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    Hot Space

    4.6 (189 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan, Seafood
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Jason C.

    Everything here is pretty good I would be wary of the bones in the fish eat it slow if you don't have experience with bone in fish. But flavor wise it's all pretty good I would recommend.

    Everything was delicious but didn't stand out to me. There's a ton of places on 8th Ave with the same dishes with larger portions. I was disappointed in how small portions were for the price tag. We ordered two large fishes. The fishes were not good but the seasoning and soup were great (The fish had very little meat in them and didn't taste as good as the garnishes) The stand out factor was the garnishes which is crazy! This isn't a spot I would be a regular customer since it was mediocre and expensive.

    Nian Z.

    Very attentive staff and service and food comes out pretty quickly after ordering. Ordering is done on an ipad but the staff will come and confirm the order with you, continuously clear plates, help put jackets in a plastic bag (like they do at hotpot spots) and even offer hair ties for the girlies. Ordered the grilled fish and easily one of the better grilled fish spots that I've tried (I've been to three other places before). The fish was a decent size (the big mouth bass), not too small, and between two people, we had no issues demolishing this fish and could've easily eaten another order hahhh. Still very shareable though, especially if you order other items too. We got the "special sauce" flavor which wasn't spicy at all and was really good, though towards the very end, it started to get sweeter. Add on's were especially generous - we opted for beansprouts and the mung bean noodles and the noodles felt never ending. Also ordered some skewers, they were a bit on the pricey side but the meat was pretty good for the lamb.

    Artic clams
    Huiwen C.

    This place is packed even really late on a weekday! The Artic clams appetizer is one of my favorites! The green pepper sauce it comes in is very addicting. The tofu pudding sauce is spicy and tingly. The tofu itself is very tender and just melts in your mouth. The kumquat tea is a great way to cool down from the spice.

    Garlic Eggplant and a free appetizer they serve as you sat on your table (broad beans, sunflower seeds, and peanuts)
    Melanie M.

    This was my first time coming here with my family and I will definitely be back! There were so many good flavors and types of fish to choose from, from tomato to mala fish. The ways to customize your own pot of fish (or other seafood) are endless. I definitely recommend the buffalo fish, it was very soft and barely had too much bones. You had a tablet and could order to your liking which I thought was pretty cool because I got a visual look at how everything looks like. Garlic eggplant tastes like a typical garlic eggplant would. The servers were pretty nice and helpful as this was my first time. Overall enjoyed it. I definitely recommend coming in a (semi) big group because one fish was wayy too much for 3 people! Extra ++ to the free herbal jelly dessert at the end

    Fish fillet
    Jake Z.

    This is the perfect place to go to in the middle of a cold winter night. We made the trek from Manhattan to deep Brooklyn for some spicy szechuan fish and it did not disappoint at all. The fish was tender and flakey and the spicy level was absolutely perfect. The portions were also insanely big. It has a cool Asian ambiance here as classic Asian songs are played on this large screen projector in the back of the restaurant. The service was very good as they explained to us the differences between all the fish fillet options.

    Fish with vegetables
    Yuming C.

    I came around 7 PM today and the wait was a little over an hour, which is fine since I was told it is a must come store. First time here, and I was impressed by the interior mood setting. Once seated, they ask you if you want to put your jacket in a bag so the smell doesn't get on it. They also offered a hair tie as I have long hair. The food came out pretty fast despite the fact that it was busy at the time. We also got a free appetizer while we wait for our food. You get a tablet to decide what you want and the spice level. The service was good and they cleared our plates pretty quickly. You also get free dessert at the end (grass jelly). It is a pretty loud place, but the food was worth it!

    Homemade Duck
    Rachel W.

    This places was BUSY and for good reason. When you walk in, it's a dark atmosphere and shining lights as if you went to karaoke. It's in a very weird area but it doesn't really matter that much. The food itself was so good. We ordered a lot more than pictured but we ate it before I could even get a picture. I don't know if I was just hungry or what but this food felt like it was on another level. I constantly crave for this place and I've only been there once. I have no complaints, this place is top notch. Service was quick and it is very optimal for those who speak Chinese. I was told by my momma and grandma that they went here often to eat, and from that, although this place may be a bit loud and crowded, it's perfect for anyone wanting a delicious meal at night. Not only that, it was very easy for them to communicate since there wasn't a language barrier. I'd come back to New York just to get another taste of the chicken in chili sauce.

    Striped bass in spicy tofu pudding base
    Maya L.

    Amazing flavour and amazing service! Can't recommend this place enough! This place specializes in their 烤鱼, they have a good variety of fish to choose from and various soup bases. You can choose to add veggies, noodles and etc to the pot as well. My boyfriend and I ordered the striped bass with spicy tofu pudding soup base. The flavour was absolutely amazing! Really reminds me of my hometown sichuan :) also note the portions are massive, one of the fish dish can comfortably serve 3-4 people. The waiters were super friendly and we also got a bowl of grass jelly in milk tea as dessert :)

    Picked bullfrog
    Samantha X.

    came here with my boyfriend and parents and we had a blast! We ordered 1 fried fish, spicy garlic flavored with mung bean noodle, cauliflower, enoki mushroom and fungus (you can choose as many toppings as you want for about 4 dollars/topping) and pickled pepper bullfrog - which came with toppings that you could not pick. There were lots of bones in the fish and so I thought the bullfrog was easier to eat. My parents and boyfriend don't really like things too spicy so we asked for less spicy for both dishes and they accommodated it and the two dishes were very bearable for everyone. The fish and bullfrog came out super quickly which was great because we were very hungry. The portions are huge and we brought home lots of leftovers. It's pretty dark inside the restaurant and lots of seating! The waitresses came by often to change out our plates (with bones) and also we got complimentary grass jelly dessert which was super refreshing after a heavily seasoned meal.

    skewers of meat on a black plate
    Kevin Z.

    We ordered a roasted fish, some seafood platter, a few skewers, and marinated beef. Everything was great except for the fish. I would recommend getting fewer add-ons in the fish as they pretty much disappear. Vegetables in the fish would absorb too much of the spice, rendering it too salty/spicy. On the contrary, I highly recommend the seafood dish. There's a good mix in there and it comes with vegetables included. The skewers were well-seasoned and reasonably priced. Waitstaff frequently changed our plates which was appreciated, and water was refilled too. They kept a close eye and turned on and off the flame for our dishes in good time. We had a jacket holder bag which appeared to work. The table was just a tad small if you have 6 people. Vibes were on the younger side.

    Sea bass in two flavors (spicy garlic and black pepper oyster sauce) with soft tofu, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, and Chinese cabbage.
    Wendy W.

    The food at Hot Space was great, but the phenomenal service is the reason I'm giving this place five stars. The roasted scallop, which came in a large shell, was sliced up and mixed with vermicelli noodles and garlic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The roasted frog was alright. The meat was flavorful, but it needed some kind of glaze or sauce. I really liked the sea bass, which was the star of the show. We ordered it with two flavors (spicy garlic and black pepper oyster sauce), along with soft tofu, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, and Chinese cabbage. It arrived in a large split pan that the waiters kept heated. The spicy garlic flavor didn't have much garlic taste, mostly spice, but I loved the black pepper oyster sauce. The black pepper was quite strong though, so if that's not your thing, avoid this flavor. The enoki mushrooms, cabbage, and tofu were also delicious. I wish the lotus root had been cooked down and softer. Now, onto the service. First of all, we got a bunch of free items. Since we got two flavors for our fish, we received a free chilled dish of tofu and preserved eggs in oyster sauce and sesame oil. This was sooo good. Probably my favorite dish of the night. The sauce was simple yet addicting, and it even made me enjoy preserved eggs, which I normally dislike. I ordered passion fruit green tea and they gave us plum iced tea and kumquat lemon iced tea on the house. At the end of our meal we also received dessert bowls of grass jelly in coconut/soy milk. Our waiters kept checking on us and asking how everything was. They seemed genuinely interested in finding out how I knew about the restaurant and making sure we enjoyed our food. That level of care and courtesy really makes Hot Space stand out, and it's a big part of the reason I'll be back.

    The peanuts! They're so good!

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    Overall 4/5: 2 hot pots and stir fried potatoes (expensive appetizer) with tax was about $40…read moredollars. Their entrees are pretty affordable probably why this place is so popular. Food was decent and there are a lot of options on the menu. Would I come here again? Maybe to try their rice dishes after reading other reviews, but I wouldn't come back for the tomato based hot pot. Ambiance 3/5: A little chaotic. A lot of kids (middle or high schoolers) probably because of the cheaper prices and according to other reviews a discount with student ID. Another large party came in and started moving tables around and people that appeared to be regulars seated themselves. Service 4/5: We were seated immediately at a table for 2 on a Saturday afternoon. Food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. It became busier towards the end of our lunch and it was hard flagging someone to bring us a check. Food 4/5: Decent. Main selling point is its affordability. I regret not looking at other reviews before coming here as people say their rice dishes are pretty good. We got their pre-made tomato hot pot soup base, GF got the original soup base, and some stir fried potatoes. - Tomato hot pot 3/5: I did like this at first. Not sure if the saltiness of our appetizer overpowered the flavors of the soup but it started to taste too sweet (kind of like ketchup?). Slightly disappointed at that. I tried the original soup base and like it more so probably pick another base if you come here. No complaints about the ingredients you get to add though, those were delicious. I chose Udon, fatty beef, fish filet, honeycomb tripe, and enoki mushrooms. - Stir fried potatoes 4/5: They look like fries but they're not crispy. Very flavorful though; salty and spicy. I can see the appeal and would be great as a separate snack but it made my noodle soup taste bland in comparison...

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    Cumin lamb is pretty good. Mapo tofu isn't that good, was…read moredisappointing, little to no flavor, not much spices and not spicy. Surprised that the Mapo Tofu wasn't good especially since the Cumin Lamb was good. Food was ready in about 30-40 minutes after opening at 11AM. The food orders came with white rice. Inside the food hall in the basement. Ordered for pick up. Door dash pick up price vs their website pick up price has $2 per item differential, so order on their website. No utensils even though requested on the notes.

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