First time here and food was so delicious. The service was excellent as well, can't wait to come back.

Food really good and filling. Insanely good deal for the price. The workers are super nice and chill. 11/10 would go again.

Food was great. Service was great. They gave us complimentary shaved ice testers for my 3 little ones which they loved. Also the radish buns were delicious and a great little appetizer before the main meal. Will definitely be coming back. read more

The portion of the mini hotpot is huge The free Milty it's a plus Afterwards, you should always get the green tea shave ice Add three dollar to upgrade to honey Boba milk tea read more

Customer Service is top tier! Saja and the other lady were very accommodating, patient, and kind. The place is cute, there's a TV on the wall running loops of food and customer photos. Plenty of seating, Place your order at the register and then wait to be seated. Upon being shown to my table, they serve appetizers consisting of a vegetable Bao Bun and a Chicken Dumpling with sesame and sweet chili sauce for dipping. The dumpling had a good crunch on the bottom but the top portion of the dumpling wrapper was really hard and waxy/plastic tasting. Hard to explain, but basically they tasted like they were probably fried hours ago and kept under a heat lamp. Score: 6/10 The bun was delicious. Not sure if it was vegetables inside, but nothing noticeable. The bun was so soft and fluffy, I really liked it. Score: 8/10 On the table they provide you with 3 sauces for dipping your hotpot ingredients into--which included a sour garlic sauce, a garlic chili sauce, and a soy vinegar sauce. Wish they offered green onions, but nevertheless, mixing all three together turned out to be a very flavorful sauce. I ordered the Mala and Satay combination broth with chicken and cabbage dumplings and choice of glass noodles. My protein was beef. My hotpot was so delicious. The combo of mala and satay broths were fire and I would order it again except with less mala broth and more satay broth, and also probably add veggies. Beware that mala broth is very spicy. I was picking out pieces of red chili for days cuz I didn't want to take the chance on biting down on one of them. The beef was superb. It was sliced thinly and it just melted in my mouth. Score: 9/10 I really enjoyed the glass noodles in the soup. I'm used to ramen noodles and this was a nice change. The texture of the noodles were perfectly chewy. Since I had so much broth leftover I ordered more glass noodles to go and they were also so nice to give me a full container of satay broth on the house to take home, so that I could try to cool down the spiciness a little. For my drink I chose the caramel cinnamon milk tea. The milk teas are made with nondairy creamer which was perfect for my lactose intolerant self. It was very tasty and perfectly sweet. A little honey boba added would have set it over the top. Score: 7.5/10 What I really like about this hotpot spot is that everything is customizable from the soup broth, the noodles, the meats and veggies. They have a Vegetable Hotpot for the vegetarians. What I love most is that I can get a small app, a choice of drink, and an entree all for about $15-$16 dollars. read more

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I wish I could give more stars! Service was outstanding! Food recommendations were excellent! Food was absolutely delicious! Ambiance was welcoming. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

This is an extension of Tpumps but they specialize in hot pot. Similar to the concept of boiling point, they offer a variety of soup bases like miso, satay, etc. you can also upgrade your drinks with a Tpumps drink as well. The pots come with a side of rice. The service is always so friendly here. They often bring out some complementary appetizers as well for you to try. You pick your food at the front and pay then get seated and the food comes out pretty quick. I personally always go for the satay beef option. It's flavorful and comes with an assortment of vegetables, meatballs, fish cakes, beef, etc. read more

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One of the best place fo have lunch at! The hotpot and service at Sweet Fires is in its name - Fire !!!! Diem was super professional and she knows how to tend to people's needs. The other staffs were also always asking if they can do anything for you (free refill on rice btw). Pretty spacious and chill! Board games after food with friends is also fun! read more

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Unexpectedly delicious. For $12.99 with a free tea or $3 to upgrade your tea! You get 1 free dumpling in your soup but you can add more (unless you choose the dumplings topping option). Service was great, they explained how to order and came around to offer more rice. Love that it is local and very affordable for the high schoolers as well. read more

Sweet Fires - Satay + Mala soup base - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

I think I found my new hot pot spot!! So good!!! The staff are super helpful & so on top of their service!! read more

It's been 8 months since my last review & I've been back a few times since then. Every time the service has been BEYOND exceptional. They've even added a few more new offerings since the last time I was here. Not into fish cakes? They have dumplings now. They even have more soup base offerings including curry. I always have to get dessert and it's great too. They now have individual sizes so I had to try that too. It did not disappoint. Ambiance is nice and chill with TV's all around and music too. The staff here is very attentive as well so If you want good food with superb service, please don't hesitate to try this place out! read more

Sweet Fires - Shaved ice with ice cream mini boba, lychee & strawberry jam - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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This place is really great. My wife and I loved this place. It was really delicious , warm and welcoming. The teas that come with are excellent as well. read more

Sweet Fires - Delicious. My wife and I loved this place. We took our baby and they have awesome utensils for the kids. Great service. - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

My family and I came to Sweet Fires to celebrate my cousin's birthday, since she requested something tasty that has dessert. This was one of the options I sent her, and the one we ended up going to. The are located in the same plaza as 24 Hour Fitness and Tpumps in Upland. There is plenty of parking in this plaza. I arrived first to get a table for our family of 7. The staff in front told me I could take this table in the corner, which was perfect. When they arrived, we ordered at the front and then headed to the table. The hot pots here are super affordable for only $12.99 for a hot pot AND drink. You pick a soup base, a topping base, a protein base, and have the option to pick add-ons. One recommendation for the business is to disclose what's in the base. When I asked what's in the sweet fires base, they said what's in the picture. Honestly I would be worried if I had food allergies, but good thing I don't. Also if it was already listed it would help with decision making, quicker ordering, not bugging staff with questions, etc. I had the Satay soup with the Sweet Fires topping base with pork. Most of us got that soup and toppings combination with different proteins. My aunts had the dashi soup with veggie toppings and tofu as their protein. The only pot we had issues with was my cousin who ordered the mala soup base. They said there was a funky smell and they thought it was inedible so they didn't eat. My nephew had one of their Pumpbo ($9.99) shaved ice and there was plenty for him to enjoy there and take most of it home. The food was average but what really stood out for us was the amazing service by their friendly staff. The owner or manager came out and greeted us and checked on us frequently. They gave us complimentary dumplings and turnip cakes. When they heard we were celebrating my cousin's birthday they even gave her their cold brew and this epic huge boba with all the toppings. She felt super special and I'm glad she enjoyed her birthday outing. It seems like the family enjoyed and we'll most likely be back... just no more mala for my other cousin who wanted to be adventurous. read more

Sweet Fires - complimentary snacks - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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Went here on a whim, closing crew tonight was very good in terms of customer service. Regularly got back to us on any needs needed and informed us on menu items. I'd say the food was good and the addition of added TPumps with your meal for $12.99 (pretax) is a good deal. Upgrade for custome for just $3 more. Inside looked really nice and it is a bit small, fire choice on playing some kpop on the screen while I ate. read more

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Tried Sweet Fries for hot pot for the first time and WOW--so delicious! I went with the mala (perfectly spicy and flavorful), while the kiddos had the tomato miso, and it was just as good, definitely did not disappoint. The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. And to top it all off, we were treated to complimentary shaved ice at the end, such a sweet surprise! I loved the Baseball and college memorabilia on the walls. We'll definitely be back! read more

Sweet Fires - Mala pot + Miso Tomato - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

This place is amazing, you should definitely come here. They have milk teas, hot pot and shaved iced. You don't gotta go anywhere else for dessert. My curry hot pot with dumplings was delicious. And my matcha shaved ice with toppings was yummy too. The staff is friendly and accommodating. It's a chill spot. read more

Sweet Fires - Curry udon hot pot with dumpling and milk tea - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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I took my mom here for lunch today and as my first time here, I was very impressed! From the food up to the service, it was outstanding. Great service right when you walk in and the food was delicious. They have variety of broth to choose from and it comes with a tpump drink when you order. You can add boba if you pay $3 which also upgrade the size to large. The hotspot serving was good and it comes with complimentary rice which you can ask more if you want. The service was excellent! Staff were friendly, helpful, attentive, and welcoming. This is now my go to place for hotpot. Highly recommended! read more

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Came here a couple times in the past and the workers and manager is always so kind. Came around 8pm to get the shaved ice dessert. Presentation and flavor was great. Unfortunately, as I had the dessert I noticed an odd hard texture and started spitting out some of the hard plastic. I tried to stay positive and composed because I just possibly swallowed bits of plastic. The whole staff apologized and refunded for the dessert and replace it with a new one. I appreciate them addressing the situation, but I am still sad by this experience and cried when I got home because I'm usually cautious when I eat food and this kinda scared me. Overall, I do hope this shop gets on top of double checking and cleaning their equipment for the sake of future customers. Only wishing them the best. read more

Sweet Fires - Matcha Shaved Ice Dessert - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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Do yourself a huge favor and try Sweet Fires next to TPumps in the 24 Hour Fitness center. It was our first time there but will not be our last! You begin by ordering at the counter when you walk in. You choose your soup base, your topping base, your protein, your add on and then you get to choose a TPumps tea. After ordering you take a seat and then your food is brought to your table (in a "hot pot.") I chose Miso and Kimchi broth, 8 dumplings and noodles, pork as my protein and chicken & cabbage as my add on (pictured lighter broth). My husband had the Satay and Mala broth, 8 dumplings and noodles, beef as his protein and chicken & cabbage as his add on. Both broth orders were delicious as was everything else!! The food is very filling. I ended up taking half of my order home along with the remainder of my husband's soup broth (it was too delicious to waste). I've also included a few pictures of the dessert menu for the shaved ice. Like I said, do yourself a favor and check out Sweet Fires. You won't be disappointed. Added bonus - all of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Sweet Fires 659 W Foothill Blvd Upland, CA 91786 read more

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Excellent service from Saja for my family and I. She described the different broths spot on. Ambiance is very relaxed and sporty. Food was great. Kid friendly. They have high chairs for toddlers and really cute bowls and utensils for kids. Will be going back! read more

This place is a great deal for a meal! There is a bit of a wait to get seated, since you have to order your full meal at the cashier before you get seated. The hot pot is very customizable and the included boba options are decent enough to not need to order something special. The spicy soup is excellent and full of flavor. The portions with rice and dumplings were so filling. It does take a while for the food to come out, but there is a small selection of games available (and disinfectant) to pass the time. The environment is super comfortable in its decor, activities, and we didn't feel rushed to finish. read more

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This place is definitely worth it! The soups are absolutely delicious, and they offer a variety of broths that can please every palate -- from sweet to spicy. I loved that you can even combine broths if you can't decide on just one. You also get to customize your bowl with different noodle options and choose your protein, like beef, tofu, dumplings, or veggies. Your soup also comes with a milk tea from their amazing selection -- I tried the lavender marshmallow, and it was so good! For dessert, we had the shaved ice, which came with the cutest lavender-flavored teddy bear on top. The staff were very polite and helpful, and since it was my birthday, they went out of their way to make it extra special for me and my family. They were wonderful. You definitely need to try this place for yourself! read more

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I've been a Tpumps customer for years and have seen the location next door be a revolving door for misc. food spots over the years. Imagine my surprise when Sweet Fires opened and realizing it was the same owner who acquired it to try out hot pot/shaved ice! I checked some of the not so great reviews, and something everyone should take into consideration- this is not full fledged hot pot. Going in, expecting that, is going to set you up for disappointment, and comparing it to full fledged hot pot isn't going to be a very good comparison. It's their quick service take on hot pot and it's pretty good bang for your buck. Those complaining about no flame/it not being legit hot pot, I'd suggest maybe checking reviews/pics, and Helen, seek therapy if some accidental plastic in your food made you cry. Mental health is important and yours is hinging on a piece of plastic. :( You get to customize your dish and choose from the day's selections of teas/milk teas as the complimentary drink included with the meal. As others have stated- you get a little bit of an appetizer and a sample of shaved ice. They do tend to mix it up with appetizers and shaved ice flavors, so you may get something different here and there. First few times I went, it was bao with condensed milk, and now it's the potsticker/radish bun with their respective sauces. Shaved ice flavors always vary. The servers and owner here are very gracious and helpful. I rarely have issues, but if something isn't to your liking, they'll remedy it the best they can. I had gotten beef in my soup one time and it just was not a great cut- super fatty. I was sorta meh about it, so they offered to bring some lamb since it was more lean- which worked out much better for me. I appreciated the suggestion! They've also been tinkering with the menu a bit, so you can definitely try newer combos. I'm not a fan of fish cakes, and their original menu was mainly just soups with some meat and a lot of fish cakes. But then I saw they updated to a dumpling soup which is totally my jam, AND recently they added sausage as an option. The server didn't seem to be quite sure what kind of sausage it was, but I'd liken it to a similar flavor/texture of polish sausage. The flavor is good and neutral so it doesn't clash with all the flavors in the soup. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a good bang for their buck. Keep in mind, it is a more fast casual take on hot pot, so don't come in expecting your traditional hotpot place. Things that have updated since some of the reviews mentioned- they do keep condiments on the tables now, so you have those options, as well as the servers offering a house sauce which is sesame based with garlic- it's pretty tasty. I will tack on to what someone else noticed and it's the ingredient/allergen questions. If they could be a bit more knowledgeable with some of it, they'd be golden. One of these days, I'll have to pop in for shaved ice. I'm usually getting my sweet fix from boba, so taking on an entire shaved ice dish hasn't been attempted yet. read more

Wow. This place went above and beyond our expectations. First of all, the prices are great. $13 for a big bowl of hot pot (sharable by two as long as you're not super hungry) plus a large flavored milk tea. Second, everything tasted great. We got a satay base, and later ordered a second bowl - the sukiyaki. We got the sukiyaki at a low sweetness level, as recommended by staff, but in the end we preferred the satay. They also gave us a sample of the mala, and I really liked that too and would get it next time! For the tea, we got the gingerbread and blueberry and both were amazingly delicious and sweet. Third, their hospitality is on point!! All staff were friendly and genuinely happy that we were there. The first guy we talked to, who took our order at the counter, was down to earth and friendly and gave his recommendations. Another staff member, who served the food, was sooooo professional that we felt like we were at fine dining! And on top of that... the samples and freebies?! They gave us a whole extra milk tea. Why? No idea. They gave us a dumpling with sweet chili sauce (I think) to try. And near the end of the meal, as I mentioned earlier, they gave a dumpling with the mala base so we could try that. Then samples of one of the shaved ice flavors! We were in awe! Needless to say, we will be back. read more

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Sweetfire Hot Pot in Upland was honestly such a great experience from start to finish. The service was hands-down the best part--super friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring without hovering. They even comped us an appetizer and dessert, which was completely unexpected and really appreciated. The broths and soups were amazing--rich, flavorful, and comforting, and the portion sizes were generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. On top of that, they offer free unlimited rice and sauces, which just makes the whole hot pot experience even better and lets you customize everything exactly how you want. The ambience was clean, cozy, and welcoming, making it a place you actually want to sit and enjoy your meal instead of feeling rushed. You can tell they really care about both the food and the customer experience. Great food, incredible service, thoughtful extras, and a warm atmosphere. Sweetfire Hot Pot easily earns five stars, and I'll absolutely be coming back. read more

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Service was good. Price was EXTREMELY CHEAP! Thank you for making this affordable and a nice experience. I would definitely come back without thinking twice! Honey green milk tea wasn't too sweet but honey sweet. Buns with condensed milk was a good teaser. Ponzu and soy garlic sauce was tasty. Then a little shaved ice teaser in the end?!?! Must Try Hotpot! It's hotpot with free boba! My dreams!!! Cozy cold place but don't worry, the hotpot makes the place warmer and your body warmer when you start eating. Bring your friends and family to support this place so it can actually last! read more

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So delicious and affordable, I honestly cannot recommend Sweet Fires enough! They offer dine in and to-go and I've done both. My first time here soup sounded so good. The woman in the front helping me went through with detail with every customer explaining the different broths and options. I opted to get the Sukiyaki and made it half sweet which wow what a difference. My husband was feeling some kind of ballsy and got the Mala I believe it was which was spicy. I don't know how he did it...I had a drop of it touch my lips and they were burning all night. When we dined in the first time here and there's plenty of seating and little rubix cubes and games on the counter. They serve you a complimentary little steamed bun with condensed milk which were so soft and tasty. Our soups came out and you also get a free Tpumps milk tea drink with your order which is an amazing deal! I got the rose and my husband got the coconut. I've noticed the past couple times I've gone the drinks were different, so I think it depends on availability. They are premade, but taste really good. The soup portions are so huge, honestly we always have leftover. They also do shaved ice which I haven't ordered yet, but was kindly given a sample of and loved it! If you're looking for great tasting, great service and affordable soups and milk tea look no further! read more

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Discovered a place near home for hot pot! What a great place with great deals. The staff were super friendly, the place was modern and clean, and the food was great! This is one of the first places that I have paid and ordered first! I actually like this! The supervisor was nice and came to check on us a few times. We tried the Satay and the Sukiyaki hot pot. We made sure to order less sweet on the Sukiyaki. I liked that they have noodles in the pot AND they give you rice on the side. For $12.99 they also gave a huge Tpumps drink. We got the honey green and honey black tea. They even came with steamed buns which my kids loved. The ONLY thing I wished they had was a spicy bean paste sauce. For the price, the experience, this place is a no brainer, and we will definitely be back soon. Can't wait to try the other broths and their shaved ice! Until next time! read more

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I had the Sukiyaki and Mala combination hot pot with beef and it was so flavorful it was spicy but just enough and the numbing spice was interesting (first time having it and not mad at it ! ) The service and staff is a 10 and the k pop tunes on T.V set off the Ambiance . The you cant beat the price point either here 30 bucks for 2 people that comes with your choice of a Tea and a complimentary Turnip Bunn . I cant wait to come back!! read more

Sweet Fires - Sukiyaki ×Mala combination its a good spicy level if you can handle some heat and very flavor - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

The service was fast and efficient. The food was delicious and plentiful. The place was very clean and servers were very friendly. Can't wait to go back. read more

This place was good. Good selection of hot pots, good service, super good prices, and good freebies (milk tea/steamed buns). I wish I could've adjusted the spice level of my soup, that thing was so spicy bruh. Good value, come here for some good vibes read more

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

This place is bomb!! And for the price, you can't get that anywhere. For the satay brought, super flavorful. The broth is on the fatty side but still so good. The workers are very attentive and kind, they gave us some dumplings and shaved ice on the house and always checked in to make sure we're okay. We had leftovers and they brought it to the back to pack it up and gave us extra rice. Would recommend this place to anyone :) read more

Food was average but what a deal - personal hotpot with unlimited rice (they ask if we need more but it was already enough) and a regular sized milk tea for only $13. The milk tea was too sweet for me. Next time I may see if they can do half/less sweet. The portion was really good for the price. read more

Sweet Fires - Herb soup hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

What a unique experience--this place offers T-pumps, hot pot & shaved ice. Our sukiyaki pot was way too sweet and the kimichi&satay combo was too oily. I'd recommend going with the generic can't go wrong options like miso or spicy miso. This place is great to eat at on a budget, as it comes with a pre-ordered T-pump (+$3 for upgrade and adjustments), and plenty of food for one person. Staff were exceptionally courteous and kind. read more

Service was amazing! The owners and other workers were really attentive. They consistently checked up on my table and asked how we were doing. If you're new, there will be someone to explain their whole menu and broths. The sukiyaki comes with normal and lite sweetness, I would opt for the lite sweetness cause the broth was a lot of the sweet side. This pot comes with udon while the others come with vermicelli. Miso was like a large miso soup. It does get a bit salty as you keep eating, but the flavors were all there. I think Satay might be my favorite. It tasted more similar to Boiling Points Beef Pot. Lots of toppings and comes with a bowl of rice! The drinks have a preset sweetness. I personally think the drinks are on the sweeter side, so if you have two people getting the same drinks, maybe have one person get unsweetened and the other sweetened The upgraded drink was huge and the boba had a nice chewy texture! For this price and the amount of food you get, I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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It was my first time having a hot pot dinner and it did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted so warmly! Customer service is very important to me and this place went above and beyond on this! The restaurant was very clean as well as restrooms, very much a plus for me! My husband ordered a spicy meat hot pot, and it was actually very good! I ordered the coconut curry with dumplings and it was phenomenal! Both meals came with Tpumps tea, you get a choice of 3 or 4 choices of flavor tea. It was surprisingly affordable for how good the food is! My husband and I absolutely loved it here! We will continue to come and eat here whenever we want hot pot for dinner! read more

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Such a great hotspot! The food is amazing and affordable, which is hard to find these days. They even surprised us with free appetizers -- the turnip buns -- and WOW, they were so good. The broth in our dishes was hearty, rich, and full of flavor... exactly what you want on a cozy night out. The service was truly excellent. Diem took care of us the entire time and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She was warm, attentive, and such an amazing host -- her energy really added to our experience. I tried the kimchi and miso broth mix and omg it was perfect. The restaurant itself is cute, clean, and welcoming. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Sweet Fire to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a relaxed place to enjoy a meal. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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I have been craving for shaved ice and notice that Tpumps would have their fliers in there. I tried the brown sugar shaved ice and it was a bit too sweet for my liking. It came with honey boba, brown sugar jelly, green tea jelly, and ice cream. It came with a complimentary steamed bun with a side of condensed milk for dipping. Even though this shaved ice wasn't for me, I am still planning to go back to try the hot pot and a different shaved ice. The interior is very nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and I'm looking forward to coming by again. Parking is in a shared plaza so there is usually plenty of spaces. They have dine in or take out. The atmosphere is great for spending time with family and/or friends. read more

Sweet Fires - Brown Sugar Shave Ice - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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My partner and I got the hot pot bowls, and we were very satisfied with a flavor and quantity of the bowls. I got the satay and he got the mala. both bowls came with choice of meat, either beef, pork or lamb and each bowl came with glass noodles, vegetables, fish cake, fish balls, and imitation crab. Flavor was full and rich. Service was amazing. Everyone from the beginning to end was very sweet and very helpful. They continuously came to our table to ask us how the food was and was very generous when we asked for items. even the chef came out to ask how the food tasted, which was really nice. We even got complementary dessert, which were the red bean baos and the samples of the shaved ice, which was delicious. Inside is very clean and there's apple space and also feels very intimate. If we weren't coming from so far, I would definitely come back. We also enjoyed the fact that we were able to get a T pumps with our meal and there's a T pumps right next-door if you just wanted to get Boba. read more

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We came here with our children on a cold, rainy night. With his first taste of soup my 5 year old said, "I could eat here EVERY DAY!!!" The service was fabulous and the soups and dumplings were delicious. It was very affordable for a family of 5, including drinks and shave ice dessert. Bonus points for the toys that kept my kids busy!! read more