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    Show Hotpot

    4.3 (150 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Hot Pot
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:45 pm

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    Beef Beef bone soup Combo FREE DRINK&SIDE / 牛骨套餐送饮料主食
    Rong R.

    Good portion and flavor! Perfect for a chill day. I didn't know how to order at the beginning because you couldn't pick up the ingredients by yourself. The staff were also patient and helpful.

    Lily S.

    Overall just decent. They have the 老式麻辣烫but didn't taste like it. The bbq was just ok.

    Elizabeth D.

    I've picked up from Show Hotpot via DoorDash more times than I can count -- mostly because the combo meal is such an easy go-to. And it's close to my work! You choose a protein (I always go with lamb), and it comes with a great variety of goodies: napa cabbage, spinach, spam, potato, tofu, fish balls, plus rice or noodles (glass noodles are my fave), and a drink -- either their milk tea or soda. The price is solid for the amount of food you get, and the set makes it super convenient when you're craving hot soup but don't have time to build a custom order. Spice levels are adjustable, and I usually go for the spiciest -- sometimes it hits, sometimes it's more mellow than expected, but still flavorful. I've been loyal to this spot for a while and honestly would rate it a 3.5. Not spectacular, but does the job for hotpot fix. I have noted that it isn't as cleanly compared to past visits. Take it with a grain of salt though, cause I'm usually in and out! II haven't personally had a bad experience, but I'm cautious enough now that I've been considering exploring other options. I also have minimal interaction with the staff as well. Would still recommend for a quick, comforting pick-up if you're in a rush.

    Wanting H.

    Our first time here at Show Hotpot. It is located inside the food court right now, but it seems to have a new location with a store. The restaurant is simple. You can pick a combo which has preset hotpot with a drink or make your own. We decided to make it our own. You can select as many items as you want and they will weigh it at the end. It's $13.99 per lb. Pretty standard pricing. They have several different brothers. I've tried the traditional beef bone broth and tomato broth. I recommend the traditional broth. Overall, I liked my broth and enjoyed my hotpot. It's individual hotpot, so each person can pick your own favorite ingredients. The tomato broth is so so. It will be great if it has a store instead of locating inside the food court. All the stores didn't open on the weekend, which looks deserted.

    Michelle W.

    Show Hotpot has quickly become a standout destination in Irvine for anyone who values authentic flavor and true attention to detail. The space is bright, impeccably clean, and welcoming -- a reflection of the pride and care the team brings to everything they do. The star of the experience is unquestionably the broth. It's rich, layered, and deeply aromatic -- the kind of home cooked base that carries real depth rather than just heat. Every spoonful reveals balance and craftsmanship, a reminder of each province's traditional hot pot / malatang done right. Equally impressive are the ingredients. From crisp mountain jelly vegetables to tender meats and fried skewers, nothing feels mass-produced or rushed. The chicken chops bring you back to childhood and you can tell quality sourcing is a priority here through items like duck blood and quail egg, making all the difference in both texture and flavor. Service at Show Hotpot is as memorable as the food. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, offering the kind of hospitality that feels personal rather than transactional. Their small gestures and thoughtful touches, including the little gifts they share, add a sense of warmth and connection that's rare. For the level of quality, authenticity, and freshness delivered here, the prices remain remarkably reasonable. Show Hotpot achieves what so few restaurants manage during economic inflation -- an honest, refined, and deeply satisfying dining experience that sets a new standard for hotpot and malatang in the entire Orange County.

    Bonnie Y.

    I was craving for Chinese soup so i was happy this place was near by. It's a food stand in a food court setting. It's Saturday night but it was very quiet. Only a few restaurants were open. We got to order our food right away. There were not as many items to choose from as with other places that I visited. The sliced beef was very fatty, you could barely see any lean meat. The soup was tasty but way too oily for my taste. Unfortunately, we got tummy ache that night because the food didn't agree with us. The price per pound was the same as other places. I wouldn't go back again.

    Baby cockroach In my hotpot -- health department pls!!
    Amanda H.

    Health department please step in. So unfortunate. I've eaten at this restaurant for 2 years almost weekly (at least biweekly). I'd say of the past 2+ years, I've gotten 4 bugs in my food. This one was the worst because I'm pretty certain this is a baby cockroach. I was a few bites into my hotpot before I noticed the bug and took it out to look at it better to make sure it actually was a bug. The food here is incredible but there's no way this restaurant is up to health code standards. Today when I went to pick up my order, the lady handed me my food from behind the counter and immediately started screaming and stomping looking at the floor. Someone from the back came running to the front with raid, so this tells me they are aware they have a bug problem but are still serving customers. I lost my appetite and just poured the rest of my dinner down the sink drain. I couldn't eat another bite knowing a cockroach was cooking in my soup. I understood the first time thinking it was just a strange situation but 4 bugs over a 2 year span? They'll be losing me and my family as one of their long time repeat customers. Hopefully the health department will force them to be up to health standards. Sad.

    Beef Combo
    Monica U.

    I was craving hotpot but also wanted to stay in, so scrolled on DoorDash and came across this spot. I ordered a mild beef combo with milk tea and side of sauces and green onions. I love how it came in a sealed container for safety purposes and it kept the meal hot! It had all the ingredients I really liked already. I do wish I ordered a medium over a mild; I thought that it would be very spicy with mild. Portions are great, and I saved half for another meal. The milk tea was decent, and it tasted more like tea than milk which is my preference. Overall, satisfied with the meal and for hotpot takeout / delivery, I'd give it an A+.

    the best shit
    Sein W.

    i'm a mala enthusiast and they are it. i was a forever mala xiang guo person but they changed me to a malatang stan.

    Lauren T.

    I loveee show hotpot! It is the perfect to-go meal that is also open late at night. It is also wayy cheaper than other hot pot places depending how much you add to your bowl. Hot pot is one of my favs & when I discovered Show Hotpot, it became a new staple for me in Irvine. Using their online ordering system is ideal for fast pick up. I always get a create your own, medium spicy. They do not mess around with their spice here & you will feel the after effects of the spice a few hours after eating this lol. I usually add beef slices, nappa cabbage, baby bok choy, tofu, & spinach and it is around $11. (It gets pricier the more items you add) I always ask for garlic & mix ponzu with it once I am home! Highly recommend trying this place out if you are a hot pot lover!

    BYO Beef Bone Soupbase BYO Beef Bone Soupbase Chicken Gristles Spicy crispy pork
    Susanna G.

    After Pilates, my boyfriend and I stopped by this spot, and wow, the broth here is insanely delicious! It's flavorful, comforting, and hits all the right notes. I may have been a little too excited because I burned my tongue The sides were great, too. the sesame balls were crispy and not overly sweet, and the fried chicken and pork were so good. The portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and hot. I can't wait to come back again but it's so far

    Steve H.

    Malatang place that opens late. It's in a food court. The soup is pretty good, but not the best Malatang

    Jamie S.

    still amazing! the owner, he is always so friendly and welcoming. the soup has so much depth of flavor. i recommend signature beef bone soup base (i like very spicy but thats to your liking) toppings i recommend are beef, spam, imitation crab, wide glass noodle, gonyak noodle, bokchoy, enoki mushrooms, sponge looking tofu? not sure what its called, and fried tofu skin

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    Loved the meat selection and the portions are huge. Very friendly staff and easy to order!

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    Best hot pot and dry hot pot in town. 100% recommend. Only down side is spicy is not really spicy.

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