I've been to Mongolian hot pot before years ago with my kids and ex-husband, and it was always a great experience--even with a mix of different tastes and diets at the table. Going back recently with my oldest son (now 24) brought back that same energy, but honestly, it was even better than I remembered. At first, I'll admit the price--around $40 per person--felt a little high to me, especially as someone who's vegan. I assumed this would be more of a "meat-lover's spot," but I was completely wrong. The vegan options were abundant, fresh, and incredibly satisfying. I left absolutely stuffed. While you're waiting, there's a self-serve bar with salads, sauces, and add-ons. The cucumber salad stood out immediately--so unique and flavorful that I went back for seconds. The wood ear mushroom salad was another surprise favorite. On top of that, there's a wide variety of sauces you can mix and match, which makes the experience feel really customizable and fun. We each got our own hot pot since I'm vegan and my son isn't, but we still shared some sides. The selection is impressive--tons of vegetables, plenty of plant-based options, and, of course, a wide array of meats for anyone who wants them. It really feels like there's something for everyone. What I love most is the experience itself. It's interactive, relaxed, and a little more personal since you're cooking your food right at the table. I went for lunch this time, but I can already picture coming back for a date night--it feels like the kind of place where you can slow down, connect, and enjoy the process together. Honestly, it might even replace our usual ramen nights. read more

Our family's favorite hotpot place in San Diego! Great variety of meats, seafood, greens, mushrooms, and more! We love the cold dish and sauce bar. Their beef pancake and fried steamed bread with condensed milk are excellent, and there's also ice cream included for dessert. Go for dinner--it's so worth it. It's very roomy and brightly lit, great for family gatherings big and small. Very kind and accommodating staff. read more

Came here with a couple girlfriends. It was my first time doing hot pot. Friendly service but somewhat slow. I wish they would have come back to our table more often to help clear plates. Overall it was pretty good and I would likely be back. What we loved: - Good pricing for AYCE menu - Food was pretty good and it's fun doing hotpot! - A lot of meat and noodle options and sides that are included into the price. Feedback: - Tables are really tight with all the food you can order. The stove was in the center of the table and the hot pot took up all the room. - The broth is refillable but I really wish we were each able to have our own broths. Not all of us eat the same stuff. - There weren't a lot of veggie options. - We kept getting warned about how spicy the levels were and that the pepper made the mouth numb, so we went with medium spicy. I tried the pepper and it really wasn't that spicy! But I do love spicy so for some people it's probably a lot! Go for the spicy if you love it! For a rainy day this was a good place to go for reasonably priced hot pot that is yummy! read more

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Myself and a couple girlfriends had lunch here today. They have a really nice lunch special, $25 all you can eat. You can't get some of the most desirable things, like shrimp, for example on the lunch menu. I get that though it's pricey and in order to keep it approachable for lunchtime, they had to make some choices. We went with the house broth and the tomato broth. They were both good, but I didn't think the tomato broth was just a tad on the watery side. I've been to other hot pot places that have a lot more flavor. The meats all tasted very high-quality. We had lamb shoulder, sliced ribeye, pork belly, fish, and fish balls. We also had some pumpkin which I loved, enoki mushrooms, Napa cabbage and pea sprouts. The star for me are the fresh noodles that they make in house. I absolutely love them. They cook up so nicely in the broth and come out perfectly chewy. They have a good sauce bar as well with some little salad salads. My personal favorite is the wood eared mushroom salad. Don't miss out on the ice cream at the end! The green tea option was very nice. The interior is nice and clean. Nothing spectacular, but enjoyable. They do play a weird mashup of K-pop and country music. Seems sort of like an interesting choice for this restaurant, but I'm not mad at it. read more

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The food at Mongolian Hot Pot was good and the staff were friendly. However, the service was quite slow. It seemed like they might not have enough staff during busy hours. read more

Mongolian Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here with friends on my birthday and got a birthday discount! FYI, you have to go on your real birthday date because they check your ID. The protein and veggie options were extensive and I really enjoyed the sides (sesame bread I'm looking at you!). The sauce bar was also clean and well-stocked. Service was fast as well. Parking was easy. Overall, very good experience and worth a visit if you're craving AYCE hot pot. read more

Service was awesome this day!! They are sooooo friendly! Plenty of tables and clean! Broth is excellent! Bone broth and house spicy! The intestines are the best!!!!! Love this place! So good! read more

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I use to go here for lunch but with all the Hotpot restaurants it's hard to choose where to go. I ended up choosing Mongolian bcz their lunch special is cheaper but when I was ready to order I noticed they limit all the main good items from the lunch special. Also drinks is not included. I did the math while waiting for the waiter & after noticing that they limit most items with the lunch price. It's actually a better deal a Shabu Works. There's more variety, no limit on food selections & drinks is included. If I was by myself I would've left but bcz I was there meeting friends i just stayed. This will definitely be my last time here. It's not ad good as the other Hot Pot places and offer less items. read more

Good suggestion for family dinner, the service is friendly and helpful all of employees there they help a lot and kindly and it is clean restaurant read more

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We went on an all you can eat night. Great selection of meats, seafood, vegetable, sauces and noodles to choose from. The spicy soup base was good, but we didn't care for the classic/ original soup base for the seafood. Though it is more expensive, I prefer Tom Yum soup base at the UTC hot pot. We got the mixed broth so we could have two broths and two different soups. I They recommended the classic suitcase Love the salad bar with the Woodear mushroom salad, seaweed salad and cucumber salad. Service was good and attentive. They kept on offering to refill our broth and bring more food. It is a lot of fun to eat at the hot pot restaurants. read more

You order they bring, sooo much food. Service is fast also. Broth was good, we tried our best to make the best hot pot possible lol. My husband and I are not professionals at it so it wasn't as good as we would had wish for. Our friends seem to enjoy cooking their own hot pot, o wish I was a pro at it. read more

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I really wanted to give this place more stars but compared to other spots I've been too, this spot just lacks enough hot pots per table. I'm not sure about y'all but ever since Covid, I'm even more aware of germs! They literally will have the whole table share the same hot pot! Eeeeeuuuuuuckk lol but luckily I was with good friends but still kinda nasty! Also this creates a problems bc not everyone's tastes buds are the same and I wanted to add more stuff but didn't want to be rude bc it wasn't just my portion of the pot. I recommend only going here with one person and if you are going to take multiple people. Go in separately and have multiple tables lol. Essentially they are making more money by not providing more hotpot's but essentially making you pay for an individual hot pot but you don't get your own side/portion of the pot if there is more than two people! They need to fix this asap. The broth was good enough but they lack sides unlike Shabu Shabu that had plenty. I also didn't like their seafood choices but they do get kudos for the ambit of noodles they offer. read more

Mongolian Hot Pot - This was my only pic sorry lol and they really need some air fresher in the back area. - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Be sure to ask for your dessert! It's nothing too fancy, but with your All You Can Eat a dessert comes with it. Great place for families and large parties. We went on a Sunday 2:30pm. We were sat quickly. You order on a sheet and the server will bring your items out. There is a self serve bar so if the server didn't bring those items, you'll most likely grab it from the self serve bar. Warning: The Sichuan Spicy Bone Broth is HOT HOT! I should have removed the block of spice and just had mild spice. Enjoyed the selections. Wish there was more dessert options for All You Can Eat. $36 per person weekend price. read more

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I didn't like the variety of soup bases here but the meat quality is high. The original house soup base tasted bland had dried spices floating on top and the spicy house soup base had a lot of chopped up dried chillies on top that was a choking hazard as well. They have a big variety of meats including wagyu and lamb and seafood and veggies and noodles. They also have meat skewers and pot stickers/dumplings and cold side dishes. I think my favorite part was the tender wagyu meat dipped in the sesame sauce, cucumber salad, pot stickers, and the strawberry and matcha ice cream. Service could be better. Would be easier to order through an iPad than to say every dish and have them forget a few dishes. read more

Mongolian Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Although it is very sad without Kimmy, Aaron was on point and we are officially now his regulars. The broth and sides were perfect as it's getting cold and Mongolian Hot Pot legitimately never lets me down and always hits the spot. Also got to meet the newest hire Nyan who has such a helpful pep in his step. Thank you for always giving me something to look forward to! read more

4.5 Seriously one of my favorite hot pot spots. I love the original soup base. They use the Little Sheep brand soup base and it's so rich and flavorful. My must get orders are: Chinese fritters (to soak up all the soup) Fish ball with roe Tendon Tripe Shrimp paste Brisket Sauce bar is decently stocked. Decor is a little dated but service is fairly efficient. I always be happy and full! read more

Amazing broth and great service- frequent restocks on ingredients and great variety. Our server Aaron was super friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced for the quality of food you get, too. Will continue to come back read more

The first time I've ever been here was when I was 8, and even with the numerous amount of times I've come back here since then, this place has NEVER disappointed me -- even more so now since they've released their AYCE menu again. Sure, the service *can* feel a little slow when they are fully packed, but the quality of the food here is just unmatched and definitely makes up for that. What I love most in particular here is their soup bases. To me, it's more than just an instrument to cook my food in, it's something that I look forward to drinking as I eat everything else. I mean, it's just nice to have a solid soup that not only imbues its flavor onto whatever you cook in it, but can also stand by itself without feeling too overpowering. read more

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My parents' new go-to for hot pot. For lunch it's $25 per person. It's clean. They have good quality meat and fresh veggies. Service is nice. The mango tea and watermelon juice are both delightful. Prob not so good for parties bigger than five. Came here on a Saturday at 1pm and sat right away. read more

Mongolian Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

This is my first time experiencing hot pot, and I was not disappointed. To be honest there was something intimidating about the whole experience at first, but there was a great waiter who made the process easy. Mongolian Hot Pot, in particular is my daughter's favorite. This will be a definite return as I enjoyed it extremely. read more

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My wife likes hot pot. I don't. But, I really like this place. Best hot pot I've had which says a lot given how much my wife has dragged me from pot to pot! Emiko & Dan read more

After going to a couple of hot pot places in the past i can really securely say this one for sure takes the cake! The quality of the food is simply amazing and very clean as well, they have a self serving sauce station where you can pick your own condiments at no extra cost. When it comes to service they are amazing as well from the moment you walk in the employees show interest in taking care of you and attend you immediately. I highly recommend this place and if you aren't convinced enough, the prices are unbeatable and very reasonable! and no you don't get charged extra for the broth you only pay the cost per person!! read more

Came here on a Tuesday night with a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday: no wait, easy seating, and the vibe was relaxing. But before I go on, I got to give a shoutout to Aaron, our awesome server, who helped me snuck in a surprise cake through the backdoor, and for keeping the table lively with jokes, refills, and general good vibes. Our BD boy even ate for free (just show ID). Bonus! So, this AYCE hot pot place replaces the LittleSheep that used to be here. Similar food but cheaper. Their soup base comes in4 flavors. You can also request a vegetarian broth. We did the yin/yang pot (original + spicy), which was flavorful but really spicy! To be fair, our server did warn us. Before it was too late, he helped us remove the chili cake at the bottom and prevented us from turning our tongues into lava--which we appreciated! Tons of protein options (Angus, wagyu belly, ribeye, lamb), fresh seafood (shrimp, clams, mussels), and solid veggies game. Also loved that they had yam noodles, oh, and the fish balls with roe was amazingly tasty! I recommend you try it. Everything was fresh, no sad-looking anything. The Sauce bar was clean and fully loaded. A couple of hiccups with meat orders, but quickly fixed. Free broth refills and self heat control kept everything cooking as we liked it. Bottom line: Flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, stellar service. Clean, spacious, and reasonably priced. It's not the flashiest hot pot spot in town, but it's absolutely worth it for the above points. read more

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The whole shrimp here is very sweet and fresh! My husband who does no like seafood even liked the shrimp here! We were pleasantly surprised by the high quality and freshness of ingredients here! The snow pea leaves were super yummy too! We will be back read more

Great return by! The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive. My family and I had hot pot and we paid per item instead of all you can eat. The prices are reasonable. The experience was fun. I would definitely return. read more

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Aaron was hands down one of the best servers I've had in a long time. From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. He explained how everything works, checked in at the perfect times without hovering, and made sure our table was always stocked and taken care of. At a Mongolian hot pot spot where timing and service really matter, Aaron kept everything flowing perfectly. Great energy, great attitude, and genuinely made our meal better. If you come here, ask for Aaron and you won't be disappointed. read more

Been coming here for a longggggg time. Food is always great and we love taking advantage of their weekday specials (kids eat free on Tuesdays). We know it's going to be a good time when Aaron is working. He's friendly and attentive even when dinner rush is crazy. read more

Great food great service. Next time we are in SD we will be back. I hate when I need to add words.

One of my favorite hot pot spots. It's hard to compare across Japanese and Korean etc but this place is really good if you're into cumin... the place smells of it. They used to do AYCE only once a week but now it's the only option... which I prefer. The spicy Szechuan soup base is good but definitely spicy. I have a high tolerance but need a not spicy one to mix with. Great dipping sauces and everything. Preferred all the red meat over the pork. Stuck with those meat options. They gave us a scoop of ice cream at the end too which was nice.. not the best quality (mango and green tea didn't exactly taste like those flavors) but better than no ice cream! Service was quick and kind. read more

Always delicious, tonight was no exception. We got seated in Aarons section. He is always on it and kind, we also got to meet Nyan who is a wonderful addition to the place. 10/10 recommend. read more

We came back and I'm glad we gave it another try! The last time I was there service was really the main aspect that needed improvement. Previously, they were slow to get our food/order and some items never made it to us. Today however, service was spectacular! Angel was our main server and he was very knowledgeable in the meat options, and was so speedy. He even identified when we needed to give our pot a good scrape to prevent burning. Him along with a few other servers were on top of filling our water glasses as well as filling our soup broths as we ate. Food items came out fast. Some items got lost on the way to us but not a huge deal as you can just replace the order as many times as needed. Food was still fresh, and veggie cleaned well. They still have an abundance of seafoods (shrimps, fish, muscles) as well as meats including Wagyu, lamb, chicken, etc which were delicious. They even added a condiment bar. I didn't go there to get any sauces but it looked great from a distance. They have maybe like 6-8 broths to pick from. We picked the original which was great and a Szechuan spicy broth which we did not like. The flavor was kinda too overpowering muting the taste of the meats and just covering everything in the peppercorn flavor. I do wish we could have swapped out the broths once we got through it to a new flavor but sadly that's not an option. Price wasn't bad at all. We did AYCE on the weekend with a child, and adults I believe were $35.99 and kids between 3-11 were $8.99. Make sure you get on the waitlist or make a reservation before coming in on a weekend at 7:30 cause it gets busy! Overall, I will definitely go back. Service improved. Food still great and fresh. read more

Mongolian Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Location was super clean and From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how spotless and welcoming the place felt. The atmosphere is bright, organized, and clean, which immediately made the dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. The customer service was outstanding--staff greeted me warmly, checked in at the right times without being intrusive, and genuinely made sure I had everything I needed. It's clear they value their guests and take pride in what they do. As for the food--absolutely delicious. Every plate came out fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell they use quality meats and put care into their cooking. Portion sizes were generous without being overwhelming, and everything was plated beautifully. Overall, this spot is a perfect mix of great service, clean environment, and incredible food. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place that truly gets it right. read more

Mongolian Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is very fast and professional. Ning, Sunday and Aaron is our favorite. They serving very professional and fast. We come eat 1-2 time every week. Thank you Ning, Sunday and Aaron for your professional service. I recommend this place for your lunch or dinner read more

This hot pot spot deserves some love. For $35.95 a person, it honestly feels like a steal. You cannot find it elsewhere. You get so many choices--Wagyu, seafood, tons of fresh veggies, and a bunch of broth options to mix and match. Everything tasted fresh; you can tell they don't cut corners on quality. What really made the experience, though, were Kimmy and Aaron. They're the kind of people who make you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time. They're super attentive and super sweet, and they just made the whole meal feel that much better. If you're into hot pot (or have never tried it), this place is 100% worth checking out. Come hungry. You'll leave full and happy. read more

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Came here with my family to celebrate my birthday last week and had a great time. They have tables sectioned off in the back to accommodate large parties, so we were comfortable and the servers came by often to check in on us. My kids loved the meat, which was super easy to cook and together with the soup broth tasted great. Will definitely come back again soon read more

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Came for my grandmas birthday and they were able to seat 11 of us. We brought a cake and they even cleaned off our tables before we sang and blew candles. The service was quick and attentive which our family appreciated. As for the food, it wasn't so bad for the price you pay. $35 for AYCE! Their sesame sauce was good to dip with. Broth was a little light, but not a problem because we just added more sauce and chili oil. I wasn't expecting much at first, but we were pleasantly surprised. My brother is also vegan, and there were so many options for him. I would come back again! read more

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Ice cream was the best thing on the fucking menu would not recommend to anyone unless you want some bomb ass ice cream and your pockets to be railed by these shitty prices. You better get your 40 dollars worth of ice cream as soon as you walk in the door. Service was excellent. The workers were very nice. read more

Excellent Hot Pot! The service was quick and everyone was so nice and friendly. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend the house spicy broth and the sesame bread. Everything was fresh, there is a station area to put your sauces together. Chef kiss! Very clean restaurant, well lit and the music was pleasant. We will be returning at least once a month. read more

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It took no time for Mongolian to become my favorite hot spot place in San Diego. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The orientation of the space is great whether you are coming solo, as a couple or in a group. The team is highly attentive and comes by frequently to refill water/drinks, add additional broth (no cost) and to check in about additional orders. You have the option of going a la cart or all you can eat. All you can eat is great --- $26 per person for lunch and $36 for dinner -- but know that the serving sizes her are ample. Very generous. No matter if it is your first, second or third order. So certainly come with others and pace. I like to start with two meats and two vegetables, and add more depending on appetite. The food here is absolutely fresh. Meaning the meats and vegetables taste as they should, are clean and at the right temperature. I have found with two other spots in town (to be unnamed) where the lamb doesn't taste like lamb at all and, even with marbling, the beef cuts are dry. I am always highly pleased with the actual flavor of the meats and vegetables. And what a variety! I always go with the original soup base (and add some of the garlic from the bar), but there are spicy and vegetarian options. I tried the medium spicy soup once and, on a scale of 1 to 10, it's at about a 4. I hear the house spicy soup is a 10. As for meats, you have lamb (a favorite), both Angus and Wagyu beef, beef belly, chuck (another favorite), bottom, ribeye, chicken breast, pork shoulder tendon and tripe. Lots of seafood options as well, to include shrimp, calamari and fish balls. I love the fish tofu as well. The vegetables and noodles are also abundant. Sprouts, cabbage, spinach, lettuce, watercress, bok choy, broccoli, potato, pumpkin, sweet corn, several types of mushrooms, egg and glass noodles -- and more. I also see that the dumplings (try the lamb wontons) sesame pancake and pot stickers are quite popular here. There are dozens of options and likely hundreds of soup configurations. read more

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The broth is way too salty but lack umami flavor. I can tell they just simply use some soup powder that we can easily find at grocery store without actually being made with real bones. Meat options are so generic that you can find anywhere. Don't lie me that you have wagyu on the menu. Just tastes like regular beef without any wagyu's unique flavor. Why paying high price for a pot worse than my homemade one read more