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Great service, great food, and great deal ‼ 13.99 for hot pot and a drink from t pumps. Unlimited rice too. The chef came out and gave us free appetizers (radish bun and chicken gyoza) and halo halo shave ice for slight inconveniences. The people working for so nice and attentive. I highly recommend this place to anyone! Shoutout to chef ALEX!!
Had been recommended this place a few times with a few other friends and finally decided to try it out with the chilly weather. It's located right next to Tpumps with lots of parking available. Upon walking in, there were quite a bit of people waiting in line to be seated. We didn't know that you're supposed to order first and then be seated until one other customer who had been waiting told us. We did wait about 10 minutes until a worker came out to help the party in front of us. My party was seated pretty quickly after ordering. You can order one or mix 2 broths, then you chose the base toppings, one protein, and then a complimentary tpumps drink. You could even upgrade the tea to a larger size and change the flavor. I opted to order for the 2 broths- Kimchi and Satay with the 8 dumplings + glass noodles, beef protein, and the blackberry tea. It didn't take long to get our food and we were given complimentary baos and dumplings. My soup base was so flavorful with the perfect kimchi taste paired with the spiced satay base. I loved it! The glass noodles were delicious with the broth, but next time I would opt for extra noodles. Rice is also complimentary and you can ask for them to bring more. I really enjoyed the hot pot for the price! When we were done, they even gave us little shaved ices to have. The service was amazing, super friendly and accommodating, and for the price you could not beat it. Definitely recommend!
Semi casual eatery that features very approachable hot pot. What I mean by that is that there are menu items designed per person and there are plenty of combinations of flavors that are already available to choose from. Sometimes when I go to hot pot, I'm not sure how much I should put into the broth of different ingredients, etc. and I find myself fumbling with some of the other items available to put into the broth. This place just makes it a lot easier for novices like me. Also, the portion is great relative to the price and most importantly the meal is delicious. It feels family owned and operated as well and the people here are very friendly. You can mix and match up to two different broths as well and if I remember correctly, I think did the miso and kimchi. It also comes with a couple sides. I would say my only gripe is that they seem to have most if not all other California university pendants on their wall, except for the University of Southern California. Lol.
Came to this plaza for the massage... found this gem just next door. Very clean and good ambiance. Service was amazing! You pre order your hot pot package by the register before sitting down. Prices are very reasonable and I love how the AC was blasting on a hot day. The hot pot was just perfect! Perfect flavor, perfect portion and just the right amount of spice on mine. I doubled up on the beef and lamb too. So worth it! Kids loved it and finished the whole pot. Turned out much better than the AYCE hot pot locations we usually go to. They also give a free drink with our hot pot package. To make things even more amazing... they have shaved ice!!!! Everything was perfect! Clean, tasty and excellent service. We will be back and I recommend it
Hidden gem alert in Upland!! My husband and I tried hot pot for the very first time, and let me tell you... we were completely confused at first! Thankfully, the staff was beyond incredible. To make our first visit even more special, they surprised us with complimentary appetizer samples and shaved ice! (Both were delicious) Such a thoughtful touch that made us feel so welcomed. We ordered the miso broth with beef, dumplings, and tons of fresh veggies, plus a green tea to go with it and WOW! Everything was absolutely delicious, fresh, and so comforting. I'm already planning my next visit because I have to try the spicy broth! As if the amazing food wasn't enough, they even had the World Cup playing, which made the atmosphere even more fun! From the welcoming vibes to the outstanding staff and amazing food, everything was a perfect 10/10. If you haven't checked this place out yet, do yourself a favor and go! This is truly one of Upland's hidden gems, and we'll definitely be back again and again! I wish I could give more stars!
Wow, the best service I had in a while! The service was great from start to finish! Sweet fires had been on my list to try so for one of our date night we decided to come here! You pay and pick before you sit down. Sweet Fire's has a hot pot and drink combo! You pick your soup base, toppings, protein, and lastly a drink. I picked the macadamia milk tea and it was absolutely delicious. The pot is smaller than other pot I have been to but still packed with flavors. They give you a small bowl of rice but I believe you can ask for more. I would add noodles or additional meats for a bigger meal but the portion was just right for me. The only thing I didn't like was that the pot didn't stay hot the whole time and wish the veggies were cooked longer. I like my veggies not as hard. They did give us samples of their appetizers and shaved ice which were super yummy. Overall, for the price, you can't beat this hot pot and drink combo! Come check them out!
My friend found this gem back in September to celebrate his belated birthday. When we entered, we were immediately greeted with a sample of their green tea that was really refreshing from the heat outside. Throughout the entire interaction, staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. The sweetest gesture was bringing out a singing bear plushie , I think that was the happiest and surprised he looked (hehe) Fast forward to a second visit with another friend, service was still SO exceptional. My friends and I really agreed we never have had such a nice experience anywhere else! What makes this place even better is the food and options to customize (staff even offer to change something if you don't like it). Highly recommend this place for its cozy feeling, outstanding staff, and truly hitting all the marks for a hot pot craving AND shaved ice!!
The customer service is amazing here with the food and the atmosphere is so calming but collected and sweet! The workers definitely know what they're doing and the food is amazing while having great deals and prices! Came here with my wife expecting only tea but got even better service and food with tea included! I'll be back!
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.
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.
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.
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!
This was an INCREDIBLE meal! Massive portions, delicious hotpot, and so many options. From vegetarian, pescatarian, or beef broths (with so many flavor profiles to choose from) to all of the add-ins, we were so blown away by this local gem. And, the prices were so reasonable. Diem made great recommendations and treated us to some wonderful appetizers and we cannot wait to be back!!
We returned to try different flavors today and everything was still fantastic! I love how the kimchi hot pot has just the right amount of heat so it is satisfying to eat without paying the price later (iykwim). The satay has a savory umami taste and pairs well with beef. They're now testing filings in their egg waffles and it was a great improvement. I loved the custard filled waffle and the banana one tasted like banana bread. They are still experimenting with new flavors so I'm excited to return to see what they're cooking up next. Service was amazing and attentive as usual. See you soon Sweet Fires! read more
8 months ago
Aside from the AMAZING food, we were greeted with wonderful hospitality. The lady up front explained the menu graciously, and the chef introduced himself with samples of their house black unsweetened tea. He also gifted us some samples of their appetizers; pan seared radish buns and chicken potstickers. YUM! We had an awesome experience and would definitely recommend you check them out! It's rare to find great hosts and food now-a-days. We were Blessed to have found this place! 10/10! read more
8 months ago
I loved the food, and the size of the boba tea cup was impressively large in a good way. The tea was also tasty, just the way I like it. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
5 for amazing service and food!! I ordered the satay and kimchi flavored broth with beef as protein. Perfect spice level, perfect amount of veggies, and unlimited rice . This is definitely my new go to hot pot spot! Will be returning over and over again They even offered a sample of their shaved ice. So yummy! What a great experience. My belly is so happy. read more
The food was good. The server was nice and attentive. I had the satay soup base with beef and my milk tea I chose honey green milk tea which wasnt sweet. I liked it. The sides were neat too. Cute place. I just wished the soup pot flame was on but they serve it without flame. The food came out hot but the soup went flat and oily afterwards. Few slices of meat and the pots a bit smaller. You get what you pay for. read more
2 years ago
My first Mara. I wanted to try Mara for sometime. I didn't have the courage to hit that pepper bomb. The meal came with a big spoon so I figure I have to drink the soup too!! Yeah. I thought it was just meat thing. Soup turned out to be rich and flavorful. Not too hot and touch of sweetness from pepper too. Highly addictive pepper oil started kick in and when I was done I drank half the pot of soup too. Whole bowl is well crafted with just right amount of ingredients. I am a big eater and I got full. This is a hot pot place so if Mara is not be the challenge you are willing to take you have other options. Soup is very well crafted and has all the flavor. I bet the other hot pot should be as good as this excellent Mara. I will try others soon. Can't beat the value, flavor and service. You should get some before it gets too busy. If you are adventurous, try Mara. read more
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2 years ago
I really wanted to love this place, I really did. I saw this place right next to TPumps, my premier place to get milk tea in the area, curious about the new store that opened in a spot where multiple businesses failed. Imagine my surprise when I saw that they were selling TPumps milk tea alongside hot pot and shaved ice. I had to give it a go. My visit, March 2nd is their 2nd day of operation, so they were still working out the kinks in their operation. The interior was clean and sleek with large screens playing music videos. The man at the counter was patient and polite along with the lady serving our meal. They were courteous and checked in repeatedly to see if we needed anything. I ordered the beef Mala hot pot with my standard milk tea order while the person I was with ordered lamb with satay broth. The milk tea is normal, absolutely no qualms about it (see TPumps). Our meal started with rice wrapped in sweet tofu followed by potato salad and kimchi. They were alright, not a big kimchi fan and the potatos were a bit too creamy and a hair under. Then the main star, the hot pot came. Mine tasted great... at first. As in the name the Mala soup is a combination of spicy and numbing spice. The soup had a bit of a kick, but was really flavorful and strong. It had a lot of sediment that caused me to cough quite a bit. When the numbing sensation came, only overwhelming saltiness remained which is quite unfortunate. The components were done well. The beef was thin and delicious, the fish cake was real good, and the glass noodles were perfect, but they all were competing with the broth. In addition, tasting the satay broth, the flavor was good there if a bit watery. In short, the hot pot needs some work to get a nice balance to them. The food inside is good, but without a solid foundation of soup, it just falls apart for me. Still I do believe that this place has a shot, as much as I believe in the quality of their neighboring tea shop. read more
2 years ago
Service is great, aswell as the food; all with INCREDIBLE VALUE!!! you order at the counter as you step right trough the doors. My meal clocked out at only 14 bucks with the added tip. I ordered the sukiyaki with beef, a Japanese style hotpot, Included with my meal I was given the option to create my boba drink of choice, I simply opted for a plain milk tea. After ordering I was allowed to seat myself, staff quickly came out to my table to provide me with utensils, sauces & some snacks to munch on while my hotpot was being made. My sukiyaki came out of the kitchen steamy and hot, I was presently surprised to see it topped with chrysanthemum greens, one of my fav vegetables to have with hotpot of any sort, which I rarely see served at hotpot restaurants. The Ingredients of my hotpot ranged from a verity of fishcakes, tofu, noodles, mochi & the protein of choice. Everything soaked up the sweet and savory broth,with each bite I took came a nod of approval. By the time i reached the bottom of the bowl I was stuffed. I will most def be coming back to try the other flavors. read more
6 months ago
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
2 years ago
It was my first time coming here. The staff is very friendly and the hot pot was good. You get a Tpumps drink with your hot pot. The choices are limited but you can upgrade to a large and can choose anything from their menu. My only complaint is that I wish it came with more ingredients in the hot pot. It was lacking in amount...especially the beef. The restaurant was small overall but nice. read more
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I love Sweet Fires!!!! Discovered this place with my mom and brother. It's right next to Tpumps, the boba place I used to go to in high school/college. They are part of the same company I believe. Was super excited to try their Sukiyaki pot since my other favorite hotpot place got rid of that flavor. You pay initially at the front register and they serve you the food after you sit down. My sukiyaki pot was really good! I liked the broth it was very sweet and flavorful. When you order a hotpot it comes with a free drink l, I chose the honey green tea. You can also upgrade for $3 to one of their other tea flavors. My brother did that and got the tarot with boba. My mom got the Mala pot and it she said it was a good spicy flavor, but she's not too big a fan of the star anise. They also give you a complimentary bowl of rice. There are 3 sauces, similar to boiling point as well. I believe it was a ponzu, garlic sauce, and a spicy sauce. We also got a brown sugar shaved ice which was super good. They were even nice enough to give us samples. Pricing here is super good $12 for a pot and a tea together. Servers were very friendly, just wish we got more water served. The environment is nice, not small. Will definitely be back! This is my new favorite Sukiyaki hotpot spot. read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
First off, the place was packed (very good sign) but we didn't want too long for a table to clear up. There are some adorable decorations in the front and some sports gear on the walls, you can watch the people making drinks. We ordered a couple hotpots and they came with milk teas. The Mara base was very spicy and had a strong ginger (?) flavor, so be prepared for that. The sukiyaki was INCREDIBLE. Just the perfect amount of sweetness. They also have a really delicious soy garlic sauce you should try. The service was top tier. Pleasant attitudes, helpful staff, frequent check-ins, and just overall really friendly. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Servers are kind and attentive. Restaurant and bathroom are clean. It's nice and cool inside, which I appreciate when eating hot soup. Satay and sukiyaki soup and the complimentary teas were so good! Got an additional portion of beef ($5) because I wanted more protein, but amount of soup and fillings can be enough as-is. The place was empty when we went (Monday at lunch) but deserves more customers, would def recommend! Oh, they gave us a free sample of the shaved ice, 10/10, wish I had room lol. read more
7 months ago
Perfect taste! So yummy and surprisingly good!!! And free drinks! A Must go place! Have to order few more to go! Cant resist! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Decided to try this new spot rather than traveling to our usual spot in Arcadia. I tried the Mala hot pot which was delicious! Definitely a spicy dish but they offer unlimited rice which helped me taper the sting. Service was great and they offered boba to end the meal well. Would definitely bring the family next read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Second visit to this establishment & can't ask for better food quality, taste, price & service! Highly recommended! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
I went here for the second time last week and was met with excellent service. It is extremely affordable and I love their shaved ice. They include appetizers and the man that helped us was even kind enough to give us an appetizer even though we only ordered some shaved ice. The customer service was great we were even given extra ice to go. Both times the customer service was amazing and the woman that helped me the first time was very careful of all my food allergies. read more
1 year ago
$12.99 includes a hot pot (choice of soup based and meat), a drink, unlimited rice, and a free bun appetizer... Who can beat that price. The lady owner?? checks on us several times throughout our meal. She even offered additional rice for me to take home when I request my leftover to go. Great service!! read more
1 year ago
A very good restaurant, elegant environment, good service, the only drawback is that the food in the hot pot is too little, not enough to eat, the price can be higher, a little more quantity, it will be perfect Chinese hot read more
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Hidden gem! Came here twice now in the past couple days. Im impressed with the service, ambience, food, and value! $14 for all this food! Allen was my server and was extremely friendly along with the other staff. Will be a regular here! read more
1 year ago
Wonderful service! We came as part of a huge group, and we were immediately greeted by Diem, who explained the menu in detail. She was happy and smiling and answered any questions we had, and she was very kind and patient with our big group. The combo here with the boba and hot pot for $12.99 is such a great deal! I ordered the satay mixed with veggie base, and my bowl came with corn, rice cakes, napa cabbage, other veggies, and beef (my protein of choice), and glass noodles! Also comes with rice. The boba has certain flavors of the day, and if you want to add actual boba or customize - you can do so with an added upgrade. I think the toppings differ slightly between bowls, as I saw some had fish cakes and imitation crab while mine didn't. The flavor was on point, and I liked the savory flavor of the satay base. Diem even provided complimentary egg waffle desserts and a bread appetizer too. She was super helpful and explained the menu items over to each person in the group with a smile. She checked in our group multiple times as well. I would be back! read more
3 months ago
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1 year ago
Amazing! Hot pot was tasty and came with complimentary tea (for $12!!!). Shaved ice was also delicious and affordable. Huge portions for the price! Staff were so sweet, attentive, and even gave us free samples (buns, toppings, and shaved ice). Highly recommend checking this place out. read more
2 years ago
Came in the second week after opening. Wonderful experience with lovely servers and delicious food. Got tea included with our hotpots. The shop itself is comfortable for hanging out. It has music but isn't so loud you can't hear people. read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Food was awesome great portions and great deal! Teas were delicious I just got too full. Would definitely come to just hang out or with a date! Loved it! read more
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