This is the first time I've gone to a rotary belt hot pot! It's unique, and there's decent seating…read moreinside. I appreciate how customizable you can make your bowls. Giving this place three stars only because I personally have enjoyed hot pot at other places, but the experience itself was enjoyable!

Conveyor belt hot pot? Why not! My 1st time seeing hot pot…read moreserved kaitenzushi style but with hot pot ingredients circling around instead of sushi. Once you pick out which broth you want (went with beef broth) you can start grabbing items off the conveyor belt. Color of the plate on the conveyor belt will determine cost blue being cheapest ($2.50) green, red then yellow being the more premium items ($5.50). If you haven't done hot pot like this before there is QR code link to a video that sort of explains the process. Sadly, there didnt seem to be a condiment/ sauce bar which is a highlight a usually a highlight of my hot pot experience. Meat/seafood ingredient selection is serviceable although some items were pretty frozen. A non issue after some time in broth. The price can add up quickly if you are not paying attention to the color of plates you are grabbing. Servers were nice and helpful if you needed some guidance. Within walking short walking distance from the Federal Way light rail station!

Yes, I am very late to the upscale hot pot party at The Dolar Shop. This popular spot is located at…read moreThe Bravern and has been open since 10/18/18. I've had this bookmarked foreverrrrr, but finally had the opportunity to indulge for a leisurely lunch with family earlier today (6/6/26). Thankfully, the other three in our party had hot pot experience. I've only had shabu-shabu and malatang, once each time, today was my first hot pot culinary introduction. A family member had made reservations awhile back and this is strongly recommended as the check-in/reception area was packed by 1115 am. We were brought downstairs to our booth. Chilled lemon water was provided as each of us pondered our choices for our customized hot pots. After placing our orders via tablet, there were some snack items to peruse like chips, peanuts, edamame, and fresh fruit. Dipping sauces were prepped by our kind waitperson. There are also additional ones at the sauce bar to select from to further customize with your meal. I really liked the cucumber and Napa cabbage kimchee/kimchi as my accompaniment. Shortly thereafter our broths (tomato, spicy, creamy pork) were brought out, hot plates turned on. Platters of assorted vegies and greens, mushrooms, shrimp, quail eggs, lotus root, Spam slices, and tofu sheets, as well as, bowls of noodles and steamed rice were placed on our table. Nicely plated selected sliced meats were then brought out. We had selected wagyu beef, two sets of boneless beef short ribs, and lamb flap. As a newbie, I was overcooking my proteins, but eventually got the hang of it. This was my first meal of the day, so the portions brought out were generous and filling. The broths and water glasses were periodically refilled and waitstaff checking on us too. Likewise, one could have additional servings of noodles and rice. At the end, we were each provided with soft serve cones to cool and cleanse our palates. There is a time limit in order to turn the table over to be cleared for the next reservation. Also, make sure if parked in the underground lot, to bring your ticket along and have it validated at the check-in/reception stand. I'm glad I did this since our meal here and coffee/dessert at an adjacent site at The Bravern was four hours and saved myself from paying $18 - $21! An enjoyable, celebratory meal shared with family at The Dolar Shop!

My first experience with Chinese hot pot and the whole experience was solid…read more It is similar to other hot pot places but a little more upscale. You order everything à la cart. Quality of meats (beef, seafood, and chicken) and veggies are good with items you don't get at other places like beef artery, which is good. End of the meal they have a dessert bar and a solid soft serve ice cream cone Service is excellent. Very attentive staff.

We are from out of town and was looking at a late night hotpot place. Qiao Lin Hotpot did not…read moredisappoint as the soup base definitely hit the spot. We tried the herbal chicken and mushroom broth and both were flavorful especially after dipping all the veggies and meat in there. Noah, our server was very enthusiastic and helpful as it was our first time here. Will definitely come again next time we are back!

I appreciate the service here; the staff were kind and attentive with helping guests on orders…read more I've tried out the Triple Soup Base set with Pork Belly and Lamb Shoulder set, all quite tasty!

Other than the seating being tight, this place has always been consistent in great quality hotpot…read more Service is good if you just know how to wave and connect eyes. I love their Taiwanese Hotpot. That's my go-to. Need a location in Tacoma area, please

I've been coming to Boiling Point since they first opened back almost 10 years ago and they've been…read moreconsistently solid every time. People love to complain about the wait and say it's not worth it, but I honestly disagree. The food always delivers. My go-to soups are the Taiwanese Spicy, Beef Pot, and Milk Cream Curry each one is packed with flavor and hits every time. Fair warning: the Taiwanese Spicy Hot Pot is actually spicy. I love heat and still feel it, so be ready. Also, service can feel a bit hands-off, especially when it's busy you might need to flag someone down for water. But to me, that just shows how popular the place is. When it's that packed, you know they're doing something right.

10/10 Hotpot! This…read moreis an authentic Chinese Hotpot. Everything is a-la-carte but trust me, you'll get a good filling for the value. Impressed with the service and all the free amenities offered to you lol but ultimately the hotpot experience was amazing. The pork broth was our favorite if you don't like spicy! The inside was decorated and setup like an oriental room with a bunch of hotpot tables. They're meant to share so bring your friends / family. Would highly recommend.

My friends and I actually come to ChengDu Memory all the time. After dining here multiple times,…read morethis is my first time writing a review--I even forgot to take photos of the food! Our go-to order is the beef and lamb platter, crab sticks, winter melon, potatoes, and their milk tea (which comes with free refills). The broth bases and ingredients are always absolutely flawless. However, instead of just reviewing the food today, I want to share some unique insights and perspectives from my background as a former restaurateur who used to own and operate a hot pot restaurant myself. The True History of Chongqing Hot Pot: Humble Beginnings In China, Chongqing hot pot was originally the ultimate food of the people. Back in the day, it was famously called "1-to-3" (1托3)--meaning meat dishes cost 3 RMB and veggies cost 1 RMB. Traditional Beijing mutton hot pot (Shuan Yang Rou) could never compete with that kind of price-to-performance ratio. True hot pot history spans only about a century. Chongqing hot pot originated with laborers working along the riverbanks. Because they couldn't afford premium cuts, they used various animal offal for dipping. Take Huanghou (黄喉 - Ox/Pork Aorta) for example: it is actually the main aorta of the animal. It requires meticulous, layer-by-layer peeling because only the middle layer is crunchy and edible. Similarly, while a cow has four stomachs, only the third stomach--the Omasum (牛百叶 - Beef Tripe)--is used for hot pot. All of these ingredients require intense, repetitive processing before they can ever hit the table. Why Hot Pot is Secretly an Exceptionally Healthy Food At its core, hot pot is a remarkably healthy way to eat. Nowadays, so many people suffer from cavities and tooth decay. When you boil it down, it stems from one major issue: eating too many carbohydrates. A Quick Evolutionary Detour: During the Paleolithic era, humans didn't eat rice or noodles because wheat and rice had not yet been domesticated. Once the Agricultural Revolution began, the proportion of carbs in the human diet spiked dramatically. When carbs enter the mouth, they break down into simple sugars. When these sugars meet oral microbes, they ferment into organic acids that attack our teeth. Human tooth enamel is incredibly strong--second in hardness only to diamonds--and under normal circumstances, it is designed to last a lifetime. Carbs destroy it. For example, Easter Island once had the highest cavity rate in the world; due to a lack of fresh water, locals relied on cassava and sugarcane juice. The massive amount of carbohydrates caused their teeth to rot starting at age 14, and by age 20, most had virtually no usable teeth left. I'm rambling a bit, but my point stands: because hot pot emphasizes fresh meats and vegetables over heavy carbs, it is inherently very healthy! The Science Behind the Flavor Another fascinating characteristic of Sichuan/Chongqing mala hot pot is the continuous simmering process. As the ingredients are repeatedly heated in the broth, the aromatic molecules are continuously re-released. Because of this chemical process, the longer it boils, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes.

Great service and good food Nice area and also free car park . I would recommendt this for hot pot…read morein Bellevues.

Great service, attentive staff, the food is incredibly flavorful and of high quality. This…read morerestaurant is very family friendly. I'd definitely would recommend for a fun and delicious family dinner out. We will definitely be returning.

Came here on a Wednesday night and the place was literally empty. We were greeted and seated right…read moreaway of course. Our server was really nice and provided refills quickly, as well as offered to put in more broth. The sauce bar is pretty good. There are some appetizers there too. We got the lamb and beef combo, as well as pork belly. All of them tasted great. Ambience is really nice. Very nicely decorated. It does make me really sad to see such a great restaurant sit so emptily, likely due to its location.

First time trying. Went late afternoon on a Sunday. Plenty of tables available. Several tables…read morewere full with patrons. We ordered the lamb & beef combo, mixed veggies. Selected the healthy mushroom broth and the pork bone broth. Both were just okay not a lot of flavor, but not too salty. We both got the sauce bar too. Also included some chicken feet, a Thai chicken gizzards and celery dish, fungus, two different kinds of soup, and cantaloupe and grapes. You can go up to the sauce bar Unlimited times. Restaurant was tidy and clean, service was very good and cordial Free parking for two hours on the 3rd floor, but a bit sketchy. The restaurant is on level 2c. Kind of hard to find cause the over the door signage says Bite of China in big letters and Pipa Mountain Hot pot in small print Food was okay portion size of meat combo was generous. Might go back again.

It's a chain, so the hot pot and meat quality are consistent with other locations like Bellevue and…read moreLynnwood. What stands out here is the service. The staff are especially friendly and take great care of regulars. The space is smaller, and parking in Chinatown is limited and a bit of a hassle. Still, the service makes it worth it if you don't mind the parking.

soup szn every season i usually go to the location in Lynnwood but decided to come here, they…read moreshare a space with a KBBQ spot, Happy Lamb is located upstairs! food and service were solid! It was my mom's first time visiting and she enjoyed it as well. the selection for food, sauce and dessert were pretty solid considering the price, i will certainly be back for their happy hour!