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    Chiba Hot Pot

    4.0 (198 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shveta A.

    A conveyer belt ayce hot pot spot. What more can I say? A lot actually! I was so excited when I heard about Chiba hot pot and arrived extremely hungry and with high expectations. I was not disappointed. The staff were so attentive from the moment we entered and we got excellent seating by the conveyor. Our servers took time to explain how the ordering system worked and talked us through the flavorings and spice levels of the different broth bases. The restaurant was large and spacious with plenty of space to navigate to the surprising station containing great sushi, fresh fruit and a variety of desserts, including cake slices, moon cakes, egg tarts and pudding. The meat was delicious and each serving was large The hot pot broths were so rich and I loved the mushroom one! Everything on the conveyor was easy to grab and rotated around in a timely manner. The eggs, tofu and numerous other dishes, including the raw and cooked items off the menu, made for an amazing experience. The red bean and matcha ice cream scoops really was a perfect ending. Highly recommend!

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    Chris W.

    At long last, my yearslong quest to try the infamous conveyor belt hot pot restaurant has come to fruition! I'm rarely up in Northwest Houston but in conjunction with a shop-till-you-drop trip at the premium outlets, the opportunity to visit Chiba was too good to pass up. We gathered a group of friends to join us for weekend lunch (same as dinner pricing) and were warmly welcomed by the waitstaff, who gave us a thorough introduction of the menu, soup choices, and dessert/sauce bar. She took our initial orders before we promptly ran over to the self-service area to make our dipping sauces and try the sushi rolls (which you can skip - it's not called Chiba Sushi, is it?) Once our personal soup pots arrived, we quickly got them up to a rolling boil - here are my thoughts on what we tried: Soup bases - Having ordered different soups at a variety of spice levels, we all started off with a little trade-and-taste! I opted for the gentle yet addictive dashi broth, which was tasty enough to drink on its own but even better at the end of the meal after being enriched with poached/boiled meats and vegetables. The mushroom broth was equally savory and would make for a wonderful vegetarian option; the house spicy was #1 in terms of pure flavor and kick, and I think I might choose either that one or the tom yum next time! Sliced meats - Chiba keeps the a la carte menu relatively simple, with pork, chicken, and two beef options offered during lunch, and the addition of pork belly and lamb for dinner. I thought everything was appropriately fresh and delicious, without freezer burn or funky tastes. Though these are typically delivered on order by the train above the conveyor belt, it was unfortunately out-of-service during our visit. I do hope it is eventually fixed, but until then you have the pleasure of flagging down waitstaff for a refill :) Grilled skewers - These tender morsels of meat are a dinner/weekend exclusive and are known as chuan (串) in China. They're succulent, well-spiced, and great to whet your appetite, though I wish they came out a little sooner compared to other items. Don't miss out on these if you're coming when they're offered! Conveyor belt items - Does the belt live up to the hype? I'm pleased to report that it does! You might expect that ingredients revolving endlessly might lose a bit of their freshness, but because the belt is contained and chilled, most items held up pretty well. I particularly enjoyed the lobster balls, kabocha, fried tofu rolls, and udon noodles - it's easy to sample and choose when gratification is near-instant. Don't worry if you miss something on the first pass, the belt moves quickly enough that you'll have another chance soon enough. Desserts - These are your standard Asian buffet offerings, consisting of layered sponge cakes, tarts, macaroons, fruits, and several ice cream flavors. Try one if you want, but it may be worthwhile to save some stomach space to get dessert elsewhere. Though the place was practically deserted when we first arrived, it did get a little busier by the time we left, which I appreciate with AYCE places to ensure good turnover of ingredients. The staff were really proactive about clearing extra/dirty plates and refilling drinks, so we made sure to leave a good tip! All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again if I were in the area, especially if weekday lunch pricing is available - hope to be back soon!

    The best Hot pot place in cypress.
    Amanda R.

    OMG!! I'm in love, this is my new favorite spot in cypress. If you haven't been here, RUN don't walk you'll get your monies worth and everything is so delicious. HUGE selection of food to choose from, the train brings your meat to where you're at. Customer service 10/10 trust me you have to try this place.

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    Mimi W.

    Your own serve ring of unlimited hotpot! It was so good on a cold day. The restaurant and restrooms were clean and the food looked fresh. If you don't see a waiter/waitress, just raise your hand and they will come over. We didn't need much from our waitress because the really cool train brings you your food. I saw someone get a refill on their soup base, I was unsure and got too full to ask for seconds but us saw someone else do it.

    Jessica F.

    Food was super delicious! I had a girls night and we all had a great time! Service was quick and food was really good! We had a good night and felt very relaxed! You get to pick your own soup base and some grilled items or just pick from the small train moving around by the side of the tables. Great experience!

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    Chau L.

    2.5/5 stars I pass by this hot pot place a lot, so I finally decided to try it out. So first they hand you a paper menu, and you choose your soup base and spice level. Then, circled on the menu are the things you can order (meats and fried food). Everything else you can get from the conveyer belt, which I thought was a pretty neat concept. Then there's a train that brings out the meats and fried food items that you ordered from the menu. Service was ok. There seemed to be only one server helping out everyone, so it would always take a while whenever we needed something. He was very nice though. The rest of the staff members seemed to be clearing out the plates only. We ordered: - Beef - Sliced beef belly - Lamb - Pork belly - Grilled beef short rib - Grilled beef skewers - Chicken wings - Green tea ice cream Everything here was pretty mid. I got the tom yum soup with the super hot spice level. It was not spicy at all, and lacking in the flavor department. There weren't a lot of meat options for the hot pot, and it wasn't the best quality either. There weren't a lot of sauce options either. I think there were only 6. The conveyor had a lot of veggies, seafood, etc. that you could grab though which was nice. For the fried food, the chicken was really good. It was super crispy and juicy. The grilled beef skewer and grilled beef short ribs were flavorful, but the short ribs were chewy. The green tea ice cream was good, tasted like the typical green tea ice cream at most all you can eat spots.

    Tia S.

    This was exactly the treat I needed. The dining room is larger than it looks. The train delivering food from the menu is a nice touch. All other items are conveyor style. For the most part, I didn't have to wait long for specific items I wanted to come by even as it got busier throughout the night. I love a good interactive meal. I also love an AYCE. I was there for over 2 hours, and our server was very patient and kept checking on us. He offered tips and cooking times and even made a sauce for us to try. I never felt rushed. I wish the bowls were bigger for serving, and there were ladles for serving out of the hot pot. Had to constantly refill. I tried the chicken base and the mushroom base both medium spice level and they were both super delish and flavorful. I loved the option of hot appetizers, the chicken wings were AMAZINGGG. I can't wait to come back!

    Honestly, it sucks to write this review. This was my second time at this restaurant I came back because the food was tasty and I liked the soup they offer for hot pot now with that being said I came to this restaurant because I have a sore throat and I wanted something warm and fulfilling on this beautiful Saturday I walk into the building. I'm with my seven-year-old son. I told the lady it's a hot pot for One. My son does not like hot pot. He would've just played around and waste of food. We stopped somewhere for him to get food before we came here for me to get the hot pot to my throat. The lady tell me if your son touches anything on the table he would have to pay for a meal and I said OK. I understand she repeatedly told me this a total of 11 times I'm actually not kidding a total of 11 times to where I asked her. Does she not understand what I'm saying because if you tell me and I agree 11 times what are we still speaking on it for? I tell her my son has already ate it somewhere he does not like hot pot. The hot pot would just be for me. She walked away. The server comes up. He tells me six times that if my son touches anything on the table that I will have to purchase another meal so I tell him I've already told the lady when I walked in that my son does not like hot pot. It would just be a hot pot for one. I cannot leave my son at home as I am a single parent he would have to come with me right moving on. I tell him the hot pot will be for one we move on the drinks I order a Coke I order my son ate his Sprite after that he says OK so I'm gonna charge you a meal now so I say why would I be getting charged a meal because I'm ordering a Sprite I have just expressed to you and the door lady that my son is not eating here so he goes somewhere that he comes back. He's like OK great so at this point I'm annoyed so I asked to speak to the manager I explained to the manager my son does not like hot pot. The hot pot would just be for me as my throat hurts and I have a horse horse voice. The manager was like OK what was the issue so I'd say the issue is that you guys entire team keeps telling me overly telling me that if my son touches anything on a table he's gonna be harsh and I keep telling them that he's not eating that so the manager, then apologizes also let him know that the cleaning ladies actually came over and we're looking under the table as if I was putting food under the table for my son to eat so again, he apologizes and we move forward I would not recommend this restaurant only because if this is how you would you treat paying customers after confirming with them that is only one person eating multiple times at that point this isn't a business that I would like to support.

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    Another great place to eat good food many choices, family, friendly I recommend you will enjoy

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    Great price, and tasted delicious food and yummy, the restaurants very clean and staff very nice. Come enjoying the food.

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    Make your own, pick your own. Enough said. Worth it, make sure to try everything. Robots are a nice touch.

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    Do they serve beer, wine or sake?

    Fantastic local craft beers on tap!

    Do they have ponzu sauce?

    I believe they do. They have this sauce bar where you could make your own sauce combinations. If you don't find the ponzu sauce, you could always ask, knowing how great their customer service is, they'll surely accommodate your request.

    Do they have a vegetarian broth? Is the mushroom broth vegetarian?

    Yes, they do!!

    When does lunch end for this place and when does dinner start?

    I believe it is 3pm

    What are Kids prices?? The menu says, meat in dinner only.. does lunch have meat too?

    Kids (4-9 years old) Lunch $8.99 and Dinner 12.99 all you can eat.

    Does the restaurant have vegetarian options and soup base?

    YES! So many wonderful veggies and noodles to choose from.

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    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House | Houston

    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House | Houston

    4.7(256 reviews)
    15.3 miChinatown, Sharpstown
    Kitchen open late
    Takes reservations

    Came here for dinner and it was amazing! The wagyu and seafood were excellent (we chose the gold…read morelevel). We tried the house and tom yum broths and both were really flavorful. Big shoutout to our server Alex! She was so friendly and attentive. She put alot of care into our experience. We felt like this was an elevated AYCE because of her. Great food, great service, great vibes. Definitely coming back, and hoping to get Alex again next time!

    Unfortunately, my most recent visit was pretty disappointing. Mikiya had been one of my favorite…read morerestaurants, but their standards have gone down. For context, I came on a relatively empty Sunday night well before closing. The milk tea dispenser was empty pretty much the entire 2 hours we were there. They also got rid of the black milk tea, so only jasmine is available now. I overheard another customer ask a worker about it, but the worker was very dismissive. The service used to be exceptional, but this time around, the workers (aside from our server, who was very friendly) were a bit standoffish and cold. I also did not receive my included sashimi dish until the very end of my meal, and I only received my water an hour after being there. The water also tasted very strange, almost fermented? (my friends' glasses were normal, so not sure what happened to mine). The bowls and cups were also not as clean as they used to be. Mikiya used to feel like an upscale dining experience, but I fear whatever changes they've been making in corporate or staffing decisions are having a negative impact. I really hope the service improves, it would be a shame to see Mikiya continue down this path!

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    4.2(318 reviews)
    15.6 miChinatown, Sharpstown

    This place is pretty good! The broths are very flavorful and the quality of meat is pretty good. I…read moregot the ayce hotpot and drinks - drinks are so worth it especially with unlimited watermelon juice!! The service is pretty good. Servers are attentive so it's not hard to get more hotpot items!! The place is also pretty spacious, seats are comfy, and the place is kept at a good temp with all the hotspots around.

    The inside is ambient and bustling. This is the perfect place to come with loved ones to just be…read moretogether. It's pretty loud inside. Sometimes it makes it harder to communicate to the servers, but it doesn't take away from how good the food is. This is my favorite hot pot place to eat at because of the seafood and vegetable options. My fiancé and I really just focus on eating and feeling the atmosphere here. I also like how they sell REAL coconut juice from an actual coconut. The coconut is sweet instead of aged! Upside: most of the drinks are AYCE drinks, some are charged per drink. They announce 'last call' -- when final orders are made for each table before the restaurant closes. I believe it's a good way for customers to pace themselves before leaving near closing. Downside: I don't know if it's been fixed, but the labels at the sauce/veggie (?) table aren't completely visible, so it's hard to identify what kind of sauce is displayed. Service is also a bit delayed/flawed during busy times, so I suggest looking at the traffic. It's not horrendous or frustratingly slow/flawed, just they are busy or deliever the wrong order because of the amount of people they have to serve and keep track of.

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    Old Alley Hot Pot

    4.4(292 reviews)
    15.4 miChinatown, Sharpstown
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    Just tried this AYCE hot pot place in Houston, and it's my new favorite! The quality of the…read moreingredients is amazing. The ambiance and decor inside are super well done, creating a great dining atmosphere. The servers are really helpful too. They explain the ordering system, which can be a little confusing at first. The only minor downside is that the meat selection isn't huge, but honestly, everything they do offer is so good and comes out to the table quickly. Plus, I love that you can choose three different broths, and the pot is massive! Overall: Highly recommend for a delicious and fun hot pot experience!

    I hate writing this review because I absolutely loved the Austin location. In fact, that's exactly…read morewhy we decided to make the drive to the Houston restaurant. The good news? The food was every bit as good. Houston also has an all-you-can-eat option, which I actually prefer. Instead of trying to predict your appetite and ordering everything at once, you can keep placing rounds throughout the meal. We took full advantage of that. The broths were just as rich and flavorful, the meats and vegetables were fresh, and everything tasted exactly how I remembered from Austin. Unfortunately... after we placed our final round of food, an uninvited dinner guest showed up. A whole ass cockroach decided it was his turn for hot pot. Not on the floor. Not scurrying across a wall. He confidently climbed onto our table and proceeded to do a full lap around the actual hot pot like he was making sure we ordered enough for everyone. At that point, dinner was over. Look... I live in Houston. I know we have roaches. But when one is comfortable enough to climb onto a customer's table in the middle of service, that's not something I can just shrug off. This one genuinely pains me because the food deserves so much better than a 3-star review. If I were rating the meal alone, it'd be an easy 5 stars. But sharing our table with a cockroach that looked like it had visited before knocked a couple stars off the experience. I really hope management gets the issue under control because I'd love a reason to come back. Until then... I'll happily make the drive to Austin.

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    Shabu Squared

    4.5(369 reviews)
    14.6 miChinatown, Alief
    $$$

    9/5/26: always buss down at this place! chuck flap is the…read moreonly meat i care about so weekends and dinner ayce aren't worth it to me, but sometimes you have to sacrifice and just do it! there was a summer i used to go here every. single. week. in the summer... probably consumed so much sodium i was dehydrated.. haven't had this place in months, and it hit the spot just right! i will be back again. eats- - spicy sukiyaki broth - chuck flap - veggies

    This place was soooo good. Please understand that this is my first hot pot experience so I don't…read moreknow how it compares to other places but it was amazing. There was plenty of parking out front, I felt welcomed when I came in, and our waitress was friendly and helpful when explaining how to do everything. We did tier 2 dinner with no seafood and it was $39.99. This is not exactly budget friendly but in my opinion if you can eat a lot it is worth it. This place is group friendly for sure. I will say more than 4 people could get chaotic with hot pot. Please note everyone will need to agree on the same tier. If you are new to hot pot don't hesitate to let the waitress know so she can walk you through the experience. We got 4 broths and various cuts of thinly sliced beef and veggies and we all were full within the allotted 90 minutes dining period. Make sure not to waste food because there is a 10$ charge if they deem you wasted an access of food. Overall this was a blast and I will be back during winter!

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    Shabu Squared - Such an adorable set up! And you get to grind your own sesame for your sesame sauce.

    Such an adorable set up! And you get to grind your own sesame for your sesame sauce.

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    Prime strip, salmon, prime ribeye, chili cucumbers

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.0(941 reviews)
    14.8 miGalleria/Uptown
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Happy Lamb Hot Pot. Went on a Monday around 6:30pm and the place…read morewasn't busy at all. Staff weren't too attentive, but you don't really need them to be since you're the one managing everything, so that's good! The place is quite spacious and very clean. There is a big tv wall that was showing football as well! We ordered the split pot with the tomato broth and spicy broth as well as the chicken and marinated beef. Both broths and meats were delicious. There's a wide selection of items in the buffet line from veg to seafood and dumplings etc. there's even pre prepared food like fried rice, noodles, chicken wings, and desserts. Overall, this was a great experience and we got out for two at about $65 which is pretty fair for the amount of food I was able to put down in the time we were there. Note: There is a 90 minute limit, but I presume they won't care if there's not too many people there.

    We love Happy Lamb Hot Pot! This is our go-to location that never misses…read more We're thrilled about them adding the Tom Yum broth base- it is absolutely delicious. We've previously enjoyed doing the best of both worlds pairing, but since they've added Tom Yum, we now do the pot split 3 ways. The self-serve buffet always has fresh veggies and seafood choices. Our favorites include the spinach, bok choy, shrimp, clams, sweet potato, corn, and pumpkin. I think they've done away with the lobster balls which used to be my favorite, but I've since switched to dumplings which are tasty. I love the items from the hot bar- the orange chicken is yummy. The service here is always attentive and friendly. Hot Pot here always hits.

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    Shabu Zone

    4.2(698 reviews)
    15.4 miAlief
    $$$

    So many hot pot spots in Houston, but for some reason we always find ourselves coming back to Shabu…read moreZone. Maybe it's because it was the first hot pot place we tried when we moved down here, so it'll always have a special place in our hearts. Or maybe it's the huge selection of meats, noodles, veggies, and everything else. Maybe it's because the customer service has always been great every single time we've been there. Or the fact that somehow, even when the whole place is packed, we've never once had to wait to be seated. Or maybe it's because the staff actually keeps the food bar stocked, so you don't have to wait for what feels like an eternity. Or maybe it's the surprisingly above average ice cream for dessert. (Yes, green tea / red bean ice cream, I'm talking about you) Whatever it is, Shabu Zone just hits different for us.

    Shabu Zone is my FAVORITE shabu/hot pot spot in Houston, hands down. In terms of consistency, food,…read moreflavor, and service, it is the best. Big space so good for any occasion! Food: 9/10 Meats: I always get numbers 1, 2, 5, and 6. The meat cuts 1 and 2 are my favorite on the dinner menu because they are so tender and not too fatty. 5 and 6 are my favorites on the lunch menu. Sauce Bar: This is where shabu zone differentiates itself. The sauce bar is not your typical make yourself hot pot sauce, but they also have premade sauces that are delicious. The garlic sauce, black garlic, spicy ponzu, wasabi and corn are amazing. I just can't express enough how amazing it is to have the sauce bar and banchan bar. Banchan Bar: My favorite part of shabu zone and something that keeps me coming back. The onion jalapeno banchan is amazing, sweet and delicious perfect balance to the meat. The kimchi selection is great! I love making wraps with the white radish rounds too. Dessert: Good ice cream selection like their green tea and red bean flavors. Also, the coffee flavor is very good. The Vietnamese fruit cocktail che is also a nice touch that my parents love getting. Vegetable/Noodle options: Good options, I love the pumpkin and broccolli, watercress, spinach, enoki mushroom too! Lots of seafood options and different noodles. The hand pulled korean flat noodles are amazing. Broth: Broth is good, with sukiyaki being a favorite of mine along with Miso and Tonkotsu (vegetarian is nice as well). While the broths here are not as flavorful as rival shabu places like (Shabu En), it is good enough and does not hinder the experience. Overall, I will stand by my love for shabu zone. May be busy and hard to get a table at times though because of how popular they are.

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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    4.0(187 reviews)
    4.3 miWillowbrook
    $$$

    I had such a great experience at K Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot! From the moment I walked in, I was…read moreimpressed by how spacious, clean, and inviting the restaurant felt. There's plenty of seating for groups, a nice bar area, and a sauce and sides station where you can customize your meal exactly how you like it. The menu is extensive, so there's truly something for everyone. I loved browsing all the options on the tablet and choosing different meats, seafood, vegetables, dumplings, and sides for the table. The hot pot was so much fun, especially cooking the shrimp dumplings, seafood, corn, and other ingredients right in the flavorful broth. The Korean BBQ was definitely a highlight. The steaks came out beautifully! They were juicy, tender, flavorful, and had that perfect sizzle from cooking them fresh right at the table. My favorite item, though, had to be the lobster ball. It was absolutely delicious and something I would order again. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Between the food, atmosphere, variety, and interactive experience, I had a wonderful time. I would definitely visit K Pot again!

    Had a great meal with friends on New Year's Day…read more The venue is older and needs a bit more effort on upkeep. It is eclectic, decorated in an Asian pop culture theme with [sometimes promiscuous lol] music videos playing on a big projector screen. And, it is honestly loud (booths are in rather close proximity to one another and there's constant clatter & commotion from the table action). We had a few issues - the grill didn't stay hot (either malfunctioning or low on fuel), there weren't any hot buffet options (like other locations offer), and a few menu items were unavailable (ran out) - but we enjoyed our meal, nonetheless. Even with a few missing offerings, there is plenty of variety - meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, noodles & rice. The sauce bar has many condiments & dips; you can play mad scientist with your seasonings/marinade. And, there was a cold buffet that offered kimchi and a few fruits. They also had a long list of beverages that included boozy cocktails and exotic smoothies or teas. Kevin was an outstanding server - extremely attentive & superbly patient (bless his heart for accommodating our rowdy and very needy group of newbies lol). He was assisted by a hard working team of table runners and busters who kept us stockpiled and refilled. The crew made sure things were never amiss. Some tips for first-timers: -The AYCE pricing is applied to the whole table, so you have to make a group decision if you want to do bbq or hotpot or both ($5 add on). -Holidays and weekends are priced for Dinner all day. -They don't take reservations, so there may be a wait (especially if you have a large group). -It is booth seating throughout, with a max of 6 people per booth. -You have a 2 hour time limit (which seems like a lot, but you do have to wait for meat to cook on the grill). Venue: 4.0 Ambiance: 3.0 Food (Taste / Variety) 4.5 Service: 5.0

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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

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    Go Shabu - Spicy, Tonkatsu, Spicy

    Go Shabu

    4.7(260 reviews)
    38.5 miClear Lake
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    Okay so we are so back. If it wasn't obvious enough, I come here too often and just haven't updated…read moremy review. This place continues to be my family's top hot pot spot, even after going to many locations in the greater Houston area simply due to the soup bases being so incredibly strong and the selection of ingredients always being top notch. The only things I have food-wise about this place are the following: 1. I think the meat selection is often inconsistent. Sometimes I will order the number 3 and 4 and it'll be really good, and other times it will be hard to eat. 2. I think that the noodle selection is missing like a handmade and hand pulled noodle. The closest thing currently is the lo mein, which I really like, but I'm still wanting more options. 3. Often, the sauce stations will have some empty bottles on the side, which is often inconvenient since I tend to add most if not all to my sauce. Other than that, the service this time was much better and much more on top of it. I will most definitely head back here again and again. Like I said in the beginning, WE ARE SO BACK!

    Great selection of meats! Very tasty! Very fresh vegetables and the seafood was fresh and taste…read morewonderful. My true favorite of hotpot is the fresh vegetables anyway! I did try all of the meats and it was a lot of food but every cut was great! Nice open restaurant with plenty of seating and arranged so you feel as if you have your own space. The only reason I dropped it by a star was that there was only one person waiting on a large portion of the guests. She really tried hard and this is not a knock on her. But even though it was a slow night she struggled to keep up at times. I would have given it 4.5 if I had the choice.

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    Go Shabu - Buffet - Condiments

    Buffet - Condiments

    Go Shabu - Go Shabu spicy soup base

    Go Shabu spicy soup base

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