I visited Grand Hot Pot with my family on a Friday evening around 6 PM and was pleasantly surprised to be seated right away--though within minutes, a line began to form, and the restaurant quickly filled to capacity. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. The quality of the meats stood out, especially the ribeye, which was flavorful and well-marbled. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve drink fridge in the back, offering a wide, unlimited selection that adds to the overall experience. The broth was rich and satisfying, complementing the ingredients nicely. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere strikes a great balance--casual and welcoming, with the feel of a classic Chinese hot pot restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's an easygoing spot that still delivers on quality, making it perfect for a laid-back dinner with family or friends. read more

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I came here as a party of six on a Sunday- this spot does not disappoint. Love the all you can drink portion of the deal as well! The spicy broth was definitely Chinese levels spicy- a little strong, soy milk or another beverage is highly recommended! All the food here was yummy- the shocking standout was the honey prawn shrimp. Our table loved it so much that we ordered three plates. The cucumber salad is also a non hot pot dish that's included in AYCE that we found really enjoyable. No complaints, nothing is wrong with the meat quality or the veggie quality but the broth is not the best IMO. It could be worked on. Love the free ice cream bar that has Asian inspired flavors- my favorite was the red bean and black sesame. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is quick and the place is clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a hit, we all left with our bellies full. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

Good hot pot that is AYCE. Not the best I've had, but a good spot. They have a tasty selection of meats, seafood, and veggies. The broth is good, but I've had better. I didn't give a 4 or 5 star due to broth not as good as other spots, the appetizer selection is not as good as other spots, and their noodles are not hand pulled like other spots. Great selection of can drinks. read more

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No more fishing pier in pacifica, no problem, Grand HotPot will forever be there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always foggy and gloomy when we visit but once tummy is filled with food, be cold no more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We parked and was seated immediately. First thing first, beverage spread selected, then ordered everything by marking them on the paper menu. Now the waiting game, not too long, and everything slowly comes out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Luckily these tables are big, otherwise, will need a side table to put all dishes on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did good this time and actually had room for ice cream, this is a first and definitely not last. Any reason to be near Pacifica, a visit to grand hotpot is a must read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

I have to say this was the best hot pot place I had been to in the Bay Area. Large selection of food including made to order Shanghai dumplings and the tasty onion pancakes, good quality meat, vegetables and seafood, many choices of soup base for hot pot, ayce ice cream (red bean, green tea, mango and sesame) and drinks. Very clean, good service, reasonable price. They also have happy hours! I sure will be back again! read more

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AYCE hot pot. Weekdays are the best. 12 to 3, $25.99. All you can drink. Lillikoi, Mr. Brown coffee, grass jelly, and other flavors. Given a sheet and check what you want. Be careful, order what you can eat. We tend to go overboard. Everything was fresh. Up to 2 soup selections. Favorites: black fungus, fish balls with roe, taro, liver, tripe, napa cabbage, fish, lamb, tofu, etc. Skip veggie dumplings, herbal chicken feet, Shanghai dumplings - all this will fill you up. Help yourself to sauce station and ice cream station with black sesame, mango, green tea, and red bean. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Private rooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean restrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back to bring others! read more

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Update: Coming back to this review because it honestly does not reflect my experience anymore. I've been coming here consistently for about 4 to 5 years now, and every visit since has been great. Definitely one of those spots that grew on me over time ! Service has been solid on recent visits. Food comes out in a reasonable time, and everything feels much more organized compared to that first experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is classic and casual, a bit busy and lively, but that is part of the hot pot experience and adds to the overall energy of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Walnut Prawns Crispy with that signature sweet creamy coating. Always one of my go to dishes here. Green Onion Pancake Flaky, savory, and nicely crisp on the outside. Simple but really well done. Crab Rangoons Crunchy and satisfying with a creamy filling. Easy appetizer that always hits. Hot Pot (Beef, Pork Belly, Veggies) Great variety and consistently fresh. The beef cooks tender, the pork belly adds a nice richness, and the veggies balance everything out well in the broth. Overall, this place has been reliable for years now. Glad I gave it more chances because it has become a spot I keep coming back to :)) !! read more

I'm already thinking about the next time we go back and I don't even live in the area Our friends brought us here for the first time, they mentioned they love this place and after trying it we understand! We were able to go just in time for their happy hour after 9pm. We got 4 different broths, sides, beef, tofu and veggies! The portions are VERY generous so if you're a couple, choose wisely cause it's A LOT. Love that the rice is unlimited and you serve it yourself as well as sauces, drinks and dessert. I wish I had the room to eat more but I just couldn't do it anymore, sadly. I've been to hot pot before a few times and I feel like this one was so easy to follow and order compared to other places. Can't wait to come back some day! read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

Very good hot pot, food was flavorful and filling, very friendly staff. If you are craving Hot Pot this the place to go.

If you're craving hot pot, this is a spot that will bring you back to basics and fill you up! Located in a strip mall in Pacifica, there's plenty of parking and shops/Safeway in the same plaza. We went for lunch on Veteran's Day (which happens to be my aunt's birthday) close to opening time, and there was no wait. You order what you want by marking the paper, and the food comes out quick. Its family style, and you share 1 big pot at your table with up to 2 flavors. Because we came with a group of 4 and it was my aunt's birthday, she got to eat free! They have a solid selection of vegetables, meats, seafoods, and some ready-cooked appetizers. Dome more-expensive seafood/meat items are only available during dinner. They also have a drink fridge for you to have a soda/tea while dining! Overall, a very solid spot to fulfill that craving! read more

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Recommend coming during happy hour as it is $10 less than dinner. However, there are some dinner only items which you'd miss out on. There are many options such as beef, pork, lamb, seafood, variety of vegetables, noodles, broths, and appetizers read more

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Went for a special lunch with my wife after graduation. Not too busy but it did get busy as we were leaving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun and cozy vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food for a reasonable price. They also have private karaoke rooms. I didn't try it out but noticed the sign. read more

The service here is a hit or miss but we keep coming back because my family really likes this place. The menu is not super big but it's not small either. There's a good variety. The all you can drink adds a nice touch to the meal. If you show your ID on your exact birthday, you get a free meal! read more

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This is my family's and I favorite hotpot place. We've been going here for a couple of years now and the service and food has been consistently amazing. My favorite thing about this restaurant is the wide selection of sauces you can combine, the fruit section, and the ice cream section. We usually get the house original, house spicy, or house satay. They're all pretty good and not too salty. One thing we never not get is the walnut shrimp! Every time we've been here it's a MUST for us. Not too much batter, crispy, good amount of sauce and walnuts too! It usually gets really busy starting at 7 pm, especially on the weekends so be prepared to wait. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

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We came for Sunday late lunch and it was not too busy. Agree with what others said, it is Chinese spicy so be careful when you ask for spicy. You get two soup base per table of 4, this is the only downside I can think of here as we have people that doesn't eat meat or food allergy and can't use the same soup base. They have tons of beverage and cooked food you can pick from. read more

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Did AYCE hotpot and karaoke with a big group in the VIP room and it ended up around $57 per person plus tip & tax. Incredible fun experience and love that there were so many options of side dishes on top of the meat and seafood options. They included alcohol as well (sake, beer, wine) so this price seems like a total steal!! Because we were the last group of the night they even gave us an extra hour of karaoke which was super nice! The service was really quick and though they did forget some things we ordered it wasn't a big deal and they brought it right away when we mentioned it! Definitely will be back. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

Great food selection and amazing bang for your buck for AYCE. Always a go to hometown spot.

The meat was good , I love the Beef Belly and shrimps. There were many choices and everything was fresh and delicious. The noodles were not soggy and it maintained its bite even though we overcooked it. The beverages are so good, lots of choices and they have my favorite Coca Cola. They had 4 different flavors of ice cream for dessert. The service was slow we were in a Karaoke room and they did not check us for our orders. We really had to call the servers for attention. The Karaoke selection were limited and they did not have a lot of Pilipino Songs. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

Grand hot pot lounge in Pacifica is definitely a favorite of ours! Especially the happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've gone to the location in the city and prefer the bigger space in Pacifica.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Karaoke rooms are also fun to rent for $10 more per person.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love coming for the happy hours, it's an absolute steal. Good variety of appetizers, sauce bar, great selection of drinks. Service is great, they are very attentive with bringing out dishes and taking away dishes. I frequent this spot and would recommend this as a great hangout spot for a large crowd. read more

We went in wa party of 8 for a birthday where that person eats for free & 2 of us were 65+ so another discount. Everything came out fresh w/our chili or regular chicken broth. My personal rare favorite was the fatty lamb, fatty beef, sliced pork liver along w/tripe, XLBs, sesame balls, daikons, taro root, napa cabbage, spinach, small bak choy, fish, deep fried tofu, green tea ice cream & many more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was 80% packed & one of the rare spots to open until midnight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would return suggesting the bigger the party the better in our case. All future birthdays here 4sure. Our total bill came to about $300.- read more

It's been too long sInce I've been back here. The quality seems to have improved since the last time I was here. I ordered frog legs too and they were even better than I remembered. We use the house soup for heating the meat and vegetables. The portions also seemed to have improved too. I find restaurants that stay in business tend to either get lose their focus and cut costs and skimp over time or they improve and innovate over time, in this case this hot pot restaurant improved and has gotten a very loyal following. Not bad for a restaurant when you heat your own meal. read more

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Wait is always better than their neighbor restaurant Top Pot. However the quality is significantly lower here. We usually only come here when we have a group and cannot get in there. They have lots of options here and plenty of ready to eat sides and cooked dishes. The drinks are also included here. Overall better than any of the AYCE hotpot offered in our area but there are definitely better options nearby this restaurant. read more

Food 4/5 Remember to come during Happy Hour 12-4pm for an unbeatable price of $26 pp. There is a variety of appetizers, broths, meat, and vegetables to choose from. They also have an unlimited beverage section with soy milk, grass jelly, and soda that you wouldn't normally find at other hotpot prices. The meat quality here is not the best but for $26, I think it's worth it if you're just looking to get your hotpot craving satisfied. *make sure you ask for 1 serving for two if you plan to have a variety. The servings here are very very generous. Service 4.5/5 There's less crowd here compared to other hot pot places so it is easier to flag down waiters. Ambiance 5/5 A very spacious restaurant and you won't feel cramp with people next to you. Plenty of space on the table for your food and drinks. Suitable for all party sizes! read more

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Get you your honey walnut prawn and couples delight fill here! Also xlb and crab Rangoon's That was my main staple lol But I go for the lamb slices as well read more

Hi it's me again... 4 stars bc unlimited drinks, optional private karaoke room, unlimited ice cream, self-serving rice station, a surplus of appetizers. Living my best life whenever I dine at Grand. The best bang for your buck, and the servers are all super friendly. Some apps I enjoy ordering are the honey walnut prawns, crab rangoons, chili explosion chicken cartilage, and cucumber salad. So many food options! read more

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I like this spot!!!! What sets this place apart from the rest are the following: Free dessert (not just ice cream, but sesame balls!) Free drinks (milk tea, Asian juices, Hawaiian juices, soda, etc. literally an amazing collection of beverages ALL INCLUDED!!!) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Karaoke room/VIP room (great for big groups)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Free alcohol (wine, beer, sake, WHAT!? Unheard of) The food hits! For a big group, I highly recommend dining at this spot. read more

Amazing- we were able to reserve an ULTRA last minute New Year's eve dinner for a group of 25 people on the day of here at Grand Hotpot! Spoke with Ava and she assured me a private room with karaoke and AYCE HOTPOT! Everything was delicious and beverages and sauce stations and rice were all self serving but that is such a treat to be able to drink as much canned beverages included with the AYCE. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their karaoke song options were dismal but we were mainly there to celebrate a birthday and chow down on the last dinner of the year so of course - it was literally A GRAND TIME AT GRAND HOTPOT![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth the drive especially with a large group :) read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

My boyfriend and I like to go here around 9-10pm when we're hungry and want the happy hour price. I like that you're able to serve yourself the rice, drinks (you can keep coming back for the sodas and juices), and ice cream. We always get seated right away and the workers are always attentive once we finish filling out the paper menu. I like that you're able to get two broths and the meat options aren't too bad. I just wish they had more vegetable options such as enoki mushrooms, baby corn, etc but I can't complain since the price is worth it. If you're craving hot pot late night with friends, I suggest you try this place out! I will definitely be coming back some time next month or so. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

all you can eat hot pot and they really don't regulate on the hour like that at least not me. I've been going there for a while now since 2019 ish Also on top of that they have karaoke the machines are little hard to work out but as soon as you do that's where the fun start I like to do half portions of meat because they do like to stack it up. My favorite is the soup dumplings. It's included on the menu on top of that. They have free drinks in the fridge, but they're self serve [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a good Chinese karaoke spot I would definitely recommend the song selection is pretty good but I only like Jay Chou and a few selected other they also have a sauce station as well price wise it's pretty good but the karaoke is a little bit on the heftier side but if you like karaoke just go early and you're gonna have so much fun and did I say to karaoke room are private[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a little ice cream cart as well for flavors mango Matcha black sesame vanilla I wanna say do not quote me on this. That's what I remember from last time. They also have a button in the room so you can call your server without leaving. read more

Grand HotPot - this was round one of what we were eating we did two more rounds after that half portion of the meat cause we didn't wanna waste anything - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

I really enjoy AYCE Hot Pot so Grand Hot Pot was not a disappointment by any means. From the extensive menu selections, 2 soup choices for the same price, all you can drink beverages (selected beverages), Hot cooked appetizers from the kitchen and of course the meat proteins and veggies. So much to choose from!! Also for us seniors out there you save $2.00 over the regular price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came early on a rainy day so there was plenty of open tables. Small 4 person tables to the largest 12 person table. Clean and spacious but quickly became fully packed once dinner time was fully underway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can fill out the menu selections or ask the waiter to take your selections (which was easier) but make sure to read the menu. There's a lot of info / choices and options in there. All the food was fresh and great portions. We were stuffed to the gills when we left. Assorted meat selections. Prime beef and Pork Belly were my favorites. They also have some limited specials like Abalone and Sashimi which were excellent. With a selection of veggies rounded out our dinner. Oh we had ice cream as well The free drinks included all kinds of canned drinks, milk teas, sodas and sake and Sapporo beer! A decent and not overly done dipping sauce bar with anything you could ask for. Will definitely have to come back again read more

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Actually discovered this place by mistake as we drove to Pacifica from Serramonte for some pho but the nearby Vietnamese restaurant was closed for the holidays and saw this place was nearby. We could'nt be more happier as this place is a gem. Like wow. So many options and everything is delicious. The two hour limit is more than enough. Turns out we came a bit early because we were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By mid dinner the place was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What surprised me the most is the drink selection. Serve yourself to some Hawaiian drinks. All you can drink! Those cans alone go for nearly $5 each at some grocery stores! I will definitely be back here in the future! Gotta try out the karaoke next time too! read more

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The hot food items here are pretty solid. I liked the soup dumplings, honey shrimp, and green onion pancakes. The meat quality is pretty solid. Great marbling on the beef, pork wasn't smelly, and came out in big portions. We did order tomyum but we received a different soup instead. We didn't realize until after we started putting the meats and vegetables into the soup. Other than that, fast service and good food. Would come back! read more

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AYCE Dinner ($35.99) - I thoroughly enjoyed this bountiful feast! They serve a large variety of proteins and broths--the menu felt endless! My favorite broth was their House Spicy, which was so spicy and flavorful. I also recommend an order of the Honey Glazed Prawns; they were crispy and well-glazed. I'd definitely come back, especially for a free birthday meal, because of the variety and quality of food here. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

Grand Hot Pot is an awesome find. At around $30 for all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink, it's one of the best deals around- and it's even free on your birthday if you show your ID, which is a huge bonus. The cuts of meat are great quality, and it's the perfect place for a birthday dinner or a group meal with 8-10 people. The only downside is the wait at the door- but honestly, that just reflects how good the food and experience are. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant definitely gets chaotic, but in a fun, lively way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also a great late-night spot since they stay open late.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also offer to-go options if you walk to the back, which I didn't realize until recently. I picked up the Sweet & Sour Soup and the Dumpling Soup, both in 32 oz containers. The dumpling soup had a very light broth with subtle, smooth flavors, while the sweet & sour was delicious- flavorful, well-balanced, and loaded with mushrooms. Both soups were surprisingly affordable at about $10 each with tax. Overall, Grand Hot Pot delivers incredible value, great food, and a super fun atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend the spicy cold beef and honey walnut shrimp as appetizers! Nice little drink fridge. Hotpot ingredients felt a bit limited in comparison to other AYCE hotpot, but great overall. Friendly and attentive staff, especially if you speak Chinese. read more

Grand HotPot - Spicy Cold Beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

A must stop for me every time in bat area, amazing and authentic food not just hotpot, service is on point and self serving drink, ambiance is popping and they have karaoke room also! read more

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Did the ayce hot pot. Had the half butter beef soup and herbal chicken feet soup, both very delicious, especially the herbal chicken feet soup, flavor was there. The meats were stacked, like 1 portion was like 2 portion from other typical hot pot place. A lot of sauce at the sauce bar, can't complain. All you can drink... that was a big one. They got your typical herbal tea to counter that "yeet hay" problem your parents be nagging you about every time you eat hot pot. Chrysanthemum tea that got no caffeine. Soy milk for the kids who can't drink milk. Coke, sprite, and root beer for the basics. List goes on. Ice cream bar was good too, my favorite was the mango. Overall great food, great service, great ambiance, and nothing beats supporting your local restaurants. read more

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Grand Hotpot is your all-you-can-eat (AYCE) late-night (open til 11pm some nights even til midnight) hotpot stop in the Bay Area! What sets them apart from other AYCE hotpot establishments are it's appetizer offerings as well as their all-you-can-drink options (with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned selections). The restaurant has plenty of seating in the main dining room for parties of all sizes, and upstairs they have their VIP rooms with also comes with the option to have karaoke - so you can sing your hearts out while dining. Our party of 3 came in on a late Saturday night around 8:30pm craving some hotpot given the chill outside. We were seated quickly and all ordering is done off paper sheets that you can fill out with your selections. Something to note - you don't need to write in any quantity when ordering. Instead the staff will provide portions of food to your table according to the size of your party - definitely important to keep in mind to ensure you don't over order! We decided on their tonkatsu and house broth, while also getting a wide selection of meats, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles. They also offer hot appetizers as well and they have some dinner-only selections that I would highly recommend including their salmon sashimi (it's fresh and delicious, trust me on this one) and snow crab leg. Some other dinner-only goodies that I love are their sugar pea sprouts and enoki mushrooms. Food is served fairly quickly and you don't have to wait long to dig into your meal. Drinks are included and you're able to help yourself to variety of canned beverages from the fridge located in their main dining room - this includes sodas, juices, and some Asian drinks including grass jelly and herbal teas (my personal favorites). During dinner they also offer a limited alcohol menu with sake and Sapporo beer. The unlimited canned drinks although so simple, truly makes the experience unique as you're able to enjoy a full meal with a beverage of your choice - I ended up finishing a total of 3 drinks by the end of dinner. You aren't allowed to take any drinks home, even if the can's already opened so do keep that in mind! If you have a sweet tooth and still have room for dessert, they also have self-service ice cream with Asian-focused flavors including green tea, red bean, mango, and black sesame. Dining at Grand Hotpot made for an absolutely stellar AYCE hotpot experience, and dare I say this might just be my new go-to spot. If you're looking for a n AYCE hotpot restaurant in the Bay Area, then definitely give Grand Hotpot a try! read more

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Little hidden gem that tastes good and is inexpensive, all you can eat and drink for like $30 a person if you go during the lunch happy hour is an AMAZING deal. They have really yummy canned Asian drinks (my favorite is the lychee) that are so good and UNLIMITED. I usually have 2 so that's like $6 on its own. You get to choose two different soup flavors (even if you're eating by yourself or a buddy). The meats are pretty decent quality. The food they have on their menu is really good as well. Obviously this isn't the healthiest food, but if you're trying to fill your stomach on a budget, this place is perfect for that!!! Service is quick, you usually get your soup / food within 15 minutes, and the place usually has a lot of people so you know it's pretty good. It's really fun to cook yourself too. The sauce bar and dessert is great too. I recommend: house spicy soup, the non fatty steak, the orange glazed chicken, sesame balls, honestly just get anything that looks good it's UNLIMITED and they don't really care about leftovers. read more

Grand HotPot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pacifica, California

One of my go-to spots for hot pot in the Bay Area! Grand Hot Pot Lounge always delivers a solid experience, and I'm giving it a well-deserved 5 stars. There is a lot of variety here, which makes it fun to try something new every time. For dinner, I went with the prime beef. Highly recommend it. It's probably the best meat option on the menu. They also offer unique choices like crab and abalone if you're in the mood for something different. There was no wait when I arrived, and the service was fast, responsive, and very friendly. The staff checked in regularly and were happy to bring soup refills and anything else we needed. The sauce station is great. Some sauces come from bottles, and others are self-serve in containers so you can mix your own. I always enjoy customizing mine. One of the best parts? Free canned drinks. I had the herbal drink and the soy milk. Both were solid and a nice bonus. One thing to note: I got the herbal soup and tom yum. They can get pretty salty after a while. Just make sure to ask the staff for hot water or broth refills to keep it from getting too intense. The interior is clean and comfortable. Since it's in Pacifica, it can get chilly from the wind outside, especially near the entrance. Dress warmly if you're sensitive to the cold. All in all, I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back. read more

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