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Mt ShooTao Hot Pot

4.7 (29 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Josephine L.

Sis and I came during their soft opening. We yin-yanged a pot of Pork Bone Broth and Mala. Both were tasty. Like most recent upscale hot pot spots, the ingredients were all fresh, conveniently cut and well-prepared. However, I'm annoyed that they didn't have very good greens to choose from. How can a Chinese hot pot restaurant not offer napa cabbage, bok choy, yu choy, or any of the other classic dark leafy greens? We only got napa cababge through their seasonal veg plate, but that came with a bunch of items I didn't want. And the only green they really offered was lettuce, which I find disgusting when cooked--it always impacts the flavor of everything else. Their meat and seafood offerings were more robust. And I did appreciate the complimentary plate of American Wagyu they gifted us. However, I didn't love that they charge $3.99pp for the sauce bar (which also includes some small app/dessert choices). I don't know if it's these inflationary times, but more and more hot pot restaurants are charging for their sauce bars (looking at you, Shoo Loong Kan), and I'm not here for that. Service was very nice and friendly, as you would expect for a newcomer. The decor is Classical Chinese loveliness and should evoke vibes of being a hot pot-dipping Chinese empress.

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Jen S.

Hot pot is my favorite food in the whole world. I am so glad we found this place. Was with a work friend and we met up with a friend of mine who lives in the area. Her first hot pot experience. We got the traditional spicy broth and the blackened chicken herbal broths. We got the fresh cut beef, tofu skin, and mixed veggies. Just perfection. Perfection. It's been over a month and there are tears in my eyes remembering the deliciousness. Good service. Clean and cozy. I want to come here every day.

Tomato and spicy broth both good
Sallie D.

Authentic Sichuan hot pot place, still in soft opening. I liked that 1) their ventilation is really good I didn't have to walk home smelling like a walking hotpot, 2) service was really good / place was clean, 3) some of their items were hard to find / higher quality than other hotpot places 4) their low spicy level beef tallow broth is actually low spicy! It's actually hard to find this - speaking as someone who has a low spicy tolerance. In term of the items - I liked their eel, beef aorta (really crunchy not too tough), chrysanthemum (茼蒿, was really fresh and tender unlike most places). I would pass on the fish or pork, both unmemorable. Also liked that their plum juice was not that sweet. Overall a good experience.

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Bryan B.

Delicious hot pot with great ambience! Staff was super friendly as well. Highly recommend

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Tiffany L.

Glad to see hotpot in ktown! Solid spot but there were fruit flies flying around that kinda ruined the experience. Hope they can do something about that!

Nancy C.

I stumbled upon this new hot pot place on google maps, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience! Beautiful interior, kind staff, and just a great ambiance. We ordered 3 different types of soup base: tomato, pork bone, and mala. They were all delicious, but my favorite is always tomato! They offer a wide selection of meats, veggies, seafood and sauces. I also love that they take reservations! Price is decent especially in Manhattan. Mt. ShooTao is a great addition to the neighborhood.

Zhuo Y.

I recently had an excellent dining experience at Mt. ShooTao Hot Pot with two close friends. One of them recommended the restaurant after seeing it highly praised on Chinese social media (WeChat), so I made a reservation for August 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We arrived at 5:50 p.m. and were warmly greeted by waiters Ruben and Jacky. Even though the restaurant wasn't very busy, they thoughtfully offered us a larger table near the back, giving us extra privacy--an especially considerate gesture for a small group of three. Jacky recommended the Triple Flavored Pot, which was perfect since each of us could enjoy our preferred broth without compromise. He was also incredibly friendly and surprised us with complimentary treats: a large bottle of Iced Osmanthus Soy Milk and Seaweed & Pork Floss Fried Dough. Both were delicious and very much appreciated. We also enjoyed complimentary appetizers of kelp and edamame. Many restaurants charge for these small dishes, so it was a pleasant surprise. The edamame, in particular, stood out as a plant-based protein option that vegan diners would appreciate. As a vegan, I was especially impressed by the service from waitress Amy. She helped me order two portions of the ShooTao Seasonal Veggie & Mushroom Mountain, which were flavorful and satisfying. My friends, who are meat eaters, loved their dishes as well--especially the Premium Fresh-Cut American Wagyu Chuck. We ended up finishing everything because the food was so outstanding. Overall, both the food and the service exceeded expectations. Whether you're a meat lover or a vegan, you'll find plenty of delicious options here. The convenient Midtown Manhattan location--close to the subway and PATH train--makes it a great choice for both locals and visitors coming in from New Jersey.

The hot pot here is amazing! The broth is super flavorful and the ingredients are fresh. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Definitely coming back!

Yuan F.

Food, ambience, and service are all excellent! It's not that easy to find a restaurant in New York with this kind of interior design and food quality.

Fresh cut beef. Premium black beef triples. Handmade fish roe shrimp

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So good. Fresh food, flavorful broth, and such a fun experience. Definitely coming back !

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Delicious!!! Please come back. It's very authentic and the food is so fresh. Please come it's fire!!!!!

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Super great hotpot. It's authentic and the spice levels are good. The food is always fresh and staff always courteous. 10/10 recommend!

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First time trying hot pot & we truly enjoyed it! Service was amazing! Food was delicious

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味道很好 火锅底料很香 桌子设计的很好没有太多蒸汽 牛肉很香很新鲜 毛肚之类的没什么脏器味 美中不足的是店里有点暗 而且女服务员态度不是很好好像一直很急的样子 希望以后能改进

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4.4(137 reviews)
0.1 miMidtown West

This AYCE hotpot and BBQ spot in Midtown is a great casual spot for dinner with friends. For their…read moredinner menu, you can do AYCE hotpot and bbq for ~$43pp, which also includes appetizers and some drinks. For alcoholic drinks, such as soju and beer, you can add ~$7pp for AYCD. The tables are spacious and the place is bright. We ordered a variety of meats and veggies for hotpot and bbq and it was alright. The hot pot is definitely better than the bbq as the meat quality was too fatty for bbq. Moreover, because they don't change the grills, the oils from the meat just pool onto the grill and the meats get really oily to eat after a while. We also got the fried chicken, spring rolls, and fried buns apps and I thought that the chicken and buns were good but the spring rolls were okay. The only thing I would have to say is that the service isn't the best. Although they are kind, half of the things we ordered never arrived or we had to constantly ask them to bring it out/check on our order.

I loved this place!…read more I came here on a late Friday night, probably around 8pm and was glad that they were still opened. We were greeted very welcomely and was seated right away. It was unusually cold in NY during this time (5/23/25) and initially we were seated by the door where we would catch the cold draft every time the door opened. We asked if we can switch seats and the waiter was more than helpful. I feel bad for not getting his name, because he was very helpful throughout the entire dinner service, but, I've been walking around in the cold all day and the only thing that was on my mind at that time, was a nice warm meal. I've done a lot of Chinese hotpots and this was the first that we get the soup and grill without a price difference. The selections were typical, some may say less than other places, but, I felt that less was better. When there is too much to chose from, you don't know what to pick or pick too much. The one thing that I did missed was fresh tofu. They had a variety of tofu but not fresh tofu. But, I probably shouldn't waste my stomach space on tofu for and AYCE, anyway, lol! We opt for an non-spicy and a spicy soup base. If you are like me and do not like mala (numbing spice), I would not recommend getting a spicy soup base. Even my cousin, that does like mala, said it was a little overbearing after a while. If you do love spicy, like me, they have a condiment station to make your own sauce and have several chili options to chose from that is not numbing spice. For the price and selections, I feel that it was very satisfying. I really enjoyed their homemade peach and kumquat lemon tea; but, order fast because once it's gone, you are out of luck! The place was clean and the noise level was average. I think this is the best Chinese hotpot place that I have experienced in USA and would definitely go back!

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4.0(72 reviews)
0.2 miMidtown West

Definitely a pretty solid spot in the heart of midtown my boyfriend and I and his friend tried…read morevarious dishes inspired by Guizhou cuisine . Fermented chili bean broth was very flavorful creamy and I couldn't get enough of it and the spicy beef tallow broth had right amount of kick to it, It was best when the tofu balls were soaking up all the flavor. I highly recommend going to the spot trying to verities of beef as well as to all you can eat jelly strawberry dessert that they Have. solid 10 out of 10 spot. Please go check the spot on the date night or just hanging out with friends. Plus the service was amazing with picking out the recommendations.

Be aware of this hot pot place, especially if you're a traveler or local New Yorker…read more They attempted to charge customers a "convenience fee," which should be a business expense -- not passed onto customers. They also forced a seasoning/sauce fee per person. I've tried many hot pot restaurants across NYC, and this is the only place that charged separately for sauce. Ridiculous experience. Definitely will not be going back again. I really don't like when businesses or restaurants add indirect charges onto customers without being transparent about it. If there's a fee, it should be clearly included upfront -- not added later as a "convenience fee" or forced extra charge per person. It leaves a bad impression and honestly takes away from the entire dining experience.

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4.5(570 reviews)
1.3 miEast Village
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It's pricy, but you can taste the quality of the meats and other ingredients. The lamb and beef…read morecuts are so tender and marinated well that I don't even add any of the other sauces. The make a house sauce at the table, but the self-serve sauce bar has a bunch of the classic sauces, along with some fun snacks (kimchi, seaweed, prawn chips, taro balls, etc.) I really liked the chewy mochi texture of the taro balls. They all serve some complimentary chicken portions. The fish tofu, Napa cabbage, udon noodles, and Wagyu scallion pancake were all great as well. I'm also obsessed with the complimentary soft serve at the end--I don't normally like soft serve, but the milkiness of this one and the cone really hits the spot! I like how everyone gets their own small pot and can choose their individual broth. We walked in for three people at 6:15 on a Saturday (after calling ahead), but it was pretty busy by the time we left.

Busy on a Saturday evening but for good reason - excellent hotpot!…read more We had a reservation through Yelp but it might've just been that thing where it holds a place in line for you? We arrived on-time and waited another maybe 5 mins for our table. No biggie. I really love that each person gets their own soup pot. Makes it much easier when you've got a variety of spice levels to deal with. Everything we got was fresh and good quality. The restaurant space itself is very nice and modern feeling. Pretty large with a variety of table spaces and sizes. Everyone we interacted with was friendly. Service was good and they were pretty busy but it was only felt in my drink being delayed from the bar (placed before we ordered any food but showed up only after food arrived. Husband's beer arrived super fast though fwiw) My only gripe is the menu on the iPad thing - there are no descriptions of anything (including cocktails). We kept trying to click stuff on the iPad to see the description, but it was adding it to the cart. It would be great if there were descriptions, so you could see more detail about each item before you order (at least for the cocktails). We ate à la carte but the AYCE was starting while we were there and it looked pretty dope. Lots of good stuff laid out in large qty. All in all we will probably add this to our hotpot restaurant list and will return again.

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9:00pm-11:00pm (10:00 Last Seating) Monday- Thursday

Da Long Yi Hot Pot

4.7(266 reviews)
2.3 miLong Island City
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Made a reservation for a party of 5 on a weeknight. We were running late so we called them ahead of…read moretime to let them know - they said it was no problem and take our time. When we got there, there were only a few other tables seated so it was pretty empty. We got à la carte style, they only have AYCE options after a certain time at night. The meat was fresh tasting and same with their vegetables. We got the Benz option for hotpot, a spicy broth, pork bone broth, and tomato broth. The servers were attentive in helping us refill the broth and refilling our water. Definitely a lot calmer on a weeknight. Would come back again!

This was a good hotpot place. I dined with friends as a party of 4, and we paid about $50 each and…read moreleft pretty full. You order a la carte here, which racks up the price pretty quickly. However, this means if you don't finish any of the ingredients they pack it up for you. There were certain misses such as the staff not providing any serving utensils (tongs, ladles, etc.), but there is a call button on the iPad, to which they respond quickly. The volume is medium in the space, and their hot pot tables are quite large that we felt really far away from our friends on the opposite side lol. While this meant that we had ample room for the food we ordered, it wasn't the easiest to have a conversation, so keep that in mind. They offer an AYCE option but only after 9pm, from what I understand.

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4.4(36 reviews)
0.1 miMidtown West

Don't let the single picture fool you. I considered for a second to gate-keep this place. Easily my…read morefavorite hotpot place in Manhattan. The service is quick and efficient especially considering the lively atmosphere around us. I'd highly recommend trying out the sichuan style beef tallow broth and if you're feeling adventurous one of my favorites, the fresh duck blood, specifically stands out and is the only place in New York that I know of that offers it. When I'm on this side of the city and I'm craving some spice and meat, I don't have to think twice about coming here.

Biggest gripe is that we made a reservation, and still had to wait half an hour to be seated. But…read moreother than that, we really enjoyed our meal! Love that they put your coats and bags in a big plastic bag to protect them from that distinctive hotpot smell. And that you get an apron. And that they give you gum at the end of your meal! The workers are all really friendly and the food is pretty good quality! And it's super easy to just order off your phone at the table. We did wish the meat portions were a little bigger, but dishes like the tripe and fish came with more than we expected. We got the medium spicy beef tallow, and it was kind of too much for us! The initial flavor was so delicious, but it just builds more and more the longer you eat, so keep that in mind. I'm also super curious about the duck blood broth, so maybe I'll try that next time.

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