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Mushroom broth
Melissa F.

We really enjoyed our experience here. The employees were very nice and they have a good variety of options. This location is pretty small but it gives it a cozy and casual feel. Perfect for a low key date night. I got the mushroom broth and it was very flavorful. My partner got the sichuan broth and he said it was the best sichuan he's had (so I'd recommend trying that). The sauce bar is small but it has pretty much all the basics. Over all I would recommend and I would come back for a more casual hot pot night.

Qing Shu malatang coming soon
Kat E.

New Qing shu malatang spot coming soon looking forward tor trying! Tried their other location in Cupertino and was very delicious

Green peppercorn soup base
My K.

Green peppercorn soup base was the main reason we came to try this place. The pics I took don't really do it justice here, but it was aromatic and tasted great. The soup was less oily than I thought, which made it easy to drink the broth and enjoy it. I was surprised that they have sneakhead fish, one of my fav. My friend particularly liked their pumpkin slices. The service was friendly and nice. One area for improvement: the ribeye steak slices were cold and stuck together, making them difficult to separate.

Angela H.

Loved it, will be back! Jack was very hospitable and took care of my group. It's very clean here with plenty of seating.

Sichuan Malatang Classic!
Jeffrey C.

Had the pleasure of trying this restaurant out the other day, I love spicy food so I tried their classic Szechuan option and it was phenomenal!!! The broth was delicious especially all of the amazing options you can add into your bowl before getting to the register! GIVE THIS PLACE A TRY! You'll be glad you did!

Grand Opening: 20% off the whole bill

I came in today after seeing a Facebook post about this new malatang spot's grand opening. They were offering 20% off the full bill, which was a big incentive to try it out, especially since malatang has become such a popular concept lately. The restaurant opened at 4pm, and I arrived around 3:45pm. A kind lady let me in early so I wouldn't have to wait outside in the cold, which I appreciated. Once it hit 4pm, I started selecting ingredients for my bowl. At checkout, the 20% discount wasn't mentioned, so I had to remind the cashier. She wasn't sure how to apply it in the system, so there was some waiting while she called the owner to figure it out. After paying, I went to the sauce bar. There was a wide variety of sauces, similar to other malatang places. However, when I poured water from the large yellow water container, dirty black specks came out. I informed the staff, and the container was switched out, but when I tried again, the black specks were still there. I ended up leaving the water cups on the counter so the restaurant could address the issue. I ordered two bowls: one tomato broth and one Szechuan spicy broth. The tomato broth came out first and tasted fine. I actually enjoyed it--it wasn't too sour and had a thicker consistency. The Szechuan bowl, however, came out incorrect as a plain bone broth. I let the staff know, and it was taken back without any apology or explanation. When the corrected bowl came out, it tasted like Szechuan spices were simply added to bone broth. It was very clear and not nearly as spicy as advertised. I understand that during a grand opening there can be mistakes, but I expected a better overall experience. The food wasn't particularly memorable, and the customer service lacked warmth and hospitality. With so many malatang options available, including well-established chains, there's definitely room for improvement here.

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Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu

Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu

4.4
(2.6k reviews)
7.3 mi
$$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegetarian friendly

Came here 5:30, we had a reservation, and we came when it opened so there was literally nobody…read morethere. PARKING: decent parking, it's around other places so it is in a lot but if it is a busy time it would be pretty hard to try and get a space. PLACE: fairly big, but not too big, would have to combine a few chairs and tables to accommodate to bigger parties, the sauces and everything are already on the table, so are the dishes as well. FOOD: We got the ultra, Tom Yum Tonkotsu & Shiro Miso Soymilk - Tom Yum tasted really good and it paired well with the meat, the Shiro Miso just tasted more like miso soup than actual soy milk mixed in. American Wagyu & Black Angus Beef Toro - I feel like the American Wagyu was a little too fatty for my liking, or it could be the other way around lol, I kind of don't remember which one was which but one had amazing marbling that melted in your mouth. We also got lychee beer, which was super good, didn't even taste like beer. We had like 3 glasses which is funny because we aren't drinkers but it was so delicious. I recommend any of their fruity beers. Edamame - don't really recommend, comes cold and some pieces were not really good.

I've been to this location a few times and it's usually a pretty pleasant time but recently the…read moreservice and broth quality has taken a bit of a turn. We came in with a party of six for dinner on a Monday evening when the restaurant was relatively quiet, with only a few other tables occupied. We asked if it would be possible to combine tables so our group could order multiple broths and enjoy the meal together because sharing one pot for a party of 6 gets a little crowded, but the request was denied despite there appearing to be plenty of available space. As the meal progressed, our broth became extremely cloudy and thick from cooking. We politely asked if we could receive a fresh pot of the same broth--not a different broth, just a new pot so we could continue enjoying our meal. Unfortunately, this request was also denied. The broth flavoring was also underwhelming and started to taste the same after our first refill. What made the experience disappointing was the lack of flexibility and willingness to accommodate reasonable requests, especially during a slow service period. Customer service and hospitality are an important part of the dining experience, and we left feeling that our concerns were dismissed rather than addressed.

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Kanto style Sukiyaki
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Intense Spiciness of Mala Dashi!
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Tasty Pot

Tasty Pot

4.0
(1.4k reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

Nothing beats hunger and the cold than some hot soup with lots of meat, noodles, vegetables, and…read morebroth. If I had to choose a last meal, this could be it! Since it is cold at night and I am hungry for dinner, this place is perfect!

They got AYCE hot pot now and it feels a lot more chaotic!…read more  I came here to celebrate Father's day on Sunday around 12pm. There was a bit of a wait and you can waitlist on their ipad inside. We waited for about 20-30 minutes.    Before getting seated they ask if you want to do the normal hot pot style or AYCE. The AYCE runs for 90 minutes and is $24.99 during lunch and $30.95 during dinner time. They also charge for leftover food which is $6 per lb. We ended up doing the normal one pot hot pot for each person.    I always get my usual lamb hot pot which already comes with vermicelli noodles and choose rice as my free side dish. There are various levels of spiciness and I chose extra spicy which is a level down from there flaming spicy from what I can recall. Honestly it was not spicy enough but I did not want to get the spiciest level in fear that it would be too oily. Perhaps I will try that the next time to see if it is.    They have a bar further in the back of the restaurant where you can get creat your sauce and get some garnishes for your hot pot. I also noticed they have some other sides like noodles and such next to it. It seems if you are not participating in AYCE you can still get sauces and garnishes but I am not sure about the other sides.    The interior has changed from the last time I came here and it looks nice! Service was standard and everyone was nice. It does feel more chaotic now that they have AYCE but that  is understandable.

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Q-POT

4.0
(4.2k reviews)
4.8 mi
$$$

We've been here many times, and it's still our favorite Korean BBQ spot. The meat is always fresh,…read moreflavorful, and well marinated. As usual, we ordered the beef and pork bulgogi, along with the premium beef and beef ribs, and everything was delicious. The service was outstanding. Cathy took great care of us and was incredibly friendly. She made sure we had everything we needed and made our experience even better. They also offer complimentary ice cream, and we tried the melon and green jasmine tea flavors both were amazing. I also love that they always have great music playing, which makes the atmosphere even more enjoyable. We always leave looking forward to our next visit.

The two of us came here for BBQ and hotpot, but halfway through our meal--after we had placed our…read moreinitial order--the power went out. A staff member came over to ask if we wanted to order anything else; otherwise, we had to pay by cash or card, as they couldn't accept Apple Pay due to the outage. My friend and I asked if we could get a discount since we hadn't actually managed to eat anything. The staff member checked with the manager, who offered a mere $4 off our $75 bill. We weren't satisfied with that, so the staff member spoke to the manager again and told us the price would be reduced to $65. He didn't apologize, nor did he offer any discount or incentive for a future visit. The staff member wasn't at fault; I was simply unhappy with how the manager handled the situation. As my friend and I were leaving, he stared at me, which made me feel uncomfortable, and I certainly won't be coming back.

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One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

4.2
(262 reviews)
7.8 mi
$$$

Now that I know I can have them mix the sukiyaki and garlic miso broths together without an extra…read morecharge, it tastes sooo much better and is honestly a game changer. A waitress there had told me there would be a $7 charge to do that and I paid anyway, but a waiter from our most recent visit assured us there's no charge to mix broths and that there may have been a miscommunication. Glad I asked! We always order 2 sumos: Black Angus Prime Ribeye and the Premium American Kobe Beef but we decided we love the Kobe beef more and would stick to that moving forward as it is more marbled and tastes fattier. Don't forget to ask them for the spicy drops if you also love spicy! This continues to be our favorite place for shabu.

I'm not the biggest shabu shabu fan and One Pot isn't going to change that…read more My group ordered the angus ribeye and lamb entrees, the mushroom platter, and two of the rice beer pilsners. Food quality is good, all the veggies and meat were fresh. They sadly didn't have enoki mushrooms, but they had shiitake and some others so that was fine. The beers were very refreshing and light, sort of like if cheap American beer was made to actually taste good. Like imagine Budweiser without the hint of cigarette filters and moldy socks. Especially on a hot day this was very nice. Service was fast and the servers were very nice, coming by many times to check on us and promptly refilling. Although the restaurant was pretty empty at 5 pm on a Saturday, not too surprising as it was a while before the dinner rush I guess. So... why 3 stars? It all comes down to the flavorless broth and sauce that seems to be de rigueur for shabu shabu. We tried both the "original" soy/seaweed flavor, which just tastes like water, and garlic miso, which has a very mild flavor. And then we used the two dipping sauces which I are a creamy sesame and I guess a ponzu, which I added some green onion and garlic to. The combination of the very light broths and the very light sauces is... very light. I guess someone might say you "taste the ingredients" more compared to the vastly superior hot pot where you add some flavor via the cooking medium and have a wide variety of flavorful ingredients to make a customized sauce. I can somewhat understand the perspective of wanting to mostly taste the flavors of the raw ingredients... but I don't agree with it. To me shabu shabu is basically hot pot minus flavor, and hence kind of a waste. I will say, pricing is relatively good here. Our bill was under $150 for a ton of food with everyone feeling very full. The restaurant itself is very clean and they have a large and convenient parking lot. If only it was a hot pot restaurant it definitely had all the ingredients for a 5 star review.

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Lau Hai San

Lau Hai San

4.1
(723 reviews)
4.6 mi
$$

Salted fish fried rice!!! If you are to get 1 thing here get the salted fish fried rice. It was so…read moredelicious with a little crunchy for the perfect texture and taste. Another honorable mention is the tamarind chicken wings. I thought it was pretty unique as it's something you don't see often. The flavor was strong but not too overpowering

This restaurant is situated in a tiny plaza with not much else and the parking lot is very small. I…read morealways need to mentally prepare myself before I come here because the parking situation can be really difficult during their busier hours but honestly the food is worth the stress. The interior isn't anything fancy and it's a typical hole in the wall Asian restaurant but that's how you know the food is gonna be good. I'd also have to admit their service was lackluster back then but they've improved a whole lot since then. I only order two things when I come here and it's always the #38 Thai seafood hotpot which is tom yum based and the #1 banh khot. Their Thai seafood hotpot always hits and has stayed consistent throughout the years. It's a classic tom yum soup base with a variety of different items like fish balls with roe (loveeee), lobster balls, shrimp, mussels, and so much more. They did switch up their hotpot veggies though and it's a platter of lettuce and cabbage now whereas before they used to have crown daisy (which was so much better) but that's okay. As for their banh khot, this is my favorite place to get it. It's always so fresh! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and the flavor is always on point. Definitely a worthy spot to visit if you haven't had the chance to stop by yet.

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Goku Korean BBQ and Hot Pot

Goku Korean BBQ and Hot Pot

3.9
(1.7k reviews)
7.7 mi
$$$

TL;DR: An excellent kbbq dinner experience with a variety of tasty offerings and great service from…read moreour waiter, Raymond. Food: My friends and I weren't feeling the hot pot option so we just went with the bbq. We tried various options--brisket, galbi, beef finger ribs, beef tongue, beef belly, raw oysters (for grilling), white shrimp, and Argentinian red shrimp from what I can recall. The standout winners in our books were the beef finger ribs and beef tongue, though I wouldn't say there was anything bad per se (though definitely go for the Argentinian red shrimp over the white shrimp). Ambiance: The interior was pretty nicely designed and laid out. Definitely you'll smell the bbq as you enter, and the floor was a little bit greasy, but that seems par for the course for a kbbq place. Music wasn't loud from what I recall, and bathroom was clean. Service: Raymond was excellent--attentive, welcoming, and professional. Get this man a raise.

This was my first time trying Goku, and honestly I wasn't expecting to enjoy the hot pot more than…read morethe KBBQ. Most of the KBBQ meats were chewy. The short rib was way too sweet, the rib finger meat was chewy, and the side dishes were just okay. I actually liked the hot pot a lot more. The Goku special soup was good, and I liked the wagyu, fish tofu, sauce bar, and vegetable options. The utensils were old and hard to use; and the service was not great.

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Boiling Point

Boiling Point

3.3
(859 reviews)
2.4 mi
$$

7/1. It's been a while since we came here to eat and it is just as good as ever. The server were…read moreall nice and the location is chilling inside but spacious. I always order the same beef w milk tea. The flavor was spicy and delicious. Don't be shy to ask for more soup. I did get an upgrade rice but unfortunately it fell short and lacked flavor. -1. I do enjoy a nice hot pot once in a while and hope they open one near Cupertino.

I came here on two different occasions (lunch and dinner) for my partner and I's birthday meals and…read morethe experience was different for each time. They have a birthday special where you can get a free pot and a drink. It can only be redeemed the day of your birthday and they will verify your ID. It's a really good deal! We came for lunch on Saturday and were seated immediately. We got the Beef and Lamb hot soup with rice and medium spice. We also got a lychee green tea but when you dine for lunch, it already comes with a free drink already. Both pots were good and their flame lasted the entire meal and kept the pot boiling. The lychee green tea was not the best. It tasted a watered down and half the cup was already ice. Staff was attentive and checked in on us. We also stopped by for dinner on a Monday and it was surprisingly busy! They had a waitlist set up on an iPad and they request that you wait outside until your table is ready. We waited for about 10 mins or so before we were seated. We tried the Japanese Miso (medium) and Taiwanese Spicy (only available in flaming spicy). We also got a mango aloe green tea. Please beware that the flaming spicy is actually really spicy! My partner likes to eat spicy foods but he couldn't handle it. We got the large pots this time so our pots never boiled and the flames died on its own. The mango drink was decent this time and it came with aloe! Not much tea flavor however and the taste is very similar to mango Kerns. It was still thirst quenching and definitely helped with the spice. This time around, the staff was not as attentive. We waited a bit before someone came and took our order and as we finished our meals, it was hard to flag someone down to pay the bill and get to-go containers. Overall, it is a decent hot pot spot with very good portions! We had leftovers each time we were there. I honestly prefer to go during lunch time since you get the free drink.

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NEW #12 Bak Kut Teh -- Herbal pork rib hot soup with a rich garlic & spice-infused broth.
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