Tried the beef hot soup at Tasty Pot and it was so good. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the…read morebeef was tender and cooked perfectly. Everything tasted fresh and comforting--exactly what you want from hot pot. Generous portions and price was decent as well!! The service was very friendly, which made the experience even better. Staff was very friendly and attentive when you need something. All the tasty pots we have visited had hit or miss servers but not this one!! Overall, a great spot for a satisfying meal. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone craving noodles soup!!!

I come to this place quite often but never left a review, so I decided to write one this time…read more The food is decent, but personally I prefer the Concord location -- somehow the food there tastes a bit better to me. My favorite is the Lamb Hot Soup, and today my husband ordered the Curry Flavor Hot Soup -- he said it was delicious. For the service, I have to say the lunch service wasn't great this time. We had to grab most things ourselves. I could've asked the staff, but since our table was behind the counter and the staff didn't seem very friendly or smiley, I didn't really feel like calling them. When we came during dinner time before, the service was much better. I like that this place has a reward program, and the restaurant itself is pretty clean -- including the restroom. Overall, it's okay. Not bad at all, but I do hope they can improve their lunch service.

This immaculate broth gave the best flavor to the delicious cuts of meat! Absolutely amazing time…read morewith the vibes here! Highly recommend!

Really good!! I love all the food. Super tasty lots of good options, especially for veganread more

This spot has an all you can eat hot pot deal that's really good. For dinner it's 28 a person. You…read morepick a broth, load up a plate of veggies, appetizers, noodles etc and let them know what meat you want and pour dipping sauces. Absolutely loved the spicy broth, and the dipping sauces took it to the next level.

While we were in Berkeley, I asked my son what he was in the mood for dinner since his birthday was…read morecoming up. He wanted AYCE Hot Pot. Lo and behold, this was the closest place when we checked the app. It was just a few blocks from where we were, and they have a designated parking lot. If I recall, dinner was approximately $28.99 per person, which is pretty affordable in this day of age. Of course, as I am writing this, prices could change. Lunch is even more affordable at $23.99 per person. Upon arrival, the lady/owner warmly greeted us as she simultaneously seated us. She handed us a menu and explained the process. You pick a broth base as it comes with that articular meat of your choosing, then select the different rolls of meat. There are also different sides available (like chicken feet and tripe). There is also a self-serve cooler fridge that contains the usual hot pot items that you can add to your bowl from veggies, protein and noodles. The soup options are the following: - Spicy - Tomato - Sacha Seafood - Curry Flavored - Hot & Sour - Pork Tripe and Chicken - Beef Brisket - Beef Rib - Wild Mushroom There was also a sweet (not-too-sweet) drink in a large carafe-type container that was quite delightful. It was light, tasty and quite addicting that I kept refilling my cup. The vibe of the place feels old and homey; however, most of the customers were young, student-types. Perhaps UC Berkeley students? It also wasn't busy and half of the restaurant was empty. Most of us were seated by the front. All in all, we had a good dinner as the broths were seasoned well and not overly salty. Yes, most of the dishes are self-serve, but you can control the portion this way. I also enjoyed the chicken feet and tripe, which aren't typically on a hot pot menu in most places. There's also the hidden protein inside the broths. Whatever option you order (i.e. chicken, pork) there's hunks of them on the bottom for you to discover. It's like having a hidden reward. It's a good hot pot spot that won't break the bank.

We came in on a Thursday night and the place was pretty empty. We sat right away and placed our…read moreorder using a QR code. They have a bunch of options that seem over priced, but they offer so much. They even came to our table to let us know that veggies were included and that they can take what we ordered off. They made sure we had everything we needed. The sauce bar is not included but for $3.95 you get drinks and the sauce. We also ordered popcorn chicken. That was my favorite. This may be our new hot pot place.

Met here with a couple of friends and left very happy!…read more This location is in a "shopping mall" and has plenty of parking. I have had hotpot plenty of times but not here and I'm very happy I found it! Firstly the price! Some places charge an arm and a leg, while here they have plenty of broth options, large portions and it can truly feed 2-4 people. Got the popcorn chicken - delicious Soup combo - very good portion Service was quick and the food was flavorful Only issue I had was that you had to pay almost $4.00 to use the sauce bar. Yes that price includes - fruit (looked a little mushy) and two drink items - lemonade and winter melon tea. Overall 100% would come back

I went here on a sudden whim, and I do not making this sudden decision to have MLT on a random warm…read moresunny Thursday on a random week in February. What I loved most was the huge variety of options when creating my bowl. There were so many noodle choices, from classic instant noodles, to other textures that help accompany the broth so it didn't taste too soggy. I also loved the selection of vegetables was equally impressive--fresh greens, mushrooms, tofu options, and other add-ins that make the bowl feel balanced and hearty. I was also impressed at how plenty of meat and seafood options there were, is you were able to mix and match accordingly. The whole experience honestly felt like heaven -- and it felt very welcome to be in space like that. Once everything was cooked and served, the bowl was warm and comforting (and yes, even on a warm day like the day I went). Every bite had something different--soft noodles, crisp vegetables, and savory broth tying it all together. I think I'm definitely gonna visit Zhangliang MLT once more! And honestly, if you enjoy customizable noodle soups and bold broths, it's definitely a spot worth checking out with friends or when you're craving something cozy and filling!!

Stopped by to check it out and was craving buy $17 a lbs a little more expensive than South Bay…read more Also wanted something faster so ended up not having it but will definitely try on a day I have some time and can bring co workers with me. Staff is friendly and quick to make contact once I walked in. Would definitely come back to try.

good amount of options and variety! staff were very nice as well…read more we ordered beef belly + beef chuck, but preferred beef belly for sure. i enjoyed the split hot pot so that we could try different flavors as well! there's not many hotpot places in berkeley except for azure. this was our first time trying, but i think it fulfilled the craving!

I really enjoyed eating dinner here! I thought that the cost of the all you can eat option was…read moresuper fair. The quality of the meat was really good, and I also loved the many different types of mushrooms I could boil! Plus, the egg was delightful. I liked soft boiling the egg and then dipping meat in the yolk. The shrimp tempura was also fantastic. I don't think it was tempura, per se, but it was some of the best fried shrimp I've had in recent memory; I don't actually care about the improper nomenclature. Service was good and I liked the murals on the walls! Next time I come here, I hope the soft serve ice cream machine is working again.

I like this spot and I'm from Dalian…read more The walnut shrimp is good and worth revisiting. My dad (who incidentally is also from Dalian) and I celebrated an early Thanksgiving here, and the staff was courteous and welcoming. I very much enjoyed our visit and the other guests gave the space a mild and peaceful atmosphere. Will be back.

The previous time we came to Da Lian was 20 years ago! Chatted with the waitress about how long…read morethey've been in business and they've had the same owner for about 20 years. Cool to see a restaurant stick around for that long. We got to the restaurant right when it opened for lunch at 11:30 on Sunday. Free street parking on Sunday! I thought everything was solid top to bottom, but here is my ranking in descending order: Braised Eggplant Tofu Clay Pot - I generally like this dish everywhere and they have a good version on this here - seasoned well, tender eggplant, and nice texture on the tofu Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - non-traditional "salt & pepper" - thick coating of tempura-like batter, very peppery (black pepper), and wings set on a bed of sauteed onions. Sesame Bread with Green Onion - tasty, but unlike other "da bing" I've had. This was on the thin side, meaning you have a lot more crispy outside compared fluffy inside. This was also lighter on the green onion. Classic Shrimp & Chive Dumpling - can't go wrong with dumplings - an order comes with 12 dumplings, each filled with big pieces of shrimp. I liked the texture but it is a little different - looser filling instead of a solid meat/veg ball on the inside. Original Braised Pork Noodle Soup - I liked the flavor of the soup and noodles. There was a ton of meat (diced) but they were on the tough side.

We had a pretty heavy dinner the other day, so today, I was looking to balance that with a greener…read moremeal while we were out. I ended up choosing Cha Ya since it was around the area where we needed to be and it turned out to be the perfect choice. We happened to come around noon on a Monday so it was pretty empty. Parking can be a little hectic around the area, but you can get lucky with residential parking as well. They accept cash or Venmo at this time only. Between my partner and I, we got the Senroppon Salad, Hasami Age and a Hana Gomoku. The Senroppon Salad came pretty quickly. It's composed of a lot of shredded root veggies, some tofu strips, edamame, sprouts and seeds mixed with a light soy vinaigrette. I found some inspiration while having this. It's a very refreshing, non-green, healthy salad. Quite unique! The vinaigrette gets a little stronger when you get to the bottom of the salad since those have been sitting in the dressing for a while. Next, the Hasami Age was something my partner was intrigued about. It's almost like a sushi roll, but made the filling is just corn and tofu. They're wrapped with a soybean sheet and nori and then lightly battered and fried. It turned out really delicious! The batter was indeed on the lighter side and it didn't feel heavy or oily at all. The corn and tofu mix was a little bland, so I wished they put a bit more veggie variety in there for different taste and texture. The almond sauce worked really well with it. If I have to describe this dish, it's like the offspring of a sushi roll and spring roll, haha. Lastly, the Hana Gomoku! This is like a very healthy Buddha bowl. All the ingredients were laid out neatly on top and there was a lot of veggie varieties! I love that they mixed hijiki into the rice, so it not only added flavor to the base, but also some texture. It was beautiful and delicious. We had a nice, quiet, and enjoyable meal here. I hope to try some of their other menu items when we're around Berkeley again!

If your diet is restricted to vegan, this may be your spot…read more Otherwise, seriously dull and bland

My friend is a regular at this place and she took me here for dinner. I let her take the reins and…read moreshe ordered three classic dishes that were extremely delicious with rice. We got chili oil chicken ("Sichuan mouth-watering chicken"), stir-fried beef, and sauteed water spinach (ong choy). I literally could not stop eating. Everything was so good, especially with rice. Nothing was overwhelmingly spicy or pungent, and the flavors of each dish complemented each other perfectly. Service was excellent. Our water and tea were always filled and the owner came by to say hello. I would definitely come here again for more tasty Sichuan food.

We used to love this place the first years they were open. Fantastic food, great service…read more There was a dish we used to get, fish fillet with tofu, that was amazing. However, the last time we got it it had become a watery affair loaded with bean sprouts. The dish was only a shell of its former self, so we never went back. Instead of cheapening the dishes, they should just raise the prices.

I didn't realize there was a Japanese market in the area! I wanted to make poke nachos, but didn't…read morewant to drive to the fish market in Albany. I was able to find almost everything I needed at this market. They have sashimi, seaweed salad, imitation crab sticks, packaged and prepared food, meat, snacks, etc. It's a nice little store with a lot to offer. I'd come back again.

This is a small, what looks like a family-run spot, that I really enjoy visiting. The staff are…read moreconsistently polite, welcoming, and always happy to help, which makes a big difference every time I stop by. I usually come here to pick up snacks, and it's become a favorite for my little one, they absolutely love the Meiji chocolate, and this is the closest place where I can reliably find it. Even though the store is on the smaller side, it should meet your daily needs. You'll find essentials like dairy and fresh fruit, along with more specialty items like miso paste and a variety of Japanese seasonings. It's compact, but thoughtfully organized, and has most things you will need without feeling overwhelming.