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Yesterday evening was my first time at this Tasty Pot location in Berkeley. I've been to Tasty Pot all around the Bay and the service is on par with any other location. Ordering is done via a QR code on the table, but you have to pay your bill by calling over a staff member. I ordered the curry beef hotpot, while my wife ordered the lamb hotpot. Despite the restaurant being pretty full, our orders arrived quickly. Throughout our meal, a waiter stopped by multiple times to check if we wanted more broth added to our hotpot, or more water. The hotpot itself is large enough that even the most hungry diners will be satisfied, especially with the extra large serving of rice that comes with the hotpots (you can optionally choose vermicelli noodles instead). There's a wonderful variety of ingredients in each of the hotpots, with a good balance between seafood, meat, and vegetables. If there's a specific ingredient you're craving and it's not listed as being included in the hotpot, you also have the option to add it on during the ordering process for a pretty minimal fee. The reason why my review is not higher is because the meat quality really fell short. For example, the lamb in the hotpot was completely shredded and didn't have an enjoyable texture, almost like it had been carelessly and forcibly scraped off from a un-defrosted slab of meat out of the freezer. Asides from the meat, I really enjoyed the strong curry flavor in my hotpot and appreciate that you can choose your spice level in the app when ordering. I went with medium and it was the perfect level for me -- enough to get me sweating, but not not spicy enough to make the meal not enjoyable. For $40 after tax and tip for the two of us, Tasty Pot is an affordable and chill dining option in the downtown Berkeley area. 3.5 stars, but rounding down to a 3.
very solid place :-) i always come in when im craving something soupy as i like to get the beef hot pot! it comes w a lot of toppings and actually quite a lot of beef as well. usually i opt to get the rice as a side since theres vermicelli included in the pot already (which is a big plus because i get the best of both worlds). its basically self seating when it's empty and you can just scan the qr code to order so not that much interaction is needed - i usually will maybe ask for an extra broth refill when its running low or for them to turn off the heat i wish they had caps for their sauce containers for when i do take out :( bc i love their sesame sauce... overall, v yummy easy meal (though i think i still prefer boiling point)
Food: This is a different branch I've been and the quality is pretty stable. I had Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Soup with medium spicy this time, and if you're an Asian, this spiciness is right around the level you can enjoy the hot soup. Very delicious! Service: Order with QR Code, and the staff is helpful as well. Ambiance: the restaurant is more of a medium-small spot with casual vibe but clean and nice. Definitely a place for students after school.
===TL;DR=== - #3 Cheesy milk hot soup w/ vermicelli - #1 Beef hot soup w/ rice ===TMI=== First time at this location, no wait for a Saturday afternoon. Pretty spacious place with a hole in the wall feeling since it's off the main street. They serve you with their house classic green iced tea and you order off their QR code. I got my favorite cheesy milk pot but in the very spicy level! Milky glory, -salivates-. If you're lactose intolerant, highly recommend the beef pot, a signature classic that you can't go wrong with. Self served sauce is on the side for easy access if you want to amp up the flavors. Overall, I still like their other chains more.
Friend was in the mood for soup, so we got soup! Came for lunch and got seated in their upstairs section. Lunch comes with sweet tea which is a great addition to the meal. I ordered their Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup (still not spicy enough for me!) while my friend opted for their lamb hot soup. They were both sizable portions and stayed hot through the meal thanks to the burner underneath. Food was tasty and each soup has a wide variety of ingredients. They have soybean paste on the side which always elevates a hotpot meal. The atmosphere is pretty casual and just slightly cramped, but worth it since there's not many other comparable options in the area. They also come around with refills for soup when it evaporates/you eat too much of it.
Came here during lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't so busy and I got seated immediately. You order through a QR code. I go the cheesy milk soup and got a few things removed that I don't eat. I added ramen and egg. The dish comes with vermicelli noodles, so I thought when I ordered ramen it would sub out the other noodle. Unfortunately, there were vermicelli noodles already in my bowl. I like vermicelli, but not with hot pot. The downside is they do not do substitutions here. Also, the price is on the high side. I paid $24 for everything. For that price, I can grab ayce hot pot for less on a weekday.
The perfect cozy meal for a cold, windy day in Berkeley. I really enjoyed the experience of individual hot pots. Solid ingredient variety and generous portion size, enough to last me two meals. Additional customization would be nice, but I was happy with what was provided.
My daughter introduced me this restaurant!!!!! Food Good Ambiance Good Recommend to people who loves Chinese hotpot I am from Socal and this restaurant is better than any socal hotpot restaurant
I didn't feel like cooking so I got this tasty seafood hot pot delivered to me ! It arrived piping hot and exactly as I had ordered it online. You can get these hot pot bowls with either rice, vermicelli noodles or ramen noodles and you can request the degree of hotness you would like but keep in mind.. the mild is still pretty zippy for me at least. The broth was very tasty and I had leftovers for the next day! Definitely will be going back !
Good experience and the first time we've ever had hot pot come with everything already in it. The beef hot soup had really great flavors with so many things in the soup. The Sichuan hot soup was SUPER spicy; too spicy for me, but great if you like very, very, very spicy foods. I would have preferred to quick dip and cook the beef because it got overcooked from sitting in the soup for too long. Other items in the soup were great like the fish balls, meat balls, imitation crab meat, veggies, and vermicelli noodles. There was a side sauce that was really yummy for dipping the beef and other meats. Service was pretty good and quick. Water and soup was refilled consistently. Ambiance felt like a mom & pop shop making it feel very authentic and fun.
Came to the Berkeley location for the first time. Pretty close to campus, cozy space. The portion size is very good for the price. My friend and I are both very full. It comes with a side or rice or vermicelli, but each pot already has some so it's a nice extra. You order with a QR code and they come around to refill soup and water. Service was also pretty good.
8 months ago
I come to this place quite often but never left a review, so I decided to write one this time. 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. read more
Went here for a post-pickleball dinner and was pleasantly surprised! We got seated right away, which was a nice start. I ordered the #1 Beef Hot Spot with medium spice, and it was super good, flavorful and rich. The medium spice had more of a kick than I expected but was still really enjoyable. I do wish they had a few more sauce options, but overall, it hit the spot. I will say the portions are bigger than other individual hotpot spots I've been to which was a nice plus. The ambiance was a bit dim but cozy and welcoming. The staff were attentive and friendly, refilling our broth and water without us even having to ask. Side note: their playlist was actually fire. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more
Yesterday evening was my first time at this Tasty Pot location in Berkeley. I've been to Tasty Pot all around the Bay and the service is on par with any other location. Ordering is done via a QR code on the table, but you have to pay your bill by calling over a staff member. I ordered the curry beef hotpot, while my wife ordered the lamb hotpot. Despite the restaurant being pretty full, our orders arrived quickly. Throughout our meal, a waiter stopped by multiple times to check if we wanted more broth added to our hotpot, or more water. The hotpot itself is large enough that even the most hungry diners will be satisfied, especially with the extra large serving of rice that comes with the hotpots (you can optionally choose vermicelli noodles instead). There's a wonderful variety of ingredients in each of the hotpots, with a good balance between seafood, meat, and vegetables. If there's a specific ingredient you're craving and it's not listed as being included in the hotpot, you also have the option to add it on during the ordering process for a pretty minimal fee. The reason why my review is not higher is because the meat quality really fell short. For example, the lamb in the hotpot was completely shredded and didn't have an enjoyable texture, almost like it had been carelessly and forcibly scraped off from a un-defrosted slab of meat out of the freezer. Asides from the meat, I really enjoyed the strong curry flavor in my hotpot and appreciate that you can choose your spice level in the app when ordering. I went with medium and it was the perfect level for me -- enough to get me sweating, but not not spicy enough to make the meal not enjoyable. For $40 after tax and tip for the two of us, Tasty Pot is an affordable and chill dining option in the downtown Berkeley area. 3.5 stars, but rounding down to a 3. read more
very solid place :-) i always come in when im craving something soupy as i like to get the beef hot pot! it comes w a lot of toppings and actually quite a lot of beef as well. usually i opt to get the rice as a side since theres vermicelli included in the pot already (which is a big plus because i get the best of both worlds). its basically self seating when it's empty and you can just scan the qr code to order so not that much interaction is needed - i usually will maybe ask for an extra broth refill when its running low or for them to turn off the heat i wish they had caps for their sauce containers for when i do take out :( bc i love their sesame sauce... overall, v yummy easy meal (though i think i still prefer boiling point) read more
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Thank you for loving us Nha!
Food: This is a different branch I've been and the quality is pretty stable. I had Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Soup with medium spicy this time, and if you're an Asian, this spiciness is right around the level you can enjoy the hot soup. Very delicious! Service: Order with QR Code, and the staff is helpful as well. Ambiance: the restaurant is more of a medium-small spot with casual vibe but clean and nice. Definitely a place for students after school. read more
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Sally L.
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback Lydia!
===TL;DR=== - #3 Cheesy milk hot soup w/ vermicelli - #1 Beef hot soup w/ rice ===TMI=== First time at this location, no wait for a Saturday afternoon. Pretty spacious place with a hole in the wall feeling since it's off the main street. They serve you with their house classic green iced tea and you order off their QR code. I got my favorite cheesy milk pot but in the very spicy level! Milky glory, -salivates-. If you're lactose intolerant, highly recommend the beef pot, a signature classic that you can't go wrong with. Self served sauce is on the side for easy access if you want to amp up the flavors. Overall, I still like their other chains more. read more
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Sally L.
Hey Aly,…
Friend was in the mood for soup, so we got soup! Came for lunch and got seated in their upstairs section. Lunch comes with sweet tea which is a great addition to the meal. I ordered their Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup (still not spicy enough for me!) while my friend opted for their lamb hot soup. They were both sizable portions and stayed hot through the meal thanks to the burner underneath. Food was tasty and each soup has a wide variety of ingredients. They have soybean paste on the side which always elevates a hotpot meal. The atmosphere is pretty casual and just slightly cramped, but worth it since there's not many other comparable options in the area. They also come around with refills for soup when it evaporates/you eat too much of it. read more
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Emma X.
Wesley, thanks for your truthful review. We are looking forward to…
Came here during lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't so busy and I got seated immediately. You order through a QR code. I go the cheesy milk soup and got a few things removed that I don't eat. I added ramen and egg. The dish comes with vermicelli noodles, so I thought when I ordered ramen it would sub out the other noodle. Unfortunately, there were vermicelli noodles already in my bowl. I like vermicelli, but not with hot pot. The downside is they do not do substitutions here. Also, the price is on the high side. I paid $24 for everything. For that price, I can grab ayce hot pot for less on a weekday. read more
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Sally L.
Dear Billy,…
The perfect cozy meal for a cold, windy day in Berkeley. I really enjoyed the experience of individual hot pots. Solid ingredient variety and generous portion size, enough to last me two meals. Additional customization would be nice, but I was happy with what was provided. read more
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Sally L.
Dear Elaine,…
2 years ago
My daughter introduced me this restaurant!!!!! Food Good Ambiance Good Recommend to people who loves Chinese hotpot I am from Socal and this restaurant is better than any socal hotpot restaurant read more
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Sally L.
Thank you for the compliments Peter
I didn't feel like cooking so I got this tasty seafood hot pot delivered to me ! It arrived piping hot and exactly as I had ordered it online. You can get these hot pot bowls with either rice, vermicelli noodles or ramen noodles and you can request the degree of hotness you would like but keep in mind.. the mild is still pretty zippy for me at least. The broth was very tasty and I had leftovers for the next day! Definitely will be going back ! read more
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Sally L.
Thank you so much for choosing us for your togo choice, May!
2 years ago
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Sally L.
Thank you so much for the review Tiffany! We strive to provide the…
1 year ago
Good experience and the first time we've ever had hot pot come with everything already in it. The beef hot soup had really great flavors with so many things in the soup. The Sichuan hot soup was SUPER spicy; too spicy for me, but great if you like very, very, very spicy foods. I would have preferred to quick dip and cook the beef because it got overcooked from sitting in the soup for too long. Other items in the soup were great like the fish balls, meat balls, imitation crab meat, veggies, and vermicelli noodles. There was a side sauce that was really yummy for dipping the beef and other meats. Service was pretty good and quick. Water and soup was refilled consistently. Ambiance felt like a mom & pop shop making it feel very authentic and fun. read more
2 years ago
Came to the Berkeley location for the first time. Pretty close to campus, cozy space. The portion size is very good for the price. My friend and I are both very full. It comes with a side or rice or vermicelli, but each pot already has some so it's a nice extra. You order with a QR code and they come around to refill soup and water. Service was also pretty good. read more
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Sally L.
Thank you for the 4/5 praise and the amazing photoshoot on our #1…
TIPS: 1. If you want additional toppings and your total exceeds $20, just get another hot pot. 2. This is the only hot pot place so far in Berkeley. The portions here are pretty bad for add-ons. The meatballs were around $3 and you get five. The only aspects are a bit worth it was the fish cakes and the imitation crab. One pot itself was pretty small and overall not very filling for two people, get two if you're dining with someone else. Seating is incredibly cramped, especially with backpacks and all. In addition, the bathroom was hard to get to, but the layout of the restaurant was interesting in that there were two stories. The food itself was not bad. The balls were good and the pot had a lot of flavors. It overall came out to be ~$50 after the pot and around six add-ons. I still prefer Boiling Point, but the closest is in Fremont. I will be exploring hot pot places in Oakland and updating it! read more
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Sally L.
Rose, we feel sorry to hear that you felt our prices did not meet…
1 year ago
Tasty pot has always been a go to for me. I've been to the one in Elk Grove, San Jose, and now Berkeley. This time I decided to try the mild spice level and it had a nice kick to it , but it wasn't too spicy. The waiter was attentive and offered me more broth. The place is a little small but it wasn't busy for a Thursday night. We went around 8:00pm. The kitchen closes at 9:00pm but the restaurant stays open until 9:30pm. Parking is a little tricky but there's some on Shattuck ave and it's a close walk. read more
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Sally L.
Thank you so much for your 5 star praise on us Jadyn! We can't wait…
4 years ago
I'm definitely becoming a fan of these individual Taiwanese hot pots. They come with lots of food inside and a nice balance of protein and veggies with different textures! I tried the Kimchi Dumpling Hot Soup ($17.99), which had nice pork slices. I thought the broth was very light in flavor though and didn't really have a strong kimchi taste. I got the medium spice level, but it wasn't really spicy and I definitely could've gone higher. I tried a sip of my friends stinky tofu hot soup and it was delicious! I would probably get this one next time since it was so flavorful. read more
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Sally L.
Tiffany, thanks for your review! We can't wait to see you again…
Nice place if you're looking for decent hot pot at an affordable price. I always get the lamb hot pot with extra vermicelli noodles on the side. Food is served fairly quickly and the pot is filled with a variety of different kinds of toppings. Portions are pretty big, so I can get a second meal for the following day. read more
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Thank you for being a Tasty Pot patron Jecy!…
Altogether a nice experience -- the soup was flavorful, the beef was tasty and not overly fatty / weird cut, and they gave refills on the soup (standard). Service was alright, but the ambiance is pretty cozy and colloquial. read more
2 years ago
Came here for the first time right when it opened on Tuesday and was seated immediately. Service was great and he was super attentive w/ filling up our soup + drinks. The food itself was really good and flavorful. They didn't skimp and my friend & I definitely left full. It's hidden in downtown Berkeley so definitely check this place out! Overall food was great and I'll definitely be back! read more
Tasty pot is different from your usual concept of hot pot, since you get an individual sized portion rather than dipping and cooking ingredients in a large pot as a group. I got the lamb hot soup and was delighted that they gave so much meat. However, the portion is pretty small compared to the price. The music was very loud so I could barely hear my friend, and the tables are very close to each other. Nevertheless, it was an upbeat and lively atmosphere. read more
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Thanks for your review, Sarah. It's such a delight that you enjoyed…
Was craving some hot pot and found this place right next to campus to try out! I know Tasty Pot has multiple locations and have seen it a lot, but never actually tried it until today. I was pleasantly surprised with how great the food and service was! You order your own hot pot that comes with a variety of meat, vegetables, etc. and it also comes with a side of rice. I ordered the Beef Hot Soup which came with beef, corn, fish cakes, tomatoes, and many other things. The broth was super flavorful as well. My meal came to around $20 or so which I thought was suuuuuper worth it for all the food I got! read more
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Emma X.
Ashley, thanks for taking your valuable time to leave us review! We…
Wanted hot pot on this cold rainy Saturday and was seated immediately for a party of 2. The food was served piping hot, the way I like it. Use the QR code yo order not pay. You actually pay through the staff. I ordered the milky cheese option and the broth was good. Even though I selected mild, it still had a slight kick. Good amount of meat and vegetables and they came back and refilled our soup. They also served a cold complimentary green tea that was delicious. read more
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Emma X.
Nancy, thanks for your kind words! And we are looking forward to…
2 years ago
This is such a great casual spot for a warm meal! I love coming here for dinner on a cold day. Sometimes there's a wait but it's never more than 15-20 minutes when I've gone. Once seated, you scan a QR code to place your order online. I always get the beef hot soup and it's amazing every time. I love the assortment of items that they put in and I enjoy adding a side of quail eggs occasionally. Also the fire under the bowl ensures that the soup stays heated throughout your meal but I usually turn it off after a while. Service is quick and fantastic. They come around with extra broth on hand in case you want a refill of soup, which is definitely my favorite thing about this place! read more
4 years ago
Grabbed lunch with a friend here and was immediately seated. You order via the QR code that is placed on the table. I got the beef hot soup in medium spicy with a side of rice. The meal itself was pretty solid. I finished most of it surprisingly. I've been sick and tired of AYCE hot pot and I think this hits the spot. The dish is about $15 and with the meats provided, it was worth it. I wished there was a bit more enoki mushrooms though. Service wise, it was great. The staff checked in on us 2-3 times if we needed water or extra broth which was nice. Parking was so-so. I parked 5 minutes away from here which was not a bad walk. Honestly, this is one of my favorite non-AYCE hot pot spots and would recommend it to anyone who wants to go here! read more
This place is great for a cold night in Berkeley! My friend and I came here on a weekday night and were seated immediately. We both got the beef pot, but I replaced the beef with pork and got a free side of vermicelli. Would definitely recommend to get the side of rice instead in the future because the pot already came with vermicelli, I just didn't read the description clearly. Loved everything in the soup, and the waiters generously and regularly went around offering us refills on the soup when they saw us running low. Only complaint was that there was only one or two of each ingredient mentioned in the description, and the pot was mainly filled with cabbage. read more
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Emma X.
Manya, We're delighted to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your…
Felt like there's too much going on in one single pot because they add everything in the soup before serving. Perhaps the mixture of flavors made it more bland/like i couldn't taste anything. I don't find the Ingredients, especially seafood, to be fresh enough for hot pot. Imitation crab is too starchy and scallops/shrimp usually end up overcooking by the time i get to them. read more
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Sally L.
El, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry…
Came here again with my family, and the food was just as tasty! I am updating my review to 5 stars because service was a lot quicker this time, despite the place being more busy/packed. I also appreciated that there were sauces on each table this time so that I didn't have to continuously bother the servers to keep bringing me more. read more
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Sally L.
John, thanks for being a Tasty Pot Patron. We apologize for any…
Tasty pot always hits the spot and is consistent. I've been coming here for years and always order the beef pot with very spicy level, the most my stomach can handle. The very spicy level tastes good. Over the years, they changed the way they give the complimentary sauce. Before, it was self serve, now, you have to ask for the sauce:, which include a soybean paste and chili oil. The hot pots are individual pots that have an open flame underneath to keep the soup hot. It comes with a side of rice or vermicelli noodles. You also get unlimited broth refills. I've had the green tea and milk tea boba here also and they are refreshing and tasty. The place is a bit small if you have a group. It can seat about a group of four at most together. The service is okay. The waitress was on her phone and the servers seemed a bit stingy when we requested sauces. read more
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Sally L.
Juanna, we're immensely grateful for your loyal patronage at Tasty…
3 years ago
Tasty Pot is overpriced to be honest but it's a Berkeley staple, especially on cold days and there's just no other alternatives close to campus. That being said, their hotpots taste great, there are many spice levels and flavors to choose from, and the service is attentive for how busy they always are. read more
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Sally L.
Catherine, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you enjoy our…
3 years ago
It is the only place of hot pot near UC vampus (I believe) and it is ok. Always has a lot of people, mostly students, so the place is quite noisy. The food always comes so fast; and it's good in general. read more
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Emma X.
Erika, thanks for your review! We hope the opportunity to serve you…
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Can you make your own bowl or do you have to choose one from the menu?
If I recall correctly, I don’t think you can entirely make your own bowl though you can largely dictate the toppings and spice level. You choose a preset bowl, a spice level, and then you can choose from an assortment of add-ons. Feel free to check…
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Everything is cooked, all in one container.
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They re-opened for sit down dining on July 1st
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