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This was the perfect lunch spot after a Pacifica hike. They have so many high quality options for AYCE and their sauce bar is top notch. The personal half pot half grill was so fun, I have not seen this option at many other places. The oil in the grill being so close to you is a little bit risky but I survived the meal just fine. Would definitely come back for the fun atmosphere and the quick service.
We had family visiting, so my husband made a reservation for a party of 14. He called a few days before, and I was glad that they were able to accommodate such a big party. Our reservation was at 7pm and the restaurant started to fill up. It's not that big inside, but they also have a few tables outside. Each person had their own burner, but since I was sitting at the end, I had to share it with my mom. Not a big deal since I always like the broth that she ordered. All of us ordered half hot pot/skillet, so we can enjoy both types of cooking. I liked that one person was in charge of ordering for their group to minimize confusion and multiple orders. The food came out quickly for us to cook. I really enjoyed the New Zealand Lamb and all the vegetables. I wasn't a big fan of the sauces that we were able to customize at the sauce station since they were just normal Asian sauces. Overall a great place to come for AYCE. The price was also reasonable - $41.99 per person for 90 minutes. There is free parking available since it's located in a plaza. Our family had a great time which is all that matters.
We came as a party of four on a Thursday evening. We were able to get seated inside within a few minutes since it wasn't packed yet. The service was pretty quick and easy. We all enjoyed the different meats, veggies, appetizers, noodles, and steamed buns. At the end you also get a scoop of ice cream. One of my favs is the steamed custard buns. Try eating them with your scoop of ice cream. It's a good combo. I enjoy coming back here whenever I get the chance. I hope to be back again sometime soon.
Everytime I visit the staff here are super nice and friendly. I like how you can have half hot pot and grill for your plate. Their menu is a check list, you can only order 15 at a time. Fast service and attentiveness was great my water cup was always full. My go to is the tom yum soup but this visit I tried the coconut pork bone broth. My husband got the spicy broth and he liked it as well. Prefer the tom yum soup, the coconut pork broth was too adventurous for me. The atmosphere here is great and always cozy with the warm soup and family vibes. I like how they have high chairs for my toddler. I recognize one of the young waitresses with long hair and glasses their everytime we visit, didn't catch her name but she is super nice and glad she works there, this restaurant is lucky to have her. I little pricey but for 3 adult and 1 two year old. But it was worth it. We Will come again! Highly recommend this spot for hot pot fans. FYI I visited this place quite a few times since it opened.
This was our first time going to Top Pot. We've never been before only because we've always seen a long line and they don't take reservations, but we decided to give it a shot this time. We got lucky that there was a table open when we got there so we got seated right away. I like the option of sitting inside or outside. The nice little sauce bar is perfect. We also enjoyed that there is a good option of already cooked hot food and the usual hot pot variety. I like that there is a duo pot/ grill option. Quality of food was good. Service was quick. The moment you had an empty plate, someone grabbed it off of our table right away. Parking was easy. I think the surprise and shock of the night was how yummy the boba and milk tea was. It was way better than most boba places I've been to. I highly recommend going to Top Pot, it is a local treat.
I love the variety of food options top pot has! The hot pot and kbbq combo is great if you have cravings for both. There's a sauce bar inside so you can customize everything to your liking. I enjoyed the miso soup broth and the fresh noodles had a great texture to it. We came on a bus Saturday night but the server was still very attentive to us. There was both indoor and outdoor seating, so it's great if you want to bring a pet! Great spot overall if you're in the mood for some good food!
One of my favorite hot pot spots in the bay area!! Parking in the area is relatively easy - a couple spots right up front if you're lucky, and there's a ton of spots in the plaza just a little walk away. My friends and family usually arrive here a little after they open (4:30pm) and we've always gotten seated almost immediately. The interior's very clean, though on the smaller side but they also have outdoor seating! Service is friendly and fast! You get your option of a shared pot or individual (you can also do half hot pot half bbq if you'd like). Sauce bar has plenty options for you to make whatever sauce your heart desires. Ordering is also a breeze - just use the expo marker provided and mark what items you'd wanna order (15 item limit every round). Personally, I love the lamb, fried bean curd, and the short ribs. BONUS: They also offer free ice cream (matcha or cookies & cream) after you've finished :)
We came on a Saturday evening with a party of four and were pleasantly surprised with only about a 5-minute wait, pretty quick for a weekend night! Top Pot is a great spot if you're torn between hot pot and KBBQ since you can do both. The meats were fresh and flavorful. The sauce bar is loaded with options to mix your dipping sauce. The biang biang noodles are a must try, it's chewy and the perfect texture! Bonus points for the complimentary ice cream at the end, which was a sweet and way to finish the meal. Overall, a yummy experience, and I'd definitely come back!
This one of my top spots for hot pot in the Peninsula! Parking is easy with ample street parking or parking in the lot nearby. We came on a Sunday for lunch right when it opened and the restaurant quickly filled up to more than half. The restaurant has seating for small and large parties. I also appreciate they still have clear partitions up between each table so there's a good separation from table to table. The staff are very attentive. They were always right there for extra orders and refilling broth. There's multiple options for how you want to share pots - individual or single or one pot split into 2. The broths are very flavorful. There's a great variety of options with all the classic hot pot sides. The lamb was our favorite meat and the biang biang noodles are a must get! They have a few dessert options like fried buns with condensed milk, sesame balls, and others. But they also offer ice cream.
FLAVOR (4/5): I like the soup base options here! I got the chicken and coconut soup and it was a really different spin on what I'm used to getting for a soup base. I didn't find it salty and it used real ingredients. The food selection is good, wish they had more option types for meats considering the price point. I like that they also have a good array of appetizers and desserts! Definitely save room for the fried sesame balls. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): Near the water and the pots are so stinking cute. I've never seen hot pot + kbbq combo look like this before. I am someone who likes to have their individual pot and now you can have your individual stove too! SERVICE (5/5): Very kind staff, always checks on you even if you're sitting outside. They even turned on the heaters for us. TAKEAWAYS: $40 for all you can eat hot pot and BBQ. Comes with some dessert options. Outdoor seating is dog friendly!
Had hot pot tonight with friends and Melissa was our amazing server! Everything was SOUPer yummy as always and we love the personal hot pot/grill pots :) Melissa and all of the staff again were absolutely amazing!! Tonight was some of the best service Ive had at a restaurant, especially for an AYCE. Everyone was so attentive, always made sure we had enough water, soup, and kept food coming. Special thanks to Melissa for putting up with our silliness, shes so SOUPer funny, nice, awesome, amazing and epic
Fantastic hot pot! Met the owner who was the sweetest, and the staff were so nice and friendly. A little on the pricier side, but for what you get, it's well worth it. I got the miso soup broth with was on the lighter side, and paired well with the sauces. I really liked the beef belly, beef tripe, house special shrimp paste, and the fried buns with condensed milk. Food came out only within a few minutes of ordering too. Will be back!!
We came very early to avoid the line. It's required all party to be present in order to get seated. The customer service was fast. We constantly get to order and the food would come quickly after. We ordered a ton of crab rangoon. The restaurant would count the amount of heads at the table and provide the right portion. I got Tom yum spicy flavor. It was delicious. I kinda messed up my order and didn't get a half pot/half grill. I got so full at the end. The soup flavor stayed long despite multiple refill of regular broth. I would totally come back here again! :) read more
1 year ago
The food was great! The biang biang noodles were a fun novelty for me. The green onion pancake did not taste like green onion pancake but it was still good- fried bread I ain't gonna complain. The sauce bar provided a lot of choices I really liked that. The half half bowl/grill was so much fun! I'd DEFINITELY come back again. It gets packed so be an old person like me and come early. read more
2 years ago
Last week, I enjoyed a spontaneous nite at Top Pot. I've passed by here a few times, but never got a chance to check it out until then & I'm so glad I did! Their Biang Biang noodles were bombtastic & very filling! Love the concept of being able to grill & boil on the same burner. My cous has amazing taste in food spots & I can definitely see this as a fave! Loved it! Wish I could do this more often. read more
1 year ago
Everything was delicious. So many great things to choose from. Opted for the hot pot and grill combo. Our server was great. read more
Top Pot is great! I really liked how people could choose between doing half grill and half pot or just a full pot. It gives everything a typical AYCE hot pot place but honestly it has way more options! For instance, i never had the Biang Biang Noodles until just at this place which was kinda cool. The service was pretty good too, only thing was there was a lot of people there and i had to wait about 40 mins for a table on a Tuesday night at 7pm. read more
Came here with a large party and was amazed by this AYCE hot pot/BBQ place! Service was very attentive and there were large portions of meat for every order. They were all good cuts. I got the half hot pot/grill option since I wanted both cooking methods, but I ate from the hot pot more since the small grill got quite oily quickly. Everything tasted fresh. The broths were flavorful and the sauce bar had all your standard condiments. The hand pulled noodles were delicious. Definitely recommend getting the creamy custard steamed buns. You'll want more after! read more
Definitely one of my favorite AYCE hot pot places in the Bay Area. The service is always attentive and quick. The option to be able to grill and hot pot is a huge plus. The beef tongue is a must imo, it's slice really thin and perfect for the grill. They also have a large cooked food selection ranging from dumplings to crab Rangoon to beef short ribs. The steamed custard lava buns and fried buns with condensed milk are a must. Parking is normally pretty easy, as there is a big parking lot nearby. If going on a weekend for dinner, expect a wait or try to go when they open. read more
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3 years ago
I love food, a super picky eater, I know what's good and bad when it comes to food. I really wanted to like this place but still a no for me. I am giving this place 2 stars because I really don't care for the meat here. It's not that good. It is tough and almost flavorless. For the meat, they offer kurobuta pork and prime rib beef, but it was disappointing. Good pork should taste sweet where you don't need to dip it in the sauce, and it needs to be tender. This one was chewy, including the beef, pork belly, and the lamb. I tried all of the meat except the chicken, and it was disappointing. In my opinion, it's not the best quality, and the meat is cut too thick. If I have to pick which meat I like, it'll be the beef belly. Not the best, but better than the rest and had the most flavor and better texture/quality, it wasn't tough to chew on. The sauce selection here is okay. Also tried the house special shrimp paste and the new zealand mussel, that was okay/decent. Also ordered the biang biang noodles, which is a must to try if you decide to try this place out. This place is below average for me. I will not give this place another chance, I don't recommend this place. I really dont understand why a lot of people like this place. But, I do think the service is good. read more
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Food: 5/5 Meat quality and portions were great. I had the Tom Yum broth and that was delicious. Sauce bar was fun but wish they had suggestions of how to make a good sauce. Their selection of appetizers and dessert was also great. We loved their cream cheese wontons and custard buns. Service: 5/5 They were very attentive with clearing out dishes and coming back to see if we wanted to order more. Food came out very quickly. Ambiance: 5/5 Very nice and calm environment. Perfect for catching up with friends since we're able to hear each other talk at a normal volume. read more
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Upon arriving, they ask if you want the option of a group hot pot, individual hot pots, or individual hot pots with grills. My party and I opted for the hot pots with grills, and they said it would take about an hour wait. We didn't mind, so we walked around the plaza and went to see the beach nearby to let time pass by. We didn't wait too long, we got a call around 30-40 minutes later that our table was ready. It was all our first time there, so the employee was very kind to walk us through the menu and how to order. Appetizers are ordered by the piece, while the rest are ordered by plate. There's a sauce bar in the corner that had the essentials to create your own sauce. Drinks are charged separately from the AYCE menu. We ordered so much, we were overwhelmed with all the food, but left the place with happy tummies. The staff were very friendly and attentive to everyone eating dinner. The place is quite small, so it can't fit large parties easily. But I enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back again read more
This has to be my favorite hot pot place. I've come here with so many friends because it's super close to me (7 mins away) and the variety of meat/seafood option is great! I absolutely love the Tom yum soup base, and if you're someone who likes hot pot and grill, this is a great option for you! You can get a grill/soup combo so you don't have to decide between the two. One of the things I will highlight is their biang biang noodles. These are the best textures, a little chewy yet still soft, and I love to eat it in a soup bowl! As someone who eats hot pot often, I am pretty particular about the sauce I make, so having a sauce bar is a bonus for me! They have a variety of sauces, spice, green onion, cilantro, garlic and peanut sauce. Keep in mind that wait times can be pretty long, I highly recommend going on a Sunday or middle of the weeknight! Saturday evenings are super busy, with wait times of 1-2hrs! read more
I loved Top Pot! It was the first hot pot place I've tried which gives you a soup and grill option on your own stove. They were also flexible and had other pot options too. It was also the first hot pot place I've been able to find in SF with outdoor seating. It was $37 for all you can eat which was a pretty good deal for the amount of food we ate. There was a lot of meat and veggie options, everything good quality. They also had great appetizer sides, and I loved that you can chose how many of each sides (like dumplings, potstickers, short ribs, etc.) so you could just try one or two. The service was so nice and attentive, they answered all our questions, gave us recommendations on the food, and was quick to order us refills. Would definitely recommend if you're hungry and looking for a great new hot pot place to try in Pacifica! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This is my third time dining here, and every visit has been a great experience. The servers are very attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. The menu is similar to Ipot on Irving, but ever since the ownership change, I'd much rather make the longer drive to come here, it never disappoints! read more
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Make sure you make reservation. It's was a pack house on Wednesday dinner rush. Indoor and outing seatings. Parking spaces in front of restaurant. AYCE with self served sauce bar. Loved you order non hot pot items. BBQ spareribs, dumpling and onion pancakes included in AYCE. Friendly staff and clean restaurant. read more
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Visiting from SoCal 626 and Top Pot would definitely be the best ayce hot pot in town if they opened up there. $38.99 is just a few more dollars than most ayce but you get so much more in quality and options. You get 2-4 soup bases to choose from is great and each one is good. I liked the mushroom and pork bone. The Tom yum and tomato was also good. The best non meat dish is the Biang Biang noodles which are so chewy and flavorful. Definitely surprised me how good they were for plain noodles. Way better than hai di lao noodles. The beef tongue is chewy and quality. The ribeye as well. The service was quick and kind. Ambiance has no loud music, a lot of space between tables, and clean. Must visit. read more
Another cold night calls for Hot Pot! Tip pot definitely one of the better AYCE Hot pot place. They offer a shared pot as well as individuals AND a grill option. The selection of broth and meat always top quality and its in a plaza with plenty of parking. They also have the biang biang noodles as well as my favorite fried mantows with condensed milk. Also the hostess/waitress there is super friendly and nice. She definitely made the experience that much better. And one of my recommended places in the Daly City/ Pacifica area. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This is a really unique concept of half hotpot half grill that I've never seen before. They have fast service and a wide selection of meats and appetizers to choose from. The sauces were also great and my friends loved the sweet buns they had. I like how the hotpot is individual for each person as well. read more
Came here with a group of friends for our friend's going away party, There were 7 of us. We made reservations and were seated promptly when we arrived. The waiters were super nice and friendly and helpful when it came to ordering and suggesting recommendations since it was our first time. You order by using a dry erase marker on their laminated menu. You get to choose your own soup since you get your own pot. We ordered so much food and they came pretty quickly too. They have these really unique noodles that hang on a stand and expand more when you cook it. They also have a sauce bar where you can make your own sauces and they have a lot of sauce and topping options you can choose drone. Overall the quality, service and experience was really good. Would come here again! read more
2 years ago
Food was amazing! Everything was fresh. Service was superb they were very attentive and very friendly. The place was just right and nice. My son gave me this treat for both are day off. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The food was really good and the taste was very delicious and I recommend if you never really try hot pot at all. The all you can eat it really worth it if u really wanna try multiple items on the menu. The services was very nice and very fast no long waits at all overall satisfying. read more
One of my favorite hotpot spots! I love how they don't charge for extra broth, you can choose up to 4! They have a great sauce, meat, veggies, dimsum selection. This spot is smaller than other hotpot spots but clean. I loved their biang biang noodles, beef tongue, bean curd, and brisket! If you're in the area, I suggest coming here and making reservations on the weekends! read more
3 years ago
My first time stopping by at this restaurant and will definitely stop by again in the near future. All-you-can-Eat!!! Round one: Vegetarian Mushroom Broth + Salty Pork Bone broth Requested Meat ~ Ribeye + Lamb + Tendon Vegetables ~ pumpkin, bok choy, cabbage, ear mushroom, broccoli, shiitake, enokii Sea Food~ Lobster Ball, shrimp paste ball Side of steamed white rice Noodles~ Biang Biang Noodles Appetizers- pork leek dumplings + short ribs. FYI- Sauce bar available - my favorite part about a hot pot restaurant and this bar carries unlimited raw eggs to add into your broth Zero complaints about the service just want to thank the servers for being on top of their duties:empty plates didn't sit long, extra broth was offered during our meal, and had enough water. Offers a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. read more
The reviews are so high for this hotpot place, so I thought it would be something different. However, i think it's just a standard buffet place. The desk is pretty small; it would be more suitable for 2-3 people since there are no place to put all the dishes if you order a lot. I ordered the winter melon pork bone soup base, it doesn't taste good or bad. They have a good variety of food selection, and they are quite fresh. They also have xiaolong bao, fried bun and some cooked food such as short rib. Overall, the restaurant doesn't leave me any strong impression. But if you are craving for lots of meat and hotpot, this is a place to go. read more
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63 Bill Drake Way
Pacifica, CA 94044
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(650) 735-5305
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Is it just one price? And, do they serve wine or beer?
One price for adults and one price for kids 4-10. They serve alcohol - beer, sake, soju, and wine.
Will they hold tables for a party of 19?
The restaurant is very small. To hold 19 people is possible, but it might take up half the restaurant. I would call them ahead of time to make sure.
Are reservations during lunch recommended?
No first cone first serve its better to go there early
Are the any of the soup bases vegetarian/what options are there for vegetarians? Thanks!
They have the Miso soup base. I ordered vegetables (limited) but they also have tofu. Enjoy!
Hi. Can we bring a cake for after dinner?
Yes you can! But keep in mind we do enforce a 90 minute time limit if it's very busy. If there is no wait out the door, we're more lenient for cake time :)
Which broths are not made with red meat?
Open for lunch in weekdays?
Nope. They open at 4:30 on weekdays. Lunch is offered only Saturday and Sunday. That being said, if you're a hot pot fan, it doesn't get much better than this.
If I go for 4 peoples and I can chose squad pot and half pot half grill? Or 4 peoples same one choice?
The tables are set up for either individual pots or shared pots. So once you choose individual pots, everyone can either between half pot/half grill or just individual pots. And for the shared pots, you can choose either 2 or 4 broths.
Are all your soups meat based?
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