Such a great spot for AYCE! It's $26.99 for lunch on the weekend and definitely a steal. I like that it's individual pots and you can pick your own base. I got the mala which was super flavorful without being too spicy. Meats are ordered via a QR code while the sauces, veggies, tofu, and seafood are self serve. For the price, I'd say the variety and quality is pretty good. I enjoyed the marinated meats (lamb in wine and beef in beer) which was a fun time and they do have calamari, shrimp, and octopus for seafood. For my party of 8, the individual pots definitely make cooking/eating easier and overall it was a great meal. Service is super friendly and since we were a large party tip was included but I appreciated that our server made sure to mention this so we wouldn't tip again. There is also a cash discount so pay with cash if you can! read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

I see a lot of comments about people wanting to gate keep this restaurant. Honestly, I get it. It's really damn good. Had a lot of friends recommend this place to me and a group of us finally went. The food is phenomenal and the service is phenomenal. When it comes to AYCE hot pot, I think service can make or break your experience. I really like the variety they offer and the server was super funny haha. It's great to go somewhere you feel welcome. Will be back soon. read more

The Pots Hot Pot - mid-meal - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved this spot ! A really good deal for all you can eat hot pot in the city with a multitude a fresh ingredients and individual pots so that everyone can get what they want especially if there are spice/dietary differences with the group. The only critique I had is that when we were seated we weren't told how the experience worked (they had qr codes to order but they were quite hard to photograph). We went up to the "buffet" but didn't realize there were more options to order. Otherwise, we had a great experience and our server was super kind. Definitely would love to come back soon. read more

OK, first off, parking is insanely difficult so if you can ride share over. The tables are individual pots, and the round seats double as your storage container. You order via the QR code at the end of the table/ Have a few soup options, but it appears they all use chicken stock as their soup base. What is impressive is the food quality here. Once you order, the meat comes quickly and the quality is top notch fresh. The wagyu, ribeye, pork belly and the rest of the meat was excellent but their must try is their fresh fish paste. In addition, they have a salad bar where you can get your own veggies. Lots of fresh vegetables including my favorite lotus roots, wide assortment of mushrooms, various noodle options, some friend food, a sauce creation station, self serve drink station to round it out. As with all hotpot, the success lies in fresh quality meat and veggies and the different ingredients to create your own dipping sauce; and this restaurant got it all. This place does get busy but the staff here are friendly and always with a smile. read more

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90 min max at tables which is sufficient time to eat as much as you want and to finish your beers. I like that you only have to wait 5 minutes to place your next order. Service is so fast and staff is so pleasant. Most importantly the quality of the meats is very good. The all you can eat price for adults is $35 and very worth it. The sauce bar also has veggies and seafood so you can pick what you want and not have to overcommit. Overall, really enjoyed the meal. I will say, the stools did not look comfortable but you don't really notice that they don't have a back when you're leaning forward over your individual pot. read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been here twice now, once last year (would've rated 3.5 stars), and came Feb 26, 2026 and will now give it 4 stars! They updated all the tables so everyone gets an individual soup pot. I prefer this because it's easier to manage your own pot/food that is cooking! Came with a group of 7. I think the biggest group size that can fit at one table is 8, so it worked great. You can call to make a reservation, not sure if there's a table size minimum, but I originally had a res for 6, which turned into 8, and then one person didn't show...My only advice about the table / seating situation is that for the big tables along the wall like ours, it was bench seating or stool seating. I wish the stools had been chairs because my back started hurting since I was slouching with no back to my chair (stool). The dinner price was 34.99 for AYCE. I like this place because they have a fridge where you can grab water and one of the tea options is free. Other drinks you have to purchase like soda, beer, or soju. There's a nice sauce bar (I loved the house sauce)! Then the bar also has veggies, noodles, and there's a lot of seafood to be cooked. You order from the QR code on your table. Heads up if you order just broth first, they make you wait 5 minutes between orders. It's probably easiest if you have 1-2 people do all the ordering. Once you order, the meats come out super fast. Everything was good but some of my faves were the Wagyu, toro, and brisket. I usually prefer the more marbled beef options. I went with the Chinese herbal broth because I like to start with simple broth and drink some at the end after all the meat juice has been cooked in it. We didn't order chicken, and I think we only ordered pork once. We had the lamb, but it wasn't my favorite. I'd stick with the beef options here, and grab seafood from the bar. The fish filet was also a fave from the seafood bar. We came on a Thursday night which was decently busy but nothing like a weekend. If you want a more chill night, go on a weeknight. Weekends get busy, and they will probably be more strict on time limit, which I think is 90 minutes. My group had about 90 minutes of ordering food, but we stopped and were able to sit and chat for a bit after since no one was waiting for a table. Service is quick and friendly. Whenever we ordered more food, it came out within a couple of minutes. They walk around to offer more broth. The table burners are deep in the table which we concluded was to help avoid splashing. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because sometimes the cuts of meat seemed a little inconsistent. One of the brisket orders we got were really tiny pieces. Even our server noted that when he told us what each meat was. And depending on how busy they are, sometimes they told us what each meat was and sometimes they didn't. It's not a big deal because I'll eat anything, but it was helpful to know so I would know what I actually like and want to reorder. Would definitely come back again! read more

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My friend and I came here before heading to a Warriors game. Hot pot is one of our favorite meals, and he suggested this place. The wait was only about five minutes, which was great. The restaurant itself is much smaller than other hot pot spots I've been to. I understand that they needed to add more tables and chairs and divide tables when seating different parties, but it did make the dining experience feel very close and a bit tight, with little personal space between guests. There were many soup base options, and we chose the Tonkotsu and Spicy Tonkotsu. I do wish the spicy broth had more of a kick--it was a bit lacking in heat--but the flavor was still very good. For meats, we ordered our usual favorites: wagyu beef, taro, prime beef, pork belly, and kutoboto. One unique option we hadn't seen before was red wine beef belly, and it was absolutely delicious. The red wine flavor is strong, but since one of my favorite KBBQ items is red wine pork belly, this was right up my alley. The walk-up veggie bar was a big plus. They did run out of enoki mushrooms and hadn't restocked them, but when we asked if they were out for the lunch hour, they immediately refilled them without hesitation. The sauce bar also had a great variety of sauces to choose from. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. We did have to flag down our server because our meat orders hadn't come out, but they apologized and brought everything right away. Even after we had already paid, I asked for another order of donuts, and they happily let us enjoy that last-minute dessert. read more

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For $35 AYCE hotpot, it's a nice place in the city. Located in sunset away from the busiest streets, it's not hard to find parking. I've been here twice, and there's always been a bit of a wait, but tables move quickly. You may have to share a table with others if you have a small party, but they put up dividers in between. Service is very friendly and attentive! I heard them greet a few regulars during both visits. There's a buffet for most vegetables, carbs, seafood, proteins, and non-sliced meats. What sets this place apart are the handmade noodles! I don't always remember to add carbs to my hotpot meals, but I can't pass them up - they have a great bounce and chew. Another plus is the fruit tea, Thai tea, and water pitchers in the fridge for you to grab whenever you please. When you're seated, the menu and ordering for certain items are from the QR code - you can submit orders every 5 minutes. It's convenient, but I've noticed there are differing options offered each time - the server explained that they may be out of items and take them off the system, so it was a little disappointing since I couldn't order tofu and shrimp paste my second time around. The broths are very tasty overall, especially the pork bone broth. Would note however, the spicy broth has a more pronounced herb flavor than other restaurants. Overall, would recommend this place for this area. If you pay with cash, there's a slight discount. read more

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Came here for dinner with a friend during the week. Was about half full and we got seated quickly. The service is super friendly here, although I wish they'd give more than just a single napkin without asking- hot pot is messy! So the process is pretty straightforward. You order via an app to get your choice of broth, meats/proteins, drinks, and desserts. For everything else (dips, a few hot food items, and veggies), you go up to the area in the back. There's also a fridge in the back where you get large bottles of water, tea, and carrot juice! The back area had a bunch of veggie options- enoki and king mushrooms, bok choy, Napa cabbage, kombucha squash and more! Additionally, there were a bunch of noodle and rice cake options, as well as kimchi, sliced jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro. It's not as extensive as I believe it used to be per the menu pictures from a few years back, but this felt more streamlined and was enough for me. Besides, this way I was able to eat enoki mushrooms (my favorite) without having to constantly order more. There were a decent selection of meats. The wagyu beef was my favorite (shocker, right?), but they had a variety of beef, lamb, pork, and chicken (only one chicken option- would've liked more though). They also had options to add eggs, frozen dumplings, and some seafood option. Get the hot glazed donuts at the end. They are exceptional, especially when warm. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Food - 3/5 - I liked that they had a good amount of variety for soup bases as well as for the food options. There was some things that you would order through the app, like the meats and frozen items, and other things you could help yourself to at the bar, like the veggies and some noodles. The sauce bar was plentiful too but I would say, there were some things that were a bit hard to reach as a short girl, so I hope they can restructure it a little. I appreciate that they had a good amount of drink options too, some you would pay a bit more for, and some were included in the AYCE price. Just pay attention to what you are grabbing. From what I saw, they had herbal tea, thai tea, fruit teas and sodas ($3 per can/bottle). I got the tom yum soup base and my bf got the curry soup base. Both were quite flavorful and fragrant. We ordered many rounds of meat and left quite satisfied for the cold night. Be advised that there is a QR code menu where you order those items. It's designed where a few phones can order for the table but I think its easier for everything to be ordered in one phone per 3 people, depending on the group size. Since we were a party of 2, we just ordered off of his phone. Price - $$ - The pricing was quite decent as it was about $35 per person for AYCE. I expected it to be more expensive but I appreciate this pricing a lot as it was quite worth it if you eat a lot. Service - 4/5 - All of the staff are pretty nice and quick with the service. They bring the ordered items out and clear the empty trays very quickly. Ambiance - 3/5 - The seating is a bit crowded but it is a small establishment so I don't personally mind it too much. If small spaces are a factor for you, it can feel a tad bit claustrophobic for some seating so please be advised or let the staff know so they can seat you somewhere with a bit more space. It is recommended that you make a reservation for larger groups of 5+. Location - 2/5 - It is located in a quite residential looking neighborhood so it can be hard to miss. If you're driving, there's a good amount of street parking before walking a bit to the restaurant. There's also a MUNI train line right in front of the restaurant if that is an option you prefer. ____________________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

Second time here and I'm giving it five stars (realistically 4.5, but overall it deserves it). I've seen reviews calling the meat average, but I disagree. I go to Japan often, so my standards are a little high, and for an all-you-can-eat spot, the meat here is above average. I've been to other highly rated hot pot places where the meat was tough, that's not the case here. Even the lamb was good (and I usually don't like lamb). Pork was my least favorite, but still decent. I got the winter melon broth again since I prefer lighter broths that don't overpower the meat. My boyfriend got a spicy one, flavorful but a bit strong for me. I don't care for the house sauce, but honestly the broth seasons everything well. I just make my own ponzu base sauce. Service is attentive, stations are constantly refilled, and the fried bread with condensed milk was a great dessert. The place looks small from the outside, but it's actually bigger than it seems. It can get pretty loud since they accommodate large parties, so I wouldn't recommend it for a quiet date night. But if you're here to eat and enjoy good hot pot, this is definitely the spot. Overall, one of my favorite AYCE hot pot spots in the area. Would definitely come back. read more

Some really good shabu shabu in SF! We arrived on a Monday night around 6:45 and were sat immediately. There's lots of seating and they can accommodate all party sizes. Everything was clean, from the seating and tables to the self-serve station. The man who took our order was very nice and friendly. The meats and broth came out very quickly. The selection isn't as wide as other places I've been to, but it's pretty solid and covers everything you need. What I liked the most was the drink options! There's a fridge of pitchers full of teas like fruit teas and Thai tea, and you're free to grab as much as you want for your table. read more

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TL;DR AyCE buffet style hot pot, the food quality and selection wise, Everything was just okay. I didn't love the limited sauce bar selection but the meats were good. Service was really good and friendly though and everything was clean. However if you're a germaphobe prob want to stay away from this buffet style AYCE hotpots. I think they changed owners because everything was just a little off compared to when I came last time which was a few years ago. My main issue with this place is the sauce bar... there's too few options to mix up the concoction that suits your tastebuds and I felt like while all the dishes were decent, I couldn't get flavor profile to be right bc I'm not one of those ppl who just dip in soy sauce. The sesame paste was lackluster and there was no satay sauce. I thought these would be staples yet not available. The AYCE menu was fine. The meat was decently fresh and service quick to bring more over. The buffet style for the veggies and meat/fish balls were fine and you can choose how much you want rather than having waiter bring these over anyway so I appreciated the option to grab your own. However for sanitary reasons it's kinda weird but since you're boiling anyway it prob doesn't matter and you can just try not to think abt it too much if you're a germaphobe I would say stay away. Though the staff does keep the buffet area very clean and stocked so that's not the worst thing. Another weird thing was the chocolate desserts. While I appreciated them providing it, The way it's setup in the buffet with tongs didn't really make ppl use the tongs and for sanitary reasons I would not opt in for any as this would obviously not be boiled. I saw some kids just use their bare hands to grab the chocolates and it was gross tbh. read more

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AYCE hot pot in the sunset district. Clean atmosphere and friendly staff with tons of options for toppings. The beef pho soup base alone is enough to get me out here every chance I get! Order from the QR code and the food can be a second but usually pretty quick. Self service with lots of options for sauce, noodles and veg. They even have a mini dessert station & a drink fridge! The place is cozy with a second room for busy night. The decore is so art deco. There is a time limit but it is quite the vibe for a chill night by the beach in the city! read more

Wow, it's been forever since I've been here--pre-COVID days! So glad I finally made it back. Everything was clean, and the staff are so nice! Ordering is a breeze: scan the barcode, tap what you want, and boom--food at your table. The meats were fresh and flavorful, the seafood and veggies were endless, and the sauce bar? Chef's kiss. All this for $35 AYCE is a steal. Pretty sure there wasn't even a time limit, so if we weren't so full, we could've kept eating for hours. Definitely coming back! read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummy! I love how they operate the ayce too! There's a vegetable and appetizer section for you to get yourself and you order meats on your phone. Wide selection of meats, some interesting flavors too like beer beef. There's desserts too like brownies and this taro sago one that was really good, wish I had more space in my stomach to eat more. Would come back here! read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely loved this place! Our server was super nice and lovely to talk to. The price for all you can eat is a steal! $25.99 per person for lunch! The meat tasted really good and was great quality. Small selection but easier to focus on which ones are your favorite. You have to get up to get all the veggies, noodles, and sauce. The selection of veggies and noodles were great! The dessert they serve at the end is also super good. The inside was cute and had a good amount of seating. Would LOVE to come back! read more

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TLDR: Affordable AYCE hot pot place that tastes decent, but the space and ingredients are poorly managed. The restaurant was packed when we got there on a Sunday night, but we were able to get a spot relatively quickly. The server led us to a table and left without explaining anything. There's a QR code to scan and order meats and a small selection of items. Other items are all buffet-style, including water and drinks from a fridge to the side (the drinks cost extra). Personally, I really dislike the self-serve section. There's a section where the same tongs are used for seafood, fish balls, some veggies, and other ingredients, which didn't feel great. Desserts and savory foods are placed right next to each other and leads to a lot of accidental drips. There's also not enough space for everyone to move around, and it leads to really awkward standstills next to seated customers. The food was decent, but I likely won't return again. read more

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This place was soooo good!!! If I could live close to it I would eat there every week!! Service was super sweet and helpful! Food was amazing, we went during lunch and it was $26.99 a person. I was bummed out because I really wanted to try the tum yum one but it was only during dinner. Next time will go for dinner! Also 10% off check if you bring cash. Definitely will be back. It was pretty clean too. read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Spicy miso - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

A new and unique hot pot experience. At this spot, expect to wait a while if coming on the weekend. It's definitely worth it though and you'll leave happy. This concept has you order just the meat in advance and you go and self serve all your veggies and a variety of other meats and fish. The only caveat is that you must finish everything in order to avoid a $30 charge for your table. You can mix a variety of sauces and everything is just so good. read more

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The ambiance is very cute and local, and the servers are very nice! On a Wednesday around 6pm, we were seated immediately. It got busy quickly after. For dinner, it was $35 all you can eat+ 10% off if you pay in cash. When you sit down, you scan a QR to order soup and meats, and some select veggies and seafood. Everything else is buffet style. Free yummy drinks included, like Thai tea! Meat selection is a bit small, but tasty. It was a lot of fun picking out the toppings! read more

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Recently visited the Pots again and was delighted to see Air! Air provided us with great customer service and kept coming back and asking if we wanted to order more meats. He even made sure to bring out new trays of meat when he saw that we received thawed ones. Overall, the food was great and we were satisfied as usual. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Small place but good quality was good. Ample choices, staff were kind and friendly. Nice local place to grab hot pot

I've been here multiple times. The American wagyu meat quality is pretty good for AYCE. They have a good selection of seasonal vegetables that you grab from yourself. The mala spicy broth wasn't very spicy and I tasted a hint of tomato? Depending on seating availability you might get an independent small pot or community large pot with two sides. There is also a sauce bar for you to make your own dipping sauce. You can also grab from a selection of herbal tea and sweet mango drinks. Food orders are brought out quickly. It's usually more packed on Fridays and over the weekend. You get 10% off if you pay in cash! read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Signature Mala Spicy and pork bone broth - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent food and service! I love how you can have individual pots and that it's all you can eat buffet style!! Everything was sooo delicious and the staff was great at checking in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. I got the coconut pork bone broth and it was Devine... I finished every last drop of broth. read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best hotpot in the bay area...so delicious, the place is clean, the owner and the staff are so nice and accommodating. They have one of a kind soup base, meat and vegetables are fresh, appetizers are great and the desserts, oh wow. read more

Food: good selection of meats. I enjoyed their beer soaked lamb! Loved that they had some free drink options like herbal tea, Thai tea, and fruit teas. Sodas are $3 each. Veggies were very fresh and meats were decent quality. Good selection of broths too. I chose the coconut pork broth and my mom chose the regular pork broth. You serve yourself for most veggies. Service: super attentive server! I think he was the owner, didn't catch his name though. Ambiance: mom and pop vibes. $$: 10% off if you pay in cash. read more

This place IS FIRE. THE WEEKEND DISCOUNT IS A STEAL. $25 for AYCE hot pot with a big variety of options plus 10% off with cash (these deals are weekends lunch only rn). The meat was super thinly sliced so it was so tender when cooked despite not being the most marbled I've had. The broths are pretty good, not as good as the top tier places like liuyishou or feng, but for the price 100% worth. There's a ton of options at the lil bar to get like shrimp roe filled balls, noodles, and other stuff to put in the pot. There's also pretty good sauce and they had spicy pig ear cold dish. The meat and some stuff like fried buns with condensed milk were ordered from a link you scan with ur phone and anyone in the table could add to the table order and send em in. It was max 1 order per 5 mins but you could get a ton of stuff, like 6 trays per type of meat. We got the big pot which was 5 extra dollars since we liked that more than each person only having a small pot with a single pot. I will 100% be coming back this place is a gem. I like the interior and nice clean restaurant ambiance. read more

The Pots Hot Pot - We just started eating here, got way more stuff later - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here for the first time and honestly had a really good experience. The sauce bar was actually one of my favorite parts--there were so many options and it was fun mixing everything how I wanted. I also really liked that you can order from your phone, it just made everything way easier and we didn't have to flag anyone down. All the food we got tasted really good, nothing disappointing at all. We ended with the condensed milk donut dessert and omg... so so good. Definitely get that if you go. Our server Anh Mai (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was great too. Super nice and checked in on us. We'll for sure be coming back. read more

super solid hotpot spot! this place was AYCE which was perfect for a fulfilling meal. i thought the broth choices were well varied. i opted for the pork bone broth and my partner got the tonkotsu. both were really good in their own way. the pork bone was clean and had a literally piece of pork bone in it! the tonkotsu was richer and creamier. the order is through an online system were you mainly order the meat/proteins. they have a selection of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, tofus, and etc. the veggies, carbs, and seafood is at the buffet bar for you to go and pick to your heart's content. there is also some hot foods available. the sauce bar has a pretty good selection as well. drinks like water, soda, teas, and others are self-grab at the fridge. my fav meat cut was definitely the beef wagyu. i couldn't recommend this place enough!! read more

I really enjoyed our dinner here - love that you have your individual pot and can serve yourself from the wide variety of fresh vegetables, noodles, dumplings, mushrooms, my favorite fried tofu, and make your own sauces, etc. The soup base (I chose spicy) was excellent and the server kept replenishing my soup. We ordered different kinds of meat and seafood to add and it all was very clean and fresh (perhaps with the exception of the shrimp which was a little mushy). We went on a weeknight around 7pm and it wasn't crowded. I'd happily go to The Pots Hot Pot again. read more

The Pots recently upgraded their tables making the spot even better! This is our favorite spot to grab hot pot. It's a great deal, quick ordering on your phone, and all you can eat. Our favorite is the Kobe beef. Vegetables, noodles, appetizers, and desserts are self serve buffet style at the front of the restaurant. They also offer bottomless drinks if you're feeling thirsty! read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pleasantly surprised! Solid 4 for me. My must haves for hot pot: good sauce bar, wagyu, veggies, quail egg, roe filled something and water to hydrate. This place checked off all the boxes :) We were seated immediately a late sprinkle night. I came with two friends who tried hotpot for the first time and they said it was really good. I liked the noodle selection, the way the bar was displayed and small things like the brownie bites and being able to grab our own water. I've tried 4-5 hotpot spots and this is an easy top 2 contender for me! read more

The Pots Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Pots is hands down one of the best hotpot spots in San Francisco. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel welcome and the vibe is warm, lively, and perfect for a group meal or even a cozy dinner. The menu is fantastic--plenty of broths to choose from, each one rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. My favorite is the spicy miso. The quality of the meat, seafood, and vegetables is top-notch, and the portions are generous. The dipping sauces and condiments bar let you customize everything to your taste, which makes the experience even more fun. Service is fast, attentive, and friendly, and the staff is always happy to explain the menu or make recommendations. Prices are very fair given the quality and portion sizes, and you leave feeling full and happy every time. read more

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Wow! My new favorite hot pot place AYCE. Lealani our server was so attentive and a joy! She always checked in on us and her light energy really uplifted our evening. She was knowledgeable on allergies and checked on gluten free items for me. I appreciated her thoroughness. Others always checked in on us too when passing by which I loved. The interior was super clean and nicely decorated. I loved all of the options for our hot pot and the meat was super fresh! Everything was so tasty and the options were endless. I really enjoyed the teas as well and my friend liked all the desserts. I now will take all my friends here even though I live an hour away. This was truly a great experience and my new favorite hot pot place!! Would recommend. read more

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Their $25 weekend lunch special definitely stands out, and is very worth it! Staff is so nice and helpful, and their bar food options are standard for hotpot. I'd say their meat quality is better than most hot pot spots though! My favorite thing about The Pots is their ordering system, which allows multiple individuals in your party to add to the order at once, on their own devices. All ayce spots should adapt this system! read more

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My new favorite hot pot place in the greater sunset area. The Pots Hot Pot does a great job at having a great selection of items for hot pot at an affordable price. The staff is always extremely friendly and will swing by if you look confused or in need of service. They make it easy by having a QR code to scan to order items that are not already out on the grab and go area. My favorite items are the meats, the dumplings, the variety of mushrooms, and their herbal tea (yes, it's included with dinner). Ambiance-wise, the restaurant is very clean and well lit. Once it gets busy, it can be a bit louder, but it seemed like everybody is always respectful. What helps is that they have a separate room for larger parties in order to keep the volume down. The servers also do a great job at restocking the grab and go area and keeping things clean and moving. Huge kudos to The Pots Hot Pot. Looking forward to my next visit here. read more

First hot pot experience and as a vegetarian, was really satisfied with multiple vegetarian broths and options! Around $45 per person all you can eat and drink (from their homemade drink selection, not alcoholic). We made a reservation for a large party via email ahead of time, and the staff was very flexible when we changed numbers last minute. The interior is really bright and roomy - good for larger parties (though walk in May require a wait), and near full at 6 pm on a Friday). The person who emailed me came over to introduce himself and explain the hot pot experience, which was super helpful!! Our group ordered the curry soup (which my friend described as soup from Maggi noodles) and kimchi soup, both of which were strong and well-flavored even as water refills were poured. It was so much fun grabbing a huge variety of toppings/vegetables (mushroom, lotus root, napa cabbage), and they also had soft tofu / beyond meat dumplings to order! The staff came around often to refill the pot, and we could grab free drinks (including homemade Thai tea and iced lychee tea, both of which were very refreshing) as often as we wanted. Give its all you can eat, they are mindful and charge for waste so keep that in mind as you grab food!! Also, there is a little potential for contamination between some of the meat and vegetarian toppings given that people can share utensils to grab them (though people seemed to try not to). Loved the buffet and left fully stuffed/satiated (perfect after a day spent playing sports at Golden Gate Park :)) read more

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My absolute FAVORITE hot pot in the city. The coconut bone broth is to die for - I could drink that broth everyday and be happy. I love the ability to serve yourself - the buffet style is so great, being able to have some snacks and drinks while you wait to order the meats is top tier. The servers are always so friendly, I love bringing friends in big groups here. Definitely my go-to spot for hot pot in the city. Also the lunch all you can eat is reasonably priced, the dinner is also reasonably priced - all you can eat for a great value. Will always be a loyal customer here, I love coming here again and again. read more

Came back during lunch, which is a steal at $25/pp AYCE. The wait person confirmed they do have msg in their broths, but less in the miso and pork broths. I didn't drink the soup this time, so my msg allergies (numb tongue) lessened though still existed 5 hours later. Very clean and open space. Lunches will charge an additional $3/pitcher drink in fridge vs. gratis for dinners. read more

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