Hot Pot Heaven in McCully Shopping Center understands the assignment. This is not an all-you-can-eat place, and it is not pretending otherwise. You pick your broth and meats up front, then head to the refrigerators in back for the rest, which makes the whole meal feel more practical than theatrical. The room is no-frills, the service is solid without being especially warm, and the BYOB policy fits the place better than any design effort would have The draw is still the broth. The beef broth really does drink like pho broth, and the restaurant's own menu more or less admits that by calling it a favorite for pho lovers. The tom yum has real sharpness and stays lively through the meal. The meat selection is broader than the room suggests, with ribeye, short rib, lamb, pork belly, pork shoulder, tripe, and tendon all on the menu. The vegetable and noodle selection is also better than average: bok choy, choi sum, ong choy, watercress, taro, lotus root, bamboo shoot, enoki, king oyster, fresh saimin, udon, glass noodle, vermicelli, and pho noodle, among others What holds it at 4 stars is that the math can get a little awkward. It is not expensive plate by plate, but somehow the total often lands near all-you-can-eat territory, except without the same range. Although if you were to ask my wife, this a solid 5 star place. Still, that misses why people come here. This place feels built around broth first, not abundance for its own sake, and that makes it easier to forgive a sauce station that is merely fine and a service style that does the job without much flourish read more

The Thai Broth was excellent. We ordered Mild Spicy and its just have a right amount of kick to it. I say they have one of the best broth. We also had the Mushroom Broth and it delicious. You can definitely taste the chicken broth. The protein portion is generous for the price. The vegetables and noodles are fresh. I really like hot pot style, you can customize your meal according to your taste. The service was outstanding and the wonderful lady was always refilling our water. Small dining area, but maximize the space without feeling cramp. My only complaint was the air exhaust on the ceiling that look like mold. Not a good look. Hopefully the owner can take care of that soon. read more

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Reasonably priced. Came out to about $50 for 3 ppl. Got mushroom broth with lamb and scallop. The glass noodles had a good chewy texture. More than the long rice noodles read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kimchi broth (mild) + brisket + tobiko fishballs + ong choi + udon. Litterally my go to order all the time and never disappoints ;) its my comfort food. The workers are always so kind and welcoming it js makes everything so much better!! Sad to hear the town location is closing but we will def be visiting them in Kailua and Pho Heaven :D read more

Once again I have to leave a stellar review for Hot Pot Heaven and all its crew! The newest edition to the store itself is the addition of a sushi bar! They now offer all types of sushi Sashimi, Rolls, Nigiri, and Poke/Donburi! Their specials are so amazing! The seared salmon miso was absolutely fantastic!! The sheer freshness of this sashimi with the taste of the miso, fresh tomato, and strip of shiso leaf bring a sweet yet savory flavor profile that tantalized the palette! (So much so I got 3 orders!) and for the price it was greatly affordable! Even the scallop ponzu made me smile while taking a bite! I'd highly recommend the entire sushi menu if I could but I can only comment what I ate for the time being. With the flavors of sushi we then moved to the hotpot itself which as always comes in a vibrant deeply umami broth! Adding fresh ingredients that are readily available in coolers nearby make for a quick cooking experience that helps fill that empty belly and allows you to enjoy your time with family or friends! The restaurant is small but quant! The staff are amazingly attentive and the flavor profile is worth coming back for over and over! More so as we get into the colder days of the year! I highly recommend checking this place out and I'm sure you won't be disappointed! I will be back many MANY times I can assure you! They deserve more attention and business so please spread the work and support this local business! read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Seared Salmon Miso - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this place! The food is awesome and I love the all the veggies and extras that you can grab from the fridge and the protein selections. The broths are always delicious and the selection of sauces are superb! The service is always quick and friendly and the atmosphere is just right. We tend to go when it's not busy so it's just a nice relaxing place to grab a bite. I always get the kimchee broth which gives me like a real sundubu feel! I also always get the lamb which I don't think you can find at a lot of hotpot places and that's why I love it! However my favorite thing is always the meatballs that you kinda make or portion yourself and the house made shumai! Always a crave worthy place to go. The only downside is that the restrooms are outside and upstairs. read more

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Today I got to try the Hot Pot and it was very tasty. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful. read more

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Amazing food and service! Located in McCully Shopping Center, there was ample parking. I came here with 2 friends and sat down immediately with no reservation. You start by ordering your broth and meats. We got the Thai broth which was delicious! It was acidic and a little sour which made it refreshing and easy to eat. As for meats we tried the ribeye, pork belly, and brisket. Each portion was a decent size. Everything else can be grabbed from the fridges and DIY sauce bar. There was a variety of vegetables and starches with classics like cabbage and unique items like bitter melon. We loved the quail eggs and Korean rice cakes! Such a fun and delicious experience we will definitely be back again! read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Vegetables, noodles, and other miscellaneous items - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My first time with hot pot food. The broths were so flavorful and light. And the add ons perfectly enhanced the food. I will definitely be back whenever I'm on the island. read more

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Another fabulous dinner at Hot Pot Heaven! 10 freshly made broth to choose from. Lots of items to cook... everything so fresh and tasty and great service refilling the broths and water. So healthy and yummy! read more

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The soups are quality they make it in house from scratch. I was able to ask for the Thai soup without sugar because I'm on a keto diet. The meat is high quality as well. Everything is reasonably priced you get more than what you're paying for. I've been here four times sometimes with friends sometimes by myself. They are very accommodating. I pray this family stays in business. read more

A long time go-to spot for hot pot. The owner and staff are always so nice and courteous. Very family-friendly and accommodating of our little one. Pretty standard selection of veggies and meats. All the broths are tasty; Canh Chua is my fave. House sauce is a must for dipping. Quick service and pretty affordable. Sure we could spend a little more somewhere else for AYCE but there's nothing like eating at a family owned business where you feel welcomed and never rushed to enjoy your meal. read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Canh Chua broth / Tofu broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Last week we came to this location (it's been awhile). Food was okay, service was definitely not. I asked if they had a certain item (which I always asked, cause they had it before and at the other location) she didn't know and didn't bother to check. I also asked for cilantro only and she brought back half cilantro AND green onions, which I did NOT ask but I just accepted it. When the meat came out the employee knocked some of the meat onto the table with his hands, but used metal tongs to pick it up and put it back on the plate and left. I asked the lady if we could get another one and explained what happened, she was going to take the meat that fell on the table but told her to please leave it till we get the new one. I really didn't trust them, thinking she would just give us back the same one. Check came while we were only halfway through dinner. Felt like we were being rushed!!!! People that were there way before us, were still there and didn't get their checks, and there was no one waiting for tables. I don't think I would return to this location sadly. read more

Hot Pot Heaven really caught me off guard--in the best way. It doesn't look like much at first glance, but the soup bases alone are worth the trip. We went with the beef (tastes like a really clean, fragrant pho broth) and the Thai tom yum, which had just the right amount of heat and tang. Everything else is DIY--grab what you want from the fridge, all reasonably priced and portioned. It's not AYCE, but honestly, the broth makes up for it. Easily one of the best à la carte hot pot spots on the island. read more

This was an impromptu visit as we wanted to eat something that was walkable from our Airbnb. This spot had good reviews and I'm one to want vegetables so hotpot is a great way to have it. We ordered the chicken and beef broth and we loved the chicken one. My husband loved the chicken so much he got a refill so he could cook another udon in it. We got two proteins, udon, some fish tofu, shrimp paste, quail eggs, sausage, and bok choy. We loved how you got to choose everything except the main proteins. I loved how you could see the portions and don't have to overorder. We paid around $92 for the two of us which was a little more expensive than I would like but overall the experience was great. The staff were so so friendly and there is a parking lot for you to park. We were staying close so we were able to walk. read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Beef and Chicken Broth Bowl, pick your own protein; Follow me @Rimyeats - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My viet mom loves this place so it's a big deal. Clean and fridge is always filled. The broth options cater to the southeast Asian palette. Our fave broth is the tum yum. Not too spicy and mellows out when you start putting ingredients in. read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Tom yum broth. Yes, we're the type to dump everything at once except for leafy greens. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Choices are great! Mini rolled cabbage, gyoza, all sorts of vegis and soup base. It can costly if you choose many dishes but it's worth it!

This is our favorite unassuming hot pot place on the island! Nothing too fancy, but great tasting food and very reasonable prices! All the broths are great choices, but our favorites are Tom Yum (Thai) broth and Miso. All the veggies and sides are very fresh and well prepared! Shout out to Loc as our server! He really went above and beyond to make sure our large family was well taken care of! Don't forget to get a punch card when you go in! read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Thai Broth Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great services and great food! I love that they prepared all the proteins and vegetables and all available in the fridge so you can freely go get them yourself. Each dish has its own color which has its own price. Similar to Japanese restaurants in Japan and some in US (California) . To me, this is a very genius idea! Once you're done eating, they just add up all the same color plates and then charge you accordingly. I really enjoy this Hot Pot place and will definitely come back when I'm back in Oahu. read more

Hot pot dinner is about the experience of choosing, cooking and conversation. You sit down, code a broth, meats if you like, and all the wonderful add ons. Veggies, noodles, tofu, While we waited for our broth, I chose sauces to dip my food in. You can get as creative as you like, I make a hot sauce and a soy based sauce. I like to slowly add ingredients in so that I am not rushed to eat everything at once. We had a good meal and it was especially good since we have been having a cool spell here. We got in early after making a reservation on the phone. The restaurant is clean and simple. Not a fancy place. Try it. enjoy! read more

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Smaller restaurant, quick service. Came twice to this place, good option beside Shabuya at Ala Moana. Highly recommended.

Their broths have a lot more flavor than other chain hot pot places. My favorite is the Thai broth! They have a large assortment of vegetables and ingredients to add to your hot pot. Only this is that it can get a little pricey because everything is ala cart. Expect to spend $40-$50/person if you're coming in hungry. Totally worth it on some occasions! They also offer take out sets if you want to enjoy hot pot in the comfort of your own home! read more

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Food was so good!! It was our first time trying hot pot and we ended up getting the beef and Thai broth. So many veggie/add in options and the staff is attentive, helpful, and friendly. Not super packed on a week night- definitely recommend this place. read more

Hot Pot Heaven is one of my family's favorites when it comes to the variety of hot pots. Love the various soup bases and the choice of meats. On a cold and rainy days- it's the best!!! We love going to the refrigerator to pick out all of our cravings like a variety of homemade dumplings, veggies (especially pumpkin, greens and mushrooms) and don't forget the yummy choices of noodles-udon, ramen, glass egg... don't forget the numerous sauces you can dip into. Nonetheless you will never leave hungry because everything is great! read more

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Was great experience! I'm a vegan - they had vegan broth and a huge assortment of veggie, mushroom and noodle types along with a sauce bar. They were very kind and attentive. Small, cute hole in the wall read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Vegan broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After so many years, Hot Pot Heaven is still a favorite spot for hot pot. The service is friendly and attentive. I also noticed there new artwork on their walls. Very nice. read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was good. Service was even better. Excellent place to try while in Waikiki. Will certainly come back.

Hot Pot and Shabu Shabu are generally the same variety of meats and vegetables. The only differences are the quality of the meat and vegetables, soup base options, and accompanying sauces. A form of sesame sauce is found throughout and probably the key sauce for hot pot. At Hot Pot Heaven, the sauces are Vietnamese style with the satay, sriracha, ginger sauce, and etc. They do have sesame sauce, but....that's for further discussion. Hot Pot Heaven is located in the McCully Shopping Center. There's plenty of parking. I just go directly to the underground parking. The inside feels...a little restroom-y. Not in a bad way. It's the light beige floor tiles, white paneled ceiling with the square vents, the slight sticky and humid feel, and the topper was the shower curtains hanging that was used as partitions for each table (which is a pretty good idea). It's not a big place, but the seating was comfortable. You first select a broth, ranging from $6.99 to $10.99. It's mostly the bare basics of chicken, beef, mushroom, tofu, miso, veggie, and etc. We opted for the mushroom, which was pretty good. Clean mushroom flavor with no much else. Next is to get your food! The meats, you will order from the server. Pork and chicken is $5.29 per plate, and beef, seafood, and lamb is $6.29. The rest is from the refrigerator with the colored plates that indicate the prices (Green, $3.29; Yellow, $4.29; Red, $5.29; and Blue, $6.29). We ordered Pork Belly, Rib Eye, and Beef Tongue. The ribeye was bright red and tender. The tongue was exceedingly thin and no matter how quick I cooked it, the meat was tough. The pork belly didn't look that good and tasted old. Also grabbed a beef tendon from the fridge. This was okay. Too small and thin. The vegetables, mushrooms, bean curd, quail eggs, lobster and beef balls were all good and fresh, and neatly displayed. Hot Pot Heaven offers a very nice selection of vegetables, noodles, mushrooms, and etc. The sauces had a unique mix with black bean, miso, hoisin, bean curd, satay, sriracha, sesame, and etc. So it's a nice array. However, I do not recommend the sesame sauce. It's not the same as the paste, it's more of a sour dressing, and doesn't match with hot pot. Ginger had a more sour taste as well. Stick with the satay, sriracha, and hoisin--as if you were eating a giant pho with a boatload of ingredients. Overall, it was a decent meal. Nothing spectacular, nothing special. Not the best, not the worst. Just good ol' hot pot with a very solid variety of items that you probably won't find at All You Can Eat hot pot places. The sauces were okay. I wish they offered more Vietnamese style sauces, such as peanut sauce, nuoc cham, fish sauce, and etc. At least provide scallions and hot chili peppers! The price was reasonable. The service was very good. Very friendly and attentive server. Even though it felt a little restroom-y inside (not in a bad way), I liked the safety measures with the sauces being individually packed, food handling gloves provided to select your vegetables and other items from the fridge, and the genius shower curtains used as partitions. Ready to shower in Hot Pot Heaven? read more

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Visited Honolulu during Memorial Day week and I always make it a point to dine here. Our party of 7 had a reservation for 7:30 and waited a few minutes which was fine. We ordered two hot pots one of which was Mushroom and the other was Beef. Our host waiter was attentive and polite and checked on us often. I love how stocked the refrigerated veggies and meats were. Our broths were savory and flavorful, just what I come to expect dining here. I will always return! read more

Great service, onolicious food and since we got there early..no problem finding a table.

My go-to spot for some great hot pot! We love to get the Thai broth, which is basically a tom yum soup base. They don't do AYCE, but they do takeout and you can take home your leftovers if you're dining in. I love taking home the leftover broth and having it for another meal. You order your broth and meats with the server, then get grab the other additions and sauces yourself. My favorite meats to get are the short rib and ribeye. There are vegetables, noodles, gyoza, wontons, fish, other seafood, etc lined up and labeled nicely in a couple fridges in the back. They have such a great selection! The sauces are in pre-packed containers in the other back corner. I love to get the bean curd and miso sauces. The service is awesome. They are super quick and also very friendly. Parking can be tough in the little complex sometimes, but you can also try looking for some street parking nearby. I definitely recommend trying it out if you love hot pot. And don't forget to grab a stamp card! read more

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Tried Hot Pot Heaven for the first time last night with the family. We really liked it! Broths: We got the beef and the Thai. Compared to the Thai, the beef broth was bland for my taste. Not to worry, though, because it was easy to jazz up with some of the spicy sauce! It's a good choice broth for those who want something more neutral. The Thai broth, on the other hand, was super flavorful and for the spice level, we ordered it hot. It had a small kick, but again, you can just kick it up a notch by adding in your own spicy sauce and customizing your own little bowl. The Thai broth was definitely more exciting. Meats: All the meats were good quality. We ordered the ribeye, short rib, and pork belly. Surprisingly, we loved the pork belly best! Yum! Sides: We loved the array of sides and vegetables in the grab 'n go fridge. Per Covid, they provide plastic, disposable gloves at the beginning of the station for sanitary purposes. My favorite side was the cabbage-wrapped something-or-other! I wish I knew the name of it! It was basically ground pork (I think) and shrimp wrapped up all cute in cabbage and tied up with some green onion. Super delicious and we went back for more of this one. Service: Great! Attentive, friendly, and helpful. Our waters were kept full and our broths refilled. Mahalo! Verdict: Recommended! If you are craving hotpot and you're okay with the broths being Vietnamese-inspired (instead of the more common Japanese or Chinese), this definitely give this place a shot! They do have kimchi and miso broths on their menu, too, but I think overall there is a Vietnamese flair. We loved it! read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Dinner!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My friends and I were craving hot pot so I made a reservation for dinner the same night and the worker was super quick. We got there at 6pm, had our vaccination cards checked and got seated. They have curtains separating all of the tables. You order the broth (can do split) and meats from the server and pick your veggies, starches and seafoods at the refrigerator. There's also free sauces to choose from alongside the back wall. Green - $3.29 Yellow - $4.29 Red - $5.29 Blue - $6.29 Pork Belly, Shoulder, Chicken Breast & chicken thigh $5.29 beef tongue, scallop, shrimp, short rib, rib eye & lamb $6.29 We got the kimchee (medium) which tasted like a light soondubu, and the mushroom which was the chicken broth with the addition of a bunch of different mushrooms already mixed in. The quail eggs (9 pcs) are my favorite part, but the bean curds, dumplings (lots of filling), baby corn and rice cakes were also super tasty. We had lots of leftover broth so we took it home for dinner tomorrow too hehe The workers were very kind and constantly checked on our table and filled our waters. read more

I come here often for hot pot with my other half because It's one of few that has lamb on their menu. Usually there's a wait during peak hour so reservations are encouraged. Luke was our server and he was super friendly and on top of constantly filling our water. It's a 90 min seating limit but if they are not that busy they don't mind you staying longer. You pick your veggies, meat by plate color green, yellow, blue, red. Depending on the color will determine the cost. Definitely recommend trying this place out the only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the cost. It's not all you can eat so if you plan on eating a lot it can add up quick. read more

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Having never been to a hot pot before. My cousin brought me here. It was AMAZING. The meat and vegetables were all very fresh. Now don't get me wrong it can get a little pricey but it was worth it. I made my own sauce for the chicken broth of black bean, soy sauce, and sesame. Fantastic. Oh they don't serve alcohol go down to the 7-11 and bring back a beer. read more

Hot Pot Heaven - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great flavors and love the pick-your-own veggies, noodles, dumplings plates from the fridge case. Various cuts of meat and seafood are ordered from waiters but the rest is up to you. My kids love going to the display case and picking up whatever they wanted for their hot pot. First off, you choose from a variety of broths ranging in price from $9-13. Then go to their sauces station and create your own from their offerings or use one of their ready made ones. For a party of 3, we ate until we were stuffed and the bill came out to $95. I think it's a great price and fun for the kids to cook and choose their own hot pot additions. For dessert, we walked a few doors to the left and got some really good Taiwanese desserts and boba drinks. read more

This place is one of a kind, you get to choose your own broth and spice level and add whatever add ins you'd like from their large variety of options . Most places I've been to they already have the broth and additions included. I had the kimchi broth , it was so nice we ate here twice. Must try if you're into trying something different , will definitely be returning read more

Hot Pot Heaven - additions for Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

No frills hot pot joint, each table has its own cordless hot plate to keep your soup simmering as you cook your own proteins in the soup to your own liking with a nice variety of condiments to choose from you can add vegetables and Ramen and different kinds of protein, they all have their own separate prices, I had a brisket and mushroom broth that came to $21. The ambience is no-frills. The food is great though. read more

For my belated birthday, Nadine and Lisa took me to Hot Pot Heaven. What a way to celebrate my birthday! On a personal note: While growing up, my mom, used to make lunch or dinner using the hot pot once a month. She used to go shopping with us. When we arrived at home she would prepare the broth and cook. Hot Pot Heaven brought those memories back. We went to the back where the staff kept the fresh food on plates and wrapped in plastic. We decided on mushrooms, corn, watercress, and the circular pink and white seafood (forgot what they are called). For the protein we ordered scallops. Lisa ordered the tofu broth, Nadine decided on the mushroom broth, and I chose the vegetarian broth. The broth made the fresh food taste divine. Located at the McCully strip mall, the area provides parking space in front of the restaurants and eateries. But the spaces get taken very fast. Come for dinner. Bring friends, family or even a date. read more

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I've been to 3 Hot Pot Heaven's on the island and I'm sad to say this one is probably my least favorite. All Hot Pot Heavens in general are OK.. but the flavor at this one is just not great. The meat cuts and seafood are great, and you can't mess up on veggies, but what's the point if your broth and sauces are all watered down. Maybe it was my fault because I got a chicken broth this time, but there was barely any chicken flavor at all. Sauce station was kinda disappointing. There's a limited amount of sauces and the sesame sauce seemed like it was heavily diluted - texture wasn't as thick and tasted watered down. The service at this location is really great though - really nice and quick. Tables turn fast and prices are reasonable... but I'd rather make a drive to one of the other ones. read more