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    Tasty Pot

    4.3 (113 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Taiwanese supreme hot soup
    Katelynn V.

    Love hot pot and the inside of this restaurant is so cute with their decoration! I came with a friend on Sunday around 3:30pm and it wasn't busy at all. There were lots of seating available and I love how big and wide their tables are. If you come during lunch time from 12-4pm you can get a free sweet tea! I got the green tea and it was yum! I got the Taiwanese supreme hot soup with the very spicy level but I could have gotten flaming spicy. It was spicy but definitely doable compared to the spicy levels at other hot pot restaurants like boiling point. Keep in mind to carefully read the description of what's in each hot pot because the Taiwanese supreme hot soup already comes with instant noodles in it. But you can choose another side for free and choose pick between rice or vermicelli. Of course I went with rice because I didn't want double noodles duh! It was a good portion and it was yummy and satisfying to sip on that hot broth. However, I will say that the broth was not as flavorful as boiling point or other one pot hot pot restaurants I've had which is my reason for giving it 4 instead of 5 stars. The customer service was great! The workers kept checking in on us to ask if we wanted more broth. I would come here again if I lived in Davis!

    Seafood Tasty Pot
    Lynda S.

    1/10/2026 Met up with some friends half way for lunch in Davis and we settled on Tasty Pot! Arrives at opening behind another group. Seated right away. Host helped explain each menu item. Most broth is a pork base soup and there are a few options when you choose large but lunch special was all pork base with exception for vegetarian healthy option which comes with a veggie broth. This made our decision easy so we all went with the seafood tasty pot option. We ordered 2 and decided to share. My friends shared theirs and my son and I shared ours. Each pop for lunch comes w/complimentary cup of green or black tea. We chose green tea and my son loved that it was sweetened. They provided those 2 beverages immediately. We had to ask for water a couple of times. We ordered apps to start chicken wings and curly fries seasoned with salt/pepper. They were out of stock on sweet potato fries. We also grabbed the fried fish roe balls. We weren't given plates or anything to share the apps. :( Curly Fries and fish roe balls came out first. Both were hot and yummy. The chicken wings were shocking in size. They were tiny! The size of your pinky! I never knew they could be this small. We finally received our water after I asked again for them after receiving apps. Our pots came out next and we were given 2 bowls. We had to ask for 2 more bowls so we can eat. You are given option of rice or vermicelli noodles, we both chose noodles. Tasty pot was filled with quite a bit of Napa cabbage. Flavor wise as ok. Our friends ordered medium and we orders mild but both didn't have any kick at all. We opted to pass on desserts so we can grab it elsewhere. Company was the best part of this meal! Service was spotty and ambiance was ok! They did come by and ask if we wanted more broth. We had to ask for extra napkins. If you want anything, make sure to ask for it. Parking wasn't too difficult. Most were 2 hour limits.

    Japanese Miso Hot Pot
    Foodie1234 E.

    It's a cute hangout for a hotpot! The staff are nice and helpful. We got Beef Hot Soup and Japanese Miso Hot Soup! The presentation is so awesome with its Aztec-looking hot pot that you can turn off anytime. This gizmo keeps your soup hot throughout. The components in the soup are hefty-filling, delicious and yummy! The soup base is really good.

    Curry Hotpot
    Ricardo G.

    The prices were very reasonable for hotpot as I could easily get two portions from one order. Curry Flavor Hot Pot, Mild w/ Rice - 9/10 Good amount of spice and variety. I love the little pockets of flavor from the meat to the fish and vegetables. Would definitely get it again. Beef Sizzling, Mushroom, Udon - 7/10 The beef was well seasoned, but I would've liked more. The noodle quantity was also kind of low. Tastes very oniony.

    Beef hot pot
    Lindsey L.

    Came here with a friend after craving some boiling point ( but there is none here :( ) and got the medium spice, beef hot pot with a side of dumplings. Thought the soup was OK because it was slightly watered down and was not spicy AT ALL for a second to highest spice level - I have low spice tolerance. The hot pot came with some beef, clams, vermicelli, varieties of fish tofu, bean curd, mushrooms, a tomato, a side of rice, lots of cabbage, and a corn slice (?). Towards the end of the soup, there was a lot of crumbs, likely the seasoning which was unappealing when sipping the soup (almost like a sandy texture). On the other hand, the sauces provided on the side: chili fermented soybean, soy garlic, and chili oil, were really good paired with the hot pot. On the other hand, the service was great. Staff was very attentive and came over a lot to ask about needs. My friend lost her fire mid way and the staff was very accommodating to restart the fire for her. the food also came out really quick!

    Inside
    Liann A.

    Tasty Pot is one of my all time favorite hot pot places, I prefer how the pots and soups are already made. This location used to be Davis Sushi buffet way back in the day. Some people prefer their own hot pot because they don't like all of the meats and veggies in their soup that long and cooked but I personally like how tasty pot tastes. This location doesn't have small containers like other ones to make your sauces. We came here on Friday night flying back from the Sac airport upon closing. There are parking spots right up front but they also were turning people away right at closing and take out only. These bowls are shareable, I like to go for #1 Beef Hot Soup Medium with rice. I like to dip my meats and veggies in a combination of the hoisin and hot sauce. It was my parents first time so I got them healthy veggie hot soup, no spice. I wish I got them vermicelli as opposed to rice to give them more noodles. They were impressed with how they add more broth into the soup. My parents enjoyed it. My dad also got a flavored iced tea and my mom got a hot ginger lemon tea. We also ordered a side of sesame balls. The servers were pretty busy and it is a pretty tiny spot.

    Miso Japan pot
    David L.

    This place is good, if you've never left Davis and tried other Tasty Pots first in Roseville. The ambiance here is not bad. The neon lights are definitely cool. Every wall should have neon lights! Service was not bad and our tasty pot and sizzle beef add on came out quick! They did not lose any of my order. Now for the actual food review! The Taiwan pot has ramen and is properly spiced. The Japan miso pot is cool bc there are crab legs. Both came out piping hot. And there is a lot of variety. The sizzle beef was ordered bc we wanted more meat and more rice. Also if you get rice instead of noodles for the sizzle beef, you'd get crunchy burnt rice from the teppan pan. 2 tasty pots and one sizzle beef was enough for 2 adults and two tweens. Though I think the Roseville one has more meat, flavor, and an attached boba store. Maybe that's why I liked the Roseville location so much bc if you buy tasty pot food and a boba, you'd get 10% off! Either way it's worth checking out. Above average B++

    Beef Hot Soup
    Cristian E.

    Not a shared hotpot in the traditional sense, but still worth a visit. Soups are ordered individually. Went with my friends and we each got something different: Thai curry broth, kimchi dumpling, beef, and Taiwanese style. All servings were generous and full of a variety of pork, seafood, and veggies. Only issue was that the booth seats were a bit low and the bowls were served on an elevated platform (so it was a bit hard to eat). Other than that the food itself was great! Taking my fam here when they visit.

    lamb hot soup

    The ambiance overall very clean and chill vibe. The service was friendly but they seemed understaff as they only came by once. I ordered the Lamb hot soup for one, level mild spice, and vermicelli noodles. The lamb wasn't gamey and the spicy wasn't really spicy at all, but it had good flavor. I loved the add ons in the meal, it had a wide variety of veggies and meats. I was able to finish the dish and not feel overly full, so the portions were pretty good.

    Curry pot
    Sarah Z.

    This tasty pot location is subpar. Broth is lacking flavor and super watery. I asked for medium and they basically gave no spice. Also NO TOMATO POT WHICH IS MY FAVE CRIESSSS (but it's okay haha). Service was fine and plenty of seating indoors. Good casual spot. But definitely prefer other locations imo.

    Jessica S.

    The ambiance is nice and the servers were all very kind and helpful when we came in with a big party. As far as the food, there was a general consensus that the broths were unfortunately lacking in flavor. The portion size is really big though. Not one of us finished our whole meal. One of my friends got the sizzling plate and she really annoyed that! Overall it was a good experience but I do believe there are other places I'd prefer to go first.

    Curry hot pot
    Brian G.

    Taiwanese style hot pot is always nice when the quality is good because you get a huge variety of protein and veggies in one bowl. It's very macro friendly for anyone who's eating healthy too. The vibe of this spot is very nice with the bar area and neon lights. Curry hot pot: B+ The broth was very good, actually has a strong enough curry flavor. Good portions, but I feel like it was too heavy on the fish cake items. They have soy sauce, garlic and miso to make your own sauce to dip meat in. This was great with the pork in my pot. Service was friendly, but I stopped by towards the end of the night so it was hard to get their attention since everyone was cleaning and putting things away. Overall though this is a good spot for hotpot if you're in the mood for it.

    Sizzling beef - mushroom
    Sweeney P.

    I've been to this place a couple of times now. When I'm craving hot pot or sizzling beef, this is the spot. It's almost end of September and the temperature is still in the 90s here in Davis. To me that's still too hot for a hot pot lol so I opted for the sizzling beef. I normally get the black pepper flavor but I decided to try the mushroom flavor. It's still nice and peppery but with a touch of mushroom (best of both worlds! Lol). The mushroom flavor is subtle. I actually highly recommend this flavor over the black pepper because I feel like you get both flavor with just the mushroom lol Also, I highly recommend flipping the beef right away when you get the plate so it cooks the raw part nicely. One time, it took me awhile to flip them and by the time I did, the plate was not as hot and the beef did not cook and was still a little raw (unless you like it that way). To me, the charred parts of the beef that touches the plate gives it a nice crisp. The servers were nice and attentive. They approached me twice to see if I was still doing good. The ambience is also nice. The place was clean. They have an astronaut theme and decor. It was not busy at all when I went there between 1-2pm (Mon-Fri). I would say half of the tables in the restaurant were occupied but still a good amount of tables were still available (~7 tables). Would definitely be back when the cravings hit!

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    Dah Bao - beef noodle soup.

    Dah Bao

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    In a nutshell; decent drinks, various food options, and a nice place to just hang out at or get…read moretake out. Located at a Plaza so parking shouldn't be an issue. Menu isnt too pricey and grabbing and food and snack or any of the food options shouldn't run you a lot of money. I do appreciate that I was able to try all the sauces when getting the popcorn chicken which seems like a lot of places charge extra now for just sauces which is a shame so I applaud this place for not running it extra at least in my case, person who took my order was also great. Overall , would drop by again if I'm ever in the area and looking forward to try their other stuff.

    We arrived for lunch on a Thursday at around 11:45a..m. We were the only customers when we…read morearrived. One orders at the counter and picks up plastic spoons and chopsticks to the side. There were plenty of tables to choose from. All tables had an abundance of electrical outlets should anyone need to charge their electronics. Our food was brought to our table, already packaged as if for a to-go order. That was convenient for me since I generally always take home leftovers. I ordered the squash curry rice bowl. My friend had dumplings. My curry was delicious. I enjoyed the cold soft-boiled egg that came with it. There was plenty of food for me for two meals. My friend said her dumplings were very good. Not oily. While we were eating a few other people came to order to-go and a couple others dined in. This restaurant deserves more customers.

    Teabo Café - Popcorn Chicken

    Teabo Café

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    Hidden gem in the Davis area, you cannot beat the price or the service. Upon entering there's a…read morekiosk with a detailed menu of everything they offer and their Ten principles, one about the Perfect Drink Guarantee caught my eye, emphasizing they value the quality of their drinks and customer satisfaction. Our two drinks with toppings came out to be $10 and ready within 5-7 minutes of ordering. We ordered their Teabo Signature Black Milk Tea with boba and a Custom Blended Fruit Tea with crystal boba. I wanted to try their boba for sure since all of the reviews mentioned how divine it is. And I was happily surprised with the quality of their boba so late into the night. The texture was still very soft and chewy, not too sweet, and the portion of the boba was generous!! The black milk tea was strong and silky, I changed the sweetness to 75% and it was perfect. The ambiance is dark, dimly lit, lots of pandas (paintings and decor) everywhere. It was really quiet when I visited, I saw a couple students working on homework. And a family enjoying boba and various finger food snacks they offer. Would definitely come back whenever I'm in the area!!

    Great boba cafe!…read more Always have a good time here and have never had a bad experience The staff is super nice and very helpful if you're ever unsure of what to get. They know all the good drink or popular drink combinations When entering it's a small shop but still plenty of seating and nice for just a little chill spot by yourself or with friends. They have games you can play, like card games and jenga for you and your group They close pretty late at this location so those late night cravings are always met here! As for the boba and drinks! Honestly one of my favorite spots for boba will happily drive out of the way for this spot The combinations are endless and has never disappointed They use quality ingredients for those more fresh drinks and you can tell! For the food! So good Have gotten a couple things off their menu and let me tell you the star of the show is the sauce they offer The spicy ranch highly recommend They have a sweet chili also and that's also amazing But the spicy ranch Must have at least once The Cajun fries are a great shareable option and as well as the popcorn chicken Very good with the sauce or by itself All in all great staff, super helpful and nice Great food And great drinks! Always highly recommend

    Tasty Kitchen

    Tasty Kitchen

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    It was Thanksgiving day and my husband had come with me to my weekly shift at the California Raptor…read moreCenter. We were both pretty hungry afterwards and weren't sure what places were open, or what we wanted to eat. We decided to drive around downtown Davis just to get a sense of what was open, and saw that Tasty Kitchen was bustling. We had never eaten there before, but as it was pretty much our only option besides fast food (which I did not want), we decided to try them out and have a good Thanksgiving dinner. I took a quick browse at their Yelp reviews before heading in, and the food looked pretty good, so I figured why not. Since we had come pretty much on a whim (I usually heavily research restaurants before trying new places), we weren't quite sure what to order, but I knew I wanted some carbs. We wanted to share a fried rice, so we chose the dried scallop and egg white fried rice. My husband was eyeing the beef stew lo mein, and I was eager to try the beef chow fun with black bean sauce. We were seated quickly and given hot tea to enjoy. It had been a cold day, so the tea was very welcome. We placed our order and then sat back to people watch while we waited. There were a few large groups dining in, but while watching the staff, they all worked efficiently, and food was constantly coming out of the kitchen. Delivery drivers and those who called in for takeout were also coming and going. We waited a while for our food, but it was also because everyone seemed to have ordered at the same time for the dinner rush (and we had come around 17:45 too). I guess everyone was feeling like an early Thanksgiving dinner. We were honestly amazed by the huge portion sizes when our dishes arrived to our table. Everything was reasonably priced as well, and we knew we would have plenty of leftovers. The beef chow fun with black bean sauce was delightfully saucy, and the noodles still had a nice wok hay. The beef was extremely velvety and tender. My husband enjoyed his beef stew lo mein. The egg noodles were perfectly bouncy, and the braised beef was tender. The dried scallop egg white fried rice was pretty good as well. I had hoped for a bit more wok hay and scallop flavor, but it was a little under seasoned. I would say it was a nice palette cleanser if you will, and at least the rice was nice and fluffy. I would have to say that the food here is comforting and hearty, but it didn't have as much depth of flavor as I would have liked. However, you really get your money's worth when you come here. It was $49 for everything before tip, and we had so many leftovers to take home. Our waiter even took our plates and packaged them to go for us, so that was a nice touch. I'm used to packaging my own leftovers these days. There's something for everyone at this restaurant, and I would like to be back to try some of their other dishes. Another table across from us ordered the Mongolian beef, which came on a sizzling platter, and that smelled so good. That will definitely be a contender next time we visit. I'm definitely thankful that Tasty Kitchen was open on Thanksgiving, and will keep this restaurant in our rotation for a holiday meal.

    Is it bad to base my review entirely on one dish? Because this is one of the few restaurants I've…read morebeen able to find outside of the Bay Area that has two sauce fried rice. My husband and I came here after lunch and ordered two sauce, fried rice, a spicy, braised beef dish, and gai lan (Chinese broccoli). I was so excited to eat the fried rice and it tasted exactly like what I imagined it to taste like. I don't typically like really starchy, thick sauces, but that was exactly what I was looking for. I don't know, it's not like it's anything super special or a crazy amazing delicious dish, it's just a nostalgic taste that I really missed and used to only be able to get at the old tea house in Davis over a decade ago. The spicy braised beef, unfortunately was the kind of spicy. I didn't want it to be, so if you don't like tongue, numbing spicy, this is not the dish for you. That being said, the rest of the dish was good, I found the meat to be quite tender And well seasoned, when I could taste beyond numbness, lol. Vegetables are vegetables, really not more to say about that. I'll definitely come back for the fried rice and to try other clay pot dishes, which they have a lot of variety of. Also, it seems like a lot of people really enjoy their duck, so I'll be make sure to order that next time. In terms of ambience or service, it is a Chinese restaurant. You get what you get, and that is a person who brings your food out. Just kidding (kind of) I'm not expecting five star restaurant levels of service at this price point. Plates and cups were clean, the server came when I raised my hand, idk I don't really need more than that! Also, as a Vietnamese person who always has cash on her, I love when I get a discount (5%) for using cash.

    Davis Noodle City - Dan Dan Noodles, Pork Hot Oil Wontons, Thai Tea

    Davis Noodle City

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    I wasn't prepared for the chilly day in Davis. I changed my outfit several times before we left the…read morehouse. The weather report said 65 degrees and overcast today. I went from a thin top to a medium weight sweater. We arrived in Davis I grabbed my jacket to pair with my sweater. Today was a day spent exploring Davis to see the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA). What a great Conference. We come each year for this Conference and explore Davis every time we are here. After exploring the first building of the show it was coming on time to eat. We looked around the current shopping center and my husband didn't see anything he was craving. He said we'll go more into town and look for a noodle place. He said he remembered one from our last visit, down one of the alleys. Walking up the street we saw a couple of advertisements. A sandwich board was on the sidewalk for Davis Noodle CIty, the exact place we were looking for. The little Noodle Shop in the alley. We weaved through the other businesses, past the dumpling restaurant, past the outdoor seating and to the front door of the Davis Noodle City Restaurant. The out door seating looked really welcoming, but it was chilly out so we opted for eating inside with the other table that was occupied. There were 3 parties eating outside when we arrived. When we walked inside we were greeted and told to take any table. We choose a table in the corner. The menus were under the glass table top, keeping it clean and easy to read. Each place setting had its own copy of the menu. After looking at the menu, remembering what was offered on the sandwich board in front, and cross referencing it with Yelp Reviews we started ordering. We opted for the Five Spice Beef Noodles, and I asked if that was a good option and she said it was their top seller. The Yelp Reviews were only ok for that dish, but I took our chances. The second dish we ordered was the Dan Dan Noodles She tried to upscale us to the one with vegetables, but that dish was a cold dish so we when for the standard Dan Dan Noodles. Both dishes came out quickly. The Dan Dan noodles were not spicy as I anticipated, which was good, I wasn't really looking for spicy. I liked the flavor and realized that if you mixed it up there is a sauce on the bottom that is really tasty. Dan Dan Noodles ($8.25 a steal) is a solid dish and I highly reccomend it. It's a great bowlful of noodles. If you are hopping for other ingredients you are out of luck, it's 100% noodles with a sprinkling of peanuts on top and a sauce on the bottom. The Five Spice Beef Noodle Soup ($12.75)was as described in the reviews. It comes with American Broccoli and carrots. The beef is so good it melts in your mouth. The broth is minimal and lacked flavor. I'd think that it's advertised as Five Spice that it would have more flavor. I don't reccomend it if you are looking for a strong flavor. If you are looking for great meat, that melts in your mouth, but is also a little fatty then you have the perfect dish. Both dishes came with fresh noodles, none of those dried and rehydrated noodles that some places serve. The noodles on both dishes were different and pleasant. I highly reccomend their fresh noodles. Customer service was good. She came to check up on us and was pleasant. Parking is street parking. And they have a bathroom on site that is clean and well stocked.

    I am usually a defender of these kinds of restaurants --- slightly below average rating due to poor…read moreservice is the mindset I try to approach them with. Unfortunately, this place has both bad service and food is not great. 2 stars for the price. Food (3/10) - I don't know how to describe it outside of the fact that it's just bland. I got the "Marco Polo noodles" which is just Chinese jia jiang mien. Let's start with the positives. I liked the noodle texture; it had a nice spring and were thick for a decent chew. Now, onto the bad. You could just tell that the noodles would be bland just by a look and smell. The smell of the bowl wasn't one of fragrant stir-fried pork but it actually smelled like starchy water. The sauce was super watery and had no flavor and I don't think there was even ground pork in the noodles. From what I could tell, it was some diced up mushroom and then black bean paste, without black bean flavor might I add. I had to add a GENEROUS amount of soy sauce and chili oil to make it taste decent. Honestly, I'd say it's pretty hard to mess up this dish as a whole and there's a lot of leeway on flavor but I have not tasted something that bland in a while. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we have the thai tea. This thing was so sweet that it was borderline undrinkable. I had to wait for the ice to melt in the drink before it was bearable and even then, it still left this residual sticky taste in my mouth. Also it's 4 dollars for canned thai tea; she grabbed it out the fridge. The only sort of saving grace of this restaurant is that it's relatively cheap. $12.50 for a good portion of noodles might convince me to go back(?) VERY BIG maybe though. I might want to try their soup noodles. Service (5/10) - It didn't really seem like she wanted me to be there. She kind of just sat behind the counter on her phone with an Airpod in the whole time. She was just on her phone the whole time and overall inattentive. When she was, she was just asking if I was ready to order (twice in the span of under 3-ish minutes). Ambiance (6/10) - Eh. It was just kinda weird. The lighting was dingy. Also didn't like how they left dirty tables around (clearly looked like they had been there for a while). Overall, probably wouldn't visit again. Might give it a second chance but food for price was pretty good. Unfortunately, bad food for good price is a no-go for me.

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    Thai Canteen

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    Thai Canteen was my go-to spot during my college days in Davis. Lunch, dinner, late-night -- Thai…read moreCanteen always had me covered. My usual order at any Thai restaurant is pad thai or pad see ew, and they nailed it every time. The portions are huge and the prices are excellent and they definitely don't skimp. The vibe is very much a casual cantina: metal chairs, wooden tables, and an olive-green color palette throughout the interior. It feels lively and relaxed, perfect for a quick meal with friends between classes. - Pad Thai -- classic chicken pad thai topped with chopped peanuts and lime for extra zest; huge portion with a great balance of sweet and savory flavors; they also go pretty hard on the Thai spice if you ask for it - Thai Iced Tea -- cool, refreshing, and not overly sweet, with that classic amber color topped with condensed milk Service is always friendly and welcoming. The place can get pretty bustling, especially during weekend lunches, but that's part of the classic college-town cantina atmosphere. We were usually able to find a table, though you might have to wait a bit during peak hours since Thai Canteen is a must-try spot in downtown Davis!

    I tried Thai Canteen and had a bit of a mixed experience overall…read more The drunken noodles were really good and super flavorful. That was definitely a highlight for me. I also tried the duck fried rice one time, but I made the mistake of ordering it way too spicy and ended up not being able to finish it. Honestly, that was on me, and I think if I adjusted the spice level, it would have been really good. I also ordered the mango sticky rice, which I was excited about because I have had it at many different places. Unfortunately, the mango was not very sweet, and when I mentioned that something felt off, the response I got made me feel a bit dismissed, like I did not understand the dish. That part of the experience was frustrating. In general, the service was not the kindest during that visit, which affected my overall impression. That being said, the food itself has good flavor, and ordering to go might be a better option if you want to avoid that kind of interaction. It has been a few months since I have been back, so I cannot say if the staff or experience has improved. Overall, it is a place with good food, but the service side of things could definitely be better.

    Tasty Pot - taiwanese - Updated May 2026

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