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    Fiery Hot Pot

    4.3 (481 reviews)
    PriceyHot Pot, Chinese

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for kids

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    Raymond G.

    Great place for a casual and filling dinner. For two, we paid around $60-$70 range. With this price, you get bottomless sodas. My favorite cut of meat here was the New Zealand lamb, beef toro, and prime rib. The service and quick and friendly.

    Curry and pork broths
    Shirley L.

    You may choose an all-you-can-eat or set menu for $24.99 per person. For 3 people, we have 6 trays of meat. The pork belly was the best. The two broths were delicious. The set menu was about $25 per person. Whatever meats you couldn't finish, ask for a to-go box.

    Pauline W.

    5/19/22 Zach and I were in the mood for hotpot and we drove into the city to try out Fiery Hot Pot. It's located in the Outer sunset along Taraval Street. Parking wasn't too difficult when we got there. When we got there, all the tables were full except for one, and we didn't have wait long to be seated. There are two kinds of menus: there's a set menu option or you can do the All you can eat and drink option. They give you a physical menu, but you can also scan the QR code and order there. While you wait for the meats and side dishes, they already have a bowl of delicious taro chips for you to munch on. The food didn't even take that long to come out honestly. The meat is good quality so you pay for what you get. The service was also good quality because the staff are attentive and they are quick to remove the empty plates so your table doesn't get cluttered. Dessert is included. At the time, I believe I got a watermelon slush, but that might have changed since the last time I was there. I would definitely return for more delicious hot pot!

    Wagyu Beef
    Andrew John D.

    I've heard of this legendary hot pot in the Inner Sunset, and I'm glad I finally went! It has the best selection of quality meat at any hot pot that I've been to. We definitely had our belly full of Wagyu beef. Worth the visit on a foggy day in the bay. Props to our server, Lin for teaching us how to order and for check in often to make sure we had everything. All the staff were so friendly! We both got the AYCE hot pot for dinner. The servings were a lot larger than I thought, so I'd recommend ordering a little of each before adding in more. The house broth tasted so good! My friend has the spicy one and he underestimated how spicy it'd be. Anyway, all the veggies like the bok choy and spinach were so fresh and the ramen/udon noodles tasted so good after we cooked it. The lychee ice cream at the end with coconut inside was the perfect way to end dinner. Highly recommend! They're even opening up a new location in the Inner Sunset too, so we'll definitely keep an eye out for that.

    Fiery Hot Buffet
    Kacey C.

    I love the Waiter Service and I love the all you can eat Service I love to drink cold water I love to eat Chinese Food you do very awesome Waiter Services last night thank you so much

    Claudia S.

    Decent hotpot place. We got the value set at about $25 pp rather than the AYCE, and it was surprisingly enough food for everybody. You get two generous plates of meat of your choice (including 3 types of wagyu), one carb (ramen, udon, rice, vermicelli etc.), and 5 small dishes. We had a selection of fish balls, mushrooms, veggies, shrimp - pretty standard selection and the ingredients were fresh. The tomato broth we got was delicious but the spicy soup base lacked flavor. Also this is not a big deal but just a side note - Their soda is refillable, but if you do the free soda that comes with the Yelp checkin it is not refillable :P It doesn't match up to some of the other hotpot places in South SF but overall pretty good I'd you're looking for a fun dinner out with friends. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, and it makes for most of the four stars. If we're ever in the area again we might come back!

    Red Bean Ice Cream
    Kevin C.

    This place is a treat for all 5 senses. The smells of the place are intoxicating. The sights and sounds are a culinary delight. Well lit with beautiful accoutrement. The touch and feel of the food as you cook it is a special experience. To rip apart the freshest lettuce and cabbage and infuse it into a broth is something to behold, But the tastes, the tastes reign supreme. From the do it yourself dipping sauces to the steaming pot of broth where you shape your own culinary delight, this place is incredible. For $40 a person, all you eat in 90 mins with dessert is a great value as well. You start by teeing up the first 10 items via the mobile app. This gets the broth going with steamy goodness. You finish off your broth with 4-6 different types of meat, untold amounts of vegies and little shrimp and fish balls. All exquisitely prepared by none other than YOU! Dessert is a scrumptious redbean ice-cream. An awesome, communal, bonding experience.

    Kimberly L.

    Visiting my brother and his fiancé for the Thanksgiving holiday. They decided to take us here since it's so cold. The waiting list wasn't long. We were able to put our name down on Yelp and the table was ready quickly after. They check vaccination cards even kids. The service was attentive. We got the AYCE for $35.99. Concern is kids 11 and up pay the same price. My daughter eats a lot, but how much can a skinny 12 year old eat? We also got the $14 AYC drink. (Entire table needs to order, however they had to ask the manager to let our 12 year old out of that. Thought it was stance they had to ask. She's 12. She can't legally drink. Lol We were able order 2 different broths at each table. We ordered: - Rich Pork broth - so good. Very rich tasting - Coconut Curry broth - very flavorful, but the pork is just a tad better. - Rich Roast beef broth - tastes very beefy, but nothing compared to the pork broth Meats: - wagyu beef center and other cuts (each person can check in for 1 premium upgrade of the wagyu beef) - so good! - ribeye - quality meat - pork belly - quality meat Sides: they had a lot of great sides - lobster ball - fish scallop - cuttlefish ball - variety of mushrooms - baby corn - beef tripe and tendon - mussels - clams - shrimp - variety of noodles Sauces - all the items to make a great sauce and they make fresh garlic. So good! The meal comes with dessert. I believe it changes each night. We had the option of grass jelly in a tiny shot glass or lychee ice cream. We tried both. The lychee ice cream is delicious and refreshing. The grass jelly was good, but tiny. We will definitely return again! May have to leave the kid at home since it's not worth it for kids.

    Stella Y.

    First time trying this place with a friend. They will check your vaccine card with your ID as some places only look at the vaccine card and not the ID to verify it's truly you. You order the food via a QR code which is convenient especially for those who are tech savvy. If you check in they upgrade to their premium waygu beef for free. Soup base is good and food is good. Although I feel each round of their portion is quite small so you have to order multiple rounds to really have enough. Especially if you have a bigger party.

    The spread
    Eric C.

    Got the $25 set menu and couldn't have even more happier afterwards. Wasn't feeling too hungry and although the 2 protein did seem like it wouldn't be enough, it turned out not to be a problem. I really enjoyed the individual hot pot aspect where everybody chooses their own selection down to the sides. Everyone was satisfied and to top it all off we were even given free ice cream despite this being given to those who opted for AYCE. Would definitely go back again and recommend those to who are looking for a solid hot pot (and even KBBQ) for a good price.

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    Ask the Community - Fiery Hot Pot

    Do you offer all you can eat for one person?

    Hi. Yes. We welcome solo diners.

    Do you have a high chair?

    Yes. We have high chairs and boosters.

    Do you open on 12/24 or 12/25 this year?

    Hi. We will be opened regular hours. Thank you.

    Do you guys have white rice as a option with the buffet?

    Yes, we ordered white rice. It is included as a part of the all you can eat price.

    Is there no longer a self-serve area for the veggies and other non-meat items?

    Other than the sauces, they will serve you everything else now, including the veggies and other non-meat items. Service and food remains excellent. Just ask, and they will bring it as many times as you need/can eat!

    What happens when you don't finish all the food you order?

    Hi. Our customers will order through a QR code at the table. Each item will be brought out in small plates. You are allowed to order as many times as you like. We hope that all food is finished to prevent waste. If there is excessive waste, there… 

    What is the price for AYCE? and what is the price for children who is 2 years old?

    Hi. AYCE is $37.99 per person. Children 10 and younger are $16.99. And children 3 and younger are free.

    Are you guys back to ayce?

    As far as I know, they have been AYCE.

    Is individual pots available? Or only big share pot?

    Only 1 pot to share

    How much is dinner AYCE potluck?

    Hi, AYCE hotpot dinner is $35.99 per person.… 

    When will you open for dine in?

    Hi. We don’t have actual date when we will open for dine in. We are in the process of hiring and setting up. Please look out for reopening updates on Yelp, social media, or our website. Thank you.

    Are they still only open for take out only or dine in? I live far away and only come to SF for this place. I called and they said due to the SIP they would be closed till…

    Thank you for your support, Zackery. San Francisco has not allowed restaurants to dine in yet. Currently, we do have a takeout option but pickup is at our sister location, Fiery Cafe at 1316 Noriega St. We are looking forward to opening soon, please… 

    Do they take reservation?

    Hi. We accept reservations at least a day in advance. Thank you.

    Can I go solo or is the min 2 people?

    We welcome all party size.

    Is there all you can eat? lunch or dinner? How about the price?

    Hi, We are an all you can eat hot pot. It is $30.99 for all you can eat, soda, and dessert. We are open only for dinner from 5pm to 11pm, last seating at 10. We will be… 

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    Family-owned & operated
    Discounts available

    Food selection is great for a one price all you can eat hot pot (at the time of writing is was…read morenearly $40 per person. You can have individual hotpots and a shared grill. Meat selection is perfect! They do have an unnecessary overage charge of $20 if you order more than you can eat, so order by pacing yourself. You can order as many times as you would like. There is an item limit per order but even amongst four people, it was more than enough to get started. If you going with a group, please note that the plate portions are scaled to your table. For example, one person ordered two kinds of pork belly, but the plate provided was more pork belly than this person could eat in one sitting. The rest of the table had to help. There are some items that are only one order per table - like the cooked spareribs (only three pieces too). So look for that notation on the specialty dishes area. Service was attentive at the beginning and got more sparse as the restaurant got busier. Busy times seem to be at around 7-8 pm, which is normal. Take advantage of their sauce bar and dessert bar (featured fresh fruit - watermelon, oranges). Of course, they had kim chi available as well. The ambiance was good. House music was playing so it felt like you were a club. Flat screen TV's along the top walls and open spaces between tables gave an airy open touch. Parking may be difficult given the residential area you are in so allot time to find a spot. Otherwise, the N Judah or 17 is a block away. All in all, I'd recommend! Next time, I wanna try the shared grill as we went in for hot pot only. We had the option of the grill but the team decided against it and stuck to hot pot.

    Solid meal and okay quality for the price…read more The sauce station is messy! MESSY. I know that's more on the customers being gross, but the staff could at least stay on top of it. Upon arrival, we were seated at a dirty table (old grill from last guest still there) and no silverware. We were told to scan the code and order, but hesitated because the grill was used and table still had spills and food from the last guest. Service was incredibly poor. Food was decent. Again, this place is cheaper than most AYCE hot pots. Lots of options for veggies and non-meat items which was nice. Overall, go if you're on a budget. Splurge more somewhere else if you can.

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    Yakiniq

    3.3(1.9k reviews)
    4.2 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    •$$$

    YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

    Horrible meat quality and even worse service quality…read more Imagine being first in line with a party of 2 and then watching a party of 3 and another party of 2 getting sat before you. Well we didn't need to imagine because we watched it happen in front of our faces. The party of 3 actually got their food and the other party of 2 got their side dishes before we even got our water. You literally have a Yelp waitlist to help you stay organized and all you have to do is follow it. Somehow they still managed to fuck that up. We got the premium AYCE--expecting some higher quality meat. We were deeply disappointed. The SF Cut Short rib was the saddest short rib I have ever seen. There was little to no meat on the bone. The ribeye was extremely thin. Not even a full minute of cooking on both sides and it was well done. At this point I turned the heat down to the lowest setting. The short rib bites were filled with tendons and ridiculously hard to cut much less chew. The boneless short rib and the ribeye caps were skinnier than a coke addict. 10 seconds on each side and they were basically well done. That was the end of round 1--I thought I was being hangry and grumpy so I tried to let them get their redemption. Hahaha or so I thought. We got the miso pork belly which somehow managed to burn itself on the side of the grill while the center part was still raw. I put two pieces on the grill. Clearly the meat cutter didn't know what they were doing because while one looked like it had cancer causing blackness on it the other one was still more raw than a dog. I guess they just can't cut the meat uniformly even. The beef tongue was also extremely thin and burned immediately when put on the grill. It's Korean BBQ--your restaurant and chefs don't even cook the meat. How can you not know how to cut meat properly? Not to mention paying extra for "premium" meat only to have the exact same quality as the rest of your meat. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants their Korean BBQ experience ruined. Honestly come here for your first or second time at Korean BBQ and then go somewhere else and you will be GLAD that the other place exists. YaqiniQ BBQ is by far the worst KBBQ I have been to.

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