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Hot Pot City

4.0 (228 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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HOT POT CITY ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Keisha R.

All a round great. The spicy house broth was a burst of flavor. Just amazing. The service was great. Great meat choices. Abundant vegetable choices. I also like that they have hot prepared food like braised beef, chicken curry, wings, lo mein, and fried rice. The ice cream selection was top notch too. Highly recommend.

Khang D.

The flavors are amazing. I tried the Tom yum one, and it was delicious. I also recommend the Shabu soup. They have many toppings that you can have with the broth. Staffs are friendly and helpful. The store is clean. However, the desserts were a little bit dried.

Tran N.

Just came back to Hot Pot City since they changed to AYCE. The awesome broths have not changed and the ingredients were fresh. Service was very attentive and quick. Thank you for keeping a good experience.

Helen R.

Found this gem that met everything I was looking for in All you can eat place. They have all you can eat made to order bbq skewers, fried wings that were crispy and juicy, and hot pot dishes with many varieties. Did I say the price also included the fountain drink that tasted normal! Not weird soapy taste nor water down. I'm especially impressed by their service. We came with two toddlers, they offered additional hotpot for the kids to share without charging us. We were so full and still could not pass on their delicious ice creams! Highly recommend! Will return soon, even just for the wings!

Kaixuan Z.

This hot pot restaurant is excellent! They offer a wide variety of food options, allowing customers to choose from a diverse selection of ingredients.

Fresh food, good service better than a lot chinese hotpot.
Tung N.

Great food, item fresh, and a lot of items you can choice. Buffet includes soft drinks too.

Anthony N.

Ate here for a birthday party and the food was alright. The all you can eat style dining was nice, the noodles were good, lots of greens, and good seafood. However, when it came to ordering meat, the meat looked oxidized like it had been sitting for a while and overall felt poor quality. The meat has little to no marbling but was edible. If you are big on meat I would not recommend coming here but if you like seafood this is the place for you. The waiters were nice, they were always walking around cleaning up our table throughout our dining experience. The restaurant was nice, I liked their decoration and how spacious everything else. The restaurant was good however the main part of hotpot is of course the meat which was a let down.

Half & half broth (Vietnamese & Mongolian), Beef Ribeye & Assorted Meat Platter, Canadian Egg Noodles
Ryleigh N.

Hot Pot City is located right at the beginning of the plaza containing Viet Hoa International Foods, which is how we found out about it. We were grocery shopping one time and thought, "We should try that place some day!" Houston's hot pot scene eclectic in the sense that each restaurant has something different or unique about it. I think Hot Pot City's style fits the mold for some customers. For us, it's not as ideal. One, the concept is not all-you-can-eat ... which is fine if you don't want to feel pressured to stuff yourself so full until you're about to explode. However, our bill for two people ended up being more than if we went to an AYCE place. But what's nice is that it leaves you the option to take food home if you don't finish. Two, I wasn't too impressed with the taste of meats. I got the Beef Ribeye Steak and my bf opted for the Assorted Meat Platter (a good choice if you want to try a variety). We both thought it was okay -- not terrible, but nothing that blew our minds out of this world. I will say their thin Canadian Egg Noodles were delicious. As far as broths, our server explained that the Thai Suki and Vietnamese are best if you are big into seafood. The Mongolian is more of a beef-based broth (Very tasty and a good choice, if you're going the non-seafood route). The Japanese Shabu and Healthy Chinese Herbal are on the lighter side. With sauces, I was hoping there would be a soy sauce or shoyu-based option for our meats. But there wasn't. We did sesame sauce for vegetables and ordered one of each for the rest of the sauces. They're only $0.50 each, so it was worth a try. Thai Chili is sweet, Garlic Sesame Oil is exactly what it sounds like, Sha Cha is pasty, and Sa Te is your chili oil sauce. Our server, Tran Hong Anh (the name on our receipt) was super helpful in explaining their menu and concept to us. She was very attentive and patient during our first experience here. My only complaint is the staff didn't bring two items that we marked down on our order sheet. But we didn't say anything, because we ended up with enough food anyways to get us full. Would I come back here? Sure, if a friend wanted to try it. Would I go out of my way to seek it out again? Probably not.

Thanh Hai D.

Hot Pot City tọa lạc tại khu Viet Hoa Food Market, với món lẩu ngon tuyệt vời ông mặt trời. - Add: 8300 W Sam Houston Pkwy S #180, Houston, TX 77072 - Local guides: https://goo.gl/maps/YDW1zS2ZmW4ARPKM8

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Samantha N.

We came in for dinner during the weekday. We were seated immediately and our server, Ethan was extremely polite and helpful to us. He explained exactly how to order and what was included in each option thoroughly. There was no surprises or extra charges later. The place itself was spacious, clean, and beautiful. The layout of the tables and booths were well thought out. Our family had enough space for the five of us in our booth with two burners ready on the table, albeit we only needed one. We are two adults and three children, ages 12, 7, and 4 so we ordered the Surf & Turf. This option was great because it included cuts like ribeye, lamb, chicken, and seafood. Really, it was a great way to have everything you need. The only thing we added was beef tendon and an extra noodle add on. Vegetables such as Napa cabbage, bok choy, pumpkin, and daikon are our favorites so they were great compliments. Our choice of broth was Thai Suki and Japanese Shabu. We loved having the choice of something spicy for ourselves and something mild for our younger ones. Both soups were delicious and flavored perfectly. I loved being able to head to a hot pot and not worry about having to add soy sauce or fish sauce to my broth while I'm eating. If I wanted to do that, I'd just stay home and cook myself. Being able to just add the protein and vegetables as I eat saved a lot of time that I used to enjoy myself. Service was amazing, not just from our own server but from all the staff. Love the atmosphere! I plan to return again with my family and when our extended family come into town, this will be one of the places we will love to treat them to.

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Hot pot city all you can eat hot pot service is one of the best in the city. Love the BBQ skewers as well.

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Awesome food. Great service. A lot of variety of selection. Definitely will come back again!

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Ask the Community - Hot Pot City

Do AYCE hotpot include craw fish?

Hi, unfortunately we no longer sell crawfish at hot pot city but have unlimited Asian cajun wings and BBQ skewers!

Do you have any vegetarian (no meat) base broths available?

Hi Dhriti, absolutely we do!

Do you have gluten free option? I have severe Celiac allergy to gluten?

Hi Calvin! Unfortunately, we do not have gluten-free options. Thank you very much for considering us!

Do they offer AYCE Hot Pot?

No, not all you can eat.

Can you order takeout?

Unfortunately, as an all you can eat buffet, we are not offering takeout at this time

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Old Alley Hot Pot

4.4(286 reviews)
1.3 miChinatown, Sharpstown
$$

Just tried this AYCE hot pot place in Houston, and it's my new favorite! The quality of the…read moreingredients is amazing. The ambiance and decor inside are super well done, creating a great dining atmosphere. The servers are really helpful too. They explain the ordering system, which can be a little confusing at first. The only minor downside is that the meat selection isn't huge, but honestly, everything they do offer is so good and comes out to the table quickly. Plus, I love that you can choose three different broths, and the pot is massive! Overall: Highly recommend for a delicious and fun hot pot experience!

Old Alley Hot Pot is such a vibe. From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into…read moreancient China, with gorgeous wooden décor straight out of a movie. I went with my brother, and the atmosphere alone made it feel like an experience, not just a meal. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely wanted us to have a great time. Ordering is done through an online system, which is cool in theory, though my service struggled a bit, thankfully my brother had no issues, so we made it work. We ordered the triple broth: spicy bone tallow, tomato, and chicken. The spicy broth definitely packs a punch (even for spice lovers-stay hydrated ). The tomato broth was rich, savory, and hands-down my favorite. The chicken broth was a little bland, but the overall flavors were still solid. While I wish there was a bigger meat and seafood selection (especially for seafood lovers like me), everything we ordered was delicious. Overall, Old Alley Hot Pot is a great spot for date night, a fun dinner with friends or family, or even a cozy solo outing. Highly recommend for the experience alone.

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Shabu En

4.6(595 reviews)
1.5 miChinatown, Sharpstown
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I was super excited to eat here since my family said that it's top 100 spot on the US (I believe)…read moreand that they've come here multiple times with other people. The food at Shabu En is so good! The service is very thoughtful also and they're very attentive. The decorations in the restaurant is also very nice and it's very clean too. There's plenty of parking so no need to worry about driving around to get a spot unless you're trying to be closer. When you walk in, there is a waiting area where you can sit while waiting to be seated. They also provide some water and snacks in the front while waiting. It also has a photo spot near the front. For the food, there is a big selection. They have lots of soup bases, and it's possible to switch soup bases if you feel tired of the one you started with. I tried a few and they were all good. The flavors start to mix after you put in your hotpot ingredients, so I would suggest drinking some of the soup beforehand. My favorite broth I tried was the duck broth. You can really taste the duck and it's the most flavorful to me, and someone in the group said you can really taste the five spice powder (I couldn't but I liked it a lot). The tonkatsu is pretty decent and tastes like what you expect. I tried the Shabu En special broth, and it tastes like dashi soup. Very standard and pretty good broth. In my opinion, the sukiyaki broth is good for short term broth and just dipping your meat temporarily. To me the sweetness overpowered the soy sauce flavor, but it's still very good. You get your meat by ordering with the server, but they come by very often and it comes out very quickly that you don't really notice a long period without any meat. At the center where you grab veggies and the sauce bar, there are sections where you can get drinks, such as tea and Vietnamese coffee, which is in addition to the drinks you can order off the menu. There is also a small dessert station but it's a must try! It has a snow shaved ice, and it has a toppings bar next to it with toppings and different sauces you can put on it. Overall, it's a really good AYCE restaurant that's definitely worth trying out.

1. Service - our waiter was friendly and very attentive. I was surprisingly impressed. As you walk…read morein, you're greeted by the team of hosts. At the table, order your broth and meat before going to the buffet table. Keep in mind that most everything at the buffet is raw (veggies and seafood) except for dessert, drinks, and the sauce station. Pay at the table when finish. 2. Price - as of May 2026, All you can eat adult prices are $24 for lunch, and $34 for dinner. 3. Ambiance - contemporary, white marble, shiny chandeliers, and plenty of booth seatings. This place looks classy. You'll be amazed as to how big the interior is. Dress code here is casual. 4. Food - pretty straight forward hotpot place. I like their SHIITAKE MUSHROOM Broth. I would say that would be a basic Chinese hotpot broth to try if this is your first time. I don't recommend the SUKIYAKI broth. The menu says that this is a popular broth for beginners. But you're basically cooking in sweet soy sauce. 5. Cleanliness - dining area was clean, buffet table would do better if they have an extra person manning the table. Tongs were sticky and food droppings on the table. The restrooms were humid and smelly. Something they can easily work on with a little more focus to cleanliness.

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot - All You Can Eat Hot Pot,
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Happy Lamb Hot Pot

4.0(940 reviews)
5.6 miGalleria/Uptown
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Large group friendly
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We love Happy Lamb Hot Pot! This is our go-to location that never misses…read more We're thrilled about them adding the Tom Yum broth base- it is absolutely delicious. We've previously enjoyed doing the best of both worlds pairing, but since they've added Tom Yum, we now do the pot split 3 ways. The self-serve buffet always has fresh veggies and seafood choices. Our favorites include the spinach, bok choy, shrimp, clams, sweet potato, corn, and pumpkin. I think they've done away with the lobster balls which used to be my favorite, but I've since switched to dumplings which are tasty. I love the items from the hot bar- the orange chicken is yummy. The service here is always attentive and friendly. Hot Pot here always hits.

My friend and I agreed that a celebratory hot pot was the perfect treat after our climbing sesh,…read moreand I've been meaning to try Happy Lamb for a while! Service was fast, and what seemed like a seemingly small building was actually bustling. We ordered the Best of Both Worlds option and requested the Spicy Bone Marrow along with the Tomato Broth; they complement each other quite well, with the Spicy Bone Marrow being our personal favorite. It is definitely spicy, but nothing that I couldn't handle. The Tomato Broth was delicious as well, but added a nice sweetness to our meal. We chose the Classic All-You-Can-Eat lunch deal, and ordered a plate of the Natural Prime-Aged Lamb, the Hand Sliced Beef Short Plate, the Marinated Garlic Beef, and the Pork Belly; I can't say I'm a huge fan of how they divided the meat selections, however, since I could get premium meat elsewhere without being limited. But overall, the meat was of decent quality, and the buffet offered various options. Compared to other hot pot places, they even had a section where you could serve yourself egg rolls, white rice/fried rice, and stir-fried noodles, though I can't speak to the quality... very much buffet-quality if you catch my drift, but still lovely nonetheless. Similarly, you can fetch your own iced drinks and dessert too. I do wish Happy Lamb's sauce station had special pre-made flavors or instructions for making them, much like Shabu Zone or Haidilao; sometimes I don't trust myself to freestyle my own sauce. There are some cross-contamination concerns as well, since there'd be about 4 tongs at foot/pants level, but at least 9 food options (e.g., noodles, dumplings, veggies) to choose from. Not sure if other people share the same sentiment, but I guess they all get boiled in the end anyway. Overall, it's a decent option if you're in Downtown Houston! But I wouldn't call Happy Lamb my go-to spot.

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Shabu Zone

4.2(694 reviews)
1.3 miAlief
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Shabu Zone is my FAVORITE shabu/hot pot spot in Houston, hands down. In terms of consistency, food,…read moreflavor, and service, it is the best. Big space so good for any occasion! Food: 9/10 Meats: I always get numbers 1, 2, 5, and 6. The meat cuts 1 and 2 are my favorite on the dinner menu because they are so tender and not too fatty. 5 and 6 are my favorites on the lunch menu. Sauce Bar: This is where shabu zone differentiates itself. The sauce bar is not your typical make yourself hot pot sauce, but they also have premade sauces that are delicious. The garlic sauce, black garlic, spicy ponzu, wasabi and corn are amazing. I just can't express enough how amazing it is to have the sauce bar and banchan bar. Banchan Bar: My favorite part of shabu zone and something that keeps me coming back. The onion jalapeno banchan is amazing, sweet and delicious perfect balance to the meat. The kimchi selection is great! I love making wraps with the white radish rounds too. Dessert: Good ice cream selection like their green tea and red bean flavors. Also, the coffee flavor is very good. The Vietnamese fruit cocktail che is also a nice touch that my parents love getting. Vegetable/Noodle options: Good options, I love the pumpkin and broccolli, watercress, spinach, enoki mushroom too! Lots of seafood options and different noodles. The hand pulled korean flat noodles are amazing. Broth: Broth is good, with sukiyaki being a favorite of mine along with Miso and Tonkotsu (vegetarian is nice as well). While the broths here are not as flavorful as rival shabu places like (Shabu En), it is good enough and does not hinder the experience. Overall, I will stand by my love for shabu zone. May be busy and hard to get a table at times though because of how popular they are.

Still amazing Price went up by $1…read moreChoices of food, sauce, sides is by far the most Service is amazing, always check upon whether the restaurant is packed or not Must come or come back

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KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

4.0(186 reviews)
18.5 miWillowbrook
$$$

Wish I could give them 20 stars! My friend suggested we try this place out and as neither of us…read morehave ever been before we decided to try it. And I'm so glad we did! The service was top notch Kevin our waiter was perfect, he explained exactly what us first timers needed to know (we opted for the BBQ vs Hot Pot) and gave excellent amount of service without interrupting too often, but without ignoring. And now my favorite part the food.... We ordered the following for our meat selections: Prime Beef Brisket, Spicy Beef Bulgogi, Garlic Chicken, Pork Belly, Cumin Lamb and Garlic Shrimp. For veggies: Shiitake mushrooms, Mung Bean Sprouts, Onions, Bamboo Shoots, Eggplant, Zucchini and we topped it off with a pineapple drink. My friend said the veal and the pork belly were both delicious, I don't eat either so my review is based on everything else. OMG the flavors were so packed into the meats they needed nothing else. The spicy beef bulgogi was by far my absolute favorite (I polished off two full servings myself) the spice profile was so perfect that it enhanced the beef without masking the natural flavor and the use a good quality beef as well so any toughness is due to your own over cooking which still didn't happen. The shrimp and chicken came in tied for second place for flavor bomb, I'm pretty sure they marinate this stuff for days for it to taste so full of flavor! There is also a fully stocked "Sauce Bar" with so many different kinds of sauces and additions. The inside is very large, but not loud and they have a full bar for those who wish to sit there. If you haven't tried them yet GO! You and your stomach will thank me.

Had a great meal with friends on New Year's Day…read more The venue is older and needs a bit more effort on upkeep. It is eclectic, decorated in an Asian pop culture theme with [sometimes promiscuous lol] music videos playing on a big projector screen. And, it is honestly loud (booths are in rather close proximity to one another and there's constant clatter & commotion from the table action). We had a few issues - the grill didn't stay hot (either malfunctioning or low on fuel), there weren't any hot buffet options (like other locations offer), and a few menu items were unavailable (ran out) - but we enjoyed our meal, nonetheless. Even with a few missing offerings, there is plenty of variety - meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, noodles & rice. The sauce bar has many condiments & dips; you can play mad scientist with your seasonings/marinade. And, there was a cold buffet that offered kimchi and a few fruits. They also had a long list of beverages that included boozy cocktails and exotic smoothies or teas. Kevin was an outstanding server - extremely attentive & superbly patient (bless his heart for accommodating our rowdy and very needy group of newbies lol). He was assisted by a hard working team of table runners and busters who kept us stockpiled and refilled. The crew made sure things were never amiss. Some tips for first-timers: -The AYCE pricing is applied to the whole table, so you have to make a group decision if you want to do bbq or hotpot or both ($5 add on). -Holidays and weekends are priced for Dinner all day. -They don't take reservations, so there may be a wait (especially if you have a large group). -It is booth seating throughout, with a max of 6 people per booth. -You have a 2 hour time limit (which seems like a lot, but you do have to wait for meat to cook on the grill). Venue: 4.0 Ambiance: 3.0 Food (Taste / Variety) 4.5 Service: 5.0

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Go Shabu

4.7(255 reviews)
27.9 miClear Lake
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I recently tried this local shabu spot and had a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant was…read moreclean, well-organized, and the atmosphere felt comfortable for both small groups and solo diners. The broth was flavorful but not overly salty, which worked perfectly for cooking the meats and vegetables. The beef slices were thin and fresh, cooking quickly in the broth and staying tender. The vegetable platter was generous and included a nice variety like cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, and noodles. One thing I liked was the sauce bar--there were several options like ponzu, sesame sauce, garlic, and chili so you could customize the flavor exactly how you want. Service was friendly and attentive. The staff explained how to cook the ingredients properly, which is helpful if you're new to shabu-shabu. The only small downside was that it can get a bit busy during peak dinner hours, so you might have to wait for a table. Overall, it's a great spot if you're craving fresh hot pot and a casual dining experience. I'd definitely come back again.

Great selection of meats! Very tasty! Very fresh vegetables and the seafood was fresh and taste…read morewonderful. My true favorite of hotpot is the fresh vegetables anyway! I did try all of the meats and it was a lot of food but every cut was great! Nice open restaurant with plenty of seating and arranged so you feel as if you have your own space. The only reason I dropped it by a star was that there was only one person waiting on a large portion of the guests. She really tried hard and this is not a knock on her. But even though it was a slow night she struggled to keep up at times. I would have given it 4.5 if I had the choice.

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