Coming in and surprised I forgot to grab some photos while I was there! This is the hidden gem hotpot place of Newark and i'm glad I had the chance to try it. It's in a small plaza with two other buildings but there is plenty of space for parking. It wasn't too busy there when I went so parking and seating were very easygoing. The staff is extremely friendly and are pretty attentive when it comes to meat refills and checking in. The meat selections are limited to beef, chicken, and lamb. They do offer other meats such as some seafood and meatballs at the toppings bar though. I really liked the ingredient variety, some things I don't think you'd find at most hotpot places. Personally the thick cut potato noodles are a favorite for me!! They also have churned ice cream and refillable pineapple & peach juice. I believe they usually have milk tea as well, but it was Out of Order when I came in. Would love to try it out next time though hopefully! I think there were a few minor fixes for maintenance but overall pretty satisfied from the experience! I would love to revisit again in the future, very budget friendly AYCE hotpot in the bay area. You really can't find weekend lunch prices anywhere these days, most places charge dinner pricing all weekend. The pricing is very generous, the food variety is great, and the staff are all so friendly and inviting. Also LOVE having individual hot pots, makes your hotpot feel more personal and you don't have to worry about sharing :) Great place to come by with loved ones especially if you want to skip the wait most hotpot places come with and have a quick and easy meal. read more

This is without a doubt one of my top 2 hotspot locations in the bay and I've gone to at least 10 in this area. For all you can eat it is honestly the best of all the options in my opinion. Cleanliness 11/10: The cleanliness of this place is unmatched by any AYCE restaurant I've eaten at. I had to include a picture of the sauce bar because it is really surprising how there is no splattering around the table. Every surface including the sauce bar and other bars were pristine. AYCE options 10/10: The meat choices are beef, lamb, and chicken. The cuts are a bit lean, but honestly I like that better for ayce since it is a bit cleaner tasting and leaves less oil in the broth. They serve the meats in neat labeled trays which I really like. Wide range of vegetable and other hotpot options that are all ayce, notably king oyster mushroom slices, wood ear mushroom, white fish, beancurd skins, large leaf spinach, bomchoy, a variety of noodles. They also have soft serve ice cream and other deserts and fruit. Sauce bar has a good variety. It has all the options you might find at a place like haidilao. The soy and vinegar are on a separate table in drink dispensers, you might miss it. I recommend for people who are not experienced with hot pot to do a 3:1 ratio of soy sauce and vinegar with a squeeze of lemon as well as some chili, cilantro, green onion, and garlic. The sesame dressing is great on its own with vegetables. Broth 9/10: I recommend spicy or mushroom broth. It is similar to what you would get at a place like haidilao but much less oily, it is still quite spicy and a good amount of oil. read more

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This is my second time coming and I have to say...i love it! The food choices were so delicious. I loved the different noodles and veggies. The lamb was thinly cut and still tasty! Everything was halal which is super awesome and accommodating. It was a bit hard to get some assistance for more meat, water and the tab, they Sat us far away from the other people so most of the time the servers would make a u turn away from our table. Ambience was great. Had a nice playlist that would continuously play on loop. Respectful people. Def will come back again. read more

Halal Street - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

I'm stuffed! Get the Thai spicy broth--I'm sure the other soup base(s) are good, but that's my pick. They've got beef, lamb, chicken, seafood, noodles of Al worth's, delicious refreshments along with desert along with thr standard: coke & sorite. It's halal food: so you're getting quality meat for your hot pot. Plus we came late and they djdnt rush us out. Good service. I look forward to comjng here again! read more

Great experience with great halal hotpot. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Had the chicken and beef, the buffet had a great variety of options as well. Overall highly recommend read more

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The best Halal hot pot that I ever taste. Rich texture halal meat with tasty soup base. I personally like mushroom soup, good for people who like non spicy. Make sure grab Kavss for spicy hotpot:) read more

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I thought this place was cursed because I've seen it cycle through a few different hot pot restaurant names for several years with no reviews. And you know what, it's a pretty good local spot with the option for AYCE halal hot pot or a la carte Xinjiang food (think Uyghur noodles, bread, kebab and lamb). Being a hot pot lover, I had to get AYCE after an invigorating and hunger-inducing dance class. They have a cheaper lunch pricing that includes the weekend, which is very rare and great to see! For their all you can eat, there are a lot of options for self-serve ingredients, including some Chinese food in the buffet (most of which were a little dry), cheap sushi, dessert, DIY milk tea, fresh ice cream, and a sauce bar with pickled veggies. Do note that you may see a bug or two flying around some ingredients, so select wisely - I'm unfazed since I've traveled to Asia. The important items are covered, plus $25/pp for AYCE lunch on the weekend is crazy good in the bay. They only offered beef or lamb for the hot pot meat cuts at the time, which were unlisted on the menu. That was fine enough for us; you also have the option of doing a large pot to share that can hold two broths, or individual pots. The spicy broth was standard and good on the mala, the original soup was a little more bland than expected, and the fungus soup was surprisingly very umami and shroom-savory. The place is pretty dark, quiet, and interesting. There's some weird Western-style seats and furniture that just make you go "why". The service was pretty decent, as we always got meat whenever we wanted it. If you want value hot pot and no hassle in procuring your own ingredients, this is a solid place in the area. read more

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This review is mainly for their ordering dishes side of the menu, but some comments can be made in general. We came in with a party of 10, 5 of those who had hotpot and 5 of those who ordered dishes. We were seated at separate tables but was served by the same person. They have a decently sized menu for ordering dishes, but you'd have to scan the QR code as I couldn't find anything online. Otherwise their hotpot selection seemed pretty decent, though each person has their individual pot instead of a shared one. I would order quickly since it takes a good amount of time for food to come (up to 45min...). We had 1 dish that came fast, and we almost finished it before the next dish came; a good 15min in between the 3 dishes we ordered. I ordered a lamb kebab, cold chili chicken, and the nine bowls of hui cuisine. For starters, the lamb kebab is pretty expensive, given you're given 3 skewers for $18! The taste was okay, but did not feel worth it since the meat was on metal skewers and not the wood ones (which make it taste a lot better). The cold chili chicken was pretty good and really numbs your entire mouth if you eat too much haha. The 9 bowls of hui cuisine was basically various meatballs of lamb and beef, with chili chicken and tripe. The meat tasted a little too salty overall, especially since it didn't even come with bread or rice. Although it sounds good and is unique, I do not recommend ordering since again, it's basically a bunch of meat balls that are a little too salty. In summary, foodwise, I'd stick to their hotpot over dishes. There are definitely better places to eat Xinjiang cuisine, but their hot pot selection was pretty plentiful (but also better hotpot places too). What really grinded my gears was that an auto tip of 20% was added to our check when we clearly had 2 parties of 5 eating and separate tables with separate checks. I feel like the service did not deserve 20%, especially when the dishes came out pretty slow. Service was otherwise OK at best, and you had to flag down the waiters instead of them coming to you. read more

Halal Street - Hui Cuisine - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

It's supposed to be all you can eat but they only give you one portion of meat, which is about three slices of the world's most thinly-sliced beef I've ever seen. The other food options are decent, but they're sitting in pools at lukewarm water for God knows how long. Service was unattentive- one guy who disappeared for an hour after seating us. There are a hundred different hot-pot restaurants in the area that do it a hundred times better. read more

Halal Street - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

I always go here with my partner whenever we want a quiet dinner date night. The location is very secluded since the Chuck E. Cheese and Yokohama Ramen have left. This hole in the wall that you only see on the freeway is also providing some of the best cheap eats. If you are ever in need for a dinner place on business or just want a quiet restaurant this is my go to. One thing to consider is that the staff is used to this slow schedule so sometimes you're waiting for them, but you don't know where they are if you are trying to leave in a rush, don't. Usually at a all you can eat the service is usually slow. this business means well and they provide a nice spot in Newark where normally this is now a dead shopping center. I would still prefer this over Happy lamb hot pot and Haidilao. But only since I really can enjoy all you can eat, and I can stay for 3 hours. read more

Walked in hungry. Walked out annoyed. The food missed the mark, but the real problem was the attitude. This was counter service. No table service. No follow-ups. Yet the cashier felt comfortable calling customers "low class" for not tipping. That's not how tipping works. And that's definitely not how respect works. Restaurants earn loyalty through food and manners. This place delivered neither. read more

Halal Street - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

Pro: Clean and nice staff. Con: a bit dark inside, only 3 kinds of meat (lamb, , chicken, and beef, no different cuts. Just 3 choices) and soda is not part of ayce. The hot pot ayce option is okay but soup and food were all very average. Adult is $25 during lunch which is pretty good value these days. Staff will bring a cart out with 3 different kinds of meat; chicken, beef, or lamb. There's cake, Ice cream, and fruit for dessert. read more

My family and I wanted to give this spot a try since we see it on the highway. Upon entering it's very spacious with nice decor. However, upon seating, almost all the chairs are rickety and sway. It seemed like there were only three people working the entire dinner service: one in the back and two in the front. It was simply not enough and service was terrible. The food was not being refilled and the meat (which is pushed out to you on a cart) did not come around often. Plus, they only had one cut of beef and lamb. Options were completely lacking even on the seafood and veggie bars. Pre-made fried items tasted like they were fried in old oil. I left full, but unsatisfied. The only redeeming item was their milk tea. Will not be returning. read more

Halal Street serves an AYCE Hot pot Buffet experience with all Halal meats. We got the half & half variation for our hot pot broth. Half was the tomato broth and the other was the Thai hot & spicy. The hotpot is pretty standard, they have a great sauce bar. Many of their items seem to not be dethawed before serving and they were quite hard before putting them into the hot broth. Halal Street is good if you're looking for Halal options or want to try Uyghur food, which I should've ordered, but otherwise, it wasn't the best out of the hot pot spots I've been to. I also tried their self-serve boba station and it wasn't that great, definitely more buffet-style quality. read more

Halal Street - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

Halal Street Hot Pot & Xinjiang Cuisine truly excels at what it does. It offers an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience that appeals to a wide range of diners, including those with a strong preference for halal options. This inclusivity sets it apart from many other hot pot establishments. Full disclosure: my review might be slightly biased since a good friend of mine generously covered my bill. That said, the $35 cost per person for a hot pot dinner here feels like excellent value since you get high-quality ingredients, unlimited protein options, warm green tea, and attentive service that includes frequent stock refills when your broth runs low. I particularly enjoyed the crab sticks and the kebabs, and was surprised at the many different food options that exist outside of the immediate food bar. One feature that stood out to me was the inclusion of a prayer room, complete with mats. This is a thoughtful and rare amenity for practicing Muslims. If I am ever by the Newark area again (especially during lunchtime where the price is more affordable), I will absolutely consider stopping by Halal Street. read more

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When you first walk into the restaurant, they will ask you if you want to eat hot pot or order dishes. We told them we wanted to order dishes and sit outside. We ordered the Xinjiang big plate chicken, laghman, and cucumber salad. Overall, the flavor was good but everything was a bit too watery. When we poured the toppings over the laghman, there was a puddle below what was supposed to be a dry noodle dish. The big plate chicken could have also had less liquid and benefited from more concentrated flavor. The food in general is only mildly spicy. They are much more Chinese compared to, say, Mrs Khan. All the servers speak Mandarin Chinese, and there is Chinese pop music playing in the background. read more

Great buffet. Nice ambiance; very beautiful inside. The AYCE meat is brought fresh to the table: beef, lamb, chicken. Just don't expect good service. Horrible service. read more

I first heard about Halal Street Hot Pot on Instagram and it's $20, all you can eat lunch special. I thought it was too good to be true, so I wanted to go check that out and see if it was really true. Let me tell you, it is 100% absolutely true! The restaurant is super huge and there's indoor and outdoor seating as well. First up, you choose your broth and they have everything from Thai spicy, tomato, mushroom and a few others. Then you are on your own and they have all sorts of things including shrimp, meatballs, sushi, fresh fruits, desserts, vegetables, fried rice, dumplings, steamed buns, a huge sauce bar, DIY boba, churned ice cream and so much more. The staff will bring out beef and lamb for your hot pot and I preferred the beef more than the lamb. But yeah, there was so much food and there's no time limit as well for the lunch special. The lunch special is only valid Monday through Friday and the prices are higher during the evening and weekends. Service was friendly, fast and efficient. I highly recommended if you're in the area and I would totally go back especially when everything else costs about $20 anyways. Definitely more bang for your buck here. read more

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Good value. Under $30 for all you can eat hot pot. The meat and veggies are all fresh - feel very clean. Service is meh but still def good value. read more

The hotpot is good, cater to chinese style hotpot. The options for hotpot is huge infinity options. So many type of fish ball, veggie, noodle to choose. The price is good too. Make sure to take up on the weekdays lunch special price. read more

Food was good. They had a good selection of veggies and seafood in the buffet area. Service was slow unfortunately the servers did not check on out table. You each get your own hot pot and they only have two meat choices you don't get to choose the cuts. read more

Stopped by to try out ughur cuisine, not the hot pot. The restaurant itself is huge, with one side sectioned off completely for hot pot. We ordered some lamb buns, their "hand pulled noodles" and a stir fried lamb/bread dish. Everything was pretty tasty but carb-heavy so I was extremely bloated and drowsy after the meal. The stir-fry lamb bread was interesting - kind of like soft croutons. It was pretty good but probably very heavy! I saw they have a few other lamb dishes as well such as whole lamb, or 1 pound lamb. Will try next time with more people! read more

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This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We were a group of 7 people. Four people paid and tipped. The fifth person paid but did not tip, which is completely her right. At that point, the owner/cashier started insulting her, calling us cheap. When I told him this behavior was unacceptable, he escalated things and called me low class. Let's be clear: This restaurant offers terrible service. There was no real service at all -- we had to serve ourselves, cook for ourselves, and handle everything on our own. No one came to check on us, no assistance, nothing. And yet they still felt entitled to a tip. A tip is earned, not demanded. No one is obligated to tip, especially when the service is nonexistent. Instead of acting professionally, the owner chose to insult customers and create a hostile environment. That alone guarantees I will never return, and I will make sure others know exactly what happened. Respect your customers. If you want tips, provide service. If you can't handle that, you shouldn't be in this business. I do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Halal Street - It's not even the good - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

Great deal for AYCE hotpot that also includes some hot items. They offer beef and lamb here, and the cuts of meat are great. Some places have meat that are almost all fat, but this place had more lean meat. The sauce bar has plenty of options and they also have included add-ons like vegetables, seafood, and tofu. The broth was a little bit bland and they only have a few options. The hot items when I went were pork bao buns, fried rice, and egg rolls. read more

I've been to this place prior to the current business, and it was always hotpot but owned by different people (or buffet). The service here is great. They have a selection of AYCE hot pot or a la carte. They have hot items which taste pretty good but don't stay hot bc they don't add the gas burner underneath. Overall, I would come here again. Price is pretty reasonable. Only feedback is that their meat could be sliced thinner. read more

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The lunch special is definitely worth it for $20/pp and I ended coming back a couple times in a month. When you walk in the door, the left side is the AYCE hot pot. They only serve 3 kinds of meat - beef, lamb and chicken which they come around to drop off at your table. If you're not looking for a huge variety of meat, this is definitely sufficient. They also have a huge buffet of fresh veggies, noodles, and seafood. The sauce bar is included along with some random cooked item like fried rice (not to miss!) and churned ice cream. Overall, the food was really fresh and the quality was good. I like the tom yum broth too - super flavorful! read more

This is an interesting hot pot experience. They have the Sichuan peppercorn soup base that has a lot of "ma". We tried the original and pepper soups in a split pot. They have a lot of things to choose from, but are limited. For example there is no tong ho, which I like. Limited mushrooms. No enoki, for example. But it is clean and the vibe is very relaxed. When we arrived it was piano music playing, but now it is top hits from the radio. The meat cuts are limited, so it is either beef, lamb, or chicken. Obviously halal is the point, so also limits seafoods. The service is very good and we enjoyed the experience! read more

Food was so good that I had to write the review while still at my table. The all you can eat buffet is exactly that! There are so many options and you definitely won't leave with an empty stomach. Not only is there all you can eat lamb and beef but there a ton of options in the buffet. Everything I had was exquisite. Will definitely be back. read more

Formerly lavender hot pot this was my go-to for ayce hot pot. Unfortunately, it's not the same as some things come to an end. I Informed the staff of mice droppings I'm the bathroom that made my stomach turn and they gave me 10% off. They don't carry enoki mushrooms like they used to. The cups and plates are not washed and dried and smell of chemicals and even taste of chemicals. Flys on the sushi. Wet cups. Lost a customer. I used to rant and rave about you. Now we will have to find a new place. read more

Halal Street - Mice droppings yuck. - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

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4.5 Stars Visited Halal Street on a Sunday for lunch and went with the AYCE option at $24.95--such a great value! The buffet tables had an impressive variety, and everything was fresh and well-stocked. In addition to the usual hotpot ingredients, they even offered a solid selection of hot food items: the fried rice was very good, the chicken katsu was juicy, and the steamed buns, spring rolls, and sesame balls were mid. What really sets this place apart is the thoughtful extras: complimentary boba tea and fresh-churned Turkish-style ice cream were a fantastic bonus. Plus, there's no time limit for the all-you-can-eat experience, which is a rare and welcome policy. It gave us the chance to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed, especially since it takes a little while for the hotpot broth to come to a boil. The only downside was that some of the stoves weren't working properly. One of our hotpots never boiled, and we had to switch tables mid-meal, which was a bit inconvenient. Hopefully, that gets resolved soon. Still, overall a great spot for AYCE hotpot with excellent variety, fresh ingredients, and a relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be back! read more

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I visited with a group of four on the regular dining side (not hotpot). Two of the members of our group are native Chinese speakers, which I think was helpful and were able to explain what each dish was. We honestly ordered a lot of food and I liked everything. The lamb was very tender. One dish was a bit too spicy for me but I did love the flavor. Although the buffet section is reserved for hotpot diners, the staff kindly let us grab some ice cream anyway, which was a nice touch. The restaurant wasn't too busy, and the service was attentive. I'd love to go back to try their hotpot next time! read more

This is probably the best Xinjiang food I've ever had. I recommend getting the regular menu and not the hotpot. My favorite dish was the stir-fried lamb tripe. It has a unique taste and is probably the tastiest thing I ordered here. The lamb rice is very good too. Skewers and the da pan ji is not bad too. This restaurant has high quality food, but don't expect the service to be quick. I like to judge more on food than service, therefore I'll give it five stars. Bonus of having kvass on their menu, a fermented Russian drink. read more

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This review only applies to lunch hotpot, not the regular menu. My coworkers & I like coming here for the AYCE lunch for less than $20 which is a steal nowadays. Because this is halal, there is no pork, but yes on beef & lamb and other fabulous items, including boba tea. I love their sauce bar - so many options and, oh, refillable soda is included in the price read more

Bravely came back to try their XinJiang dishes despite being very offput by their hotpot last time. I have to say, it was actually quite delicious! Everything tasted fresh and hot and the flavors were all there. Loved their Big Plate Chicken the most. Chicken is so tender and the potatoes were stewed perfectly. The lamb skewers were also so big and juicy with a delicious seasoning. I will say that their prices are very high but the portions are also huge. Biggest chunks of lamb I've had in a skewer! The service was not that great but nowhere near as bad as it was when I came for hotpot previously. The workers don't really come by to check on you; you must flag them down. Food came out pretty fast. read more

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I was visiting my friend in the Bay Area, and she suggested Halalstreet Hot Pot and little did she know, Uyghur cuisine is my FAVORITE! It's very difficult to find Uyghur cuisine around California in general, and the only other time I'd had it is LA so it was nice to find a place closer to me. This restaurant was cool, because it was half hot pot and half Uyghur so you got a choice of what you wanted to have. My friends and I ordered the cumin lamb skewers, the Pearl Noodles, and Big Plate Chicken. The cumin lamb skewers were probably some of the best I've had outside of actually from China. The meat was very tender and perfectly seasoned. The Pearl Noodles tasted very authentic as well! The Big Plate Chicken was SO big, even for the smaller portion, but it was delicious! One of the only cons I would say is the waiters didn't check on our table that much. If we needed something like a utensil, the check, or to pay the check, we had to wave our hands to get their attention for a little while. Highly recommend this spot, especially if you want something different and haven't tried Uyghur cuisine before! read more

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1 of my hangout spots when it was Lavender. After the name changed, food remains similar & of good value, but service went from average to non existing. This was for Wed dinner, we went in @5pm sharp as it opened, half the tables were still uncleaned, piled with plates, from lunch? There was only 1 waiter during our entire dining experience. After seated for 10 min without any attention, we went to the front counter to grab the menu & laddles & whatever supplies myself, do not expect any service. Took 20 min just for our hotpot soup base to come out. The only one working hard was the robot that goes around with trays of meat. Food selections were adequate, sliced beef still tough & each plate now only comes with 2 slices, less than before. Lamb was ok. A lot of the stuff in the self served bar were still frozen: meat balls, squid, shrimp, etc. tells u how little prep work was done. The steamed buns were cold. For the most part it was adequate for the AYCE price. Limited desserts but the mango cake was surprisingly good, thankfully the self served sauce station remains the same. We came, we saw & we ate. The uncleaned tables from lunch time were still untouched, not once did that 1 single waiter check on us. Overall we were ok with the food & value, but tis def not the place to impress your date. read more

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This is such an interesting place... I think it's a Chinese place on one side and AYCE hot pot on the other side. The aesthetic is interesting as well. The seats on the hot pot side were benches with wheels and the whole place was kind of dim. I think they might have kept it from an old restaurant like a Texas Roadhouse or something? I came here twice - once for a weekend dinner ($35/person) and once for a weekday lunch for only $20/person!!! They have the exact same items so if you can go during that time instead, it's such a good deal! The broths are pretty solid. I got the spicy one and it was SPICY! I liked that it wasn't too greasy though. They have a pretty decent selection of seafood, noodles and veggies. They only have 2 meats (1 beef and 1 lamb) that you have to ask for. It's not a huge selection for the meat, but the quality was pretty decent. They have a few hot food options as well that aren't bad. Their boba bar on the other hand is pretty bad. The juice is so artificial and too sweet! The cool thing is that they have 2 machines that churn fresh ice cream, which is really good. Overall, I would come back for the lunch special as it's significantly cheaper than dinner. The dinner price in general is also a little pricey for me. read more

Came here for Mothers Day! Pretty busy, but staff was on point and made sure everyone was taken care of! Kids LOVED the variety of ramen noodles and sauce bar! Where we adults LOVED the meat variety, lobster balls... and CHEESECAKE! Only bummer was no Vanilla Ice Cream or cones... but soft serve chocolate was still great!!! read more

Halal Street - Hot Pot Near Me - Newark, California

Came here on a Friday evening. It wasn't as busy as other places, however, the restaurant is pretty big! They have a side where it is all you can eat hot pot and another area/menu where it is ala carter. We did the all you can eat and it was good! Love all the options for the sides! There are also about 5 different soup bases you can choose from, which is nice. I will say that this is the only place I've seen with unlimited lamb as the meat choice. The service was alright. I've been to other hot pot places where you are tended to more. Overall setting was nice. Love how spacious it was, but I think the service can be a little better. Don't know how it is for for the ala carte side, but the hot pot side definitely could've used more tending. Still all the food was really good though except the hot foods. You can tell they were out there for awhile.. read more

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No good food and customer service too expensive need more good people at counter and food service