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

The hot pot is priced very reasonably, and even comes with a complimentary drink from Trumps. The hot pot itself was very good, my only gripe was the lack of meat in the bowl. The service was impeccable and I really enjoyed eating here. The interior is very clean and open, it is a very nice restaurant. I will be returning and I highly recommend this spot! read more

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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

It was my first time here and I had an awesome experience. We ordered at the front, realized our bowl came with a complimentary tea (I got milk tea). As we waiting for our food they brought out a complimentary dumpling appetizer. When they brought our entrees they mentioned that they added a complimentary egg to each. If that wasn't enough, when we finished our food they brought out a small complimentary shaved ice desert. Amazing value for the cost. Will definitely be back. read more

Superb service - not just friendly but excellent. Every single workers here went above and beyond. Every single employee from cashier, server, kitchen. No wonder they have 5 stars. Food is at a very affordable price and abundant. Ambiance is friendly and welcoming. 1000% recommended. Comes with soup, boba, rice, dumpling all in one order. Veryyy affordable. read more

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

The food was delicious and the service was even better! They are very kid friendly and had a very welcoming environment.

Good price and amazing service. Clean environment. Very friendly to kids! Definitely will come back. read more

Sweet Fires - Kids set. - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

Overall, we had a good experience at this restaurant. The environment and decor is super cute and clean and the staff was really nice. The prices are really good for what you get, as a full size drink comes with your order. The owner, I think, explained the menu to us in detail and also gave us some free bun samples before our food came. We ordered: Mom - Sukiyaki broth with less sweet, protein: beef. Drink - honey green tea Brother - Mala broth, protein: beef *this is SPICY *. Drink - honey milk tea Me - Satay broth, protein: beef. Drink - honey green tea All: Brown sugar shaved ice for dessert We all liked our pots, it comes with a lot of fish balls, veggies, fish cake, and other hot pot items, but we all thought there was not enough protein. I think my mom got 2 pcs. of beef in her pot, but I counted at least 4-5 pcs. in mine. The sauces on the table are good but we all decided they weren't needed bc the soups had a lot of flavor. The drinks that came with were really good, I love that they use actual tea leaves instead of tea bags, I could really taste the difference. We also got samples of the shaved ice after our meal and then decided to all share the brown sugar with honey boba shaved ice which was delicious (and helped my brother cool off after his mala pot lol). This is a cute place, very reasonable prices, and great for lunch! read more

First time here. My wife wanted dumplings and I wanted soup, so this spot satisfied both our cravings. Our kids also enjoyed the spot. Excellent service. Everyone was very attentive. food was great, too. Good broths. Will be back. read more

Don't have to drive far for hot pot anymore! Service was amazing! Special recognition to the training manager! Had the Kim Chi and Sukiyaki hot pot, both were delicious! I can't really handle spicy but the Kim Chi had just enough kick of spice and I still could taste my food. We were warned when ordering the Sukiyaki flavor that it would be sweet. The training manager took the time to check on us and offered to make some adjustments. It was perfect after a quick adjustment to the broth. A good selection of milk tea comes with the hot pot and rice is also included in the 12.99 price! We had some samples of steam buns and shaved ice dessert. I was too full to order dessert but will definitely go back for shave ice next time. 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

Walked into this spot next to T Pumps because my bf and I love a good hot pot and it did not disappoint! When you walk in you place your order and then seat yourself. The spot itself is kind of small but it was not packed and has a cozy vibe to it. The hostess was super kind and explained the different flavors to us which was so nice! I ended up getting the Mala and bf got the Sukiyaki. She told us the Mala was a numbing spicy flavor and Sukiyaki was sweeter so we were all for it. Also each meal came with a free milk tea! Though the choices were limited, still a sweet treat. Sat ourselves and the sweet server/hostess brought my bf some of his broth to try (how nice!) to make sure it wasn't too sweet. She then brought us 2 mini buns with condensed milk to dip which was bomb. As we continued to wait, they brought us another sweet treat to try, the cutest little bears stuffed with Nutella. Also bomb! As our soups came we were met with flavor packed meals and the Mala was just as she described, numbing spicy but soooo good. The Sukiyaki had a teriyaki flavor and was perfectly balanced. The side of rice was much needed to cool off after the Mala. As we finished our meal they brought us one last complimentary treat, their shaved ice which had a lychee flavor that paired nicely with their condensed milk. Overall, this place was great and we will be coming back for the food and the sweet service. read more

Sweet Fires - Mala Hot Pot with beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

Oh my goodness - WHAT A FIND! We went out to celebrate my birthday tonight and the owner and staff made it exceptional! I cannot stress how wonderful the service is - it was beyond excellent and amazing! Attentive, helpful, friendly and quick! The food was great and tasty while the drinks and boba were delightful! We had a big party (6 adults and 1 child) and the dietary restrictions and food preferences were all over the place and the restaurant had something for everyone! The staff were so helpful with everything (while the party members kept taking my drinks and food)! read more

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Love this place! Been going to tpumps for many years so was so excited to try this place out right next to it. I had their beef satay hotpot which had great flavor. Good amount of topping and noodles. You can also add ramen or udon noodles which is great. I always get a rose vanilla green milk tea which has been my favorite for years. I love that I can get good hot pot with my fave boba spot at the same place! The workers were super nice and attentive. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Wow! I am super impressed with this place! We went to this place for dinner and we were immediately greeted by a very kind waitress. She took our orders and sat us at a table nearby. They were quite busy but she still made room for us. We ordered the satay beef hotpot and matcha shaved ice. The hotpot was amazing and tasty. The matcha dessert was very good as well. Management was very involved in the experience which added nicely to our time there. They gave us a couple different desserts to try. We will definitely be coming back for a second round! Also their hot pot comes with a milk tea which is a great deal! read more

Sweet Fires - Matcha dessert - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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What a cute place for a filling lunch on a budget. I got the light sukiyaki which I'd recommend to anyone that doesn't want too sweet of a broth. We got a free appetizer and a drink is included, plus noodles in our hot pot. You pick one protein and the rest of it is full of veggies and fish cakes. So filling and umami. Really hit the spot for a great price. Think I paid just $14 after tax . Will be back & telling all my friends. Even though you pay at the beginning, the service was very attentive and checked in regularly. I was so impressed with the quality read more

Sweet Fires - Honey tea & sauces - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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Honestly, the price is unbelievable. For the amount of food you get, it is crazy under-priced, with such good quality food + you get free boba. The place is new, clean, and the staff is extremely friendly and explains everything to you. This is a must try if you are in the area. read more

The food was great. First time going to a hot pot place and I'm a fan now. Wish I had taken a pic of the food. Next time! Rice is unlimited so you have enough for the whole soup. Dessert options were equally as delicious. Staff was super friendly too! read more

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

My favorite was the matcha shaved ice with red bean. The shaved ice comes with scoops of ice cream. I love the individual hotpot because I don't like to share. We got the satay beef hotpot with honey milk green tea. This place is so nice and air conditioned. A good hideout from the sun and the shaved ice is a plus. Where else can you get hot pot and shaved ice at the same time? Service is excellent. The custard egg pancakes are delicious!! read more

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We came on a Monday evening. It was our first time trying this place out. We got the light sukiyaki hot pot, satay hot pot, and shaved ice. The hot pots come with a tea drink, which was nice. Rice is unlimited, so that was a plus. They're also kid friendly, with animal shaped bowls, plastic utensils, and sealed waters. The service was amazing! They were all super friendly, attentive, and helpful. They checked up on us frequently and made sure that we had everything that we needed. We'll be back whenever we're in the area. read more

I'm glad they finally opened up a hot pot place in Upland. It's a nice little spot. The service was pretty top notch. Very friendly workers. You felt welcomed there. I enjoy watching people try new foods, and I saw a lot of that when I was there. As for the food, it was pretty good. Came with the right amount of broth, veggies, and protein. The soup was packed with flavors and fresh ingredients. It comes with a free drink as well. For the price, it was a really good deal. My family and I really enjoyed it here. read more

I had a great experience. The restaurants atmosphere is cozy. Upon entering you're greeted by a wall art of their menu options. The cashier/service was friendly and attentive. (You order and pay for your food before getting seated btw). I got a kimchi soup base with beef. Which I also recommend if you love spicy food. The kimchi flavor wasn't strong but it was still delicious. Rice is included as well. Price and food is amazing, would recommend to others and come back again! read more

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My friends and I stopped by yesterday for lunch and it was great! We liked the fact that they had options for one of my friends that has dietary restrictions. I got the mala broth with 12 dumplings (pork) and pork. It comes with tea which is great! I got the blueberry one. When we sat down, an appetizer of a bun and fried gyoza with 2 sauces was given to our table. When our food came, we were also given a side of rice! For $13?! Hell yeah! My friend was running low on rice and (Alex- I believe that's his name) asked if we all wanted more. The dumplings were BIG and yummy, broth was spicy (yummmm)! I only ate half of my dumplings and asked for a to go container and they gave us an extra rice to go. towards the end of our meal, Alex gave us a sample of their snow cone. I think it was pomegranate and it was yummy! My friends and I liked how attentive they were to my friend's dietary restrictions, checked up on us, and were kind. We will definitely return! read more

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Nice and clean restaurant individual hot pots with the option to beef pork tofu or lamb no additional charge six flavors to pick from note: there is no flame but pots come out hot and ingredients already cooked service was super friendly they ensured we were taken care of during our whole dining experience read more

Such a cute little restaurant with such delicious food. The waitresses were so sweet and attentive with my group. It was our first time and they walked us through what each pot was and tasted like. Our food was so delicious, hot, and quick. They served us little bao fluffs while we waited for our food, which were so good. The hot pot deal with boba is worth your buck. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Sweet Fires - Saytay Pot with Pork - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

Excellent service and delicious options! I especially appreciated the vegetarian selections, which made it perfect for me. My wife ordered the kimchi hot pot and loved the flavor. She mentioned she'd go for double meat next time because the beef was so tasty. The $12.99 combo for a hot pot and boba is a fantastic deal. It also comes with a side of rice and several sauce options at your table to customize the flavor just the way you like it. Service was top-notch. Diem was incredibly kind and welcoming. She surprised us with complimentary waffle treats. One was filled with custard and the other with Nutella. They were the perfect sweet finish to our meal. The restaurant was clean and the ambiance just right, comfortable and inviting. Diem even packed our leftovers and offered extra rice to take home. We'll definitely be back! read more

Sweet Fires - Veggie hot pot - vegetarian - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

We just left and I'm planning my return! It was incredible! Starting with the food - everything we had (Mala broth with tofu and the Chicken dumplings in miso, steamed buns with radish) was fresh and tasty with great attention to the seasoning. Then there's the service - every team member was warm and friendly. And finally the price - $13 per entree including a milk tea!!! read more

Sweet Fires - Mala (closest) and Miso broth with dumplings. - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

Now 3rd time here in less than 2 weeks. ALWAYS excellent here from top to bottom starting with the ambience/cleanliness of the place to the food portion/quality and especially the service. Everyone is SUPER friendly here and they value each customer that comes in as they check on every table constantly. And of course the Manager, DIEM... she's just the BEST. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Get here ASAP! If you love shabu, shaved ice and boba drinks, this one place has got to be on your visit list read more

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Everything was perfect, highly recommended! The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming. The staff made sure we were comfortable the entire time. The food? Absolutely delicious,fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Every dish was cooked to perfection, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. Whether you're coming here for a comforting meal or just craving something special, this place delivers. Definitely coming back again! read more

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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

I love this place. Came out for lunch. And we had the satay and kimchi and shave ice. And everything was delicious. And the price was amazing $12.99 for a good portion of hotpot, a bowl of white rice AND drink. Who can beat that?! And they are very generous. We got complementary bear shaped banana bread and tofu skin with rice. The service was genuinely friendly. I really hope with the good food and good service like this their business will continue growing. Best of luck! read more

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Was in the mood for soup ! And my husband found this place on Yelp ! We love T Pumps so we were excited that you get a free T Pumps tea with your hot pot. Immediately we were warmly greeted by the cashier ! He was so friendly and explained all the different hot pots and teas that we can get. I ordered the satay hot pots and my husband ordered the sukiyaki... you order first and then choose to sit anywhere. Plenty of seats. The place is clean, well lit and simple decor. We got complimentary egg puff waffles that said love on it ! Very cute, fluffy and tasty. Then some macaroni salad and kimchi. Our soups came out and the satay was full of beef flavor. There were glass noodles, beef, veggies, and plenty of different types of tasty fish cakes. My husband loved his sukiyaki broth. He ate everything. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. We can't wait to come back again. read more

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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

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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

Good food great service. Lots of selections to choose from..location is next to upland high school

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

Sweet Fires - They have quite the selection of games and disinfectants! Again, an amazing space for fun and community! - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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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

Sweet Fires - Hot pot and boba tea - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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

Sweet Fires - Satay and kimchi mixed broth with beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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

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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

Sweet Fires - Hot Pot Near Me - Upland, California

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