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    4.0 (1.6k reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Inside 5/31/26
    Ayana K.

    My daughter, friend and I were in the mood for Hot Pot. We had heard good things about this place so decided to stop by on a Sunday afternoon. It was busy surprisingly. We were greeted and seated right away. The place looked clean and organized. It was a little cold though. We each ordered different broths which were all flavorful. They had a sauce bar and the hot pot items are ordered from an app. Each person in your party scans the QR menu and then add items. Everything was fresh. I loved the sauce bar. We didn't get to try the Korean BBQ but will the next time.

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    Victoria P.

    I LOVE IPOT. This is a hotpot+KBBQ spot in the sunset district that is a tried and true classic. All you can eat for 38$ (plus tax) plus dessert included. Their meat quality is good and so are their hot pot ingredients. We got pork bone broth and the curry based soup and we went ham. Not much needs to be said. They have everything you could ever need

    mengzi w.

    Watched superbowl here. Pretty good hotpot + grill ayce place in sunset district. This one does the grill right, like their grill which seems to be ceramic or titanium that doesn't stick and burn easily. Marinate and thickness are about right. For hotpot variety is pretty good, standout is the large selection of soup varieties (but doesn't seem to have strong flavor, rather mild). Meat is fine though not much standout. Desert there is mochi ice cream. They biang biang hand pulled noodles are fun and good texture, though it is very hard to find very good biang biang noodles. Korean short ribs wasn't enough done, still had some rare bits. A lot of things to try though not top notch, but who is.

    The dirty plate they served me
    Fanming J.

    I don't understand how this place is ranked so highly. When we got started, I noticed that 2 of the 4 plates were dirty. The sauce bar looked very unclean, and some ingredients seemed to have gone bad. We ordered several items that we never received, even after politely reminding the servers. The food quality was mediocre--I ordered the steamed pork buns, and they came out cold in the middle. The broth was extremely diluted, so you're essentially cooking in plain water. That said, the servers were very kind, but the restaurant's system is clearly not working. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

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    Sky Y.

    We came here for my friends birthday. They charge you around 37 per person and it's all you can eat. Everything was good but the kitchen closed midway and they told us that the kitchen was closing and it stressed us out a bit which shifted the vibe. Other than that the staff are so nice and the food is yummy. The watermelon drink was so good and the boba was good

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    Khai T.

    We came here at night on Wednesday, and here's my experience: 1. Ambiance (4/5) The restaurant had a casual vibe and was quite busy when we arrived. It was clean and had plenty of seating. 2. Service (5/5) The service was excellent. We got a table for five quickly because we had already joined the waitlist on Yelp. All the staff were friendly and super attentive. Great service here! :) 3. Food (4/5) - Hot Pot (5/5):We ordered the Tom Yum and Miso hot pots. The broth was delicious and had an authentic, rich flavor. The meat was tender and fresh, and the vegetables were good too. I truly recommend the hot pot here! - BBQ (3/5): Personally, I didn't like the way the meat was seasoned. I prefer it unseasoned so you can taste the freshness of the meat. I also wish they had more variety in the meat options, lettuce, and vegetables. - Appetizer: It was okay, but our grilled ribs were super chewy :( - Drinks & Dessert (2/5): The drinks and desserts were way too sweet for us -- the boba tea, ice cream, and jelly.:( Overall: I definitely recommend the hot pot -- it was hella good! The servers were very nice and helpful. One downside was that the drinks and desserts were really sweet for us. Next time, I'd try a different broth!

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    Elise H.

    Didn't even get to eat here due to the wait time for people with reservations We had a 7:00 pm reservation on Saturday (booked through Resy). The app showed plenty of availability, so we expected things to run on time. When we arrived, it was difficult to even check in, there didn't seem to be a dedicated host, and the person handling check-ins was also waiting tables. When we finally got to check in, we were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait. After 10 minutes, we checked again and got the same answer. We also noticed that tables seated at 7:00 were still waiting for their server 20 minutes later with no food. By 7:35, we were told our table was "almost ready," but we had other plans at 9:00 and decided to leave. Can't comment on the food or the ambiance, but the service and organization really need work. It seems like they're overbooking reservations, which is frustrating for guests who plan ahead. I can totally understand a 10-15 min hold up but 30+ min is a bit much.

    Phil D.

    Where AYCE Meets WagyuIf you thought "all-you-can-eat" meant sacrificing quality, let me introduce you to the elevated hot pot experience we recently enjoyed in San Francisco. This spot isn't just about volume; it's about delivering genuinely premium ingredients in a limitless format.The true stars of the evening were the proteins. For an AYCE establishment, the selection was remarkably high-end. The Wagyu was an absolute standout--thinly sliced with beautiful marbling, it cooked in mere seconds and melted on the tongue like butter. This alone makes the price point worthwhile. Similarly, the Ribeye cuts were rich, tender, and robust, providing a deeply satisfying counterpoint to the delicate Wagyu. We managed to go through several plates of both, ensuring we fully maximized the premium offerings.Beyond the luxurious meats, the experience was completed by the abundance of fresh assorted vegetables. The selection was comprehensive, featuring everything from delicate enoki and king oyster mushrooms to crisp Napa cabbage, tofu, and vibrant greens. This variety allowed us to craft balanced bowls with great texture and flavor complexity in our chosen broth (we opted for the pork bone broth). The service was swift, constantly ensuring our tables were clear and our plates of premium meats kept coming without delay--a critical factor for a smooth AYCE operation. For anyone looking to indulge in high-quality meats, especially a Wagyu fix, without the pressure of a la carte pricing, this restaurant is a non-negotiable must-visit in San Francisco. It perfectly balances fantastic value with exceptional flavor.

    Tomato Soup Base and Winter Melon Pork Bone Soup Base
    Benny L.

    Went on a Wednesday night for AYCE hot pot. Since it's getting late, there were only around 5 occupied tables. We ordered 2 rounds and each time the dishes came out promptly. We had the tomato soup base and the winter melon pork bone soup base and both were good. The wagyu beef was fresh and soft. There was also a great variety, from mushrooms, tofu, sweet potatoes and assorted vegetables to mussels, noodles, and pork, to choose from. They also had great already-cooked dishes and desserts. I especially like the fried buns and pumpkin parrake. I thought the price of under $38/person for the AYCE was decent and reasonable. The price covered all food except drinks. A shout out to the young waiter with brown curly hair. With a big smile, he was very friendly, attentive, and helpful.

    Hotpot and KBBQ on one table
    Christine S.

    Great experience at this place! Upon getting seated, we scanned the QR code to look at what's available (it's the same price for whether you eat both KBBQ and hotpot or only one type) to order everything and within minutes the food started coming out. Servers were great at handling our large orders of meat and sides, changing out our grill once it got too burnt, and also refilling our water cups. Sauce bar also had side dishes like fruit and kimchi / seaweed salad. We asked them to do something special for our friend whose birthday we were celebrating, so they played the Happy birthday song and also gave a discount on our bill! If you plan on coming with a large party, you can also sign up for their free membership with a phone number and get 5% cash back and reward points for future visits

    Epic dinner!
    Eric F.

    Our server Pace was awesome! He was very attentive and friendly. At one point, he was serving nine tables all by himself, and every time he walked by our table, he checked on us to see if we need anything. The service level was superb, what a great meal! Thanks Pace!

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    Dean N.

    Wonderful all you can eat, service and price are good, the only problem was that some joker poured tequila in their sauces.. San Francisco ... what can you do? Most of their clientele were older because we ate an early dinner (lots of stuff to do for the lunar new year).. Meats were good, but didn't care for the American Waygu.

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    Joey Y.

    Looking for an AYCE hot pot and KBBQ? iPot is the place. I haven't been here in a few years and noticed a few things changed on their menu&service. They have one person from the table sign an agreement form that you know the pot/stove is hot. I usually do the AYCE hot pot. They have a variety of meats, veggies and noodles. They have a self service sauce bar with other appetizers (oranges, kimchi and etc).

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    Ask the Community - IPOT

    Do they have a Vegetarian soup?

    They have Miso, tomato, mushroom, kim chi and curry base soup. But you will need to call and ask if there was any meat used to make the broth first to be certain

    Is the restaurant allowed to bring own alcohol since they don't have AYCD?

    This is a really dumb question.

    Is it AYCE beverage? (Soft drinks and alcohol)?

    No, I recently went here and each of the soft drinks were charged individually.

    Are there any vegetarian soup bases?

    yes, miso and spicy miso

    Pls update what COVID-19 precautions you currently take: vaccination proof required? space out tables and booths? Please update pricing: What's the current price for AYCE hot…

    They checked our vaccination cards against our IDs

    I was wondering if anyone knew what peanut sauce they have? It was so good. I wanna buy some.

    Do they have Gluten free broths and sauces?

    Are they still open for dine in?

    Yes! I was here two nights ago and people were spaced apart by one booth. There's also outdoor dining, about 2-3 tables.

    Any update on your reopening?

    They just recently opened for dine in. Reservations highly suggested since there is a limit on how many customers they are taking in. They are doing temperature checks and you must hand sanitize before seating. They give you plastic utensils and… 

    Are they open for dine in?

    Just recently open! Check out the first question that I answered!

    Are they open during shelter in place for take out? What's the menu like?

    Do they have individual pots or one shared pot?

    They have both! They also have individual pots that is half a hot pot and half bbq hot plate.

    How many people per group? I have never tried this place before and I don't know how big this place is. I plan to bring many people here this Saturday.

    You can have as many or as little people in your group. People have come here by themselves before. You can ask for an individual pot. It's just right for one person. I usually come here with just my boyfriend. There's no minimum people for eating… 

    If I get there at 11PM will they kick me out when it hits 12AM?

    No. My boyfriend and I both went there very late before and stayed past closing time. We were also not the last ones to leave. I would however, suggest going earlier though and also make reservations since this place does get pretty busy! Good… 

    Is parking available?

    Street parking, good luck !!

    Would it get discount if my birthday is at that day?

    I inquired about this....was told they don't provide discounts for birthdays.

    Do they have children's pricing?

    Yes, they do. Kids 10 years and under are half price

    Do they have soju?

    No, they only have beer, wine and sake.

    Are there vegan soup broths available?

    Yes, they have a vegan broth. They offer a huge variety of vegan options. My son who is vegan really enjoyed it when we were there in January.

    Do they still offer a 5% discount if you are paying in cash?

    Went for dinner tonight and they no longer do this. If you pay cash, you get free drinks instead

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    Matsuyama Shabu House

    Matsuyama Shabu House

    4.0(177 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights

    don't even know where to start. This place completely blew me away…read more First, the service. Irene made this entire experience unforgettable. She was so warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful. It honestly felt like we were ordering with a friend who just happens to know the entire menu inside and out. She gave amazing recommendations and even told us she makes the hot sauce from scratch (which... you can taste the difference). That level of care really set the tone for the whole night. Now the food... not a single miss. Seriously, not one thing we didn't like. We went with the Ultra menu ($108), which includes lobster, and it was 100% worth it. For broths, we chose the Tom Yum and Tonkotsu. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfect in completely different ways. The meat selection was incredible, especially the wagyu options, they literally melt in your mouth. You can tell the quality is top tier. The flame-torched wagyu nigiri was absolutely out of this world--perfectly balanced and paired with a wasabi powder that elevated every bite. We also had the hamachi cloud, which was so fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect crunch--such a standout dish. And the spicy clams? Easily one of our favorites. Super fresh, super tasty, and packed with flavor. Beyond the food, the entire staff made us feel genuinely welcomed, which made the experience even better. The location is perfect. It's right in the center of Japantown. Inside they have a bar where you can sit and talk with the servers face-to-face. And it's a great spot to people watch while you eat. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. Between the incredible quality, the variety, and the next-level service. This is a spot I'll be coming back to again and again (and yes, I'll absolutely be asking for Irene).

    Had a really nice, spontaneous lunch at Matsuyama Shabu House in Japantown. We stopped by on a whim…read moreand were pleasantly surprised they had a lunch special, so we grabbed seats at the bar and went with the set meal. It was an easy, comfortable way to enjoy shabu shabu without overthinking it. I didn't go in with high expectations for the fatty beef, and the meat quality itself was just okay, but it actually worked well with their sauces. Everything came together nicely, and it made me curious to come back and try their more premium cuts. I'm sure those would be a noticeable step up. Service was kind and attentive. We left feeling satisfied and relaxed, and overall it was a solid lunch experience, especially for a casual stop in Japantown.

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    Matsuyama Shabu House - How beautiful this looks your mouth is already watering by just looking at this fresh seafood Japanese wow

    How beautiful this looks your mouth is already watering by just looking at this fresh seafood Japanese wow

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    Happy Shabu Shabu - AYCE Wagyu and Veggies

    Happy Shabu Shabu

    3.8(530 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Western Addition
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    Casual shabu spot on Filmore with variety of meats. 4.75 stars…read more Food: 5. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Multiple quality versions of beef. 4 diff wagyus and others as well. - Wagyu sampler for 2: plenty of meat with 4 diff versions. Some had more fat and meat flavors that others but all were great and thin slices. - All you can eat version with variety of different meats outside of the Wagyu - Liked the soy based sauce and adding the chopped fresh garlic - Can add seafood like large prawns or fish - Each person can get their own burner - Lots of different broth options from the simple seaweed to a spicy miso. - Sake options are great - Veggie platter comes with bok choy, napa cabbage, 2 types of mushrooms, tofu, and noodles (glass and udon-like). - Atmosphere: simple no frills with few individual tables and others with paper dividers available to segment areas along with bar height like area towards the front - Nice owner who is the passionate about what she does Lowlights: - Need to call to reserve and I'm an online reserver - Wanted more but the over ordered but was so good got super full

    Cute little place just a block from Japantown…read more They have AYCE or a la carte. We opted for the a la carte and ordered the All About Wagyu for 2 which was perfect. Service was excellent. Looks like its a small mom and pop place and they were very nice and accommodating. Would definitely go back. Reservations recommended. Street parking only.

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    Happy Shabu Shabu - Our group got a lesson on what shabu shabu is and how to cook and enjoy the meal.

    Our group got a lesson on what shabu shabu is and how to cook and enjoy the meal.

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    Hotpot Champ - Tomato beef pot and noodles, lunch menu

    Hotpot Champ

    3.7(222 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Chinatown
    •$$$

    Solid hotpot spot in Chinatown that offers AYCE. I came here after a show on a Sunday close to them…read moreclosing so there wasn't a wait at all! There are 2 tiers to the AYCE and we just stuck with the cheaper option since we weren't that hungry. They have a variety of meat and veggie options so you don't really need to order the more expensive tier and you'll be satisfied. As for the veggies, you can grab them yourself in a nearby fridge. Overall, although nothing stood out I thought the atmosphere and quick service was great and I would come back here if I was in the area!

    We are visiting from LA and after a long day of walking, we were starving and wanted some delicious…read moreall you can eat. Unfortunately, this place was a huge disappointment. Food: 4/5 We got the all you can for $39.99 that includes the soup base, unlimited meats, some appetizers, veggie bar, and sauce bar. The meat selections were really limited and everything that came out was just the same cut of lamb and beef in different plates. Many of their items were on the menu but not offered on their ordering iPad. The quality of meats was pretty good and I did like their hotpot flavors. The wheel of meat was gimmicky, but good for pictures. Service: 4/5 This place was pretty slow in their service. It took us about 15 minutes before our soups came out and another twenty for the meats to come. Our server explained that they were short staffed so we gave them some grace for their slow service. Ambiance: 2/5 The reason why I ranked this place so poorly was because of their health code violations. There were multiple dogs in the restaurants. They were leashed and clearly not service animals. One of the dogs was long haired and I was afraid they would be shedding everywhere. Overall, I would not recommend this place. As someone who grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, it is not easy to mess up hotpot, but I am afraid because of the dogs on this premise with the open veggie and sauce bar that I will never be back here.

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    Tomato beef pot with noodles, 5th serving

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    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Squid Kalbijjim

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    2.9 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    •$$$

    We thankfully didn't have to wait that long on a Friday evening -- I think our table was ready in…read moreabout 15-20 minutes at most which was surprising. Beware, they do close off the waitlist signup and will also completely close off the front entrance when they think they have enough guests to be done for the night. You can sign up via Yelp Waitlist online although this is not always guaranteed (we found that sometimes the system glitches and doesn't let you sign up because it doesn't believe that there is enough current wait?) The soups are super high quality and I think I will be coming back on the regular for the tendon seolleongtang in the future. As someone who is super involved in athletic pursuits, I gotta get my collagen fix in to prevent injuries and keep those tendons strong, and this is probably one of the best spots to do it. My GF had the spicy kalbi soup and also really liked it.

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup has a few locations in the Bay Area and we opted to get on the Yelp…read moreWaitlist for the Japantown location. (Definitely get on the waitlist early because it'll be a good 1-2 hour wait anyway, and they will shut down the waitlist should you attempt to do a walk in.) The estimated wait time was definitely off, as it took about 30 minutes more. After a good long wait, our table of five were seated at the table at the very front by the window. We were never given menus, but did spend our two hour wait perusing the menu already so we had an idea of what we planned on ordering. We had to get up and get our own physical menu. It did take awhile for someone to come and take our order, and eventually the hostess did. They automatically serve water, but do have hot boricha upon request. They only served three different banchans - but I loved the kelp noodles one as it's rare I see it offered. Our dishes: * A2. Kalbi Japchae $14 - The Japchae isn't something I would typically order as a dish, but I did like their version. It was freshly cooked, so it was hot and very tasty. Usually I have it served as a banchan and it's room temp. I also like the noodles they used as it's different than other typical japchaes. * A3. Kalbi Tteokbokki $14 - This Tteokbokki was pretty good too, and the Kalbi was tender and enjoyable. I liked that this dish wasn't spicy as most tteokbokki dishes seem to be. I could easily order this dish on its own and be satisfied with that. * B2. Back Rib Jiim (Braised Back Rib, Special Center Cut) $75 + Mozzarella Cheese $6 * B1. Daeho Kalbijjim (Braised Short Rib) $86 + Mozzarella Cheese $6 As with the kalbijjim, the whole spectacle is having the servers torch the cheese table side. They come armed with two torches, so it makes quite a show. After our server was done doing the first dish, he walked away and we were left wondering which dish it was as we ordered two similar dishes. Each order comes with 2 rice bowls - white or purple. I wasn't a fan of them bringing out the rice bowls early with no covers as the rice got cold. I'm used to Korean restaurants having rice covers and was surprised theirs did not. We were pleasantly surprised with the amount of meat in both dishes, and definitely had leftovers. Our mistake was ordering two dishes that were along the same flavor profile, so we got bored eating the same thing. We should have ordered only one kalbijjim and maybe a suyuk or jeongol. The major issue was we had was the service. We were largely overlooked as those waiting for tables were blocking our section. The staff rarely came by to check on us and we were constantly trying to grab someone's attention without having to get up and chase them down. We also realized we never got serving utensils for our kalbijjim, which would have been helpful. It was a pain trying to get refills on our tea, water, banchan, etc. There is also an automatic 18% service charge, in addition to the 5% mandatory SF ordinance charge. I wouldn't mind the automatic service charge if we got decent service. Constantly trying to get someone attention by waving our hands, napkins, etc. is tiresome and really put a damper on the whole experience.

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    Beef rib with cheese and rice cake

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Su Yuk-Boiled Beef Slices

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    Kui Shin Bo - D7. Unagi Don and H3. Volcano Roll

    Kui Shin Bo

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    2.8 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    •$$

    TLDR: When you're at the heart of Japan town, you have to embody the nation in all the good ways…read more Kui Shin Bo, embodied the nation's backbone of being average to above average in multiple things. This place covers many of the basics (rolls, ramen, tempura, yakisoba, teriyaki, unagi). I really only see it as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. It doesn't mean that this restaurant has no place in Japantown, but it doesn't inspire confidence when it's located in an isolated region of the mall with less foot traffic, while its competition on the other wing has lines longer than the location's capacity. Black Garlic Ramen: It's always a mystery to me how black garlic improves a bowl of ramen. My expectations, however, remain the same. How thick is the broth? How clean is the broth when consumed? What is the quality of the chashu? Do I get enough noodles? I think the best part of this meal was the amount of soup they give, and the chashu was very good. It sucks that the chashu is tiny, but they did very well. I feel that the noodles were those wholesale ramen noodles that were portioned, and the garnish was fine. The broth was okay, 3.5-ish stars in terms of taste. Dynamite Roll and Volcano Roll: I think it's a problem if I have trouble identifying which is which. I can tell you that both are good enough to try, and the Volcano Roll comes with raw fish. Both come with a good crunch and a good sauce, but like most Japanese places that lean heavily into the rolls, good luck finding out what you ordered and what you just ate. Ambiance: Very classic Japanese. They're really at their best to convince you that you're in Japan. It may get tight during a busy day though. Service: Standard. You order, your water gets refilled, you pay, you leave.

    Amazing service and amazing food…read more This was my second time visiting Kui Shin Bo and it's great every time. We received great service, constant water refills, and our food came out quick. I ordered the chicken katsu and beef teriyaki, which is served with rice, miso soup and salad--the perfect balance, and a bit of everything. The chicken was very crispy, the beefy teriyaki had a nice smoky flavor to it, the soup was nice and warm, the rice paired well and the salad was fresh and tasty. My sister ordered the Crispy Chicken Chili Creamy Ramen. I had some of her ramen and it was delicious as well! The overall, restaurant itself is a bit small but the food makes up for it. I would definitely return!

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    Kui Shin Bo - Inside

    Inside

    Kui Shin Bo - Lunch plate: salmon teriyaki, salad, miso

    Lunch plate: salmon teriyaki, salad, miso

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    Yakiniq

    Yakiniq

    3.3(1.9k reviews)
    2.9 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    •$$$

    YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

    Horrible meat quality and even worse service quality…read more Imagine being first in line with a party of 2 and then watching a party of 3 and another party of 2 getting sat before you. Well we didn't need to imagine because we watched it happen in front of our faces. The party of 3 actually got their food and the other party of 2 got their side dishes before we even got our water. You literally have a Yelp waitlist to help you stay organized and all you have to do is follow it. Somehow they still managed to fuck that up. We got the premium AYCE--expecting some higher quality meat. We were deeply disappointed. The SF Cut Short rib was the saddest short rib I have ever seen. There was little to no meat on the bone. The ribeye was extremely thin. Not even a full minute of cooking on both sides and it was well done. At this point I turned the heat down to the lowest setting. The short rib bites were filled with tendons and ridiculously hard to cut much less chew. The boneless short rib and the ribeye caps were skinnier than a coke addict. 10 seconds on each side and they were basically well done. That was the end of round 1--I thought I was being hangry and grumpy so I tried to let them get their redemption. Hahaha or so I thought. We got the miso pork belly which somehow managed to burn itself on the side of the grill while the center part was still raw. I put two pieces on the grill. Clearly the meat cutter didn't know what they were doing because while one looked like it had cancer causing blackness on it the other one was still more raw than a dog. I guess they just can't cut the meat uniformly even. The beef tongue was also extremely thin and burned immediately when put on the grill. It's Korean BBQ--your restaurant and chefs don't even cook the meat. How can you not know how to cut meat properly? Not to mention paying extra for "premium" meat only to have the exact same quality as the rest of your meat. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants their Korean BBQ experience ruined. Honestly come here for your first or second time at Korean BBQ and then go somewhere else and you will be GLAD that the other place exists. YaqiniQ BBQ is by far the worst KBBQ I have been to.

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    Yakiniq - Short ribs

    Short ribs

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    DNM Hot Pot

    DNM Hot Pot

    4.5(146 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Inner Richmond
    •$$

    Date of Visit: 5/16/2025…read more We visited the DNN Hot Pot last Friday with friends to enjoy the Mongolian style hot pot and grill. DNM Hot Pot is currently located on Clement Street between Funston Ave and 12th Ave, and soon they will be moving to Clement St and 25th Ave, according to the business owner. The new location will feature a second-floor dining area, which will be even better for party or group dining. Unlimited Dipping Sauce $2.7 There is an unlimited dipping sauce cart for us to prepare our own sauce for the hot pot. My favorite mix is the satay sauce with soy sauce, and topped with garlic and onion. House Special Tomato Broth (Half) $6.92 As a party of 4, we picked 2 different broths as the half portion. The tomato broth was very fresh with the sweetness of the tomato. Inner Mongolian Lamb Back Bone Pot (Half) $38 And we highly recommend the Inner Mongolian Lamb Back Bone Pot! The pot was filled with lamb back bone with meat, which was a big portion for us already. The pot made all the meat and vegetables extra tasty. Definitely a must-try! BBQ Small Lamb Leg $20.79 We got the BBQ lamb leg to pair with the hot pot. Lamb Shoulder (8oz) $11.87 We ordered the lamb shoulder, which went very well in both broths. American Kobe Beef (8oz) $19.79 Kobe beef was soft and chewy too. Beef Tripe $6.92 Love the beef tripe. Duck Blood $10.88 Duck blood at DNM Hot Pot was good. Soft and tasty. Frozen Tofu $5.93 My husband loves frozen tofu in the hot pot. Tong Hao $5.93 Napa Cabbage $5.93 Both vegetables were fresh and tasty.

    Got carry out so I gave them four stars based on friendliness of the staff who took my order and…read morepromptness of the food preparation. The food itself was tasty, although pricey, and the prices on the menu were not accurate. the waitress taking my order verbally told me that everything was some percentage higher, which I couldn't just calculate in my head for each item, so just take that into account when ordering. Given the inflated prices, I would say that the prices are somewhat higher than several Chinese restaurants. Cumin lamb, which is my usual favorite was $23, which is usually closer to or less than $20 at other places. Also did not try their hot pot which is their specialty so need to factor that in as well.

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