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    3 Kingdoms Hot Pot

    4.3 (226 reviews)
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    Larry Y.

    Amazing hot pot place! My family and I visited on New Year's Day for lunch and it we really enjoyed the food :) The restaurant itself is pretty small, but is decorated to mimic a traditional Chinese street which is pretty cool. Service was fast too, although there wasn't that many people when we were there. For soup base, we got two different types--mala house special butter (little mild) and chicken soup. I personally enjoyed the mala house special butter. It does err on the spicier side of the scale, so keep that in mind when ordering! The beef, lamb, vegetables, tofu and more were all really fresh and yummy. There is a pretty wide selection of food, from seafood to red meat to tofu, vegetables and noodles. The one downside is that it is pretty expensive, but you can choose portion sizes so I would recommend getting small plates if you want to try more stuff! Overall, I really enjoyed my time here so I would recommend if you're in the area!

    Shirley L.

    We came here on a Saturday before 6pm and got seated right away. The options here for sauce bar was more limited compared to other places but the section of meats were about the same. A lot of stuff that were shown on the menu were sold out so we didn't get to try a lot of it. We got the spicy broth and tomato broth. The spicy broth chongqing style was good and had a good kick to it. The tomato broth was less flavorful. I would suggest the spicy broth if you plan to come.

    Vy T.

    The spice is insane. Definitely my go-to for spicy Chinese hot pot. The restaurant is tucked away in downtown Mountain View where the streets are always alive and beautifully lit. I was surprised to find out there were two floors - first floor is also shared with Teaspoon and second floor has karaoke rooms! I've been many times and service is usually quick, but on some days (busy or slow) I've been forgotten before. They have a variety of soup bases to choose from and I usually go for half original beef spicy oil base (medium spice) and half sauerkraut fish/mustard green base. The menu included many options for hot pot toppings and they all came out fresh. The meat tastes and looks high quality. They have a sauce/snack bar (~ $3-$4 per person) which is convenient. I also found it convenient to order Teaspoon from the QR code as well and it came straight to my table. I will be back soon for sure.

    Hot pot ingredients with rice. Has the combo broth of non so spicy and tasty broth along with combo of meats, veggies, and drinks.
    Nikki Ann B.

    The food was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful. I especially enjoyed picking out my own combo of meats, veggies, and drinks. Ordering was super convenient -- everything is done through your phone, which made the process quick and easy I like the decor of the restaurant, it lived up to the hype as it felt I am in Asia while dining.

    Wei Y.

    I've heard about this hot pot restaurant for a long time, and this is my first time trying it. I ordered the Yuan Yang hot pot. The fish maw chicken soup base costs an extra $16 and has a light flavor. The beef oil Chongqing broth was ordered with a mild spice level, which felt just right for someone who can't handle spicy food . The ingredients were all very fresh. They currently have a New Year promotion offering free shaved ice (four flavors of ice cream), which pairs perfectly with the spicy hot pot. Overall, the prices here are on the higher side.

    Self served ice cream!  Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Watermelon
    Celine N.

    Tried 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot in Mountain View and genuinely had a blast. On a Sunday night, the atmosphere was pleasantly quiet, though the interior still truly made it feel like you were stepping into a spot straight out of China, with two floors to explore. We went with two broths: a rich, creamy white one (probably bone broth), which was just okay, and the classic chicken broth, which honestly stole the show. It had actual chicken pieces simmering in it, giving it a deeper, more flavorful taste. Highly recommend that one. For toppings, we got the seafood platter; everything was fresh. We also added both Angus beef and Wagyu. The cuts were thin, juicy, and cooked fast. Solid portions, too. Hot pot is always fun, but the setup here makes it even better. And to end the night? Soft-serve ice cream from vending machines. It's super helpful, especially if you're brave enough to try their spiciest broth (we weren't this time). If you're looking for a fun, flavorful hot pot spot in Mountain View, this place is 100% worth checking out.

    J S.

    Food: ok Service: decent Ambiance: good decor, but feels run down for a Sunday lunch hour

    Rose L.

    Never fails. The hotpot base is cheaper than a lot of other places (Liuyishou, Haidilao etc) but the ingredients are on the pricier side. Amenities include: sesame balls, shrimp chips, strawberry and chocolate ice cream to top off an extensive sauce bar! The staff are always super sweet and very accommodating! If coming here be sure to double check the offers for that week-- last week I got two free beers with a valid ID. There's also an upstairs karaoke room that I haven't utilized yet but hotpot plus karaoke sounds like quite the combo.

    Amy L.

    Called on a Friday night and they happened to have a table for 5 available! Overall a very authentic experience - the hot pot flavors and ingredients are exactly what you would get in China (not Americanized at all). They also had a free sauce station which included side dishes! Like chicken feet. This also means the broth is quite spicy, as in "mild" is quite spicy already. We had a great time, and everything was delicious (except the tripe was not very fresh), and we finished the meal with free soft serve ice cream!

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    Alan L.

    Very exciting place to have tandem dinner and karaoke with your friends, whether it be for a celebration or just to hang out. The hotpot was very authentic, and the meats were of great quality. We got the mixed broth, and the spicy broth was very spicy (but great!) They have a very extensive menu, and all of the food was of pretty high quality and very fresh! To book a karaoke room hotpot experience, you can make a reservation while indicating as such, and you may need to pay a deposit to reserve the karaoke rooms. However, the staff was very helpful and the whole process was very seamless and smooth! There's a minimum spend for use of the karaoke room, but with a large enough group, it definitely is a steal considering that you have both hotpot and karaoke at the same time. You can also order Boba from the Teaspoon downstairs directly through their menu, and they'll send it over as well! Perfect pairing for the spicy broth. A great place to visit!

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    Nat P.

    I can agree that this is one of the best hot pot places in Bay Area but I would caution about the level of spice. I think it is great for those who have a high spice because it is was still spicy with mild spicy. The level of spice they put is so flavorful and aromatic but just too spicy for me. But, I do have a low spice tolerance so maybe that's why. But my friends who came here before also agreed that it is spicy and they have a higher spice tolerance than me. I got the Jiogounger house special butter hot pot and chose mild. But perhaps next time I might choose half and half. Their meat was very good. Got their wagyu beef but I specifically liked their lamb shoulder ! It was delicious ! Very flavorful with the spices from the broth. There is a sauce station where you can make your own sauce so you have a lot to choose from. I also liked presentation of the dish and the little butter in shape of a bear or a duck or fish. Pretty cute concept. Service was amazing. The lady who took care of us was very nice and welcoming. She always had a smile even while wearing a mask. Given it was my first time, she explained everything well and gave recommendations on what pairs well with what. I also love how she told me the napkins are in the drawer which is convenient because i hate having to ask the servers for more napkins. Overall I would recommend people to try here! Just prepare for the spiciness!

    James N.

    We came here on a Friday night at ~7 PM and the wait was around 30 minutes. However, there are a variety of other stores in the downtown area that you can check out nearby while waiting. The place has a very nice traditional Chinese vibe with its red decor and it makes you feel like you're in China! Once seated, our server explained how to order from the QR code as well as getting sauces/snacks/utensils. There are variety of broths, meats, and vegetables that you can choose from but the portion sizes here are also very big so make sure to not order too much like we did. We ordered the Jiugongge House Special Butter Broth as well a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. The broth came out in nice presentation and had a crafted giant butter that you drop into the broth. Even though we chose the lowest spice level, the broth was still pretty spicy. My friend has a high spice tolerance and he even agreed that it was very spicy. However, the meats, seafood, and vegetables were good and tasted very fresh! They also have free ice cream which definitely helped with our numbing taste buds. Overall, I really enjoyed the food quality and service but would order less food next time and get a different broth.

    Eilien L.

    My favorite hot pot place! The meat's quality is top notch, massive variety of soup and condiments. They even sell fish maw and beef stripe for those who crave for authentic Chinese hot pot. Awesome service and ambience as well!

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    Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, impeccable service--hotpot perfection! Cannot go wrong with the food here

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    The food looks amazing. Delicious food and great service. Visited multiple times here

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    Very good hotpot. Good selection. Only thing is they don't have cauliflower and the sweet potato noodles are too hard.

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