Thao R.

Stopped by B2J on a rainy day and it was the best call ever. My friend and I shared a small pot with beef + fish, and it was more than enough. There were Sichuan peppercorns so it gave that satisfying numbing feeling that brought the whole dish together. Proteins were tender and the soup had great depth. The fried pork belly was also perfectly battered and added a nice flavor/ texture break. We also got some mochi for dessert and it is different than the kind I've had before (in a good way!). Very light and not super chewy. It's was very refreshing and coconutty. I'm all about breaks in flavor, so having that after a warm and savory meal really balanced everything out. Customer service was great with friendly staff. The restaurant is casual, clean and well lit. A very nice and cozy spot to enjoy a great meal! Not to mention, they have the best take away packaging I've ever seen. They pack everything with care so you can safely transport any leftover soup home without spilling. From the friendly customer service, to the amazing food, to even the way they packaged the leftovers - so impressive! Not to mention, all at a very affordable price. My friend had a rewards account with them and she was able to redeem some points from past visits and we got a $10 discount!! Even without the points, the tab was still very low for a hot pot meal! 10/10 would recommend.

Ellie N.

The side dishes alone are enough to bring me back. The chicken is so good. It's full of umami. The hotpot never failed to satisfy me. I'm here 3 times over the last 3 weeks.

Ming L.

B2J is a relatively new Chinese restaurant (late 2025) that focuses on a pickled seafood broth that is eaten with rice and numerous sides. It is located in the Crescent Shopping center off N. Lamar and Airport, arguably the "new Chinatown" of Austin. It's on the opposite end of the shopping center from the 99 Ranch, close to the Daiso. Parking in the Crescent center is tough overall with very tight spaces, but the corner that B2J is located in is a little better and there is also a few large spots right behind the restaurant. The interior is built out beautifully, although the inside is relatively small. I think it probably seats about 30 people and I've been surprised that in the few visits I've been, I haven't ran into any wait times. I think it's still relatively under the radar but would not be surprised if it blew up in popularity given what I'm about to say. The food - is amazing. The cornerstone of the meal is a thick savory broth that features either fish, beef, or both. You can choose from a few different broth options with the most traditional / popular being the Signature Spicy Sour. The flavor of the broth is rich but not overwhelming for being made with a fermented / pickled base. I've tried both the signature and tomato and both were fantastic. The tomato in particular was a hearty yet lighter option (non-spice) if you're feeling a bit under the weather, like Asian comfort food for the soul. All the sides I've tried have been spectacular - in particular, LOVED the Spicy Sour Fern Starch Noodles and Spiced Chicken with Chili Sauce. They have Combo options that list how many people it feeds and honestly, I'd add 50% to their estimates. For example, our Combo of 4 fed 6 of us with at enough leftovers for at least a few extra meals. Despite a heftier price point, once factoring in for the portion sizes, I'd say the average per person cost comes out closer to $15 - 25 depending on how extravagant of a meal you want. Family style is definitely the best way (and given the giant pot is shared) so bring a large group to really capitalize on the experience.

Joseph K.

The restaurant is located at the far end of The Crescent Mall. There's a lot of traffic here and totally packed during the weekends, but during the weekdays, plenty of parking We've come to B2J when it first opened, and another time more recently. The lines were not as long as the first time, but might be because of the holidays The menu is fairly straightforward, and for both times we've been here, we've gone for the combo. This way, you can try out different appetizers and main dishes with add o The food is incredibly flavorful and hearty. The wings were super crispy, the noodles were light but full of flavor, and the soup was spicy and numbing, all things we loved about the food here. The staff is also very friendly and the service is fast. Would highly recommend trying this place out!

Kristine L.

Loved this place for your sour soup needs!! It was a cold evening in Austin, and I was in the mood for some soup! B2J Tasty Pot is located in the 99 Ranch shopping center so parking can be a bit difficult. We were seating for two immediately - however its a small restaurant. There may be a wait if the place is packed. We ordered the combo for 2 and it was more than enough. We added oyster mushrooms (don't recommend cause I didn't like the taste) and bok choy to the signature soup with fish and beef. The fish and beef are so tender, I love how the meat cooks in the hot soup. For sides we got the fried pork belly and starch noodles. Both incredibly delicious with great flavor. I'm surprise how hot the soup stayed and it was so great for my gut and pregnancy. They service is top notch where they fill your water all the time. The food comes out super quick as well. Finally, we had the mochi for dessert. It's very creamy and delicious. They will pack your left overs for you in a nice, easy to carry containers. The food tasted fantastic the next day! Overall, highly recommend B2J Tasty Pot!

Jennifer Q.

Came in on a chilly day and this was absolutely the best choice I made. We were seated promptly, the restaurant is a bit narrow (limited seating to parties of 4) so I would recommend coming right as they open if you can. They serve you tea or water- the hot tea had a nice aroma. We ordered their signature Spicy Sour (Sauerkraut Sichuan) POT dish with just fish and it was amazing! We chose the Combo for 2 and ordered 2 soup add-ons (cabbage & starch noodles - highly recommended these). The portion was HUGE and fed 3 people and we still had leftovers! The flavors were amazing, if you're not familiar with chinese pickled cabbage, it has this sour and sweet tangy flavor that combined so so well with the sichuan. It does have a kick and there's options for different broths/spice levels but I fell in love with the Original. I took my parents here and they are pretty difficult to please Asian parents when it comes to authentic chinese/viet cuisine & they LOVED it. The service was so attentive (I swear they refilled our teas +5x lol) and friendly. They were happy to explain the menu and make recs. We also did the free dessert special for Fresh Milk Mochi and I was so glad we did bc it was literally one of my favorite dishes. Everything was so good here: - Spicy & sour POT with fish - Crispy fried pork - Chicken Salad (it's comes cold) w Chili sauce Overall 10/10 experience, we're definitely coming back!

Joy G.

So glad there's a specialized boiled fish place in Austin! The menu is pretty easy to navigate - there are combos for groups, or you can order a la carte. My fiance and I got the combo for 2, though there was plenty food for maybe 3 people! Portions are very generous here. Food: The signature spicy soup flavor was delicious - perfectly tangy and the fish was so soft. The crispy pork was also a nice side, extremely tender bites and the spice mix for dipping was nice. The gizzard was refreshing and had some nice acidity and the perfect bouncy texture. Didn't try the beef option but would try next time! Hits the spot for spicy fish cravings. Service: We had a wait of maybe 20 min during a Friday dinner - it's not a large space so expect a wait during peak. They take your order before you sit during the busy times, so the food comes out quickly if you order at that time!They are super nice here tho! They package up any leftovers and hold the door for you - amazing service for a Chinese restaurant. Vibe: very cosy spot! Probably not ideal for large groups, but perfect table sizes for groups between 2-4. There's also a small bar seating area, but only enough space for 2 people there and it's a bit cramped.

Tiffany L.

B2J has been popping up all over my feed for their sauerkraut beef/fish and being a fan of this dish, I decided I must try it for myself. When I arrived around 12 PM I was a bit worried there would be a wait but my party of 4 got lucky and were seated when we walked in. I actually called the night before since I wanted to take advantage of their mochi promotion and was thinking it would be easier to order to-go. Pei Pei was super nice in answering my questions and even provided great options for those who can't tolerate spice such as ordering the tomato flavor or putting some protein on the side. She also suggested it would be best to dine in, and I guess she persuaded me as this is what we opted for. To order, you first choose your size/protein+soup base of Signature Spicy Sour Flavor, Szechuan Spicy Flavor, Vine Pepper Numbing Flavor, or Tomato Flavor. Then you pick your add on at $4.99 per choice and lastly you can add your choice of sides at $9.99 per choice. However, they also promote "best-value combos" which might save you a bit depending how much you feel like ordering. I opted for the Combo for 2 which included a small pot, 2 add-ons, 2 side dishes, 2 rice. We got the vine pepper numbing flavor with the wide stretch noodles and enoki mushrooms for the add on and the side dishes of crispy fried pork belly, takoyaki, crispy fried Chinese donut. I was a bit concerned the broth would be too sour/spicy but it actually wasn't, but if you wanted you could add extra Chinese sauerkraut. We chose both fish and beef and I was surprised how tender both of these proteins were. The only thing I wish was maybe removing the skin of the fish a bit more. In terms of side dishes I actually felt like these were even yummier than their entrée. I feel like they do an excellent job when it comes to frying their foods and the flavors were on point. I think the fried Chinese donut (you tiao) was actually the best I've had in Austin... Also, I highly recommend meeting the requirement to get their mochi as it was soooo good, like I licked the plate clean and would come back JUST to have it again.

Veronica Y.

This is a meal I'll keep coming back for! Definitely not a solo meal -- come with at least one or two others. Honestly the two person combo is enough for three. It comes with the largest bowl of fish soup I've seen plus two sides. Fish soup is of course great -- tender fish but also love that we can get the option to include beef. Comes with tofu and the sauerkraut and then we added in enoki mushrooms, lotus root, and tofu skin. We got crispy pork and fried milk -- both are excellent and the crispy of both is a great contrast to the soup. Both are great in their own right. They were also kind enough to provide a bowl of pork and rice for the toddler with us who did not eat the sauerkraut fish. The biggest surprise was the fresh milk mochi dessert... This was so fresh, so tender, so soft! Very different to any other mochi I've had. And it was covered with a bunch of crispy things that made the whole thing reminiscent of "milk and cereal". Absolutely order this dessert!!!!

Megan L.

I love that Austin has such an authentic Sichuan place now! I came with two friends, and we ordered their combo fish and beef stew. I will be honest and say that I really didn't like the stew, but it's also because I'm not a fan of eating sauerkraut like that. The first bite was quite good, but the constant pickled vegetable taste is not for me. I would've definitely preferred the spicy mala flavor, which is what I think I would order next time. We also got the crispy pork belly, which was delicious! My friends and I saw that the fried milk custard was popular, but we really didn't like it. The milk custard taste was really gross after a while, and I think they have better appetizer options. The cucumber salad was delicious and very refreshing. We also got their coconut mochi, and that's a must order! We loved the coconut and how cold the mochi was. Overall, I didn't enjoy this place as much as my friends did, but I can still recognize when a restaurant has very authentic flavors. Service was great, and food came out super fast despite how busy they were.

baoni L.

We tried two pot one spicy suan cai and the other non spicy tomato soup based. I like the spicy one more. The Chinese donut and fried fish skin all taste really good. It's a great place for hanging out w friends. Service is fast and good. The only thing is the place is quite popular right now and have to wait for sometime especially during peak dinner hours. Will be back to try other dishes and flavors.

Charles L.

Welcome to Austin B2J Tasty Pot! I don't even remember what used to be in this space but I'm glad they've moved in. If you're a fan of the sauerkraut beef/fish at Bamboo House across the street, you'll be a fan of B2J Tasty Pot since it's essentially a "better" and more customizable version of it. Both the fish and beef were tender and I would definitely recommend getting both. For the add-ons, I don't think there were any "must gets" so just get whatever suits your fancy.

Kirsten C.

This was amazing!!! I don't know many places that do Chinese hot pot and this place does it so well! Plus the sides you can get are delicious. Highly recommend the fried pork belly. For dessert, definitely get the fresh milk mochi. The portions are large though so really try to decide how hungry you are first. We had the combo for 4 people (since we were four) and we struggled to finish with four sides, hot pot, add ons and rice.