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    Hot Pot City

    3.7 (417 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    I love spending time with family. I stumbled across this restaurant that exceeded my expectations. So glad we uncovered this hidden gem. The owner/staffs are so friendly and understanding. The way the food is served is unique. You choose the filling you want to try & bring to your table. Such a memorable experience. I would recommend. My family had such a great time today, we would definitely go again.

    Hot pot Meat

    This place is a secret hidden gem in the city Westminster. There are lots of meat varieties and a bunch of vegetable types! The food is delicious and tastes just as amazing as my homemade cooking. Service is amazing and really quick. If you ever stop in Westminster, try and check this place out!

    Vicki H.

    the most delicious soup for hot pot i have ever had in my life. omg i love everything about the food at this place. i am a fan of shabu, some place, their soup kind of so so, but hot pot city soup is so delicious. i will definitely coming back.

    Tuan D.

    First and foremost: Not AYCE, all dishes are charged a la cart based on whether it's a side, veggie, or meat dish. With that knowledge ahead of time, based on reviews and the cool concept of a hot pot and a grill on the same stove, I was very excited to try this place out. Even took my mother here to try it with me. We left after dinner with the same impression: Worth trying once, but we're probably not repeating. Pros: - The hotpot/grill concept was fun! Nothing like being able to dip or grill up a delicious piece of meat at your whim! Grilled mushrooms too! - The prepped fridge concept made my inner bbq/hot pot chef absolutely delighted. I wish I can have a fridge full of prepped meats and veggies like that at home to just start grabbing from! - Wide selection of veggies. - Freshness and cleanliness of the veggies and meats. - Service was friendly from the family that owns and runs the restaurant. Cons: - Meat selection sub par compared to other bbq places in the area. - Sauce station seems disorganized and messy with a lot of bottles. A conventional scoop bin format with sauce dishes or pre-packed containers might help. - Price. The biggest issue here honestly. We ended up paying $80 each for dinner and 2 teas. My mother does not eat too much either; if I brought one of the 'bros', we would run the bill up much higher. - Part of that price issue was that they charged for the noodles! I wanted to try the 4 different types of noodles and ended up paying for each. - With top notch Ayce places less than 10 minutes away at $30-$35, I can't justify coming back here knowing that on a hungry day, I can rack up more than a $50 bill myself. If you want more control over your hotpot/bbq ingredients and maybe want to do both at once, and you have a smaller appetite, Hot Pot City is definitely worth a try. Otherwise, lots of great AYCE or premium a la cart hot pot/bbq options in the area.

    Jeenee Y.

    Loving the concept of enjoying bbq AND hot pot. Husband and I decided to try the Tom yum soup base and let me tell you..... soooooooo dank and DELICIOUS! Portions are generous and we did have some leftovers but enjoyed every bite!

    Maddy S.

    not the most luxurious hot pot but this place hits the craving if you want something on the cheaper side! lots of varieties of meats, vegetables, toppings, and sauces to choose from. you can go up and get everything yourself now. service is super good and they're super attentive if you need help. you can't beat these prices! also lots of seating, i've never had to wait!

    Dishes available for order.  I like the open display so I cam see the food and the amount of the food.
    Coco D.

    I LOVE hot pot, and I also make my own hot pot at home, so I am ver picky. Hot Pot City made me want more of it. The service was good, plenty of food selections, and they offer many choices of sauce. Service: The lady was very friendly, we were the first customer and arrived 5 minutes before 12 and she sat us right away. (Shame on me for not asking her name) They provided two tongs and explained that was for grilling/raw food. I like that so, no cross-contaminations. A separate bowl was also provided for the hot pot soup.(I usually have to ask if the rice is served). I love how they thought of everything. It's exactly how I would have done it at home. Food: The Marinate rib-eye is full of flavors. It's a bit too much for my sister but I loved it. It is on the thin side but that's perfect for me. I like the serving size too. It allows me to order more variety of food and can still finish it all. I wasn't sure about the soup base from the way it looked but it was very tasty to me and I keep drinking more and more. The shrimp from the seafood combo is also. Seasoned for grilling. It was nice and fresh. I also like the food is plated and on display. It allows me to see how fresh and the amount be served. Sauce area: They don't have the satay sauce that I am used to but the chili oil with seeds and ponzu sauce does the trick. It actually allows me to taste the meat flavor, not over powering. They have a nice selections of hot sauce. Having both soy sauce and ponzu is a nice touch. Cleanness: Everywhere I looked was clean. I noticed when she gave us our utensil, she replaced a soup spoon on her own ,maybe she noticed something but it shows she cared about not giving out anything she wouldn't use. I will definitely return and recommended to more friends. I hope you will also like the food here. Tips: Be sure to know which dish is seasoned for grilling and which is for hot pot, otherwise, your soup might be salty. I did grilled the bok choy with some butter too. I only used the Chilli oil with seeds and ponzu. It has the spicyness but not over powering like Sriracha, and ponzu gives a little vinegary taste and light soy sauce flavor. They have many sauces and plenty of small dishes, don't be afraid to try a small amount first to find your fav.

    Cheryl N.

    I'm still mad at my friend for telling me this place was 6 stars? What was she thinking? We went there at 7 pm n we were the only one! Bad omen! It was so unprofessional the owner 2 kids were screaming n running loose, my husband should have spoken up that he wanted to leave, he was upset n whined after I ordered the food. The broth was $2 for Thai style or spicy it was hot as hell, totally disgusting, it reminded me of the B.P I had reviewed before, this is the last time I'll go to any vn con game joint restaurant w the word hot pot in it. It was just broth from a can, unhealthy additive, the meat was $4.50 to $5.50, zero taste or marination. The only reason I rated 2 stars was because the servers were very polite but for the food, it should be 1 star . I was so frustrated I had to go to ET to have a mojito n a margarita, I was all happy after the 2 drinks!

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    Excellent service!! Excellent food!! Reasonably priced. Would definitely come back here again.

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    4.4(723 reviews)
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    Mama Hieu's

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    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I was making it a habit in coming here when they started their weekly wednesday promos where $4 for…read more4 wings and then the following 2 weeks it was $8 for 8 wings. When I would come inside, I would see their other limited time food items, like their brussel sprouts and order that as well. I really enjoyed their brussel sprouts and now sad to see it gone. I joined the Mama Hieus App which makes ordering ahead easier for pickup. I really like the app bc its simple to plan your dinner ahead. You can pick the day and time you want to pick-up. If I could make one request, is if you can give customers (me) the option to pay like extra $1-$2 for their orders to be ONLY FLAT WINGS on small orders. The chicken is so well crispy and coated and the non flat wings are too meaty but then carry less of your delicious seasoning in my opinion. Does that request exist? I guess I should ask this with your staff in person if I can get a special request to get all flat wings only. Overall, still love your wings and travel once a week when I can from Irvine to get them to share with my Mom for our bonding time.

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    Pho 79 Restaurant

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    4.2(3.9k reviews)
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    Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

    The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

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    Pho Redbo - Combo, Thai tea, flaming wagyu, and fried rice!

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    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Kid friendly
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    Tried Pho RedBo and honestly this spot really surprised me. Finding halal pho in OC already makes…read morethis place stand out, but the food itself was actually so good too. The broth was rich, comforting, and super flavorful without feeling too heavy, and you could really taste the quality of the meat. My favorite dish from the meal was definitely the shaken beef because it was so tender and packed with flavor. I also really appreciated that the entire menu is halal certified because it makes the spot feel even more special and inclusive. Overall such a comforting meal and definitely somewhere I'd come back to again.

    Came by Pho RedBo in Garden Grove and was pleasantly surprised--plus points for being halal…read morecertified. We started with the Vietnamese coffee ($7), which was bold, strong, and nicely balanced with the sweetness from the condensed milk. A great way to kick things off. The egg rolls ($10) were packed with beef, shrimp, wood ear mushroom, and vermicelli--crispy on the outside and paired perfectly with fresh lettuce and fish sauce. The standout for me was the flaming wagyu ($18), torched tableside. For how thick the cut was, it was incredibly tender and soft. Definitely go medium rare. The ponzu dipping sauce really enhances the richness of the beef. We also tried the shaken beef ($21), which came with plenty of caramelized onions and bell peppers that added a subtle sweetness. The beef was slightly charred, bite-sized, and super satisfying--especially with rice. The combo pho ($25) came loaded with a variety of meats, all tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The broth had a deep, beefy richness, and the noodles were perfectly soft. Add in the garnishes for some crunch and it really ties everything together. Overall, a solid spot with quality ingredients and flavorful dishes. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

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