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    Meat Lover

    4.5 (207 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Martha Z.

    Authentic hot pot with friendly staff and a clean dining environment. We'll definitely be back!

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    Mario F.

    We've had "Meat Lover" on our list for a while, and with all the rainy weather lately, hot pot was exactly what we were craving--and this place delivered. We stopped in later in the evening, and the restaurant had a calm, cozy atmosphere with just a few other guests, which made it a perfect spot to unwind. Since it was our first visit, the staff went out of their way to be helpful, offering quick service and guiding us through the menu. I wanted to try both the skewers and the hot pot, and they had no shortage of options. I ended up going with the lamb skewer and the pork belly, along with scallops and glass noodles. Everything was delicious--simply prepared, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. For the hot pot, we chose the crawfish base. Even though we ordered a small, it arrived in a generous bowl because we added extra vegetables. The broth was spicy in the best way--bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The vegetables came out al dente and soaked up all that rich flavor, and the crawfish was fresh, plentiful, and surprisingly satisfying. We were honestly impressed with the portion sizes, the attentive service, and the cute décor that adds a warm, inviting charm to the space. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu. Keep up the great work!

    Mixed shrimp Fried Rice  1. Lamb Skewer (5) 2. Beef Skewer (4) 7. BBQ Squid (1 Large) 13. Pork Belly (3)
    Correy E.

    What an amazing restaurant! I'm visiting the area and found myself at this place. Soon as we walked in I knew we picked the right place. The hostess was great! She seated us right away and gave us great advice on menu items. The restaurant was clean and had the Asian atmosphere. You pick the menu items you want and mark it the menu. We ordered four different types of squires, pork belly, lamb, beef and squid along with shrimp fried rice. We also got a milk beer (nonalcoholic) and a Chinese pear soda. All the food was freaking delicious!!! We will definitely come back here and get the hot pot before we leave. Highly recommended this place!

    Pork belly skewer
    Jaxxon W.

    10/10, one of my favorite spots. I always get the pork belly and beef skewers, they are the best, they are always well seasoned and tender. The service is always nice and welcoming. I always love ambiance and sitting down an eating here because of what they play on the TV, I am not sure what its called but its always so interesting to watch.

    Spicy & Garlic Fish Filet Hot Pot (Small)
    Sung J.

    Surprisingly all of the ordered items were all good. Been living in Riverside 10 plus years and I drove by this place many times but never really had the desire to try out their food. Been craving shabu shabu for several weeks and I am so bummed out Mokkoji is temporarily closed due to relocating so I decided to check out this place. Not the typical shabu shabu I am used to but I tried out their hot pot. Definitely more flavorful broth in terms of spiciness as opposed to the mild, clear broth. Next time I would opt for the dry hot pot with no soup. Skewers were seasoned extensively that it overpowers the taste of the meat flavor. But cooked right. Wish there is a bit of balance. Friendly server. Bright ans spacious with plenty of seating.

    Stephanie N.

    I was in the mood for something new, and my husband was nervous. But we both ended up loving everything. The meat screwers were all delicious with a yummy seasoning. Our fave in order was the pork belly, lamb, chicken, then beef. My husband was a huge fan of the chicken tenders with Chinese salt. Crispy but so tender. Wish they added more Chinese salt. But the hubby enjoyed it with the house mayo. I was drooling over all the fish hotpots that was on every table when we were there. I'll be sure to try that next time. Parking garage is behind the building, so you have to walk around the building. Clean, & great service.

    Kenneth L.

    I've ordered takeout from Meat Lover a few times and eaten inside as well. It's a little small inside but clean and tidy, and the service is quick and friendly. Food is always good here and is reminiscent of Gui in Rowland Heights, serving primarily BBQ skewers with the addition of simple hot pots. I'm a huge fan of the chicken skewers in particular--the soft bone is great and cooked just right. I tried the hot pot for the first time on this last visit, and it was great! I got the small size, which was actually pretty big. Both the soup and the ingredients were good (especially the potato slices, which actually were fried before being put in the soup). I couldn't finish, and the staff very kindly helped pack it up. Overall, great for a quick and casual meal!

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    Rianne I.

    Food was great. Service was awesome prices we're good. Definitely will come back again. Nice and cleaning here. Very calm in here

    pork belly and lamb skewers
    Celine T.

    every time my fam and i come visit my brother in town, this is a must stop. their hot pot is so flavorful, i love that you pick a main base and then order any add-on's you'd like. their bbq skewers are also very flavorful, one of the best i've had. my favorite is their lamb skewers! if you can handle your garlic, i highly recommend the bbq eggplant too. overall, def give this place a try!

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    Noah O.

    Food is amazing and delicious. Five stars. Services on point and service is fast. The food here is made with love. I feel like I'm at home.

    Hot pot with sea bass fish
    Sarah K.

    We ordered the hot pot with sea bass fish, QQ tofu, quail egg, beef and bean sprout. It was very good and the fish is really big more than enough for 3 people. Also their lamb bbq is delicious, it has a good balance of fat and meat.

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    Food is super yummy. The server is super nice and helpful. We'll definitely visit again.

    Great hot pot and great skewers. Must eat everytime we are in Riverside, no question. Would like a bowl and spoon for the hot pot though, instead of the disposable plates.

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    2 years ago

    SOOOOO YUMMMMY perfect place to come with my chinese parents as they hate every other place except this one

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    2 years ago

    Good food, good meat. just found out about this place, super good food and well kept place

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    2 years ago

    The woman who served us was very sweet and kind. This is our first time here so she explained everything very well.

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    2 years ago

    The place is very clean and the service is very fast. The prices look very affordable. WOW!

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Best skewers in Riverside this is very good hahahahahaha. The ambiance is good too and the place is clean

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    3 years ago

    Great service and experience food was great. Also I love the look of the restaurant. It was great experience with my friends

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    2 years ago

    great food, I like the spiciness of the food, The environment was clean and the staff were very friendly,service is also quick。

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    4 years ago

    Best Chinese BBQ on the west coast!!!!! The boss is very nice and sweet!!! We will come back soon!!!

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    7 years ago

    Ordered their special fish at $40. Claimed 3lbs, got 2 pounds at most. Came in at 6pm, but still were the first group in that afternoon.

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    9 years ago

    Bring a translator, get jipped out of main menu for lack of English version not worth it

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