, and left with a bad taste in our mouths. The worst parts were we realized the family sitting next to us were there before us and still there when we basically got kicked out. Second, the staff lied because there was no line outside and 3-4 large tables open as we were leaving. Truly a disappointing experience - will not be going back to this location.

The food is delicious and well-prepared.tastes great, and the ingredients are fresh.The flavor is…read moreexcellent -- I would definitely recommend it.

Excellent food, very good service, very good value…read more While they don't take reservations, you can get on the waiting list online.

Came for the dishes instead of hotpot this time and they did not disappoint. All the plating was…read moregreat and the waiters were attentive making sure we had everything. One dish I would recommend is Xi'an Cold Rice noodles, it's an appetizer but was on par for a dish. The proportion was on the larger side and it had a perfect spice, all I have to say was it was delicious and for $9.95 you cannot go wrong. The dan dan noodles were good, but I would say the cold noodles were better. The golden buns were also great, a classic dish that is always loved with a great crisp. We did get the wrong sushi roll, unsure if they misheard us or if they thought we pointed to a different one but I'm glad they did because the Thunder Roll was delicious. I think it was the yellowtail that was on top that tied everything together, it was just really good. Overall a great place for dishes if you haven't tried it before you won't be disappointed.

This place continues to be one of the top sushi/ hot pot/ Chinese restaurants in Chinatown…read more Some quick impressions: - Great, diverse menu, so there is something for everyone. - wine is fairly priced. We had a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for less than $40 b As an operations guy, my suggestion to management would be to suggest two things: 1. The salmon sashimi I had was a bit cold. It may be because I was at the 5:30 seating, but it taste better cool, but not cold. 2. Not sure where the bottles of wine are stored, but our cab was warm. Analogous to the sushi, red wine is better cool to room temperature vs warm. Again, I am a big fan of this place. Just want to provide balanced feedback to make an awesome place even more ...awesome?

was craving hotpot after a long day while visiting boston from out of town -- came in with a group…read moreof five and three on the way, and got seated pretty much immediately. service was wonderful -- the woman serving us was super accommodating and answered all our questions, and the food came out in a timely manner. for our side of the table, we ordered a split pot with the pork bone and the cilantro broths. both were delicious; we were halfway done just drinking soup before the meat and vegetables came. meat portions were generous and quality was good, plus the vegetable offerings seemed fresh and plentiful. we also ordered a few appetizers: spicy fries, shrimp pancake, and crispy pork jowl -- all lived up to and even exceeded expectations. was a great experience all around to end the day off, and prices were affordable for the group.

This is a basically a bibimbap review. I ordered the beef bibimbap. The beef was baaaaaaad. The…read moreveggies were super lacking. I actually shoved the dish away. must have been the worst b'bap I've had. Decor waitstaff, fine. Buildings always been a bit odd, but that's not bad.

An amazing new food adventure, Hot Pot. This spot in the center of Boston's Chinatown is a…read morebeautifully appointed establishment. Seating and decor were great. Service was nice, professional and fun. The lamb and chicken and veggies were fresh and the miso broth made everything taste delightful. Drinks were tasty.

Service was impeccable! Food was just aight. I think I got the wrong broth for my taste. We also…read moreordered the sangria pitcher. It tasted like straight koolaid with no alcohol, ha! But you know we drank it! The veggies were great! Atmosphere dope as well. This restaurant is in the heart of Chinatown Boston. I might consider going back - after I've tried all the other spots !

Came here tonight with friend and our daughters. The wine was great not too strong and easy social…read moredrink. The broths were very delicious and flavorful. We ordered a variety of meat, vegetables and noodles. Everything tasted fresh. And the waiter got oranges for our daughter's which they loved. The service was fast.

I've been coming to this hot pot buffet for several years now, and compared to my first visits…read moreabout five years ago, the service and food quality have definitely improved. My favorite part is the dipping sauce. It's perfectly balanced, not too salty or sweet, and they offer a generous variety of options. I also really appreciate that they provide a Vietnamese menu, which makes it much easier for my dad, since he isn't comfortable reading English. One downside for us is the imitation crab. My sister loves imitation crab, but unfortunately it tastes pretty standard compared to other places, and neither of us were impressed. It isn't like other imitation crab either as I'd expect it to fall apart easily. Overall, I would definitely come back. The late hours are a huge plus, especially when a hot pot craving hits late at night. It's a solid spot with noticeable improvements over the years.

Food - 8/10 Service - 9/10…read moreClean Bathroom Great spot for hotpot, the waitlist wasn't too long for a Saturday night and they have a good amount of seats in the waiting area plus snacks. The menu is on the ipad like most hotpot places with the sauce area right in the center. It is a little squished so it's hard for a lot of people to use at once. We got the spicy broth and the mushroom. The pot itself is a little too deep for my liking, making it inconvenient to grab at certain times especially when u r at the end of the table. I would not recommend the fish tofu here, it isn't good a little too firm and the napa was also hard to bite for some reason. But everything else was good with reasonable prices.

A modern hotpot place with plenty of space and nice ipad order convenience! The staff is really…read morenice and there were a ton of different options for broth, meats, etc. This not a AYCE place however. So the add-ins did feel slightly higher quality, but it did come at the price of the lack of infinite meats that you could include. This place is solid, but also feels a bit more expensive for what it is compared to other options in the area. I paid around $95 for 2 people if I remember correctly. I'm starting to feel that I messed up because I didn't come at a time when there were discounts which might entirely be my fault. I would consider coming here again if I had friends that really wanted to go!

I'm slightly obsessed…read more Randomly ran into this place in a desperate late night hunt for noodles and since then have been there five times. Every time I'm like "where should I go in downtown" I just get stuck on this place like it's worn a groove in my brain. Like one of RFK's brain worms. It's a little confusing to order but basically you pick a soup, pick a spicy level (burn your face or burn your colon) and then add an absurd amount of toppings. Then they deliver a bowl the size of your head (or my head, I have a big head) and you kind of reconsider your life decisions. I like this over the other hot pot tech because my two greatest weaknesses are cooking and choosing. At least this takes out one of those. High marks to the sour cabbage broth - the slight vinegary tang is actually magic. Brain worm inducing magic. But don't go here. Because it's small and I want to make sure I have a seat.

- perfect burn your face off spicy (super spicy option) -…read moreportions are MASSIVE - soooo happy they have fish balls with roe inside bc those are literally the best toppings for hot pot teehee

Bringing colleagues to Clay Pot Cafe, and it was excellent as always. One colleague exclaimed,…read more"I've been missing out on all the claypot rice煲仔飯 I've had before!" Minced Beef Claypot Rice免治牛煲仔飯: Surprisingly, the minced beef was served in a thickened meat sauce. The sauce was smooth, the rice grains were distinct, and after mixing, the egg and meat aromas were rich. The scallions were fragrant without any unpleasant odor, which was a surprise. However, the seasoning was a bit bland, so I added three extra spoonfuls of soy sauce. Spare Rib Claypot Rice排骨煲仔飯: The spare ribs were carefully selected, all easy-to-eat small ribs with a rich meaty flavor. My Sichuan colleague added a lethal amount of chili, which made me, a Cantonese, dizzy, but I have to admit it tasted good. Pork Pattie w. Salted Fish Claypot Rice鹹魚肉餅煲仔飯: I forgot to take a picture, but I didn't see any salted fish, while the patty had a distinct musty aroma from the fish--did it dissolve in the claypot? The pork patty was tender and smooth, simply divine. Hong Kong-style Iced Milk Tea港式凍奶茶: It tasted authentic, but as always, it was a bit bland. They were out of eel today; hopefully, I'll be able to get some next time!

煲仔饭 or clay pot rice Cantonese style is what we're talking about and it's one of the best in the…read moreeast coast. Service is basically no frill straight to the point and it helps if you speak Cantonese. It's a very small store in Ol' Chinatown Boston. Comfort food with elbow to elbow sittings and feels like dining in Hong Kong.