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    Soupleaf Hot Pot

    4.5 (430 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    soup with lots of assortment of vegetables including shrimp
    Sara F.

    A Fun and Flavorful First Hot Pot Experience This was my first time trying hot pot, and Soupleaf is my youngest daughter's favorite spot--did not disappoint. I was impressed by the wide variety of fresh vegetables, broths, and protein options. It felt like a bit of organized chaos at first, but once we got going, everything was delicious and it turned into a really fun experience cooking my own soup right in front of me. One detail I really appreciated was how accommodating the staff were. They kindly let us bring in a birthday cake and stored it in the fridge until we were ready to sing. It made the evening feel even more special. Overall, Soupleaf was a great introduction to hot pot, and I'll definitely be back soon.

    Sauce Bar
    Christina H.

    Soup Leaf is an all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant owned/created/founded by the Lin family (no relation to Jeremy Lin). The interior is dark and aesthetically designed with lots of natural textures. While reservations are available, we were pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy it was to walk in and get a table for two. They offer weekday lunch pricing before 3 PM for $25.50, with all other days and times priced at $36 (excluding tax+tip). HOW IT WORKS: Each diner selects a broth, followed by their choice of meats. To avoid waste, you're allowed two plates of meat per person at a time. Once you finish, you can continue ordering more. After placing your initial order with the server, you're free to visit the buffet bar, which has everything else you could possibly need--an abundance of vegetables, seafood, rice, noodles, and a well-stocked DIY sauce bar. Despite the meats being frozen, they cook in the broth easily. One small note: the waiter defaults the broth temperature to the highest heat. My meat overcooked quickly and became a bit chewy. This may be user error, but a quick heads-up from the servers would have been helpful. WHAT WE ORDERED: My partner chose the Tonkotsu broth, while I went with the Tom Yum. Our palates couldn't be more different--he's all about the meat, while I'm a seafood queen. The Tonkotsu, a lightly roasted pork bone broth, was a bit bland for my taste. The Tom Yum, on the other hand, was exceptional--bold, complex, and full of flavor. Even better? It's a collaboration with Austin's very own Madam Mam's, which made it feel extra legit. In addition to all the things you need for your entree, they also serve dessert at the buffet bar. The standout for me were the soft-serves, both the ube and chocolate flavor.

    Current menu as of 3/27/2026
    LJ H.

    I love this place. The restaurant is big and can accommodate some really big parties. Each person gets their own pot. You basically have two options: just the bar or meats + bar. They have a good assortment of veggies and seafood items. My son really enjoyed the soft serve ice cream. At the time we went, it was chocolate and taro. It was so good, I went twice during my one week vacation in Austin!

    Enoki mushrooms and quail eggs
    Dena D.

    This is another Austin staple for me if I'm in the area and craving hot pot. My boyfriend and I went to eat lunch here before our drive back to Houston. Lunch price was $25.50 per person. Even though it was lunch I was curious if certain things were limited. As a given a few of the meats were only for dinner but the ones for lunch are just as great! The quality of the meats were very good and my favorite one was angus toro. For the buffet section it had veggies, noodles, sides, sauces, and seafood. It was such a wide variety of items to add into my hot pot. Our server always checked up on us through out our meal to make sure everything was going well. The restaurant was also very spacious and clean. I love this place!

    Sunny C.

    For the price and variety this place makes it pointless to do hot pot at home. You get 2 hrs to eat which is more than plenty. Not many places offer ubbe soft serve. Service is pretty fast. I do expect this place to be more packed when it gets cold. What's weird is I never smell like soup coming out of here unlike other hot pot places. Either it's ventilated well or the soups aren't strong enough.

    Ariadna S.

    I don't often go for hotpot, but usually it is this spot when it happens. They have good selection of meats, seasonal specials, and the buffet part is very good. They have blue crab halves there and I wanted to try it, but it's a bit too messy, so I skipped it. I love enoki mushrooms and I wrapped them in put think sliced meats and dipped in sauce. Ube soft serve was on point too! The service was fast and overall very good, we really enjoyed the experience.

    Preparing my soup (dumplings are great)
    Love P.

    Soupleaf was my first-ever hot pot experience and after visiting many others since, I can confidently say this place sets the bar exceptionally high. Every time I go back, I'm reminded how truly special it is. At around $35 per person with meat, it's an incredible value for the quality and variety offered. Even without the meat, the selection is so abundant that you'd still leave completely satisfied. The buffet spread is beautiful and thoughtfully arranged: seafood, root and leafy vegetables, tofu, dumplings, noodles, and an impressive sauce bar with endless combinations. It's clear that care and attention go into every detail. There are at least five soup bases to choose from, and I always go for a mix of the traditional and mala broths for that perfect balance of flavor and spice. The hot pot is built directly into the table, making it easy to cook and interact with your meal, something I really appreciate compared to other places with bulky stovetops. The staff is consistently friendly, patient, and welcoming, whether it's your first visit or your tenth. If you're planning to go, I'd recommend making a reservation or dining during off-peak hours, as it's a popular spot (for good reason). A small tip from experience: start with your seasonings and root vegetables to build flavor, then add leafy greens and seafood later. I always save the meat for last since it cooks in seconds. And don't sleep on the steamed rice, it's perfect while you wait for your pot to bubble to perfection. Every visit leaves me full, happy, and convinced it's worth every penny. Soupleaf is easily one of the best hot pot experiences in town and a place I'll keep returning to again and again.

    Jen H.

    I love this ayce hot pot spot! Meats are ordered at the table, and everything else is buffet style. There's also a sizable sauce station. The broths are all amazing, and the quality of the meats, seafood, and veggies are all great as well. I usually choose the pork bone broth but the tom yum is also so yummy. Service is attentive, but if it gets crowded, I would recommend ordering meats etc in batches so that you're not waiting forever for items to come out. It can get super packed on weekends so either come at opening or in between lunch and dinner for a shorter wait. The last time I was there, they had soft serve matcha and ube ice cream too.

    Hot pot
    Melissa W.

    Love, love, love Soupleaf! We had chicken, shrimp, eye of round, and all the veggies. My only request to please add a Deep Eddy flavor like Deep Eddy lemon vodka or Deep Eddy grapefruit. You already serve OG Deep Eddy! We are here almost weekly so it will sell

    Ready
    Grace L.

    Time to update lol since it first opened and my first review I've been here over a dozen times or more lol it is the best hot pot place in town and a top pick for me now. Ever since they said they took out MSG and it's truly an AYCE it has just gotten better and better. It's always clean. Lunch prices is affordable. The buffet bar is ample and always clean. The soup stocks are good. The specials are fun! The ramen is the best and the sauces are varied. I can't say enough good things about this place. Join their rewards program and get points to use after every visit. The ube ice cream is the best please do not take it away. We've celebrated many bdays and special occasions from here since it opened and I will keep recommending this place as the go to for hot pot in town. By far the best even rivals many in Houston. Keep it up Soup Leaf! Thank for always accommodating large parties and keeping things clean and fresh which is a must for hot pot!

    dessert
    Christina L.

    There's not too many hot pot places I love in Austin, but this was pretty great. Came here on a Saturday evening and there was a bit of a wait, but we just walked around the stores in the plaza until they told us our table was ready. They have a pretty solid selection of noodles, veggies, and sauces. I got mala (veg) broth which was not bad but I was able to adjust it perfectly to my liking with the sauces from their bar. Our server also gave us extra mala paste on the side which was really nice because I liked adding a lot more mala to my soup as they refilled my broth, and I also liked using it as a dip. I also thought the dessert here was delicious: I loved the raspberry mousse and their ube soft serve.

    Cindy N.

    I normally have hotpot at home with the fam so this was my first experience in a restaurant setting. I liked that the bowls were personal instead of communal (cause some times you put something in to cook and it gets snatched by someone else!!!) Everyone got their own broth and meats. The selection of veggies and seafood was good but could definitely be expanded. I got the shiitake and am not ashamed to say I went twice this week. The ube ice cream is a must for dessert. Servers are attentive and will refill/mix your broth as needed! My dipping sauce: Scallions Garlic House sauce Citrus ponzu Splash of red vinegar

    Lana M.

    This is by far the best hotpot in town. You can mix the broths and it has an amazing salad bar with so many choices and the ube ice cream is the best. The service staff are all so friendly and knowledgable, the food comes out so fast, and the place is always buzzing and always busy so you know it's good.

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    Ask the Community - Soupleaf Hot Pot

    Do they have crablegs?

    No but they do have small half crabs, and imitation crab.

    Is it 24 for weekdays dinner or $35.?

    Prices changed. It is ACYE. $25 Lunch before 3pm. $35 Dinner after 5pm. But it is AYCE. It is great maybe the price hike is bad for Vegans.

    Hello does your vegetable broth contain any seafood seasoning/ sauces? Like for some who has a seafood allergy

    Their shitake broth is my fave. Very clean and very tasty. Totally vegan they said. They said they stopped using MSG in all their broths too.

    So has pricing changed since they opened. Are meats now included in the buffet price and not for an additional cost? And also when we 1st went MSG was used in the broths but is that not the case anymore?

    Hi Grace, Great Question. Meats are now included with the buffet price and there is no additional… Read more

    Are your broths Gluten free?

    Hi Carlie, the only broth as of 06/14/23 that has gluten is the Mala broth. Items in our buffet with the yellow sticker also indicate items that have gluten in them.

    Do they use MSG?

    Hi Theresa, We do not use MSG directly in any of our broths, however some of our ingredients are… Read more

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    8.4 mi
    $$$

    I dropped the ball with this review, I was too excited to try this place finally that I didn't get…read moreany details on much to give a proper review so please just enjoy the pictures! One thing I can say for sure is this place was perfect! Delicious food and very cozy. Perfect for date night! Also service was excellent!

    We love The Melting Pot so we were pumped to get to go while we were in town for Christmas. My mom…read moremade the reservation and marked that it was for a birthday (hers). Let's get the good out of the way - the food was what we expected. No complaints there. If you've been to The Melting Pot, you'll know what to expect and I didn't notice any difference in quality there. The restaurant looks just like the others inside. We were seated relatively quickly after arriving. Now, the really not good. Our waitress was the worst server we have ever experienced and I'm not exaggerating. In our probably hour or more there, I think we saw her for a total of 5 minutes? Including while she was at the table preparing the food. She disappeared constantly and would be gone for 10 or more minutes without checking in. I asked her for a water refill, waited so long for her to return that I decided to flag down a different waiter, got a refill from him, and then DRANK THAT WHOLE GLASS before she ever came back. Still wiithout a refill for me. When our salads came, she had no dressing for mine. She left to go get it and didn't come back until the others had fully finished their salads. I ordered a strawberry lemonade when we first sat down. It never came and so we asked about it at dessert to make sure it wouldn't be on the check, and before we could finish asking, she said 'OH!' and left, and then came back 5 min later with it. It wasn't exactly what I wanted to drink with my chocolate. She never asked if we were celebrating anything even though there were two birthday tables next to us whose wait staff made HUGE deals about their birthdays, AND it was on the reservation notes. Here's the thing. She never apologized for any of the wait times, or disappearing, or forgetting things. Even after all of the mishaps, my review would have been a 4 star if she'd ever once acknowledged how comically bad it was all going. This experience was so bad that I had to share it. Usually I gloss over less than stellar service, but this deserved to be immortalized.

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    The Melting Pot - Lobby area

    Lobby area

    The Melting Pot - Chocolate fondue with birthday candle

    Chocolate fondue with birthday candle

    The Melting Pot - Strawberry Pecan salad

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    Strawberry Pecan salad

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