I went there for the first time and the price and meal were perfect. I'll definitely go back with friends. You make your own pot and then a drink can be included for a small price. :) read more

First time trying Hot Pot Mini Workshop, I ordered a sukiyaki pot and a Large build your own boba tea. The sukiyaki pot was pretty standard, but I love the idea of making your own boba tea. You get to choose any toppings including crystal boba, egg pudding, a variety of fruit jelly, and there's a large selection of teas to choose from. I would definitely come back just for the boba. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Sukiyaki pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

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The place is kinda small. If there were a lot of customers, they provide a " waiting list " that you can wrote your name and how many in your party. Through out, the place is clean, well lit. Service is fast and they are friendly. Food is great. You can make your own hotpots or there are a good selections of set menus. Delicious taste. Price is reasonable. There is a boba station that you can make your own boba drinks. Pretty good. Definitely will go back again and glad to have this hotpots in the area. read more

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Delicious soup. You must be careful with how much you put into the individual customized soups. Unless you are super picky, it's cheaper to order from the menu with the chef designed soups. The tea options are crazy!! You can mix and match your own beverage and toppings. You fill it to the rim and then the worker will seal it for you. Crazy fun to do. The female employee was so impressive. She was doing EVERYTHING! She bussed, served, sealed, and provided great customer service. She is amazing! read more

Do NOT eat at this restaurant! Terrible service and zero responsibility! I ordered takeout from this place, and it was a complete disaster. First, their soup was so hot that it melted the plastic lid, causing the soup to spill all over the bag. When I told them, they refused to take responsibility or offer any solution. To make things worse, I ordered a hot pot, but because the soup had spilled, I basically ended up with a hot pot without any soup. And yet, they still wouldn't admit their mistake or do anything about it. How does a restaurant mess up this badly and not even try to fix it? Absolutely unacceptable! If you don't want to deal with poor quality food and terrible service, stay far away from this place! read more

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This place is really good! I was actually shook by how good it was and would definitely be back! First off, they have a lot of hot pot options to choose from. They use to have sukiyaki broth but not anymore. You can choose from set pots or do a self serve option where you choose your own toppings and broth and pay by weight. Both are good options! It just depends on what you like. They also have self serve boba which is a huge plus!! They have some deals too like buy 2 drinks get 1 free or buy 2 pots get a drink free or something like that. That does depend on which day though. I ordered the curry pot which was quite good. Flavorful and had a lot of toppings. I did feel that there was less meat than many other hot pot places but that's okay. Price is decent considering you can choose your own toppings and self serve drinks. I would definitely be back! read more

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Hot Pot Mini Workshop may become one of my favorite hot pot places! There were plenty of tables, and the inside is nice and clean. Came on a Saturday for lunch around when they opened (11:30am) and was the first to be seated. The waitress who helped us was sweet and explained how the diy works for the drinks. My party got the premade hot pots, which were the sukiyaki pot and the beef pot. Our hot pots came pretty quickly, during the waiting time I went to fill up my drink that came as a combo. There were many different choices, but I decided on the guava lychee slushy, which was so good, the lychee and guava complemented each other perfectly. You can also add your own toppings and how ever much you want, but I didn't since I just wanted a slushy. I also liked how big the cup is even for a small (24oz), and the price was very reasonable for that ($4.49) since a lot of drink shops are expensive nowadays. For the pot, I got the sukiyaki pot, which I liked a lot, the soup wasn't too salty and was sweet! The soup was also very hot. The udon that comes with it was chewy, and the beef was soft unlike some other hot pot places where the meat is dry. There was a good amount of beef too and I liked everything that was included in the pot, like the egg and blood sausage. The beef pot was good and flavorful as well! I would say the portion is just enough for one person, as I was very full after finishing my hot pot. Overall, I love everything about this place and will definitely be coming back to try the other pots and their other drinks! I do wish there was a closer location to me. read more

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I came here on a weekday with a friend and got the House Specialty Pot and build your own boba. Our food arrived promptly and the portions were pretty large. There was a variety of hotpot ingredients and the broth was pretty light. I also enjoyed the build your own boba- I got a fruit tea blend and liked the wide assortment at the toppings bar. Staff was also friendly and tended to our needs almost immediately (which could've also been because there were only two other parties with us). The restaurant itself is spacious with plenty of seating, and since the hotpot comes out on a self-heating raised pan, there isn't too much of an issue with the smaller tables. That being said, I feel like $18 is a bit pricey for hotpot and I have had richer/better seasoned broth around the SGV area. But if you are in the IE/Ontario area, this place is worth checking out! read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - House Special Pot with Fermented Tofu - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

The food is fantastic but I feel the main thing that sets this place apart from other taiwanese hot pot like boiling point is the ability to make your custom drink and the variety of drink selections are insane, it is absolutely fantastic. The soup is great as well, but I felt there was very lil meat but for the trade that's all worth it for me since it makes sense for the price. Service was great as we were assisted in choosing our hotpot as well the ambiance was very cute as this restaurant was very small but cozy. Overall, will definitely come back when I'm in the area!!! read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Taiwanese Spicy w/ large custom boba - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

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Although I enjoyed the ambience and the staff who were was lovely, I'm not sure the selection is appetizing, I have been to other restaurants and I would say this place needs more savory spices and noodles, etc. and the broth didn't have the natural beef flavor I was expecting. It appears I was also charged for a member fee, when I asked what the membership entailed I was told to gather points for future visits, and all was needed was my phone number. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - A member fee? - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

We walked in there as first customers thinking that the food would great and excited to eat because we were starving. Hostess that's working told us to step outside because it's dangerous to stay in there because it's hot. She asked us how many people and we said 4 but she clearly sees that there are 4 of us and I'm carrying a baby. We waited a while and they even seated an 11 person party before us when that party is not even complete! Even with that experience we still decided to wait because we wanted to try the place and trying to be optimistic. The same hostess called our name and looked like she barely saw us for the first time. She pointed at the baby and said that "Oh! You have a party of 5" What?!? She's the same lady that saw all 4 of us. She started explaining that we can't do that and we have to put 5 for our party. That human being is tiny! She's not even going to eat! We've been to countless restaurants with this same baby and we never had to add her as a part of our party. My mom was starving so she's already mad. Too bad because the food looked good just that hostess ruined our supposedly good experience. Like other reviews, I would put zero stars but unfortunately, 1-Star is the lowest. DO BETTER AS A HOSTESS!!!! read more

Came here again with a friend from out of town on a Saturday @ lunchtime. Service was attentive and quick. Prices were reasonable and we got the additonal Boba Bar drink at $1 off with our Hot Pots . Highly recommend ! read more

I had the Taiwan spicy. I had it extra spicy. It wasn't super spicy but very flavorful. Also got the combo and got the large winter melon boba. You can add as many toppings as you want with the boba. The winter melon tea was delicious. Just a too bit on the sweet side for me, but it was good. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Food came out fast. Not too long of a wait. The restaurant was clean. My only suggestion is park on the other side near Daphnes. There's a drive thru at Daves Hot Chicken and it causes traffic and might be difficult in backing out. The place is a bit hidden so it's just at the right of Arco gas station right beside Daves Hot Chicken. read more

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Not your typical tastypot or boiling point hot pot place. You have the option to self-serve your meat, veggies, and other hot pot toppings as well as self-serve drink with unlimited toppings! The hot pot toppings were charged by pound. It was a bit confusing when we first enter but the server was able to help us out. PROS - you got to choose what you wanted in your hot pot instead of getting random things on there that you might not like; unlimited toppings for your drink and choice of drink; a fun experience because the place literally feels like a workshop CONS - customer service could be a little better, specially on explaining how the workshop works. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend!! read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Miso (non-spicy), Taiwanese (Spicy) - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

Hands down the best self-served hot pot restaurant in the IE! The service is always great and welcoming with a friendly atmosphere. I recommend the Sukiyaki broth/soup base and spicy is the way to go. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Sukiyaki hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

Very nice place. Food is great. You can order a premade pot. The pots have very generous amount of broth and vegetables and meat, including seafood. You can add more if you would like. You can also customize your pot. And you get unlimited drinks also such as Thai tea, taro, milk tea, and other fruit/drinks with Boba. Come and eat here in this nice cozy place! I highly recommend it, you would love their food! read more

Customer service: 5 Chose this place to try since we tried other areas near Ontario Mills.. I added fermented tofu so the picture shows more tofu then what the regular portion. You can also build your own hot pot by chosing the ingredients you want and the quantity. They charged per pound. The only downside of this is I feel they have less beef and a little less veggies in the pot and the beef slices taste different than other places. I ordered the Taiwanese style hot pot.. it's not as spicy as I thought or other places but it does have a little kick. The soup base is good so definitely will be coming back. You can add $2.99 for a small drink of your choice.. self serve drink . Hubby got the boba milk tea.. milk tea taste reminds me of Taiwan.. Music choice .. love the music.. they play some old songs Chinese songs from the 2000s.. love it! Customer service is great! Can tell they really care about their business.. Owner is Taiwanese .. so food and music is also Taiwanese style.. that's a plus since I'm from Taiwan..reminds me of home. Will definitely come back again to support mom and pop shop! read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - House fermented tofu - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

If you are craving hot pot without having to cook it yourself, the Taiwanese version of hot pot is what you want and you can get that here! Either build you own or order a preset. I opted for the preset #1 with fermented tofu and pork slices. It was delicious! We also got the lamb pot and it was also excellent. Great portion, variety of items inside, and choose the bowl of rice as you get more than the glass noodles option. It was $16.95 and you can add a boba drink to it too for like $4-5 more. Place was pretty busy on a hump day but quick and friendly service. Plenty of free parking here. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - #1 - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

Right now, they have a special if you buy a hot pot, a 24oz boba drink will be added to your order. The boba is pretty good, not overcooked and you add in your own toppings. They have several types of drinks that are not too sweet. I got the beef hot pot that came with a bowl of rice and two dipping sauces. It came with a good amount of a variety of meats and vegetables like sliced beef, corn, tomato, fish ball, rice cake, napa cabbage, crab Stick, and enoki mushroom. Broth was good and steaming hot. They follow covid protocol, not alot of seating inside. The place is located near the Ontario Mills mall near the Sams Club. If you sign up for their email, you can get 10% off a future order. read more

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Right next to holiday café if you're trying to look for it in the plaza, south of it to be exact. Solid hot pot spot. The self serve is clutch if you're like my mom and don't eat vegetables at all (smh). It's a minimum of 1 lb for self serve so fill up! You can take your leftovers home. I chose the lamb and pickled veggies hot pot. It had the right amount of meat and tons of yummy greens. I got spicy but could definitely handle extra spicy next time I go. We also got drinks where you could fill the cup up yourself with toppings and whatever drink you want. The tea itself was super sweet (I did half wintermelon half black thinking I would dilute it but I think the black tea is sweetened as well). Fun concept. read more

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I tried it. They have a deal where if you order a hot pot meal, you can get a drink at a discounted price. The difference between this place and Boiling Point is that they allow you to "build your own hotpot". We ordered a couple of their premade pots. Drinks are also "do it yourself". They have about 10 different teas or beverages that you can choose with lots of toppings. They are unique with their "do it yourself" concept. Kind of pricey as a hot pot meal like this is over $20 if you include a drink. This place might be average if in Rowland Heights, but, in Ontario? It probably is the best in the area. read more

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I cannot believe how amazing this place is!! I had wanted to come here a few times but got intimidated by the word "workshop" . I didn't know what that meant and was afraid of finding out. Haha well anyways i took the plunge and went in one day and it's so amazing!! I did the all you can eat hot pot where you pick from a selection of frozen raw meats and veggies and pick your soup and they bring it out all made for you! I loved it! And i love that i can customize whatever I want! I try and stay keto so no noodles Or rice for me! I also went when they had a promotional free boba with the meal and that was also amazing because i got the sugar free teas and a few pieces of aloe and grass jelly and it was great! I highly recommend this place!! I'll for sure come back often! read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - The fire stand they put it on and my free boba tea! - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

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So good and they are super fast with your order. Come here often and it doesn't disappoint. The food is piping hot and fresh. Small place but it works out. read more

This place offers both preset combos with fixed prices and build your own which is paid by weight. There are many broth choices for build your own hot pot, and you pick the spicy level. There are also a few sauces on the table for dipping. The hot pot is served on a burner, so it stays boiling hot on the table. I really enjoyed my meal, though I wish there were a few more vegetable options. read more

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Amazing spot for a quick craving. Seafood and curry was our choice of pick. Refreshing taste. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Curry and seafood hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

I've had this place 3 times in the past month. So, I guess you know where this review is going...its delicious! I've ordered by phone and your food is ready in 10-20 mins. I've had the beef and lamb pot. Both are flavorful. If you are looking for a more regular pot then I suggest the beef. The lamb came with intestines. The pot is full and filling. I have not eaten here pre-covid so I am not sure if the portions are the same. You also get free boba during their promotion! Customer service is quick and good. The only odd thing is that I was given a coupon to return within a week and you get $2 off so I did that and handed her the coupon and she gave it back to me saying it expires tomorrow but she didn't take the $2 off. There was no explanation and she walked away to get out drinks. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Beef hot pot with free drink - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

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We don't even live that close and yet we always find ourselves going out of our way to grab lunch here! Maybe compared to some big hotpot chains there is not a huuuuge variety of ingredients to add to your pot, but there is still a pretty decent selection. I have no trouble filling up with over a lb of fresh veggies, sliced pork and beef, meatballs, and fish cakes everytime. Today when I went they even had fish fillets. I'm not a quail egg person but my partner says they're good here, unlike at another (very popular) hotpot chain where they tasted old and gross. So, a lot of words to say the ingredients here are great quality. More importantly though is the broths are amazingly flavorful. So good that we ask for to go containers to take them home and make ramen in the leftover soups at home. Don't make fun of me! Highly recommend the tomato and curry broths, extra spicy of course. They are always running some sort of deal for a free or discounted boba with a hotpot purchase, so you can make your own drink afterwards as well. Another tip, fill your cup up with your favorite toppings, go home and pour it out into a bowl, and eat it with a spoon and fresh fruit like a Taiwanese dessert bowl lol. If you'd rather have dessert at the restaurant, the shaved ice bowls are a real bargain. You can get a couple of toppings free of additional charge with bottomless brown sugar syrup and ice. We love the comfortable, quiet, casual atmosphere here. The restaurant is always very clean and service is fast and attentive. Tables are cleaned immediately after customers leave and everyone wears masks and gloves. The waitress is very friendly, kind, and helpful as well. This is a great spot for a fun date or lunch with family, and we're looking forward to dining in again soon! read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Self serve hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

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We've really been missing hot pot, especially with our go-to place still closed during the pandemic. Came across this small hot pot joint and decided to give it a try. And we've been coming back ever since. They're located in the Sam's Club plaza by Baja Fresh and across from Holiday Cafe - no issues with parking as the lot is huge. Right now they're doing take-out as well as outdoor dining. No tables are set outside, but if you pop your head in, the workers will get a table situated outside for you right away. Normally they would offer AYCE drinks with their happy hour hot pot pricing (2-5 PM on weekdays). But they're currently offering a 24 oz drink where you can fill with as many toppings as you'd like (with assistance from the worker). Everything is pretty COVID-safe - masks inside at all times. The workers will help you fill up drinks with toppings/tea and bring it out to you, etc. The first time that we visited, they served the hot pots in the to-go containers. Wasn't a great hot pot experience, but we both were craving Taiwanese hot pot. And the bowls came with AYCE rice. But they now give the hot pots in the classic woks with the fire underneath. Since the weather has been cooler lately, eating the hot pot with the soup bubbling has definitely made us super happy. I've tried the beef, picked mustard greens pot with lamb (substituted lamb for another meat), and the sukiyaki (each $12.99). Flavors are all on point with a ton of various ingredients. My favorite for now is the sukiyaki - soup is on the sweeter side, comes with a soft boiled egg, has udon - super tasty to eat with their soft white rice. If you're wanting a bolder, stronger flavor, I'd recommend the beef. You can't go wrong with the classic beef and there's fish balls, meat ball, corn, etc. I also really liked the pickled mustard greens - not a fan of lamb, so I usually substitute for beef or pork. But the flavor of the soup is more mild than beef while the pickled mustard gives some acidity to the overall meal. There have been some times where the meat was already quite dry when coming out of the kitchen, but everything else is so great that we weren't even bothered. They do usually throw in a piece of pork blood, but we usually ask that to be substituted with something else. And what makes the meal more awesome is that every pot comes with a 24 oz drink. Prior to COVID, you were probably able to mix and match teas, etc. But now, they let you try samples before you decide on which tea you'd want. Selections include osmanthus oolong, jasmine green milk, wintermelon, mango green tea, oolong milk, passion fruit green tea, honey green tea, almond milk, and milk tea. There's also some pineapple and strawberry mango juice if you want a dairy free option. And as for toppings - go crazy! Aloe, jellies (coffee, lychee, passion fruit, etc.), grass jelly, egg pudding, almond tofu, rainbow jelly, popping boba, regular boba - possibilities are endless. I've seen some people request a ton of toppings and have barely enough room for tea in the to-go orders. Teas are a little on the sweeter side, so I'd recommend some ice. Usually we're so stuffed from the hot pot that we save the tea for later - a nice treat to have when you're craving something sweet to drink. Jasmine green milk tea is my go-to, but the almond milk and mango green tea aren't too bad either. Not sure if this is a family establishment, but the workers are all super friendly and helpful. They definitely go out of their way to make sure the customers have a good experience eating the food. Really hoping that this business makes it through these times. They offer take-out and delivery as well if you're in the surrounding area. tl;dr - A new hot pot favorite for us in the Ontario area. Prices are decent and you get AYCE rice, a free drink, etc. What's not to love? read more

I had zero expectations coming in but it was really good!! Great food and value. And you know it's a hot spot when every table is taken

Ahhhh my comfort foodie spot for some Sukiyaki hotpot!! Me and my husband's go to spot for something warm for our tummy, especially if you're feeling under the weather or feeling cold!! Friendly staff! This place is small so expect a wait time during the weekends. Enjoy ! read more

It's their soft opening and I was just there to celebrate a small family dinner. Glad they were open with limited outdoor seating since most places are closed during covid. The food was good. They had a tea station where they made the drinks free if you dine. I really liked that idea. They let me sample flavors before picking and boba toppings included. The pot is similar to the boiling point. I had the beef hot pot and there was way too many cabbage at the bottom more so than meat which is kind of weird since the name I ordered is beef hot pot. They should really even out the ratio meat to vegetable ratio. There was other stuff like a tofu, beef ball, mushrooms, and a random hot dog sausage. The soup base had great flavors. I'm not a fan of the pig blood that looked like a rice cake so do not forget to ask for substitution if you're the same. They had plastic utensils and disposable wooden chopsticks. The soybean sauce to dip the meat in was good. read more

Today march 31st around 12:10pm. I was really looking forward to trying Hot Pot Mini Workshop, but unfortunately, the experience ended before it even began due to the front server's attitude. She was incredibly rude and unwelcoming, which completely turned us away. Customer service is just as important as the food, and first impressions matter. It's disappointing when a business loses customers not because of their product, but because of how they treat people. I hope management addresses this, as great food deserves great service to match. read more

Used to love boiling point but this place is so much better and more authentic (ex bp worker here lol). My favorite pot is the duck pudding pot, this is the only place that I can find good duck pudding, the duck pudding from other places are dry, stiff, and has a weird scent, whereas the ones here are jiggly like the ones in Taiwan. Also love the instant noodle here, they just taste DIFFERENT with more texture and egg flavor. Also, this place used to have customizable boba boba milk tea station, but sadly they got rid all the toppings now. HOWEVER, you still get a variety of options for the milk teas like Thai tea, milk green tea, milk tea, slushies, taro milk tea, etc. My go-to is the milk green tea and milk tea, they have a very unique flavor that I only tasted in Taiwan (another authentic flavor from Taiwan) . Other than the food, the restaurant overall is very clean and comfy, the server girl was so sweet and helpful. It was busy when we went in but she was very patient and sweet with all customers! Highly recommend for people who likes mini hot pot! read more

It was a pretty cold night, and we happened to crave for hotpot. We quickly found this place on Yelp looking for hotpot. The food was not bad, the fermented tofu hotpot almost hit the spot. The tofu wasn't as "stinky" as other Taiwanese hotpot which is a tiny disappointment. Almost all their hotpot comes with beef-base soup. I kind of wished they had some pork bone soup as an alternative. So I got the sukiyaki soup base but it came out a little on the sweeter side. My wife got the veggie soup it was ok not bad. The service was really good at least, they were really busy. They got everything we wanted so no problems there. read more

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Such good deals here!! They are currently offering buy 2 pots, get 1 free with 2 free drinks Monday-Thursday from 2-5pm. They have another deal where it's self-serve $9.99/lb pots with a drink and vermicelli or ayce rice included . Both offers cannot be applied, it's one or the other. I'm not sure how long these promos will be available but I hope it lasts long. I like the spicy satay medium spice soup base. They have a good variety for their self-serve pot. Super clean inside and friendly, helpful service. read more

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We ordered pickup from this place yesterday and everything was great! I ordered duck blood cake spicy hot pot, it definitely has some kicks to it. Be aware if you're sensitive to spicy food. We also ordered the beef hot pot none spicy, it's smaller in size but still full of good ingredients. My husband and I finished both of the pot and also enjoyed their milk tea a lot. They opened in March which is kinda unfortunate, please support! :D read more

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I like coming here over other hot pot places because I can choose the ingredients. It costs a bit more, but at least here I can load it up with more meat. The broth is really flavorful, I really like the Thai fusion. Bok Choy was probably the freshest ingredient they had. It was the only vegetable I got, and I found a caterpillar in my food once it came out. Other than that, it's a nice small quaint place. read more

Hot Pot Mini Workshop - Hot Pot Near Me - Ontario, California

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Amazing food , our to go for hot pots . Affordable and very tasty . We visit at least once a month

I got the Spicy Beef Pot to-go. It was ok, not bad for the area though. It was more of a clear broth compared to Boiling Point with a good amount of flavor. Decent amount of food and veggies and they for sure didn't skimp on the enoki. Two complaints though - it wasn't even spicy (not even a small kick) and the to-go containers aren't made for soup! The lid is loose and the soup just spilled out if you even shook it a little. I'd come back if I was in the area, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

We've been long-time customers who have had the unpleasant misfortune to watch a wonderful restaurant spiral to an unnecessary state. I'm guessing success made the owners too comfortable, so they've allowed the uncaring hired help to ruin their business. Tonight was our last visit. First, we were ignored by the staff while we waited to join the queue. There were two groups before us, 4 and 6. We were a party of 2, and there was a small 2 seat table available. My wife politely mentioned this to a hostess who told her, in a rude firm voice, said, "That doesn't matter. We seat people in order. Go wait outside. You can't stand inside." After looking at the sloppy state of the restaurant and unhappy frowns of the three severs, we decided waiting in the cold was better than eating there. So we waited for a table at Boiling World instead. read more