Enjoyed my first experience with Thai hot pot/bbq. Waitress friendly and explained everything. Cute decor. We got the Tom Zap beef and Chicken broths since it's against my religion to have blood. The Tom Zap taste like Tom yum soup. The meats and seafood were very fresh. The sauces delightful. We enjoyed the mild and spicy sauce. It didn't bother my stomach so I'm happy they used real peppers and not chemical spices. One thing I didn't expect to like so much was garlic fried rice. It was delicious! We also enjoyed grilling the marinated beef and pork belly. The mango salad and spring rolls were delicious. The waitress teased us for stopping after 1 round. The drinks were good too we got a coconut smoothie with milk and Thai iced tea, definitely need that to cool you down from the spicy food. Next time will be back again and hopefully hungrier so I can enjoy more food! read more

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This place has interesting, hot pot and barbecue choices, but the traditional Korean or Chinese restaurants. I like the different suit bases that they offer and it is very vegetarian friendly. The price is $37 or you can eat hot pot and grill and if you opt to only do hot pot, it is the same price. I really like the selections of the different meats as well as the seafood. The choices are all very well marinated. The sauces are also very delicious as well. I really enjoy their Ovaltine lava dessert and we usually only order one since we were so full the main meal. The servers are nice, but the place is small so plan accordingly if you go during peak times. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Ovaltine lava dessert - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Very cute interior and the staff was friendly and helpful. You order your broths and meats on a little paper menu. They do not offer the typical Sichuan style broth, but various Thai options that were unfamiliar to me so I picked one kind of randomly. The waitress took my menu and then came back and said "Are you sure you want this one? This other one I would recommend instead, it's our most popular one" I told her sure, I would go with the one she recommended and she said "It's made with blood is that ok?" I said yea but as she was walking away I was thinking to myself "Hmm actually I'm not sure if that is ok." I'm glad I took the chance to try something new and unfamiliar because the bloody broth did add a very unique and interesting flavor to the hot pot. The beef I got was high quality and tender and the complimentary mango salad was delicious. They have a decent selection of vegetables and fishballs and such offered self serve in a buffet. There's no sauce station like a standard hot pot place, but instead you are presented with 3 sauces which range in spiciness. While I generally find that when a Thai person tells me something is spicy that means it will be way too spicy for me, even the hottest of the three sauces I found to be very eatable and pleasantly hot. (If you're looking for insanely spicy food I would recommend Playground downstairs) They all have distinct flavors, and are each well balanced with sweetness and heat. The medium spicy was my favorite of the three. It was very interesting to try the thai version of hot pot, which is one of my favorite meals. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

went last night with 4 friends, pretty tasty! the quality of the meats were very fresh. the ayce deal can't be beat, $36.99 cash for both kbbq and hot pot (same price as doing one option!) the service was a little bit lackluster so i dropped a star, the lady made us wait 20 min at the staircase to be seated and when we were ordering she was impatient and rushed us, even though we shared its first time at the place (not new to hot pot)! we had high hopes for the spot and would've gone back if not for the service. ps the mushroom broth ain't it- so salty. do not rec. read more

'GO SOMEWHERE ELSE' We were extremely disappointed with our recent visit to this restaurant. Having traveled from Pennsylvania based on positive experiences Ive been here few times before, I expected a much better experience. The service felt off from the start due to I was speaking Thai and waiter/waitress likely judged that I do not speak English. My husband heard the whole conversation and it bothered him at the moment led him to feel unwelcome, but I told my husband that I don't care what they think so we can enjoy our meal. The overall atmosphere was rather strange for an all-you-can-eat buffet. The total bill for two adults came to ~$74 We ordered two sets of pendant bread () for takeout, and we left a $10 cash tip on the table. Almost immediately after placing the cash down, the waitress approached and asked if it was a TIP making a VISIBLY DISPLEASED expression before walking away. As we were leaving, I was confronted by the owner or head manager (me and him spoke Thai) inquired what was wrong with the service. He stated that the waitress had complained about the TIP amount less than 10%. We explained that we had not included the approximately $30 takeout order in our tip calculation, especially considering it was a buffet restaurant. A quick calculation would have shown that the $10 TIP represented roughly 15% on the dining portion alone, and the waitress's primary contribution during our visit was simply providing water and choice of 'appetizers'. I gave them 5 stars on google and yelp 6 years ago (going to delete it) I have always recommended this place to my boss and colleagues from NY, NJ to PA But I will have to retract my recommendation to them after this. I REPEAT 'DO NOT COME HERE' We will NOT be returning. While the food itself was decent but the UNGRATEFUL ATTITUDE and handling of the situation completely ruined what had otherwise been a pleasant meal. I REPEAT DO NOT COME HERE! They will not appreciate shit from you if it TOO LITTLE (for them). This incident was HIGHLY UNPROFESSIONAL. I wish I can get my $10 back. Just because you want more, then you DESERVE NOTHING read more

Jaew Hon New York - TomSap and JaewHon soup - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Small and cozy second floor. Soup is so sweet! Service was fine, only waitress Lassus a biz rude when we were asking for desert menu. read more

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The sliced beef is always really fatty here and the overall quality has went down. Since the price has increased, the variety on the menu hasn't increased. I feel like I no longer can justify the price. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Never coming back here again! The manager will come to try and fight you to make you pay more tip. Context I just left the restaurant 5 minutes ago. This was my 3rd time here and my partners 6th time. We always have a good time here. Every single time we visit, we have always made sure to leave more than enough tip for the service and quality of food. When we arrived, half the restaurant was empty so we asked to be seated at our usual spot but were told no because its for 3 people, which is understandable. After we were seated, the restaurant got busy so service felt slow and we felt like we were rushed out, which is also understandable. When it was time to pay, we paid the bill which was about $89. This place is cash only so we left all the cash we had on us which was about $100. I worked in the service industry so i understand its upsetting when customers dont pay for good service. But service was simply not good today. When we were about to leave, the manager comes to our table and basically yells at us asking if there was sth wrong w the service. I explained to him my concerns, but all he said was "we are busy we need the tables". This could have been communicated politely and i would have def run to the atm and left more cash, but his aggressive attitude threw me off. Never in my life, i have experienced a service worker try to fight me for more tips. When i tried to confront him about his aggressive behavior, we were asked to leave. We would have left the place happy and full, but this experience has made sure we never return to this place. Mind you, this is a self service hot pot buffet place. You cook your own food. So i dont understand this level of entitlement. read more

I had hotpot here and really enjoyed it! While waiting for the broth and meat, we could help ourselves to pick out vegetables and their delicious fried rice at the self-serve stations. Unlike traditional Chinese hotpot, we do not make our own sauce. Instead, they have 3 premade ones for us with varying spice levels. They also served complimentary appetizers such as curry balls and mango salad. Everything was amazing and I look forward to eating here again sometime. read more

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Probably one of the best hot pot I've tried. The dipping sauces are so good. Service is quick. It was cash only when we went read more

A great Thai hotpot location in Elmhurst. It's a twist on the many Chinese flavored hotpot restaurants in NYC. The sauces are premade for you with a fiery red chili pepper paste and a fish sauce based dipping sauce. Great selection of veggies and meats. It's small, seating maybe 30 tops so come early. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Bean curd vs veggie broth - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

This is definitely some of the best hot pot I've had. The mushroom broth was flavorful enough on its own to start, and was insanely delicious by the end to the point where I had plenty of it as a soup. I loved the variety of vegetables, eggs (both chicken and quail), and the three dipping sauces (the spicy one was my favorite). $35 each, cash only, is also pretty reasonable price wise. The staff was also really nice and super helpful in pointing out the vegetarian items. I'll definitely be back again! read more

Cold night? HOT POT! Small and cozy second floor Thai restaurant serving up hot pot and Thai BBQ (Moo ka ta). It's everything that I look for in a restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue: Great value Not on ground floor Fun and casual We opted for the Jaew Hon broth and a non spicy chicken broth. I didn't find the Jaew Hon broth spicy. Flavor was on the mild side. Most of the flavor came from their sauces which spicy and pepper forward. Some of the best sauces that I've had. The deal was $35 per person inclusive of all the food. Beverages come at an additional cost. The service was so good that my wife that there was a surge for all the meats and seafood. Our favorites were the pork belly, the fatty beef, and the shrimp. Amongst the veggies, I really like the bok choy and the cabbage, but that's likely a matter of personal preference. They allowed us to bring our own bottle of wine for a $20 corkage fee. As mentioned earlier, service was very attentive which is surprising for an all you can eat style restaurant. There is one single occupancy, gender neutral restroom. read more

RIDICULOUS I came all the way from Pennsylvania. I heard about this place and that it was good. The service is awkward The atmosphere is weird it's a buffet all you can eat me and my wife were $78 in total we decided to order some dessert, pendant bread for takeout we left $10 on the table and the waitress was like a hawk. She was already there as soon as the cash she was on the table she said is this a tip and made a face walking away then moments later we're getting confronted by the owner or head Manager on the way out stopping us and asking what was wrong with the service and that she complained to him why is the tip so little my wife and I had to explain to him that we're not counting takeout which is like $30 and again it's a buffet. I'm not considering the takeout at all the fact that she felt that comfortable to complain and get him to confront us if she would've took a moment to do the math she got 15% doing nothing. All she did was hand me water and she's complaining. Why did I get less than 10%? THIS PLACE IS A JOKE!! when it comes to the service my wife has been here multiple times, recommending others to come, but we're not coming here again. The food was decent, but she was just so ungrateful to be honest I want my $10 back it ruined the entire experience we're about to leave in good mood give five stars and then this shit happens RIDICULOUS read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai grill and hot pot - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Tldr - pricey novelty hotpot and not a must try given food variety and excessive surcharges Facts - CASH ONLY. It is 35 pp pre tax/tip. 90 mins eating time. Additional $10 per person per 15 mins. That is an potential $40 extra pp for an additional hour stayed. There is additional surcharge for food being wasted. Addtl prices - Can soda is $3, beer bottle is $7, smoothies are $8, and various drinks like thai tea are $4. Starting service charge (tip) starts at 20%. Receipts shows tip prices up to 30%. THEY CALC TAX POST TAX. IE: bill was $142 pre tax . Should be $28.59. The receipt said $31.13. This is schemey behavior. I dont see many restaurants do this. Visit opinion - service was fine. Food came prompt. They refilled broth stock when they saw it was getting low. Stand out prepared foods is def the garlic rice that everyone boasts about. The variety isnt as extensive as it can be for a $35 price tag especially when u think about other general hotpot spots like spring, hai di lao, sheep, etc. Granted, they are not thai hotpots but the concepts are the same. The smell in the restuarant is very food strong. Reviews on thr spacing is accurate. It can fit like 8 4 ppl tables. I would not recommend this for a must try given the price point, food variety, addtl surcharges for bigger parties, drinks, and how they calculate tip using post tax amount. read more

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I remember a time when I did was very averse to hot pot in general because I was eating at a lot of barbecue places. I am glad that I manage to force myself to try new things....if very reluctantly. So when anyone mentions hot pot in NYC, the first thing that people think of are Chinese owned businesses. When people think of Thai food, they usually just think of the popular Thai street foods like Pad Thai. When I first heard of Jaew Hon a while back I was intrigued because Thai hot pot was a new concept for me....let alone hot pot in general. And I had stopped by a while back which was when I had little experience. But the place to me as memorable and now that I am more accustomed to hot pot I always thought of Jaew Hon and decided to go back recently. That particular establishment is the definition of a family owned small business and has been in that neighborhood of Jackson Heights for many years. It is located on the second floor of the building and has a very cozy atmosphere. The dining area consists of tables along the wall as you walk in as well as some tables in the back. I remember my first time dining in and one of the female customer next to my table had asked for a plastic bag which confused me (they were not offering anything to to go). Turned out she wanted it to put over her hair to protect it from the savory food and broths that were filling the room. I borrowed her idea for other restaurants and got laughed but it actually works! The place is the way I remember it when I stopped back recently. They have a section of unlimited vegetables (chinese style lettuce and bok choys, mushrooms, bean sprouts etc) frozen items like fish balls. There is actually a great amount of stuff to choose from for sides. Then for rice you have the option of jasmine or garlic rice. There are two separate rice cookers that are usually always have enough for a couple of trips. One nice surprise when I returned is finding out that in addition to the hot pot they are known for they offer a Thai style bbq option for those who prefer to grill the meats. ALL YOU CAN EAT HOT or Thai BBQ $34.99 per person as of this review (price subject to change) 90 minute time limit (discretion of business to extend) Wasted food results in a surcharge (which is fair and makes sense The hot pot option allows you two soup broths. The options include SPICY -Tom zap (beef or pork) -Jaew Hon (beef or pork blood( - Yen Ta Fo (pork) NON SPICY - Clear (chicken broth) - Yen Ta Fo (Chinese beancurd) - Vegetarian (mushroom base) -Plain soup (water base) The meats and seafood they offer will definitely fill you. You can get a max of three servings at a time for each meat but order but pace yourself as it can be a lot of food all at once. You get aprox 50z of meat per order. I usually just order three or four meats at a time. They bring you sauces to the table. The Jaew signature sauce is one of my favorites among the ones they offer and there is a newer miso type sauce that is tasty as well. The menu consists of: sliced beef sliced fatty beef marinated beef beef liver beef tripe marinated chicken sliced pork marinated pork sliced pork belly marinated mince pork pork intestine pork liver pork kidney fish squid clams shrimp tofu The BBQ option (Moo Ta Ka) was introduced last year and has become a popular alternative. You get a very unique grill surrounded by a ring of chicken broth so you can boil some food while other food cooks on the grill. For the grill you need to wait until it heats up and then use the piece of fat they provide to oil the top before you start cooking. And contrary to other bbq spots, you will be cooking all your own food which is actually very fun. All the grills are portable tabletop and of course need to be refilled every now and then. The servers either come around or they leave a pot of broth at the table for you. For drinks they definitely got you covered. There is a separate menu that consists of ice tea and smoothies, hot tea, colas, beers, wine and even soju! You always have to get the classic Thai ice tea but their coconut smoothies and ovaltine smoothies are quite good! And I always tell people to save room for dessert. There is a very unique and refreshing ovaltine mountain ice dessert they make that is great for sharing with your table. I would like to give a proper shoutout to the awesome employees who made my experience very good on my recent visit. PJ was there when I showed up to eat late during a weeknight. It was not too busy and since it had been a while since I last dined at that establishment he explained some of the new menu offerings and policies to me. Tom was the other server there and was also very polite and friendly. He is the one who makes most of the smoothies and desserts and he is very good at what he does. There is a very nice lady who was also there but I unfortunately forgot her name. She always checked on me. read more

~ CASH ONLY ~ In loveee with this thai hot pot! Pretty affordable ayce hot pot with a variety of options to choose from. I've gotten the tom zap, jaew hon and clear soup and don't be discouraged by the clear color of the soup, it's still packed with flavors! The quality of the meat isn't the best but I don't really mind given the quality of the soup, the sauces, price of ayce and GARLIC FRIED RICE were unbeatable. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

This was my first experience with Thai hot pot, and it did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful, with the perfect balance of tangy and spicy notes. The garlic fried rice was an excellent addition, and the freshness of the meats and vegetables really stood out. And of course, you can't forget the classic Thai iced tea--it was the perfect complement to the meal. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

CASH ONLY. I LOVE hotpot so I was intrigued when my friend told me about an AYCE Thai hotpot place. The place is a bit small but we came at 5:30 PM on a Saturday and there was no wait. The décor is really adorable and I probably said "this is soooo cute" 10 times. The broth flavors were all new to me since I've only had Chinese and Japanese hotpot before. We got the clear (chicken) broth and the beef blood broth - both extremely flavorful (the beef blood one was a bit spicy). Service was fast and they are really generous with the amount of food. My friend recommended the garlic fried rice, which I originally judged him for (because why would you order rice at an AYCE hotpot place right?!) but yes, GET THE FRIED RICE! I don't know what they put in there but it is heavenly and addicting and...we ended up getting a second bowl. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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First of all, I went to this Thai hot pot more than one time but never put a review. Another time the service was good BUT this time the women server was NASTY to our group. She was TERRIBlE!!! Another waiter was good but only her, She acted like she was mad and maybe she was upset with her sad life. So she didn't want to serve the customer good. I feel sorry for the business, to hire this suffer and sad person to serve customers. If you don't want to work at that day, you should take a day off and fix it out what you want to do, instead of destroying your workplace. I still gave 20% tip for the guy but still not happy with the woman. As long as you speak the same language, don't you want to get a good pay? the advantage of working at the Thai place didn't give you enough happiness? LOL! Poor you! read more

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Jaew Hon New York has a fashionable setting. This demonstrates what perfect service truly is. The serving size met my expectations. The dishes satisfy and the place is easy to reach. This spot handled every detail appropriately. read more

I'm reluctant to share this gem despite its deserving praise. This place serves meals that fill you up. I was happily surprised by the inside atmosphere. Staff members met the standard typical of this establishment. This spot meets a community need. read more

This place was a little confusing as to what door led where, but just note that you have to go upstairs for this restaurant and you should be golden! We came here on a Wednesday evening and the place was relatively empty with only 1 or 2 tables getting taken during our meal. This led to a relatively peaceful and quiet meal which I enjoyed so I'd say weekdays are a safe time to go without much of a wait. As an all you can eat place, their menu was pretty diverse and they had pretty much anything you can think of for hotpot - no complaints there! Their non-alcoholic drinks were also pretty large and tasty so I'd recommend one if you're looking for something a little sweet. The broths they have are delicious as well and really make the meal Thai which I enjoyed. I would say that the meat seemed a little frozen when it came out, but that was the only thing we noticed that wasn't great. Everything else quality wise and service wise was really great! This place is cash only just as a heads up too - payment was quick though and the price I think was worth the meal. Overall, great place to grab hotpot and enjoy yourselves with friends. I would definitely come back to try their other teas/juices as well as another soup base! read more

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An "All You Can Eat" hotpot with a Thai twist? Count me in! They have recently jacked the price to $35 per person (thanks inflation), but it's still a pretty damn good deal. Great for coming with a group of friends. Funny the best item on the menu is not hot pot related: Garlic Fried Rice. I literally could have 6-8 bowls of this and call it a meal. They allow you to choose two soup bases, which we opted for Clear Soup and Tom Zap. They are generous with the portions of meat and veggies you pick for the hot pot. There's not a sauce station, but they give you three different sauces ranging from sweet to spicy. Other's things to note: CASH ONLY. There's a 90 minute limit, but it's loosely enforced, until all the tables are filled and they start looking for higher table turnovers. The shop is located on the 2nd floor, so don't make the mistake like we did and walk into a different Thai restaurant on the first floor. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I had a great time here with my girls. The hot pot was very nice. The staff is very respectful, professional, calm and attentive. The ambiance is definitely excellent like the food. Elite dining experience here at Jaew Hon New York. This place is definitely 5 stars without a doubt. read more

Quite possibly the best hot pot in NYC?!? Came with a party of 3 on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. Tried to call ahead for reservations as per Yelp reviewers that recommended, but was informed they don't take reservations. This place is small and cozy - perfect for a cold night. We had the chicken broth and Tom zap broth (think beef broth with lemongrass, galangal, heavy on the herbs and really good for cutting through the fatty meat). Both broths were delicious! As for the selection, you can pick from a wide variety and everything was super fresh. We had beef, fish balls, seafood, noodles, etc. don't forget their garlic fried rice!! Definitely one of the highlights. All 3 of us really enjoyed our experience here due to the freshness of the meats, veggies, and seafood, and the broth! Something about this place feels homier and more delicious than a lot of the other bigger chain hot pot restaurants I've been to. At only $28, this is a steal! Heads up thay this place is cash only :) read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

They charged your extra service fee and they also impose tax even cash only policy! They charged extra service fee for 5 above people but they should've informed us ahead Such awful service! read more

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First off, please be aware that this is a cash only establishment. A small hotpot joint on a 2nd floor with unique decors. Their services are pretty good and quick. For AYCE, food is pretty fresh and there are decent variety of ingredients for their price point. I was surprised that the shrimps were bouncy. We frequent Chinese hotpot a lot, and the difference are the soup base and sauces. It was nice for a change and I am glad that we tried this. I do highly recommend the garlic fried rice! I know rice fill you up BUT it's so flavorful that I ate the whole bowl! :D read more

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I've seen reviews saying that there's a long line, but I've gone twice lately and I was able to be seated immediately. I'm obsessed with this place, not just because it's a block away, but because it is such a great deal and the food is delicious. For dine-in, there is AYCE thai hot pot or BBQ; I've only gotten the thai hot pot with the clear broth and Jaew Hon broth and I loved the Jaew Hon broth. It reminds me of boat noodle soup but with unlimited refills! The veggies and non-meat are self-serve but it's very easy to order small amounts of meat/seafood. There's thai ramen and butter garlic fried rice that I ate way too much of. I ordered another refill of the mango salad, which was delicious and spicy. I ended up having to get a Thai iced tea though to help with the spice. I love the spicy seafood dipping sauce; you're served 3 premade sauces that are excellent so you don't need to make your own. For $35pp, this is amazing. However, I also ordered takeout for $30; you only get one concentrated broth (will have to ask them next time what the appropriate dilution ratio is) and assorted veggies with your choice of meat/seafood, but it was actually enough to feed 3 girls who are not super hungry. I will definitely be back. read more

This was a neat experience - I've never had Thai hotpot and the base of the hotpot was really good. My friends and I got a tom yum base and it was so unique compared to typical hotpot/shabushabu I get. Additionally, their garlic fried rice is phenomenal, so definitely give it a taste when you go! read more

A solid 3.5. The options, flavors and service was good, but I don't really think I would crave this as much or often as other hotpot joints. Its AYCE and pretty reasonably price; I did see that the price has gone up over $10 the past years, but inflation There's a container with papers to order on your table and you can order as much as you want for a fixed price. First, you choose two broth flavors. The broth flavors are definitely want makes this spot a lot more distinctive compared to other Asian hotpot places you see in NYC. I highly recommend the Tom zap broth if you enjoy lemongrass! It was my by far my favorite broth and I'd probs go back here solely for that broth. We also ordered the bean curd broth, which honestly wasn't as enjoyable for our group. It's a little on the sweeter side and fermented, so it's def an acquired taste and I didn't really think it paired well with most of our food selection; although, it does go pretty well with the vegetables. I also really enjoyed the vegetable selection here! Not a lot of places offer morning glory for hotpot, but they did as well as a plethora of other vegetables like bokchoy and Napa cabbage. The meat selection was adequate; it has all the main ones you would normally want for hotpot. They also provide you with three sauces to pair with your hotpot. They all have a kick to it but they're pretty good. One of them appears to be fish sauce based and that one def packs the most heat. Service is good. They didn't rush us and they were also pretty attentive. Granted the restaurant is small, but they were always conveniently nearby when we needed something or wanted to place an order. Would still recommend checking this place out if you wanted to try more hotpot variations. read more

I came here a few weeks ago with my 2 friends. It was a rainy Sunday evening and we happened to get in just in time before the dinner rush happened as we managed to quickly snag a table without too long of a wait. I told the servers that I was a vegetarian, so they were able to set me up with a separate pot with veg-friendly dipping sauces, which I immensely appreciated. This place works a lot like a dim sum place in that you get a checklist of items that you wish to order. I opted for ingredients that I don't normally find in Chinese hot pot places, such as morning glory. Ingredients were fresh, the service was excellent, and I certainly ate to my heart's content. My friends were also really happy with their choices, and the restaurant itself is super cute and kitschy to boot. Definitely looking forward to coming back here, especially when the weather gets colder. Cash only. read more

First experience with hot pot ever and I loved it! Wow were both of those soups flavorful and tasty. The Tom Zap is very spicy so if you can't handle spice I'd watch out! The pink bean curd soup was also very good. It had an interesting sort of sweet and savory flavor that I enjoyed very much! Loved the variety of mushrooms and the meats! Ended up ordering way more meat than I expected so if you're a first timer I'd recommend just asking for 1 of each thing you'd like if you're eating with one other person. Kinda wish I had more fish balls because they were so good, but I definitely expect there to be a "next time"! read more

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On a hunt for the best AYCE hotpot NYC has to offer, I stumbled across a Strictly Dumpling video on YouTube in which he visited this spot. I've never had Thai hotpot before and off his descriptions of the sauces alone I knew I had to try Jaew Hon asap!!!! Came around 8:30pm on a Tuesday night and got seated immediately despite how small of a restaurant it is. We ordered the sliced beef, marinated beef, marinated pork, bok choy, tofu skin, eggs, quail eggs, enoki mushroom and garlic fried rice. While I didn't love the marinated beef, everything else was so good! Especially the sliced beef. And as expected the sauces were amazing - my favorite was the middle one because it was nice and spicy. In addition to the food, the service was impeccable. Our waiter checked in often and was very friendly. Be warned this spot is cash only but there's a deli across the street if you need an ATM. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Usually ayce hot pot places are Chinese hot pot, but this one is Thai. The broth here is really good, especially the Yen Ta Fo (chinese beancurd) one. It's a little sour and well-seasoned. Their garlic fried rice is also delicious! The place is located on 2nd floor, is pretty small (if you have a big party, your party might be separated to 2 tables), and takes cash only. read more

Jaew Hon New York - Ayce hot pot - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

A friend of mine from out state was visiting and they wanted to try this place out. The place is a little hard to find -- once you're at the location, there are two staircases. Take the one on the left. Once you're inside, there's cute Thai decor. A small space overall, but enough tables to fit some big groups if necessary. We came on a Saturday evening and had 5 people and were able to be sat immediately. Our table ordered the clear soup, Tom zap beef, Jaew hon beef, and yen ta fo broths just to be adventurous. All of them were really delicious and the food soaked up the flavors really well. The sauces were also soooo good. Very spicy and flavorful, but very reminiscent of Thai flavors. It's about $35/person for AYCE. The garlic rice is a must try here! Adding dill and the basil is also recommended -- helps the aroma with the broth. This place is cash only! read more

Jaew Hon New York - Thai Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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While it's true there is no shortage of all you can eat hot pot places in NYC, it's also true that an overwhelming majority of them are Chinese based. (#1) Jaew Hon offers a little something different in the form of Thai cuisine inspired ingredients, and is just a stone's throw away from the most Thai area of Queens (#2). And the best part? It's pretty good. The interior of the restaurant is like many others along this section of Roosevelt Ave: small'ish and narrow. Yet in spite of it all, Jaew Hon makes the most of their space and is able to sit up to a couple dozen folks at any given time. The decor is funky and eclectic, with dividers in between some tables for added safety. While it's not always a given, I love it when Thai pop music is playing in the background. (#3) The Thai hotpot experience here is usually done with two broths at the same time, similar to the yin-yang style that most Chinese hot pot goers know well. The clear soup (chicken based) and the classic beef / pork jaew hon broth base are my usual choices, but I'm never one to say no to the tom zap (also beef / pork) option as well. There are a myriad of food choices, but the ones I appreciate the most are the marinated choice, which include all the proteins but the minced fish wins my vote. I am never one to deny a little organ meat (liver, kidney, etc.) but I do think the clam / squid / shrimp options are better in the clear chicken broth. A little morning glory, Thai basil, and dill are fun choices on the greens front. The AYCE price will set one back about $30, which is a steep increase from the $18 what I remembered during their opening just a handful of years ago. Service has always been pretty good, before and after the pandemic. They've managed to become one of the neighborhood's most popular options and I hope it stays that way. ____________ (#1) Yes, even the ones that are "Shabu" (#2) Woodside, stand up. (#3) More Ploychompoo (Jannine Weigel) please: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2yvEJdQKuo read more

This is my first time trying thai hot pot and it was SOOO good! Came on a Saturday for dinner with a party of 6 and there was no wait. AYCE for $35 per person with a 90-minute limit. The soup and sauce here are AMAZING!!! I wish I can buy the sauce and bring it home so I can dip everything with it. For soup, we ordered the chicken broth, tom zap and jaew hon. My favorite was the jaew hon, it is SOO good! The meat here was ok, it was a bit hard to cook cause it was all stuck together. They also have a wide variety of veggies, some I don't usually see at other hot pot places. The garlic fried rice is a must try. Service was quick. I do notice that they tend to forget a thing or two when bringing out the food so you will have to ask for it but overall good service. This place is cash only. read more

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The restaurant is a couple blocks from the 69th St subway station so it is convenient to get to. I was initially confused on where it was located. Jaew Hon is the restaurant upstairs and it is CASH ONLY. The restaurant is small but very clean and nicely decorated. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They offer an all you can eat experience from an extensive menu for a reasonable $35. Jaew Hon is basically a Thai hotpot where you cook veggies, meats, and seafood in a variety of delicious broths. You have a pen and a list of what you offer and mark on the paper what you want. They are very generous with the portions so start small. I was surprised at how good the quality of the meats were for an all you can eat. The sauces that accompany your meal are spicy but delicious. The garlic fried rice is fire, you will eat at least one bowl guaranteed. Definitely a great experience and worth checking out if you like Thai food. Make sure you bring cash and an appetite. read more

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The tall male waiter is unprofessional. After finding this place I brought many friends, my brother, and my boyfriend here on numerous occasions and it is usually a decent experience. They accept only cash so when we plan to go, we always try to come with at least $50 cash per person. The last time I went with my boyfriend and brother after participating in a marathon. We did not plan to go out but we wanted to celebrate our achievement before heading home and knew we had enough for the bill. We paid and I told the female waiter who collected our check to not return with change and we gave almost all the cash we had, except for my last $20 to make sure my little brother could get home. The male waiter came to our table and loudly said "In New York, standard tip is 20% and you tipped 11%". So i gave him my last $20 and told him not to bring me the change. he then said "but now this is too much". I did not mind overtipping because I knew that was the last time I would ever be dining at Jaew Hon because to shame a customer like that in front of others is rude and unprofessional and unwelcoming. Especially when I was a repeat customer. You never know what someone is going through and while I understand tipping is controversial in the United States, I am happy to tip but the way he handled it was aggressive and will lose them customers. If you like hotpot and kind service go to Hometown, Gangnam, or even Spring Shabu Shabu instead. They are bigger, have more options, and are more professional. I wish that never happened so I could feel comfortable returning to Jaew Hon but unfortunately I do not. read more