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    Hunan Bar

    3.7 (137 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dan Dan noodles
    Karen H.

    I came here on a Saturday morning at 11am with three friends and we were seated right away. There is a hot pot buffet option in the weekends but sadly none of us were hungry enough for that so we just stuck with a couple of lattes and some light fare although we definitely wanted to go back for the hot pot! The food we got was pretty good and came out quickly. The inside is fairly large and would be a good place for a big group. I saw a fair amount of Asian people dining there which is a good sign!

    hot pot
    Selina J.

    The selection is good but it is hard to finish everything especially since we aren't able to choose what we get. We can reorder certain items but not every item, which takes away from the all you can eat aspect. The service is pretty quick and i do love the ambiance because it reminds me of being in China again due to the happy and cheerful atmosphere & the rotating tables.

    Hot Pot
    Zara T.

    Not much to look at on the outside, but on a dark, cold night, this was the bright spot! they have smaller tables in the front and round tables for larger groups in the back section. Our group was largely new to hot pot, I enjoyed this type of meal while living abroad in China many years ago. We ordered half spicy and half plain broth, which sits on a burner. As a group, we got the "buffet" meaning that we received a little bit of everything! You put the meats and fish and veggies in to cook as needed. It felt authentic, like I stepped out of Pittsburgh and back into China! Ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. I would recommend to anyone wanting a new food experience! Beware, the spicy broth is VERY spicy. There's no alcohol on site, but a beer distributor close by, and you can BYOB. Loved the spot, definitely a hidden gem of Oakland!

    Hot pot combo
    Dante M.

    Our first hot pot experience!!! Our friends came with us and recommended hunan bar for a good hot pot spot in pittsburgh! As soon as we walked in, the space was small but completely full of people enjoying their meals! We ordered the unlimited hot pot combo with both spicy and not spicy broths so we could try everything! They brought out a bunch of vegetables, seafood, meat, and noodles! Everything was so delicious, and when we wanted more, they were quick to resupply us as well! This was such an enjoyable meal, as we were able to eat for about 2 hours in peace (which is my kind of happy place) I highly recommend hunan bar for a delicious hot pot in the Pittsburgh area, and I want to come back to try some of their other dishes!

    1. Beef Hot Pot
    Huarui L.

    This place is a go-to classic! I love coming here with friends or on cold winter nights. I've always gotten the beef mala hot pot medium spice, and while the spice does vary sometimes, it's quite spicy. I have a pretty big appetite and can usually turn mala leftovers into an entire meal the next day. They give a nice portion of meat, various veggies and tofu toppings, and more. A lot of people have made comments about the service but I've been coming here for about a year now and have never had issues with rudeness or lack of water--if anything, they sometimes even refill our water as we're signing the bill and still recovering from the spice.

    Spicy and white broth
    Matt G.

    We had a fun time with the hot pot here. We ordered the C3 which had the spicy broth on one side and the white broth on the other side. Both broths were tasty and we loved the variety in meat and vegetables. My personal favorite was the lamb, and my fiancé's favorite was the tofu. The only downside was the service. They handed the hot spot materials to us without any explanation. We didn't know how long to cook the items, we had to request dishware, etc... Other than that, it was a nice hot pot experience in Pittsburgh.

    74. Soft Bean Curd with Preserved Eggs
    Hanna I.

    Amazing food. I cannot suggest this place enough. Very low key interior but this food absolutely does not disappoint. They're spicier than most US folx tastes, so keep that in mind when ordering. They use mouth numbing spices. I personally loved it but if you're not in the mood for real fire that night I'd suggest their lowest spice level. Don't forget to tip :)

    99. Egg Drop Soup
    Rachel O.

    This is one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh. I've never had anything on their menu that wasn't good. Today I got the Egg Drop Soup and Zha Jiang Noodles with Meat and Bean Paste. This noodle dish is one of my favorite Asian dishes and they do it well. The prices are also really decent- especially for the large portion sizes you get. I will definitely return in the future to try more items on their menu.

    hot pot

    A very honest opinion from a Chinese person who has ate at many many Chinese restaurants: this is perhaps the worst food and service I have ever gotten. Two of my friends and I got the all you can eat hot pot option. One of my friends got food poisoning; he was throwing up while we walked back to CMU. They also append automatic tip to your subtotal (20%?) for shitty service. We tried ordering extra food, which only came after they said "oh sorry we forgot about you guys", like what? And no water refills or checking in on us either. Terrible service and we had to pay above average tip for it. And then our other friends who got the other food disliked it; one of them didn't even begin with eating because it was so bad. No service on that front either: no water refills, not even a check without us first asking (there was barely anyone at the restaurant at this time too). So bottom line is I am never coming back here again and I advise against anyone who comes. Overpriced, bad service, and not clean food.

    Kyrie N.

    The restaurant has very BAD service, we asked the younger waitress about the tip about the hotpot, she is very impatient and end her talk by '听明白了吗?' which is very 搞笑 and impolite. I can't understand why chinese people in chinese restauranttreat chinese people so bad, 什么玩意...

    Hot pot!
    Yixin H.

    Came here with some friends for hot pot and we had a great time! The amount they give you is huge and and it was super exciting seeing the massive plate brought in, and I really appreciated the big variety of meat, fish balls, and vegetables. They have a small table with sauces and ingredients you can mix together. Price is pretty good for all you can eat hot pot! You don't choose, and instead they just bring out the entire huge platter out at once, so I would recommend coming with more friends if you want all you can eat. We didn't quite manage to finish which felt kind of bad since the leftover ingredients can't be packed away or anything. Not the most clean and hip looking of places but food was great I'll definitely be back!

    Christina H.

    They bring out a huge platter of food if you get AYCE. The spicy broth is extremely spicy and numbing!! We loved all the different choices with fish cake, meatballs, rice cake, mushroom, Bok Choy, cabbage, lamb, beef, winter melon, shrimp, fish filet, imitation crab, and tofu. They have a sauce station where you can make you own sauces and add whatever you prefer. The place is not extremely clean but if you want some authentic Chinese hot pot this is the place to go. Our servers were very nice and they constantly asked if we needed anything and came to refill water. We all left with a full and happy stomach!

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    Great food, great service and atmosphere!! Had a great time there, the wait staff is excellent!!

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    Myself and two others came to this restaurant for dinner one Sunday evening around 6:30pm. We were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in and seated immediately. There were no other parties dining at this time. Our server was friendly and helpful with the menu. We ordered a variety of appetizers including crab rangoons, spring rolls, and pork and veggie egg rolls. All of the apps were delicious and came out hot and fresh. I thought the portion sizes were fair for the price. For entrees, we ordered general tsos chicken, chongqing chicken, and fish in hot & spicy pot. The size of all 3 dishes were impressive. The soup bowl was the largest I've ever seen. My plate of chonqing chicken was at least 3-4 portions. I was a little surprised by the level of spice on the chonqing chicken. It was extremely spicy and there was no indication of that when I ordered. It would've been nice for the server to confirm that I could handle that level of heat. I barely ate 1/4 in the restaurant, took some home, tried to doctor it up/cool it down, but it was borderline inedible for me. I loved the layout of the place. It was a little outdated and the bathroom wasn't the nicest, but the furniture and ambiance was relaxing. Parking is on the street.

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    This place is the only restaurant that makes me feel like I'm actually eating in China. The food is…read morereally authentic. You will see when you come- there are lots of international students eating here. Your service will be fast and efficient but don't expect too much small talk or fake nice attitude. You came for the good food. That's how we do in the old country. A lot of us came for the Chinese new year menu and it was outstanding. We got to try 13 dishes total

    4.5 stars. PF BBQ House is a local Chinese restaurant that serves Northeastern Chinese skewers,…read moreSichuan cuisine, and much more. Please see my attached photos for the menu in July 2025. I ate one lunch here. The exterior of the restaurant could be updated, but the interior looks stylish and clean. An employee promptly greeted me, seated me in a booth, and took my order. As of the time of this review, their website says that they offer 50% off grilled fish on Mondays, and the day was Monday, so I asked the waitress about the price and size of the fish. She did not speak much English, and she nodded and then walked away before I could finish ordering. But that is OK, because the serving size for the grilled fish was huge and enough for me. The Classic Spicy Grilled Fish was brought in a large tray to my booth. I am not sure of the type of fish, but it and its accompanying vegetables tasted delicious. White rice was on the side. Later, I ordered fried sticky rice cake with brown sugar and dipping sauce. They reminded me of donuts with a chewy inside, and I liked them very much. The total price for these two menu items was $30 plus a tip. I do recommend PF BBQ House. I think that this restaurant deserves more reviews and customers.

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    I was told to try this place by so many people and wow it lived up to all the hype we had. This is…read moresuch an authentic spot with the most delicious food. The service is great, and the food comes out in less than 10-15 minutes Everything we got was delicious the mango and passion fruit smoothies were so refreshing. The scallion pancakes were so good. We tried the pancakes with egg one day and with beef the next time. This place was so good we had to come back the next day to have it again!

    I got an early dinner here and got:…read more - Taiwanese style noodle soup w/ chicken, pork, and shrimp The broth tasted very clear and fresh. We got it with egg noodles. I do like soup noodles but it kinda just tasted regular and homey to me. I don't think there was much meat or veggies in it at all though. - steamed mini soup dumplings There were pretty good too (considering we are in Pittsburgh tbh). It's also at a decent price, sometimes I've seen soup dumplings for more than $15 which is ridiculous. It had some good flavor, and wasn't easy to rip the skin. I think the skin thickness was appropriate, not too thin or too thick. Glad to have some nostalgic and satisfying food around. It came hot but I wish we had the cover so we could delay the food from getting cold too quickly. - fish fillet w/ basil and garlic in stone hot pot I personally think this was the best dish. It was well seasoned and came sizzling hot with a side of rice. It has a tasty sauce that combined with the rice is amazing. Free street parking and plenty of tables inside. I'd get a reservation if you're bringing a lot of people like more than 6.

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