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The taste of the food was quite basic. The side of rice was hard. The meat didn't have much flavor which is quite surprising being that this is a kimchi hot pot. The overall dish wasn't fulfilling. Although I would not come back for the food, I do give my review as a 3 because the service was friendly.
Not bad, not great. Caveat: vegetarian review. Creamy vegetarian ramen: broth is ok. Light and not really flavored, but edible, you know? Just not super really enjoyable. It's the only option- the hot pot is all mean based broth. Parking is easy, seats are pleasant (lots of booths), and service was good.
Came here with my sister for dinner. Parking can be a little tough -- the lot is small with skinny spots, but if you're patient a spot will eventually open up. I ordered the Thai hot pot while my sister got the tonkatsu ramen. The hot pot broth could've been stronger in flavor, but it was still really filling and loaded with plenty of items like pork, shrimp, fish balls, crab, and more. My sister enjoyed her ramen. The restaurant itself is casual and cozy, with a relaxed vibe that makes it an easy spot for a weeknight dinner. Service was nice and attentive, which added to the overall experience.
The food here is good. Especially for the price. We had a group of about 14 and I wouldn't recommend it for large parties like that. The dining area is more like a fast food place than a restaurant but they are able to put tables together to accommodate if necessary. They are attentive with taking orders and refining your drinks. And the wait for your food isn't long even when busy. Overall if you don't mind the smaller dining area with a fast food vibe (like booth and small table) then this is an excellent spot. For 6 of us was just over $100 which with today's prices isn't bad at all!
Red flame is good when I'm craving an individual serving of hot pot. There are other dishes on the menu as well, if you're not up for soup. Service was okay. They should probably look in to using something other than paper cups for water, because it was getting soggy towards the end of our meal. Clean restaurant, fair prices, the parking is limited as it's located in a small plaza.
Tried the house special hot pot and it really hit the spot. The broth was flavorful, rich, and perfect for the chilly weather. Loved how there was a variety of veggies, meat, and fish balls. Portion was generous as well. Service was quick and efficient.
Great alternative to Boiling Point and much more affordable too. $15.99 vs. $25 per soup. You can also order additional sides like sliced beef for $5 and the side is bigger than Boiling Point's side. There are plenty of seats. The only catch is that the parking gets packed fast and they don't have a fancy numbering system but the service is fast and again, plenty of seats. The restaurant is very modern and clean. So far, I had the House style and the Thai style soups. I had spice level 4 and I was able to manage it. Lots of broth refills and water refills without having to ask. I wouldn't say they are better than Boiling Point because their flavors are definitely different. However, they are a mor affordable alternative that won't disappoint.
Stopped by for lunch on a weekend. There is a parking lot but it is pretty small and crowded so some cars double parked. We ended up parking on the street. Inside there were many 4-person booths along the walls and in the center were 8-person booths that could be reconfigured for parties of 4. We liked that you have a choice of different Asian dishes to try. We got curry hot pot, prime rib shabu shabu, and a Lomo soltado garlic noodles. There was also sizzling steak, rice dishes, and pho too. The hot pot bowls were all pre configured so you just pick your heat level and it comes to you ready to eat on a mini heat stand. The curry was light and pared well with rice. The shabu shabu is the same as hot pot except you cook yourself! You select the soup, the noodle, and the protein. The prime rib was tasty though not sure how "prime" it was though as the fat didn't seem that well marbled. I also wanted to try Lomo soltado, which was available in garlic noodles form. It was tasty but could have used more French fries. Service was great. They brought extra sauces and topped up our waters and other table condiments.
I had a very disappointing experience during my visit. When I brought up that there was a hair in my food, the employee I spoke with was rude and placed the blame on me rather than addressing the issue professionally. He refused to provide his name and also did not want the owner to be informed, which was concerning. I hope the owner can review the security footage from 12/13/25 between 9:00-9:42 PM, which will show that the hot pot was still boiling and that I had not started eating until about 10 minutes after it was served. All of the food was still in the pot when I noticed the hair. For food safety and hygiene, I strongly recommend that kitchen staff wear hairnets while preparing food. This situation could have been handled much better with professionalism and accountability.
Newly revamped menu with shabu shabu, ramen, and lomo soltado fries in addition to hotpot. Known for their stone hot plate with high grade steak filet, great with either noodles or fries. Spaghetti is good with either meat sauce or chicken katsu.
I've been here for a couple years WHY IS IT CLOSED. THIS PLACE HAS SUCH GOOD PRICING AND SUCH GOOD PEOPLE WORKING THERE. The people want more from this establishment, it has more life to give and it has a committed customer base. Bring back red flame :(
A great place for brunch. I got a ribeye steak, and it was delicious. Service was attentive and cleaned store.
I was craving a steak and haven't had Red Flame's in a while so we decided to dine in. I got the ribeye steak and asked for it to be rare since it's going to be on a sizzling hot stone. My steak ended up cooking too fast and it ended up being well done in a few minutes. The steak was still tender and was marinated pretty well with lots of flavor. We also got the Thai hot pot which was not bad. However, the meat was super overcooked. I wish it came slightly rare since it's going to be cooking on the broth. The soup broth was really flavorful with Thai spices and overall it was good. We came at 11am when they opened and were the only ones there but people started to come in as time passed. The environment was quiet and service was good.
1 year ago
I got the curry hot pot and it was so flavorful! I love how comforting it is during the cold. It comes with sliced pork, firm tofu, fish rolls, fish balls, veggies, and corn however some of the veggies were either in low amounts or not in my hot pot at all. My boyfriend ordered the Thai hot pot and he thoroughly enjoyed it however it only came with one clam. The place was clean and service was good although a bit slow to come check on us from time to time. Overall it was a good price point for hot pot! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Can't go wrong with this on a cold day! We ordered the Japanese Miso, Curry, and House Special hot pot. Each order is a single serving, so everyone gets their own pot! They also come with a side of rice or vermicelli noodles. My favorite of the bunch was the House Special. The broth had so much flavor and it came with both beef and seafood. The Curry and Japanese Miso were full of flavor and delicious as well, but I thought the House Special was the most unique. There are a few spice levels to chose from. I was already sweating from the first spice level, but I also have low spice tolerance. Since each pot has its own flame, beware of the ever boiling soup! It's very easy to burn your tongue, especially if your'e starving and eager to eat. My tip is to remove some of the boiled soup and veggie/meat/noodles out to a separate bowl so it can cool down a bit. That way, you're not constantly trying to eat scalding hot food. There are 3 sauces available on the table- my favorite was the peanut sauce. It's pretty salty and packs a lot of flavor. Overall, good place for a satisfying and filling meal. If you're not feeling hot pot, there's also ramen, garlic noodles, and steak available. This place is conveniently located next to Sunright Tea Studio if you need something to cool down with after! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Parking lot is super busy on the weekends. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is a decent size and very clean. We had the house and the beef hot pot. We also had the ribeye steak and the tongkotsu ramen. Everything was very flavorful and you get a lot of food for your money. This is not AYCE but I was positively stuffed and couldn't finish my hot pot. The steak was nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly. It's definitely worth visiting again. read more
Bad customer service today, we had a party of 7 celebrating our daughter. We all got our food and one of our guests didn't. We kept asking.... Every working just kept saying oh it's coming.??? It's fine but lack of communication. They finally get there food and the rest of us were pretty much done with our food. I know mistakes happen, just wish there was more communication. read more
I have been peeping this place for a while & finally had an opportunity to try. For whatever reason, I had great expectations that they unfortunately didn't live up to. First, I was bummed because I wanted ramen - they don't allow protein substitutions with their ramen so pork is the only option. I wasn't cool with that so I had to pivot. Then, I ordered the steak garlic noodles. The noodles were perfect because they weren't overly garlicky, which I prefer. However, the steak didn't taste of good quality. I had two bites of that and ate all of the noodles, plain. I asked for chili sauce or sriracha but they didn't have that available either. There was some sort of house sauce on the table that was a great accompaniment to the noodles - I'd say that was enjoyable. I'm a huge fan of Thai milk tea and enjoyed that very much! The customer service was appropriate and my friend and I were there for several hours without feeling rushed or badgered to leave. We really appreciated that. The business was steady and there seems to be a number of ppl that enjoy their food. Also, the parking in this lot, especially on a weekend is not great at all. So, if going during a rush/peak hours, please be aware. Overall, I'm not sure that I would return but I'm glad I was able to try it for myself. read more
Looking to try a new restaurant on a Monday evening and my friend recommended Red Flame. We arrived Monday evening and it wasn't too crowded. We were greeted and seated right away. This was the first time we been here so we asked a couple questions and the server (forgot his name) answered all of our questions and provided his recommendations. We ordered their "Cajun fries" which is really just fries with a little seasoning. Nothing special. I ordered their prime ribeye steak with rice and broccoli. Cooked to perfection and was really juicy and tender. My friend on the other hand ordered their filet mignon steak pasta. It didn't come with anything else but lettuce and tomatoes on the side. He said it was good but it looked a little dry to me. He's more picky with his food than I am. He devoured it so it must of been tasty. The best part of our dining experience was their drinks! I have been on a strawberry lemonade craze for a while and that is what I ordered. Oohhhhh it was sooooo good! It was blended well and not too sweet. My friend ordered their Lychee fruit tea which was also amazing. I will definitely return for their food but definitely will return sooner just to order a couple drinks to go when I'm in the area. read more
2 years ago
Food was amazing ! Service was great as well , would definitely recommend if you want a light dinner and something hot and ready read more
4 years ago
Great value for shabu/hot-pot. You get a mini stove that's lit with coals and get to dive into a delicious bowl of soup, with all the fixings. I was also eyeing the steaks from the guests seated next to me. It comes with broccoli and smelled amazing. As an atheist and a noted grinch, the one unwelcome, yet entertaining aspect of the night was when two "carolers" burst in with an egg shaker and an acoustic guitar and started busking for a church mission mid-meal in early NOVEMBER! They were shrieking! We're only 3% of the country folks! Let us dine in peace until at least after Thanksgiving. :D The staff was amazing. Very attentive with water and extra broth. The only thing I'd recommend is for more napkins for those of us dealing with shellfish and maybe an extra plate for the table to leave the shells and exoskeletons. Would definitely return to try the steaks. Food: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Experience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Good for: a cold day! Recommends: Japanese Miso Hot Pot Notes: Needs more napkins per guest. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Which saw this place highlighted on yelp, while seeking a place to get hot pot, so we decided to try it for Thanksgiving weekend. They have 10 different kinds of hot hot, and four different spice levels you can choose from, and they have about 20 add-ons that you could include in your hot pot. All of that is brought to your table in individual hot pots that keep everything nice and hot...cooking right at your table. We got the mushroom hot pot, with six different types of mushroom, pork, tofu, and all kinds of good stuff. It was absolutely delicious. We also got the ribeye cooked medium rare. They make lava stone steaks, hot and sizzling when brought to your table on a hot lava stone. Steaks are paired with two sides - mashed potatoes, fries, rice, or vegetables. They also include three different dipping sauces for your steak. My stick was cook perfectly, the sauces were excellent, the broccoli was beautiful, but I didn't really care for the mashed potatoes. All in all, this was a total do-over for us. We really enjoyed ourselves, and the wait was only like 20 minutes once we got on the waitlist. The place isn't big, so there's not a giant rush of people, and everybody looks like they're really enjoying their food. read more
Stopped by here for lunch on a weekday around 1pm and I'm surprised with how busy it is! There was only one server tending like 10 tables but props to him for holding it down. As far as the food, I liked the portion of the pots! I didn't expect the amount of protein on there and I'm glad it wasn't stuffed with napa cabbage. The lamb pot was very savory and had a lot of protein which made it quite filling. The house special pot had a lot more balls, such as beef, shrimp, and fish. The broth was really good though - almost like instant ramen broth in the best way possible! The price was also very reasonable and couldn't have have asked for a better experience. Definitely found a go-to spot for Taiwanese style hot pot in the area! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
My boyfriend and I were craving hotpot and we wanted to try something new since we always eat at boiling point or pot on fire. We went around 8pm, so it wasn't packed at all. Honestly, I was so disappointed with the food that even though I left being so full.. i wanted to go to a different place afterwards to satisfy my cravings.. We ordered the house special hot pot flaming hot since the waiter recommended that the red flame spicy level was really spicy. It wasn't spicy at all and did not have much flavor. For comparison, the red flame spicy is not as spicy as the boiling point taiwanese spicy.. (not even close). The pot was fine, but the beef was so hard and it got all stuck together. The instant ramen that they used tasted like the mama instant ramen noodles and their spicy dipping sauce literally reminds me of the spicy oil from the mama instant ramen.. i know what that shit tastes like since I ate it every week as a kid.. could be a coincidence that it tasted exactly like it though. We also ordered the cajun fries and it was super salty and barely had any of the cajun flavors. My favorite was the steak garlic noodles, but my boyfriend said it barely tasted like garlic and didn't even have any garlic chunks. I am not a tough critiquer at all.. I usually like everything I eat.. but this place really didn't satisfy my cravings. I got baited by the 4 star average 1k+ reviews on yelp. I wish we stuck with what we know and ate at boiling point/pot on fire instead. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Great service, okay food. I came here with a friend since we wanted boba from Sunright next door after lunch. We chose the Tonkotsu Ramen, Veggie Ramen (pictured) and the Garlic Noodles. My veggie ramen was just okay. It had a strange sour taste to it which was a bit weird and I'm not sure if jt was from the veggies. The noodles tasted like instant ramen noodles and were very soft. I ate some of the garlic noodles, since we were very curious about it, and that was just okay too. Not much flavor to it when compared to other Asian spots that serve garlic noodles on their menu. The server was attentive when it came to seating us, taking our order, and getting us a box for leftovers. But wish we got a refill on our water.. read more
Driving by, this place always seems packed. I was interested in trying it out, but I noticed a ton of positive reviews for Red Flame were from people who only had a few Yelp reviews (don't believe me, scroll through it yourself). It was a little suspicious to me, so I naturally wanted to try it out myself and let you all know my true thoughts. ***Ya'll. IT IS NOT GOOD. Trust the bad reviews on food quality and service.*** Here's my breakdown on everything: * House Special Hotpot - The meat was tasteless and dry, like they pre-boiled it in water and dumped it in. The soup base was really bland. My husband had to try to dip everything in sauce to make it tastier. The menu says napa but that's a lie--more than half the pot was filled with plain old CABBAGE. It also came with some really cheap, thin ramen like the off-brand stuff they used to sell for 99 cents or less at the liquor store. Couldn't even remember if they gave him half a block or the full block (I'm remembering the former). * Thai Hotpot - I could literally almost cut and paste what I just put down for the House Special Hot Pot, minus the ramen. The broth was slightly tastier in that it was like a really weak tomyum soup, but my major gripe was that it was, in the end, tasteless meat and a whole bunch of cabbage (see by related photo--that's after I stuffed my face with as much cabbage as I could to feel like my meal was worth it--still wasn't). * Service - The server didn't give us our waters until about 5 minutes before they served us our food. They didn't really check up on us throughout dinner and took away the sauces way before closing time. I'm honestly confused why this place is usually packed and has so many good reviews. Our experience was not great at all, but maybe it's because I'm comparing it to places that have far superior soup base varieties, unlimited and varied sauces/toppings, and an overall greater service. Admittedly, those places are in SGV and Las Vegas' Chinatown. You can give this place a shot, but you've been warned. I wouldn't recommend it for hotpot. read more
4 years ago
So used to AYCE hot pot places near me that I forget there are establishments that serve it a la carte like Red Flame. Was able to try 3 out of their 10 options - Japanese Miso, House Special, and Korean Kimchi. I came with my sisters and we always order different things for variety. I would've also wanted to try their steak dishes served on lava stones but we were told what we ordered was already plenty. The server was right and I'm glad we took heed as we really enjoyed all the hot pot dishes ordered and we would've been stupid full if we also had steak. Which one did I like best, you ask? Japanese Miso. Other items such as Vietnamese crepe, ramen, and garlic noodles can also be found on their extensive menu and that's always a good thing when you come with a big group. There's something for everyone. read more
I would give the service alone 5 stars, but the food was just meh. Nothing special, but the food is decently priced compared to a lot of other nearby food places. The service though was so attentive and kind and we were seated right away, unlike the other hotpot place close by... *side eye emoji* I'll say that this place is great for groups, the music and ambiance are great for parties of 2-8, and it's a great place to catch up with friends and share a meal. We came by on a week night around 7 pm, and there were a few parties inside, but no wait at all. Parking is relatively easy- they share a lot with Sunright Tea, and although, the lot is a bit small, but it's never usually crowded unlike the s-show parking lot at Aikan. Most of our party ordered the hot pots and two of us ordered the steak garlic noodles. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. I did think the quality of the hot pot is subpar to the close by hot pot place starting with a "B". The sliced beef in the beef hot pots weren't as great in quality, and the taste was about average. The garlic noodles were a little disappointing. My baseline for garlic noodles is from the Cajun place in Buena Park (starts with a "K"). Red Flame's garlic noodles were underwhelming with the garlic flavor and the texture seemed more like spaghetti than the eggier, thick noodles served at "K". The beef served with it was heavily marinated in this sweet teriyaki sauce that didn't go well with the noodles. I did like that the garlic noodles came with a small salad. Overall, outstanding service, but if you're picky about food, this place might be a bit of let down. read more
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Got here at 1 pm, waited for over an hour and still did not get our food and the server already forgot what we ordered. Kinda ridiculous. I will never come back here. My steak was somewhat icy cold. I would not recommend this place to anyone in the area or in the world. If you want to wait over an hour or longer for your food, come here. read more
5 years ago
2 years ago
I would say 2.5 stars but I didn't round up due to the service today. Normally the food here is decent, nothing special but today was subpar. I ordered the house ramen that came without the egg, without the bamboo, without enoki mushroom and lukewarm temperature. When I asked the waiter he asked if he even took the order. Well, yea you did. I asked if he was going to bring out the missing items and was told "ummmm " At that point I asked for them to take it back and I didn't want a replacement. What really irked me was when the girl manager(?) who brought the dish back and asked what was wrong. I advised of the missing items and she advised me that it is well known enoki mushroom has a shortage and nothing else was missing. I had to list the items missing and she said.. well.. egg should be in there. I showed her the before photo and showed her that it wasn't in the dish. I also told her that I understand there are shortages but I should have been told that when I was going to order that the items weren't available. After some reluctance she advised they would take it back. The steak garlic noodle came out super dry and bland with the steak being very over cooked. Only saving grace was the fried fishball that was pretty tasty. Also, with the restaurant being pretty staffed, we had to ask for water 3 times with no refill. Only came here today bc all the other places I wanted to go to was closed. Red flame was never the first choice but probably won't be our last choice either. I would rather spend my hard earned money elsewhere. read more
2 years ago
Delicious food Good accommodation and excellent service Very nice, Ambiance Spacious parking read more
Came here on a Sunday night for dinner. There was no wait although it was 6:00pm. We ordered the Japanese miso and house special hot pot. Both were subpar. The flavor was light and the miso was supposed to have mild spice but I could barely taste it. When we got our hot pot, presentation wise, they did not look like the pictures shown on the menu. Wouldn't recommend this place if you're just coming for hot pot. Would probably be back to try their Banh Xeo and ribeye steak (seemed popular since the tables around us ordered it). read more
Decided to try this place out based on the fact that the family was craving a little bit of everything: hotpot, rice, and steak. First things first, parking is a bit small here, its located in a little strip mall that shares many other businesses, I've seen people park in other areas and walk over, so if you can't find parking, I recommend doing the same. Walked in with the family, got seated right away. What happened next confused me. They seat you and then ask you to wave them down when you are ready; which kind of sucks if you are seated in a spot where they can't see you. They have about four people working the front, but they just stay there unless flagged down. It feels awkward like they want to be sit-down, while also wanting to be fast-casual. Either way, it is what it is. We were able to flag them down, and ordered. However, like what others have said, there is no rhyme or reason as to what comes out of the kitchen first and who gets it first. I saw many people who ordered their food before me (same stuff) and get it after my family and I got it. At the same time, saw others who came after me, get their food first. I ordered the steak with vegetables and fries. At my table, I got mine first, so it was awkward to wait another 5 or so minutes before the rest of my table got their rice dish or their ramen. By then, the meat was cooked well done as it's on a sizzling hotplate. The meat itself wasn't too bad, a bit fatty. They gave me three sauces, but I have no idea what they are - from the best of my abilities: A-1, Sweet and Sour, and BBQ. I used the A-1 primarily. The food was okay overall - nothing super exciting or anything that stands out. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Good food! Good service. We ordered the beef hot pot and garlic noodles. Mild is spicy, so if you can't handle the spice, order no spicy! Steak garlic noodles was flavorful but on the sweet side. Even the steak was sweet. They need to cut down the sugar in the sauce. Located in a small shopping center on the corner of Norwalk and South St. read more
Very good food, plenty of options, super affordable, staff is friendly, parking is easy. This place satisfies my indecisive foodie dreams. You mean I can have banh xeo, ramen, steak&fries, hot pot and boba all at once?! Sign me up! All the food was flavorful and spot on. I'll be back! read more
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12148 South St
Unit A
Artesia, CA 90701
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What type of stock (composition) is used for the hot pots?
Can you substitute items on the hot pot?
There are many options to choose from, so we never tried too substitute anything because we can always choose the option we wanted, or take out an ingredient that my wife is allergic to.
Since they serve big portions, is it ok to share an order, or need to have 1 order per person?
Depends on your cravings but if you order the steak or hotpot options those are filling enough to potentially share. If you get just the noodles that's more individual portions that should be for only 1 person. Just my opinion and my family's…
Do they not answer the phone for reservation????? I tried calling a few times and no answer. :( disappointing.
You have to reserve on Yelp - if it's unavailable, they've stopped taking reservations.
Will you accept a reservation of 10-12 people?
I think so but I would just call to make sure
Is social distancing enforced?
No. They pack everyone all at once in the building like sardines.
Are they closed permanently? I've noticed that they have not been open since roughly July 2020.
No they are open for dine ins. During covid they had take out only.
Do they offer a veggie broth or chicken broth option?
Not sure but you can request it.
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