IPOT

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10 months ago

This place is decent for the price but don't expect the best quality. The meats are ok quality and so is everything else. Nothing stands out but just hits the spot if you just wanna binge eat and hate yourself the next day. The only thing I don't like about this place is you pretty much have to do both kbbq and hotpot unless you wanna pay full price for just one. Also idk wtf the matcha ice cream is but it's definitely not matcha flavor or ice cream for that matter lol. read more

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Helen C.

10 months ago

Gave this place another try after seeing all the raving reviews. Turns out the 5 star reviews are being traded with the restaurant for 10% off their bill. Red flags- not much Asian people eating hot pot here, only one or two Asian staff, uncooked items came out so slow nearly an hour, snack items were cold ie short ribs and fries, sauce bar was beyond low quality ie ponzu was super sweet and had sugar granules, and the soup broths tasted like top ramen soup between the fish stock and the pork broth just with different toppings. Avoid this place at all costs. Save your money. read more

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Jessica C.

9 months ago

Had a great all-you-can-eat hot pot experience here. Everything tasted fresh and good quality, the staff were super friendly, and the place was clean and comfortable. The $31.99 happy hour price is a solid deal--definitely coming back! read more

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This place is great and I've been here a few times. It's always been a good go to for all the variety they have. Of course, sometimes with variety you'll sacrifice ingredient quality. I think the quality of the veggies were great but I didn't enjoy the sliced pork cuts that much. Nonetheless, I stay recommending iPot to all my friends. This is currently my favorite AYCE hot pot in the city for how affordable it is and the variety they have. The service is good and there's ample seating inside to hang out with a good group. I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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The food was actually very good. And it came out very quick. For bone broth was very good. I don't have anything really bad to say about the food. It was all tasty. My favorite was the shrimp paste balls. However, when we first walked in, we received a big round table, which actually looked good, but was not very conducive to a good hot pot experience. It was a little cramped and it was hard for some people to reach the hot pot. Plus they never shut the front door, which made things very breezy and Chilly. Last thing, there was a but noticeable odor of maybe an old rag that have been used to wipe our table. It was an unpleasant smell to start our meal. Three stars because we had a pretty good dining experience, but the overall ambience this place could improve. read more

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Dan J.

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11 months ago

Gotta love ayce hot pot. Solid quality every time I've been! Not the cleanest...but the food is great

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Tafet T.

5 months ago

Delicious meal with VERY reasonable pricing for San Francisco. We were seated within five minutes and walked through the ordering process. The food all came out quickly and we enjoyed our experience. BEWARE if you're a first-time hot potter that the portions are quite large and you do get charged a penalty for wastefulness. Order a bit at a time and you can always order more during your 90 minutes (I don't think they're super strict about the 90 minutes either). Highlights included the hanging noodles, bitter melon, and orange sherbet ice cream. Service was great, and this place was moderately busy on a weeknight at dinner time. Good parking availability outside. read more

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Christine X.

1 year ago

service is alright but food is super yummy! meat is quality and it's awesome eating with friends read more

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Jon H.

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The food is good. No complaints. I've been here a few times, and I think the following faults happened every time, and I think they're caused by management's standards. * Every time they've forgotten a lot of dishes. For the first round, I ordered 17 dishes. They forgot 6 of them. I asked them about the dishes. They eventually brought 4 of the 6 missing ones. * they dropped off food that we didn't order, so after, I had to ask every time if we ordered that dish. * it took a while to find a server to ask for the missing food. It killed our mood and dining experience. Unfortunately this happens every time. They lock the ordering system after a time limit. And last time they prevented us from ordering; we had to wait at least 15 minutes per order. Because of this, it makes me suspicious that forgetting multiple orders is also a tactic to give us less food. read more

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Matthew C.

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1 year ago

Excellent service and food! Love this place. I had so much fun celebrating my sister's birthday here. The food was high-quality and it was so fresh and it came out on time. I can't wait to come back again! read more

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Paul M.

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The food was good. You have a choice of soul base and I picked the Kim Chi soup. Its all you can eat so you have many choice of meat and vegetables. The food was all fresh and good. However, the service was confused. Out orders were late and some were forgten. Eventually oir orders arrived but by then I was full with eating my vegetable kim chi soup. Even though we had some confusion, the food was still good. Its understandable when the place is full of hungry eaters. The staff was very apologetic. And we got free ice cream oit of it. The ambience was happy and smokey due to all the grilling going on. We were a big group and still had a good laugh and a good time. read more

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Henry L.

5 months ago

I never leave reviews, this place was terrible in terms of service and food quality. We had a burnt grill for 30 minutes, no service in terms of communication between us or their own staff. No water at the refill station, and no service to be found. The male with the two earrings in one ear tried to tell us that the menu was "lagging" even when we were waiting for over 10+ minutes for any type of server to come assist us. My cripple granny move faster and she doesn't have any working legs! read more

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Sally P.

9 months ago

I've been eating at Sunset IPOT for over ten years, and I've shared my favorite parts of their menu with you. They have so many options, but I think it's the most cost-effective Chinese hotpot and Korean BBQ buffet. Their $6 sake is such a great deal. My companion and I use our Amex Platinum cards every quarter and get a few free meals. read more

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Ben X.

5 months ago

Delicious food and it smells so good. Come hungry! You can get both hot pot and kbbq for one price.

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Jessica C.

1 year ago

Great service and high-quality meat! Loved the variety of soup bases and sauce options--everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Perfect spot for hot pot lovers! read more

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Zhongxing X.

1 year ago

Came around 1:30pm on Sunday by myself. It was not very busy. As a Chinese, I love hot pot. From time to time, I crave for hot pot, but my Latino partner is not very into hot pot. It's very nice they accept single person to have the AYCE. That was a very pleasant and relaxing lunch. I had ~8 orders of meat and some other items. All meat and meatballs are delicious. The plum juice is not very good. The sauce bar is good. I didn't see sesame oil but there are already a lot of choices, so I have no complaint. My experience of the self-order system is not bad. I think the system somehow dropped one item I ordered, but most of items I ordered arrived on time. Wish they can have half portion choice in the system, especially for the veggies. Would definitely come back for more rounds of single person AYCE in the future read more

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Sarah O.

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11 months ago

Came here before an evert at Cal Academy. This place was pretty well decorated for halloween. Very up beat music. Quick service and the food was great quality. I really enjoyed the selection. Being on keto hotpot is a very easy keto choice! This place was no exception. A great value. read more

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Giovanni F.

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Great selection of meats and sides, and broth was delicious. I really like that they allow you to do bbq & hotpot at the same time. Service was a bit of a miss, they kept coming to check on us but some items we ordered failed to come multiple times - which was weird. Parking is hard to find, so give yourself some additional time to circle around. The inside feels like any other hot pot restaurants, sauces are plenty and clean. read more

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Mia O.

5 months ago

Not for an elderly people. Everything you have to use smartphones to order meat, veggies, etc...it wasn't fun, just frustrated. read more

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Ash M.

11 months ago

I really liked the food here and the ambiance was very nice. The service was also good. read more

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Quentin M.

10 months ago

A pretty standard all-you-can-eat hot pot spot. The broths are solid and the ingredients are fresh, but the sauce options leave something to be desired. They also have a quirky ordering system--you can only request 15 items every 15 minutes, which felt a bit restrictive. The interior could use some attention as well; I noticed a few slippery spots on the floor while walking around. Overall, it's decent for what it is, but there's room for improvement. read more

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Quiny E.

11 months ago

Great service.. very accommodating.. good food and nice ambiance.. loved their ice cream specially the strawberry ! read more

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Holly T.

6 months ago

This was our first time and it was so yummy! Came at 6:30pm and it was the perfect time.

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Lily C.

11 months ago

Great soup base with pork and tomato I love the bogo drinks deal Enjoy having grill and hotpot Recommended coming back read more

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Wylleon M.

5 months ago

The food was amazing! We came in for Mother's Day and I was very impressed that they didn't have a limit on order like other Korean BBQ. The service was great they let us pick what table we wanted. The place also looks amazing for a small spot. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

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Arman Eli P.

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My second time here and won't be my last. It's great to know that they do Korean BBQ now and that they follow the trend of advancement. Staff were doing the best they could to give efficient and effective service. Food will always be worth the price. It's a casual and comfortable ambiance. Bathroom is clean, sauces and sides section's cleanliness are consistently maintained. I'm glad that they survive through pandemic and they're still thriving. It's their 10 years anniversary, congratulations! P.s. I don't like robots bringing me my food. I'm glad they don't have it anymore. Highly recommended! read more

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Cindy L.

11 months ago

Food was amazing! I love the service and staff! Very good food! Good ambiance and seatings! read more

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Jeremy L.

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1 year ago

The food is good, I personally only do the hot pot but you can get half and half (hot pot and kbbq) I always get the deep fried buns with condensed milk and trust me it's a must. The service is good they'll take your orders when you're ready and the food may take a while to come out so I suggest ordering your next round when youre half way finished with your current round. The ambiance in the store is hustle and bustle but over all it's nice. read more

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Kevin T.

1 year ago

I love this place I came here 4 years ago this is the best hotpot to eat and to get whatever meats and veggies all you want I remover just paying for $140-$200 per person.. read more

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Peikai M.

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insane experience, food wasn't coming, server kept saying oh sorry i forgot after we called for him like 10 times and each time he "forgot" and would go "check on it" till 2 hours passed, we didn't get to order more cuz food wasn't coming, and our grill was already burnt needed changing, broth all dried up, and we called so many servers to get our server to find out he already left after saying he'd be back the last time. another 30 minutes passes and i see him walking around again? avoiding out table? unbelievable experience the food itself seemed good, especially if we actually got to eat instead of sitting around and wasting time read more

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Ocean L.

5 months ago

Love this place! Being able to do hot pot and BBQ at the same time is the best. The spicy broth is super flavorful and all the ingredients are really fresh. It's the perfect spot to hang out with friends, especially with some Soju. Great food and great vibes. Will definitely be back! read more

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Paige M.

1 year ago

Had a great time here celebrating my sister in laws birthday! They had a 15% off for birthdays as well as an option to play a happy birthday song. Food was good and staff was attentive. read more

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Meiyi Y.

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2 years ago

We (party of 2) came for a Wednesday dinner and the restaurant was pretty empty. You can choose small individual pots or big pots to share, and the grill is shared for the table. There is a variety of meat selection. My personal favorite was the Angus beef. For vegetables, I loved the sugar pea sprouts and winter melon. The biang biang noodles were thick and chewy. Overall, a pretty standard AYCE hot pot and bbq place! read more

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Alayna K.

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Came in a huge group for their AYCE hot pot and bbq! We ordered on the QR code and liked the variety but the quality of the meats were just ok. A lot of the things we ordered never came but we had enough food. The bulgogi was our favorite but not sure if we'd get the other meats. The hand pulled noodles were amazing. They also have these fried buns with condensed milk that were the best dessert! read more

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Ma N.

3 months ago

Service was horrible, had to ask for water twice. Had to ask them to set up the grill so we could cook the food twice. The food wasn't any better, the sauce bar was messy, and the oyster sauce bottle was just big bottle and the cap looked really dirty. The women's bathroom was horrible and dirty. The food was mediocre at best, no flavor in the broth. The best thing there was the watermelon. Won't be back. read more

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Jessie C.

11 months ago

Wonderful experience, is our first time coming here and definitely we are coming back Excellent service and food read more

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Edith S.

11 months ago

Me and my fiancée came here to dinner after a long day at the Golden Gate Park. We got the all you can eat hot pot and a bottle of sake. The variety of food was good, we got wagyu stake, bulgogi stake, mini sausages and a variety of vegetables as well. I chose the special Szechuan soup base and my fiancée got the curry soup base. It was pretty delicious, will say I much prefer their miso soup base. I was very impressed with the customer service! As a service worker the people here were so friendly and helpful. I really appreciated the girl who helped us out. The ambiance was good. Can't really say anything about the ambiance it's hot pot ya know! But I will say I kind of loved that they had so many different things playing on all the TV's. Overall review: I'll give it a solid 8/10 read more

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Yaneli F.

11 months ago

I've been coming to IPOT for years, and it never disappoints! The food is always fresh and flavorful, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. It's one of my go-to spots to bring friends because everyone always ends up loving it. My absolute favorite is the Tom Yum soup base, if you like tangy, bright broths with a little kick, you have to try it. IPOT is always a great experience read more

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Sahara P.

1 year ago

Absolutely amazing experience! Beef short rib and beef bulgogi were delicious. Great service and amazing food. It's all you can eat as well with the bbq and the soup read more

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1420 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
Inner Sunset
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(415) 933-7644
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Hours

What time does IPOT open?

IPOT opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.IPOT opens at 11:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does IPOT close?

IPOT closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.IPOT closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat-Sun 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does IPOT take Bitcoin?

No, IPOT does not take Bitcoin.

Does IPOT take credit cards?

Yes, IPOT takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does IPOT have catering options?

No, IPOT does not have catering options.

Does IPOT have a drive thru?

No, IPOT does not have a drive thru.

Does IPOT have a happy hour?

No, IPOT does not have a happy hour.

Does IPOT serve alcohol?

Yes, IPOT serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does IPOT allow dogs?

No, IPOT does not allow dogs.

Does IPOT have TVs?

Yes, IPOT has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does IPOT have bike parking?

Yes, IPOT has bike parking.

Does IPOT have outdoor seating?

No, IPOT does not have outdoor seating options.

Does IPOT have parking?

Yes, IPOT has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is IPOT wheelchair accessible?

Yes, IPOT is wheelchair accessible.

Does IPOT have free WiFi?

No, IPOT does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Inner Sunset, IPOT offers all-you-can-eat Hot Pot & Korean BBQ with over 50 fresh ingredients and signature sauces. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a big birthday celebration, enjoy two floors of spacious dining, friendly service, and unbeatable variety. Why locals love us: - Hot Pot & K-BBQ in one spot - Fresh meats, seafood & self-serve bar - Great for groups & parties - Affordable AYCE with loyalty rewards - Reserve online or walk in anytime! Book now!

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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

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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…

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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 !!

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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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Hardwood Bar & Smokery

Locally owned & operated

Super awesome experience here during the Norway v England world cup match!…read more Good: - Easy to get reservation - Not packed compared to other places and ample seating - Amazing apple pie ice cream dessert and also the mac n cheese skillet was so tasty! - The staff were so nice - and we even got a free shot when Norway scored! - Tons of TVs to watch the games - Loved the cocktails - the ube and lychee were my favorite ones, very sweet and yet also strong - Great ribeye - Fun ambiance and good vibes, it's dim lighting and very intimate Bad: - The cornbread we had was bitter, but they were nice and gave us a refund for it Overall enjoyed my experience here and would come again!

i ordered shrimp blacken and grilled with a half rack of the smoked pork spareribs. the meat was…read moresoft and falling off the bones but me and my coworker that ate this was sick as a dog we were vomiting and having hot and cold spells i will never eat at this place again, didn't hardly get any sleep due to regiritating this food until it was completely out my system i will never eat here again

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Smokin D’s BBQ

4.0(206 reviews)

0.4 mi•Outer Sunset

Came here specifically for the baos after seeing a video of this spot on instagram. As soon as I…read moresaw the video I bookmarked them and knew the next time I was on Irving, this was a must visit. We got an OG Brisky Bao, Korean Cowboy Bao, and a Banana Brulee Bliss, which we enjoyed later that day. Of the two baos, the OG Brisky was my favorite, the Korean Cowboy was a little bit spicy for me, but it was still good, especially if you do like some heat. Definitely want to come back here and try other meats and sides, but that brisket bao will be a staple anytime I go.

BBQ pork baos are a lifelong staple for me. From childhood dim sum feasts with my parents who made…read moreme debate baked versus steamed, to morning snacks with my kid, baos are, "The Way". Most places these days frustrate me with stingy fillings and low-quality ingredients. Smokin D's is the exact opposite. OMG. SO SO SO GEWD! The OG Bao broke da mouth! The melt-in-your-mouth savory brisket dissolves like slow-braised velvet, cradled in a warm, slightly sweet shell that hits the ultimate balance of outer crunch and inner chew without feeling bready. You can feel the heart in this family-owned spot. After eating, all I wanted to do was give them a huge hug in pure gratitude. This bao has changed my life and rekindled my love for the hunt for unassuming and unapologetic noms. A perfect treat for a perfect day in SF.

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4505 Burgers & BBQ - San Francisco

3.4(2.1k reviews)

2.1 mi•NoPa

No place like it. Many claim to have the best burger, or best BBQ, but 4505 reigns supreme. The…read moretangy, spicy mustard sauce is a must-add on the burger. Chefs kiss.

4505 has a nice patio for outdoor seating and some shaded tables too…read more Got the one meat plate which was average tasting. My parker roll was hard and they didn't have any Mac and Cheese as it had just opened for the evening. The colors looked nice though. You order at the window and they bring you your meal. Not the best BBQ I have had but not the worse either. My friends really enjoyed the barbecue though

Why charge 3.99 extra for brisket? Small portion, not the greatest.

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L H Restaurant

3.9(63 reviews)

1.3 mi•Inner Richmond

Despite how often I find myself around here, I'd be lying if I had paid much attention to L H…read moreRestaurant in the past. In part, it's because I had no idea the old Five Happiness restaurant that used to call this place home had even closed, but, really, I just tend to forget about every restaurant on this block (save for Brothers Korean BBQ). That is, until we heard that they sell Chinese BBQ roast pork and roast duck here, which we're always on the lookout for! Compared to some of the other nearby Chinese restaurants, L H feels a bit bigger in size, but, outside of that, not much about it feels all that indistinguishable or notable. As for the menu, we knew we were going to be trying their Chinese BBQ, but it was nice to see that they have over 140+ dishes to choose from, even despite how it didn't seem like there was a specific signature offering or specialty. Still, with so many options available, it was nice to see just about every Chinese staple dish was accounted for and that there seemed to be something for everyone. -- THREE BBQ ITEM PLATE with Roast Pork, Roast Duck, and Char Siu The dish we came here for, but it was a mixed bag. The biggest issue for me was how everything was cool/room temp, but at least the Roast Pork wasn't bad - a touch underseasoned, but crispy-ish. The Roast Duck was also decent (albeit lean), but the Char Siu was a bit dry. -- BEEF STEW & WONTON NOODLE SOUP with Egg Noodles While the portion size was generous, nothing about this stood out. On the plus side, the wontons were fairly plump and the noodles had a nice bite to them. However, the broth wasn't very rich and several chunks of the beef stew were chewy/tough. -- TOMATO BEEF JI MIEN This didn't do much for me, but, to be fair, I'm not a big fan of the dish in general. Although it came with a generous amount of tomatoes on top, all of the sauce and everything didn't leave much crispiness to the noodles. -- BEEF WITH SCRAMBLED EGG OVER RICE I didn't have a ton of this one, but it might have been the best dish we had. Sadly, some of the rice felt a little firm, but the eggs were cooked exactly how I prefer for this dish and the slices of beef were actually surprisingly tender. Much like the food, the service here was fine, but it seems they may not be as generous as they used to be. While the workers were friendly enough, my relative, who comes here often and is the one who put this place on our radar, mentioned they no longer give free soup with their lunch plates and that the portions looked slightly smaller than he remembered. I personally can't say if that's actually the case or not, so take it for what it's worth, but I also don't have any reason to doubt him either. All in all, even though nothing about L H Restaurant, or their food, amazed us, I can't say anything specific failed us either. Rather, our visit just felt really lackluster and generic. If anything, the most notable thing about this place is how curiously early they close, even on weekends (closes at 7pm). Given all of that, I can't say we have much of a reason to come back, especially in an area like the Richmond where we really don't have to go far to find the same or better. TWO AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

Ordered a half duck and a two meat combo box with more duck and the white chicken. Everything came…read morecold. Not like lukewarm / room temperature. But actually cold from the refrigerator temperature. Also ordered the salt and pepper wings and the flavor was overwhelming of stale frying oil. No salt or pepper taste and all. Very disappointing.

4.6 mi•Financial District, SoMa

Chinese BBQ

86. 椒鹽豆腐/Salt & Pepper Tofu

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Roast Duck Rice Noodles $9.99 /roast duck good!

International Smoke

3.9(2.4k reviews)

we're here celebrate birthday, This place is busy and great vibes, and tomahawk steak and all the…read morefood we ordered tastes so good, and smoke old fashioned yum . waitresses little slow but overall great !

Yesterday, May 28, 2026, it was announced that INTERNATIONAL Smoke officially shuttered as of…read moreWednesday, May 20, 2026. If you ask me, this comes as no surprise at all. Located on the ground floor of the infamous leaning Milennium Tower in San Francisco's Financial District, INTERNATIONAL Smoke was Michael Mina's fine dining barbecue restaurant collaboration with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. I visited this place once, for a small dinner party hosted by Charles Schwab on Tuesday, October 14, 2024. We arrived shortly after 6:35 PM. The atmosphere was modern, but casual and hip, funky with exposed metal accents popping through concrete floors and columns. Evidently, the fully booked days were behind them - despite the place's popularity as a fun, lively eatery with the occasional celebrity spotting, the restaurant was fairly quiet that night and not a single person was at the bar. We were seated in the spacious Atrium with floor to ceiling windows. INTERNATIONAL Smoke was not your traditional barbecue restaurant. They presented a globally-inspired grill-centric carte inspired by the rich heritages of the co-founders. The globetrotting meat dishes highlighted diverse international flame-cooking and smoking traditions. The ambitiously broad menu intended to take diners on a culinary journey around the world, but, instead, delivered a disjointed and scattered passport. Similar to the food offerings, INTERNATIONAL Smoke's drink catalogue featured some rotating crafted cocktails that leaned into global flavours, such as KUNG FU PANDAN ($18) and MIDNIGHT IN OAXACA ($20). Boozy beverages like TICKLE ME PINK ($19), NEGRONI ($19), and the ESPRESSO MARTINI ($20) were enjoyed by some of my tablemates. A couple of us stuck to the ZERO PROOF potables like the BUZZ FREE BEE ($15) and RASPBERRY FIELDS ($12) of which the latter I found to be delightful. Cool ice cubes, too! Below are a few of the dishes that we ordered: DOUBLE DUCK WINGS ($28) - I don't eat duck, but my dining mates raved over the tender mango-habanero glazed meat that was falling off the bones. BLACK TRUFFLE CAESAR ($20) - This was a substantial serving, and the sweet onion crema, fried garlic, and truffle vinaigrette all worked well together. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ($18) - Meh. Perhaps my prejudice against raisins and tehina got in the way of enjoying this STARTER. BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS ($16) - There was not a single blister on any of the peppers, so, unfortunately, the expected smoky, charred flavour was completely absent. MISO YAKI BLACK COD ($48) - This order came with two considerable sized filets of the velvety soft and flaky fish served atop mild shishito peppers sitting in a light ginger dashi broth. It could have just been me, but one of the slices looked a bit undercooked. DUNGENESS CRAB GARLIC NOODLES ($45) - Joanna went with this rich, buttery dish of noodles tossed with wood ear mushrooms, generous portions of Dungeness crab, and heavily garlicked. It was hearty, but I didn't see any bok choy mixed in there, which would have disappointed me if I were Joanna. PERI PERI HALF CHICKEN ($39) - Dustin ordered this dish. The poultry appeared to be well marinated, so I can only assume that the deep, fiery acidic flavour with the pronounced smoky element came through in each bite. Surprisingly, no rants nor raves on this from Dustin...who is usually very opinionated. PORK BELLY FRIED RICE ($17) - Not the worst, but not the best. For the small bowl, this was a major rip off. FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS ($15) - Wow, for the price, this should have knocked our socks off, but was pretty lackluster. 8 OZ. CENTER CUT FILET MIGNON ($68) - I ordered this steak plate. The meat was cooked perfectly medium rare, but the taste of the red wine demi and the stuffed portobello mushroom were unremarkable. LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE ($14) - This did not stray far from the standard olive oil cake, just a touch of lemon added to the cake's flavour + the pluot garnishes. Nothing standout about this, unintriguing. "SMOKED" CHOCOLATE S'MORES ($14) - Not your typical s'mores, more of an elevated take on the campfire classic with a valrhona molten cake sitting atop brûléed marshmallow fluff with a side of graham cracker crumble and a scoop of ice cream. CINNAMON CHURROS ($13) - The accompanying blueberry cheesecake and meyer lemon curd dips were the sole unique elements of this sugar-dusted fried pastry dessert. Without them, this plate would have been underwhelming. Mediocre food at high-end prices aside, table service was friendly. What was all the hype over INTERNATIONAL Smoke? My true guess is that the affiliation with Steph Curry and his basketball friends who would pop in were the big draw...because even with all of the smoking, this place had no fire.

Binchōtan-Grilled Lobster udon

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MuuKaTa6395 Thai Charcoal BBQ

4.6(563 reviews)

1.2 mi•Inner Richmond

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Visited Muukata6395 Thai Charcoal BBQ on a Friday night at 8pm with a party of five, ordering two…read morelarge BBQ sets. Thai BBQ, known as mu kratha or mookata, combines tabletop grilling and hot pot into one meal, with a charcoal grill in the center of the table surrounded by a ring of simmering soup. - Pork Shoulder, Bacon, Pork Belly, and Chicken - light grill over the charcoal, well seasoned, tender, and satisfying - Shrimp & Seafood - cooked alongside the meats, a nice protein variety to round out the spread - Papaya Salad - green papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, green bean, sun-dried shrimp, and toasted peanut, tossed with a tamarind lime dressing, fresh and flavorful, a nice contrast to the richness of the BBQ - Corn Salad - cherry tomatoes, green bean, sun-dried shrimp, and toasted peanut, tossed with the same tamarind lime dressing, a refreshing side to balance out the meal Each set came with a choice of two noodles or rice, plus assorted vegetables, and we also ordered some rounds of soju for the table. Compared to traditional Korean BBQ, Thai BBQ leans more toward sweeter, tangier sauces typically associated with Thai cuisine. It was loud and bustling, perfect for groups, and service was friendly and quick, with food coming out fast throughout the meal. Great to pair some drinks too! One of our friends even spoke Thai with the waiters. Overall the meal was filling & flavorful, with plenty of variety across both sets for the five of us, and a fun, interactive dining experience that's great for groups!

A cross between Korean BBQ and hot pot, Thai BBQ was an interactive - and delicious - experience. I…read morevisited MuuKaTa6395 with a group of five friends, and we were able to walk-in on a Sunday evening when it was relatively quiet. We ordered a plate of BBQ chicken liver, papaya salad, hot pot (one serving), and a BBQ platter (two servings). This turned out to be just the right amount of food. One half of our table was dedicated to the BBQ, while the other half managed the hot pot. Throughout the meal, our servers kept our charcoal burning and cauldron filled with soup. I preferred the hotpot over the BBQ because the herby broth was warm, flavorful, and comforting. The hot pot was much lower maintenance than the grill, and one serving was more than enough for the five of us to enjoy multiple bowls of soup. The BBQ platter allowed us to each have one small piece of each meat variety (chicken, pork, squid). While I was not in charge of manning the grill or the hot pot (my friends took charge here), I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, especially for large groups (although my clothes absorbed all the BBQ smells). This would be a fun place to go for a birthday dinner.

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Zajang Grill

4.4(232 reviews)

1.3 mi•Inner Richmond

Always a good time here Great to hang out with friends…read more Plenty of meat options drink options Be prepared to cook :)

My friends and I came to Zajang Grill for dinner and it was delish. It was an all you can eat KBBQ…read more Here is my take on the food service and ambiance. Service: The staff was so great. We had a reservation for 8:30; however, we arrived sooner because we were VERY hungry. I asked the waiter if we can be attended sooner, it would be great; however, no big deal if can't. He literally went out of his way to get us sat right away. Mega points here! Everyone we spoke to was welcoming and nice. My only feedback was ordering through the phone using the QR code. When placing the order, there were moments that were confusing, but we were able to navigate. It glitched after we decided what we wanted. I had to waved a server to explain what happened and we had to re scan and order again. I don't know, it felt like a disconnect and because we were hungry, we felt annoyed to place the order again. Ambiance: It was simple. Nothing major. There were stools vs . booths or chairs. It seemed that everyone at the restaurant were enjoying them selves. Food: Delish! I mean it's Korean BBQ! The food was great and the sides were excellent. I enjoyed the meats- the brisket was my favorite. The steamed egg and Gyoza were yummy. They also had this lychee drink. It was so refreshing- not too sweet. My friends liked the Thai tea they ordered. The total came out to $295 for the 5 of us. $59 per person. I wish I took pictures! I only took points away because of that phone ordering; nonetheless, it was a good experience and we enjoyed ourselves.

2.9 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights

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Yakiniq

3.3(1.9k reviews)

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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Seafood pancake

Northern China BBQ

4.3(86 reviews)

3.4 mi•SoMa

Such a cool experience! I felt like there was so many options to choose from and the vibe is very…read morechill but also unique Good - Loved the skewers - Scallion pancake was so good and flakey and surprisingly my favorite - Service was super fast - Fair prices - the chilled tofu appetizer was so good Bad - The egg toast was a bit pricey for the portion size - Portion sizes were a bit smaller Overall would come again

Very nice restaurant. Online menu, with lots of skewers but also other options.most skewers were…read morepretty good, though the tofu was a bit dry and plain. The wrap was also a bit plain, but the provided seasoning on the table was pretty good on it. Some of the skewers like the Taiwanese sausage were a bit oily, though I love Taiwanese sausage and I still enjoyed everything. My main complaint is they were a bit cold. They brought all the skewers at once and the fire underneath them were not hot enough. They slept then warm but not very hot. I think they would all be better streaming hot. The decor in the restaurant is nice and the service all right. There wasn't any wait on a Sunday night.

Front desk

Pig Iron Pot Pork Intestine 干锅肥肠, chicken, Iron Pot Sliced Beef 干锅牛肉

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2x beef, 2x chicken gristle, 2x oyster mushroom, 1x duck tongue (02/2025)

Fikscue Craft BBQ

4.3(347 reviews)

12.8 mi

Food is good, especially the brisket, is very tender. Yellow rice and the Indonesian slaw are good…read moretoo. Service is quick and the staff is friendly.

Came by around 4pm on a Sunday and unfortunately a handful of items were sold out, including the…read morebeef cheeks, back ribs, iga saos, nasi goreng, and dino ribs. We ended up getting the smoked brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and potato salad. Everything was so delicious. The brisket was extremely tender and melt-in-mouth, jalapeño cheese sausage was an explosion of flavor, and potato salad was perfect creaminess level and seasoned/garnished well with bits of crunchy texture from the red onions and topped with green onions. Definitely worth a visit if in the area, would be curious to try their sold out items next time. Handful of indoor and outdoor seating available. Cashier was super friendly and food was served very quickly.

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Menu.

Chicken balado plate, Beef rendang plate and Their famous brisket.

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Tina A.

9 years ago

Where shall I start...this was our 2nd time here and we thought we really liked this place... My wife ordered a glass of red wine ($12.00). Our server dropped it off at the table and then she noticed it was chilled after he walked away. Most red wine drinkers don't expect to be served chilled red wine, specifically merlot. She took a sip just to see if she could deal with it, but aside from the temperature, the wine seemed bad with a vinegar taste. We mentioned it to the server and the server said, "I know nothing about wines". My wife asked to switch to a white wine. He took the glass back to the manager but returned saying it could not be exchanged or refunded because she had taken a sip. We then explained, it had a vinegar taste. He took it back to the manager and returned with a glass of white wine. In the end, we shouldn't have had to deal with what we did from a customer service standpoint. Now let's talk about the meal. So we filled out the order form and started to have all the ingredients delivered to the table. We noticed customers who were seated after us getting their broth and ingredients while we sat at our table. All the ingredients arrive and still no broth. After about 10 mins, we finally ask one server about our broth, then suddenly another server appears asking if we needed something. Keep in mind, neither server was our original server. Both servers returned asking what broth we ordered. We watched both servers walk by each other without saying a word. Food was good but the customer service was horrible. We will not be returning. read more

Alex K.

1 year ago

I recently visited IPOT hotpot restaurant and overall had a mixed experience. I'd like to commend the excellent service provided by the staff--every server I interacted with was polite, attentive, and very helpful. They were quick to respond to our requests and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. However, the sauce station needs improvement. The area was not well-maintained: many of the sauce bowls were dirty or wet, and the station itself looked messy. In addition, there was a shortage of utensils such as dippers or ladles for scooping sauces. This created an unhygienic and frustrating experience, especially in a shared, self-service area where cleanliness and proper tools are essential. Soup Base Quality (Mala): I tried the mala soup base and found it lacking in flavor. It didn't have the rich, aromatic taste typically associated with a well-made mala broth. It tasted rather bland and lacked the signature balance of spice and depth. I believe this restaurant has great potential, especially with such a strong and dedicated service team. Improving cleanliness at the sauce station, ensuring there are enough utensils for self-serve items, and revisiting the recipe or ingredients for the mala soup could significantly elevate the customer experience. Thank you for your efforts, and I hope this feedback is helpful in improving future service and quality. I will visit IPOT again soon. read more

Brian L.

1 year ago

From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting -- cozy lighting, clean tables, and that unmistakable aroma of rich broth simmering in the air. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, and they took the time to explain the menu and make great recommendations. The broth selection was incredible -- flavorful, balanced, and not too salty. We went with the spicy mala and a creamy pork bone base, and both were outstanding. The ingredients were fresh, beautifully presented, and clearly high quality. The meats were sliced perfectly thin, the seafood was fresh, and the veggie selection was crisp and varied. What really stood out was the sauce bar -- everything from garlic and sesame paste to custom chili blends, allowing you to craft your perfect dip. Even the small details like unlimited broth refills and prompt service made the whole meal seamless. read more

Connie C.

2 years ago

I recently visited this hotpot/BBQ AYCE spot and had a great experience overall. The servings were generous, though some of the meats were occasionally cut a bit too thick or thin for my preference. That said, the variety of meats available was impressive, and the hand-made noodles were absolutely amazing--perfect texture! The servers were busy but were very on point, helping us quickly get new chopsticks and even another serving of noodles when they actually dropped one on the table. The restaurant has two floors, and when we got there at around 7PM at Sunday, it was crowded but we had no wait time. At $38 per person for all-you-can-eat hotpot and KBBQ, it's a solid deal, especially for someone newer to SF like me. The free ice cream at the end was a sweet touch that rounded out the meal nicely. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Jay I.

9 years ago

First time trying AYCE hotpot in the city. 1-chinese herb soup don't taste like herb soup. water down broth 2-I ordered (1st round) red wine beef and red wine lamb, it never came. they gave us non marinate beef but no lamb. seriously I know how red wine meat look like. 2nd round, again I requested red wine beef and red wine lamb. still no red wine lamb, then I got a marinate beef but its not a fucking red wine beef, its a slab on red hot chili sauce on some beef. 3-I ordered lamb but you gave me a fucking pork belly which I never asked for it. I know what lamb taste like. 4-I ordered 4 kind of meatballs but you only gave me fucking fishball. And last some server are cool but the owner is a fucking asshole, don't you fucking rush me to pay for my bill while I'm eating. I will not recommend anyone here. read more

Ernesto C.

1 year ago

I had a great experience at IPOT! The concept of all-you-can-eat hot pot combined with Korean BBQ is a huge win. I really liked that everyone gets their own individual pot, so you can choose your own broth and flavors without having to compromise. The sauce bar is also impressive--there are so many options to mix and match to make your dipping sauce exactly how you like it. The food quality was solid, especially the fresh vegetables, meats, and noodles. I thought the presentation was fun too--the noodles hanging on the wooden rack were a unique touch that stood out. Service was friendly and attentive, even though it was busy when I went. Overall, it's a great spot for groups or even a casual dinner if you want a lot of variety. I'd definitely come back again when I'm craving hot pot and BBQ in one place read more

Jeremy C.

3 years ago

came here last tuesday. have not been here for a while, thought this place is still good as l use to be here, but the service is terrible the waiter is rude and force us to check out by bringing the tab over when we sat there for like 60-70mins. l thought it should be at least 90mins? the food is bad also, none of beef slice are tender. the hot food which you could only order one. the bbq skewer that l cannot tell wut kind of meat is too small and bland. Lack of hotpot dishes. they did not offer beef meatball and many other dishes that other place is offering !!the ambiance is also no good, music is suddenly loud and playing some dated playlist, keep disturbing my conversation, TBH this restaurant is declining and dare to charge 37$ per person for such quality. bye. . recommend supreme pot read more

Jackie D.

7 years ago

GET ON YELP WAITLIST TO SAVE YOU!! First time coming here from a recommendation, and I MUST SAY!! I RECOMMEND YOU TO COME HERE!!! You can opt for bbq and/or hot pot. I got the half pot half and if i could go back now, I would recommend the hot pot ONLY!! The bbq was ok but maneuvering between the two just isn't for my puny hands. The meat was excellent quality. LIKE AMAZING for a ayce place. It was marbled well, fatty but not too fatty, meaty but soft and tender. Omg it just went down the throat so easily!! The sauce bar is probably the most amazing thing I've seen at a hot pot place. It has like over 20 different sauces, more sauces you could try. I would recommend the kbbq sauce they had!! Best SAUCE!!! with a touch of garlic and cilantro... you on your way to eat!! read more

Christine C.

1 year ago

I had such a great experience at iPot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive. They were constantly checking in to make sure our table had everything we needed and refilling our water without us ever having to ask -- such great service! The selection here is amazing -- a huge variety of meats, seafood, and fresh vegetables for both BBQ and hot pot. Everything was well-prepared, fresh, and nicely presented. It's perfect whether you're craving something grilled or want to build your own flavorful hot pot. The service never missed a beat. Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ and hot pot spots I've been to -- I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

Richard B.

10 years ago

Love this place, the quality of food is amazing and variety is amazing. They have your traditional hotpot option but also a grill option too. They have a cool sauce bar with great options. They even have dishes that is already cooked to choose from. Most try the fried bun with condense milk, it's bomb! There is a long wait so prepare and there is no all you can drink. The menu and signs are deceiving, they do not have their beer license. They do allow you to bring in outside alcohol, you just need to pay 18% gratuity, which is reasonable. read more

Kenta A.

1 year ago

Ryle and the other female in the glasses whose name i don't remember were the nicest people i've met in the city so far. really nice and genuine people and it would be a disservice from me if i didn't give them this review. however on the other hand, one man (another member of the staff) approached us and said we were attacking some of the faculty members including ryle. in my opinion, we treated ryle with nothing but respect since the moment we came in and he reciprocated it. i just wish all the servers were like ryle and the other female read more

Bobby C.

10 years ago

Definitely come here early as it does get packed. The quality of food isn't spectacular for the price point it IPOT makes up for it through its variety of foods that you can order. Meats, veggies, seafood are all fine-good. Very few ayce offers dim sum so dig in. Yes its carbs and it may fill you up a bit faster but its worth indulging, especially the decadent fried bun with condensed milk. Overall its worth the money and the trip for a hot pot and grill. There are other hot pot and grill options, but for San Francisco I'll go here. read more

Melissa R.

24 days ago

Food quality poor. Meat tasted and smelled really off - some of the pork and beef. So much so that I am considering not eating meat for a bit. That's disappointing. Veggies and side bar- sub par. Radish tasted tangy and old. The bathroom was dirty, wet, and messy, with watered down soap. Gross.That to me is an indication of how the rest is kept. Service great with frequent checks. Personal-So many TVs. I don't want to be in my living room and not have my child engaged in a meal. Because of the meat and bathroom, I would not return. read more

Jay P.

9 years ago

Came here with my friends around 6 on a Friday and we already expected it to be a long wait but we didn't know it would take literally 2 hours. We got served extremely quick and got our food pretty quick as well which was super awesome because we were so hungry from the wait. A definite plus was that if you paid cash, you get a complimentary drink ! Despite the wait the experience and food was really amazing. This is a good place for a group of friends to talk and catch up , rather that's waiting for your table or while eating. read more

Jennifer F.

Elite 17

262

10 years ago

An AYCE hotpot/bbq place with great varieties. The offers 10+ meat options, seafood, vegetables and even dim sum. They have multiple soup base option and I had Chinese herb. However, the soup base can be improved with more flavor. The waiters are constantly walking around so you don't have to keep waiving your hand to get their attention for placing orders. Also, the waiter was patient and did not pressure us to leave when we stayed over time after it was closed for the lunch which I really appreciate! read more

Kevin M.

1 year ago

If you're craving authentic Korean BBQ and hot pot in one place, this spot absolutely delivers! The service was super friendly and fast they kept refilling our beverages and made sure our grill was clean between meats. The pork belly was easily the star of the show -- thick, juicy, and perfectly marbled. You can tell they use high-quality cuts because it had that crisp golden sear while staying tender inside. Dipping it in sesame oil with salt and wrapping it in lettuce with garlic was perfection. read more

Lisa C.

10 years ago

Finally tried this place. It opened pretty recently, maybe a little over a year ago. There has been tons of new hotpot places in the city and growing up in the Bay Area I love asian food. They have all you can eat and they have so many options. More than I have seen anywhere else. They also have a grill option too which is different. I've never seen this option before. It's a duo hotpot and grill all in one. They get very busy and there is usually a line so either so go early. read more

Tom J.

10 years ago

This is probably the best hot pot spot in San Francisco. There have a wide variety of meat, vegetables, seafood, and BALLLLLS! All the waitresses and waiters were quite nice and quick. there is one handsome waiter in particular. their price is cheapest among all hotpot restaurant, and spacious, unlike other restaurant had lowered ceiling, which make the ventilation bad and suffocate, hot. this restaurant is highly recommended !! and i will come back read more

Jenna M.

5 years ago

Pretty solid spot for hotpot. You can also ask for a grill in addition to the hotpot. The meat select was good and the quality was definitely very worth it for the price (~$33.95) We had the pork bone soup and the spicy Sichuan soup. I really liked the pork bone soup but the spicy sichuan soup could be overpowering for some people (still went pretty well with the lamb though) On top of that, the service was amazing. All the staff were very attentive. read more

Houmeng C.

9 years ago

I like this restaurant so much. Their tomato soup was delicious, and they also have half bbq and half hot pot it was excellent. I have not been a restaurant like that. I will suggest you order the roe fish balls and the spicy beef. The waiters are very nice they will explain their menu what is the difference between you get the own pot or the big ones. They also have the promotion which is you pay cash each person can get the first glass free drinks. read more

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