Came here with the family for lunch on a weekday. We were seated right away without any issues…read more The place is very big with lots of seating. My sister said it gets very busy at dinner time and the wait time can be over an hour. For lunch, it was quite a good deal. AYCE Hotpot, sushi and BBQ for about $30. If you only choose one of the AYCE options, it is about $25 but seems worth it to get the all 3 combo for $30. It does seem that everybody at the table has to choose the same option. Hot pot - You each get your own individual hot pot. There had a pretty good variety of broth flavors to choose from. There is a menu that you can order the meat from. There were 5 of us and we were told we can order 4 meats to share per round. There is a separate area for to grab a tray/bowl and choose your veggies. All in all, I enjoyed the Tonkatsu broth and like the variety of meats and veggies available. Korean BBQ - A bit different in that you do not order at the table. There is an area with small trays of meat available for you to grab and bring back to your table. Good variety. Pork Jowl was my favorite and it's not as common. The only issue is that if your party doesn't communicate, you some how end up grabbing all of the same items! So discuss amongst yourselves or else it might be an overkill. Didn't try the sushi simply because I had some good quality sushi the night before so no need for buffet style sushi. The staff was VERY friendly and efficient. They came by often to check on us, take away dirty plates and to change the grill. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot.

i don't usually have high expectations for restaurants that serve such a wide variety of items…read more.. but i was recommended ktown by several people, so i gave it a try. it wasn't very busy when we came on a friday night. the interior was decorated with neon lights, and it was spacious. i thought the seats and table felt a bit sticky, and the rest of the restaurant didn't feel too clean either. we were seated quickly, and service was friendly. our server explained the menu - essentially, the soups and meats for hot pot could be ordered off the menu, and everything else could be grabbed at the bar. there were a lot of options, and i was excited to try everything. i ordered the szechuan mala broth, which i thought was so mediocre. it was pretty spicy but otherwise bland, like there wasn't any real flavor. i usually like to drink my hot pot broth, but i didn't think it was good enough to sip a lot of. the thai tom yum was a better soup, but it still wasn't super flavorful. it tasted like a watered down tom yum - not super tangy. i also typically like to dip my meats in sauce, and ktown offered a sauce bar with all of the basics, including sesame sauce, soy sauce, ponzu, cilantro, garlic, and other things. there were also sauces for kbbq here, like brisket sauce. there was a lot of variety for meat options, but they were all just a lot thicker and tougher than i expected. our server explained that the ones on the menu were really just for hot pot, but we used some of them for kbbq anyway because we wanted more unmarinated meats. most of the meats at the bar were marinated. i would recommend avoiding this with the beef tongue. it was so thick and extremely chewy, although it was better when cooked in the hot pot broth. the beef belly is usually my favorite cut, but it was also chewy. the black angus brisket was okay; it was on the tougher and drier side. the us kobe beef was my favorite cut of beef because it was the least chewy. the pork shoulder and pork belly were also just okay; i liked that the pork belly was a thinner cut. i probably enjoyed it the most. the australian wagyu was just too dry. the new zealand lamb was right there with the beef tongue as the worst cut because again, it was very chewy, even in the hot pot broth... the broth kind of masked the texture of the meats, but it was so bland that i needed a lot of sauce. at the bar, there was a variety of seafood for the hot pot, including clams, mussels, fish, shrimp, and crawfish. they also offered a good selection of vegetables, like enoki mushrooms, peppers, cabbage, spinach, and onions. there were also quail eggs, roe pockets, fish balls, and dumplings, among other things. there were a lot of meats at the bar for kbbq, but they weren't labeled nor set out in any particular pattern. the spicy pork bulgogi was overmarinated, but it was one of my favorites (of the meats on the menu and the ones set out) because the sauce masked the low quality of meat. it was the typical korean spicy pork marinade - not too spicy and slightly sweet. we also tried the bulgogi, and it was also typical - sweet as expected. they set out thicker cuts of pork belly here, which were super heavy and fatty. almost all of the meats were marinated in some kind of sauce. there were some steaks that were just seasoned with salt and pepper, but they were so tough. there were a lot of other appetizers and hot dishes too, although everything looked like it was left out for a while. i saw kimchi, beansprout salads, cold potato salads, cucumbers, seaweed salads, fried dumplings, tempura, and some other things. i tried the wings, which were plain and kind of dry, and the skin wasn't crispy anymore. the japchae was okay, but there wasn't a lot of flavor. there were some mussels that were covered in cheese and a creamy sauce, which made them pretty heavy. the seafood boil was lukewarm, but the seasoning was okay. it was just a little oily. i did enjoy their corn cheese, which we heated up ourselves over the kbbq grill. i liked that it was slightly sweet. on the side of the bar, there was a variety of nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls - all poor quality. the salmon nigiri and sashimi weren't tender nor soft, and neither were the tuna or yellowtail. they were kind of mushy and slightly rubbery. the rolls were better, although they were almost all variations of california rolls doused in sauce - most of them had spicy mayo and a sweet glaze. the sauce at least masked the quality of the fish. overall, ktown was a jack of all trades and master of none. while i was impressed by the extensive variety of options, i got full very quickly because the quality of food wasn't the best. if someone ever needed a restaurant with options for everyone, then i might suggest ktown, but i wouldn't really be able to say i liked the hot pot, sushi, or kbbq. since i would rather have tasty food over lots of options, i wouldn't come back.

Tao's is by far the most veg-friendly hotpot/shabu spot in the greater Sac area and I've become a…read morehuge fan. I've been several times now, and even brought a group for one of my veggie UYEs to enjoy it. Each time, the food is delicious and we leave stuffed and satisfied. The Veggie AYCE option ends up being about $25 with tax, which is a pretty good value. Appetizers and dessert are also included! The vegan broth options are tomato and my personal favorite, mushroom. Unlike most hotpot places that only have ramen noodles that contain egg, Tao's also offers udon and rice noodles in addition to the traditional ramen. Nice! Tons of veggies, including favorites King Oyster & Seafood mushrooms and daikon. Also, both fresh and fried tofu for extra plant-based protein. Condiments and sauces are self serve, as well as side dishes like seaweed salad. Tao's definitely has the variety and the set up is convenient. Staff is friendly and on it. I haven't had to chase down servers, which I appreciate. Highly recommend!!

I don't live in the area but I came here for a friend's birthday dinner on a Wednesday night. It's…read morepretty easy to find and there's plenty of parking. The restaurant was actually pretty busy for a weeknight. My group did the AYCE option which also came with ice cream (dessert). Pros: meats and veggies were fresh. I liked the number options there were. There was a good variety of broths. Service was pretty quick and they kept checking up on us. It's a good place for groups and you're able socialize without having a noisy background. Cons: none

Service excellent! Food excellent!, l had the beef hot pot…read more Very pleasant experience. I will be coming back. Thank you Tasty pot team.

I really love Tasty Pot, so this was honestly a disappointing experience…read more We ordered takeout last night, getting both the beef soup and lamb soup. Unfortunately, something definitely did not agree with us. My friend ended up having to throw up in the sink because they couldn't make it to the toilet, while I had to use the restroom eight times throughout the night. For context, I did eat something in the morning at home, but this happened during the evening after we had Tasty Pot. Other than Tasty Pot, the only thing we both had was bananas... lol. Obviously, I can't definitively say the food was the cause, but the timing and the fact that we both became sick made the experience concerning. I've had Tasty Pot before and genuinely enjoy it, which is why I'm hoping this was just an isolated incident. But last night's beef and lamb soups were unfortunately a hard miss.

How odd that Heat Shabu was never on my radar when it has so many positive reviews and has been in…read morebusiness for so long. Glad my mom suggested it for her birthday dinner or I don't know when I would've ever gone! Service was excellent (both helpful & informative). Since we'd never gone before, we were offered a sample of the broths; this was super helpful and appreciated because I ended up not ordering one of the broths I thought I was definitely going to get. I got the Kobe Beef with Miso & Crab Rieu as the two broths. I was able to comfortably split the large size with my husband, but we probably could've used a slightly larger portion for his sake. (He felt a bit hungry after the meal but noted his stomach had settled.) As a party of 5, two of us shared one pot (or two broths) and three shared another pot. The chicken wings appetizer was very flavorful too! (The server listed three options for wings and we went with the one that included jalapeños.) For noodles, you can choose between instant ramen, fresh ramen or vermicelli. It also came with a small scoop of ice cream at the end of the meal! I think I'll come back for AYCE soon. All the ingredients were fresh and very tasty.

Although this is not an authentic Japanese restaurant the food was good. The portions are on the…read moresmaller side if you are very hungry. I ordered the Large American Kobe Beef with miso and crab broths. It was an average size to feed two people, however I was hungry so I was not full after the meal. The dish came with thin sliced beef, veggies, and choice of noodles or rice. The portion of noodles was very small. The crab broth was my favorite of all the broths and had a nice crab flavor. The meal came with dessert which was a choice of ice cream; I chose the cookies and cream. The chicken wing appetizer was scrumptious. The wings were fried and coated with sauce with lots of jalapenos. Service was good as the employee offered samples of all their broths to assist in making a selection. After the food was served he checked if we needed anything and refilled water. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It was busy on a Saturday evening so reservations are recommended. Free parking is on the street.

This is hands down my favorite hot pot spot - you can't tell me otherwise! I absolutely love this…read morelocation, especially the ambiance and the space. Every time I visit, the customer service is on point. And the food? To die for! The broths are packed with so much flavor, and they are NOT stingy with their portions. I even order it via DoorDash from time to time, but nothing beats going for the AYCE experience. I love pairing the hotpot with ramen - it's the perfect combo! The only downside is the parking, which can be a bit tricky, but other than that, I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves hotpot! You won't regret it!

I had high hopes for this place. We came in on a Friday night and we were able to get seated right…read moreaway. The server was nice and I like that we can control the hotpot settings. For the appetizers it was a hit and miss. The Kobe fries were really yummy, but the supreme tuna was just alright. For hotpot, we felt that the broth lacked flavor than compared to other places. The meat quality was good, but not the best. And I personally wish that they would offer instant ramen. I would recommend the Kobe fries to anyone, and if I come back I'd probably try a different broth.

I don't know if the people that work here are Christian, Catholic, any other Faith, or just really…read morenice people. We came as a group. One dude in our group has housing issues and has rare or nearly no access to water, including drinking water. He filled up all his containers of water and we had to ask for like 1,000 refills of their water containers. He also ate the "extra dishes" / seasoning dishes like a buffet. Once he found out this was free and the staff was refilling his water / giving full water containers, he went to town. Anyway, you know there's a lot of homeless in Sacramento. The staff could have said stuff under their breath (is that the expression?) They could have asked us to leave. They could have charged us for the extras. They could have made us wait forever to get more water etc. No. The staff didn't do that. They treated our sort of homeless friend that came in to collect water and try to eat food to keep him alive for the next year - they treated him like family. I was so tired I forgot and didn't ask any names of the staff. But I just wanted to give 5 stars and thank this restaurant that they were patient and kind to "whatever you call" my dude friend and what he did. Not sure how he got connected to the two ladies I treated to dinner. But it's like having to also invite "that brother" when you invite a family out. Yeah, he had to tag along. I'm sure all their 5 stars make it clear their food is great and all that. They work hard and fast. But this review is also to point out they treated near-homeless-dude that has water access issues so kindly.

Living in Omaha one of the things I need to fill up on when I go back to CA is Korean food. Korean…read morefood is so much better in CA. When I was visiting my brother last month, we went to go eat at Seoul Zip. It is a great spot for Korean food! They have a great variety of options, from galbi to naengmyun to soondae gook. Everything we tried was delicious. It's nice to find a place with such a wide selection of Korean dishes. And they give you lots of banchan! Definitely worth checking out if you're craving Korean food. Will definitely be coming back next time we are visiting.

This is it second time here. Both times the beef larb salad was good. Both times the entrees were -…read moreok. But to be honest the red curry was the winner tonight. I had the sautéed eggplant and it was good. The eggplant wasn't over cooked and the sauce was subtle and good. The house water was also actually really good - FYI I'm picky about restaurant water because it usually tastes like tap water. One thing that was odd here - We asked for the "spice rack" and all that they brought out was the chili sauce. Had to ask again for more chili and they brought out dried crushed chili pepper. (Didn't bother asking for the peppers in the fish sauce) Very humble restaurant but was busy for take out!!! It's worth a try.

I ordered by phone Khao Soi and Spring Roll. The food was ready when I got there. Generous portion…read moreof Khao Soi. Both dishes are delicious. I recommend Thai Orchid.

My favorite place to eat pho! I come here all the time if I'm in the mood during pho season. The…read moreservice is always great and the ambiance of this place is a vibe. Pho vet is either always busy or the complete opposite but the employees always seem to show enough attention to their customers no matter what time of the day it is.

Needed a quick dinner and this place delivered…read more My husband wanted the orange chicken and I the king pao tofu. Don't forget a mango shake and some veggie rolls. Large portions and leftovers. Takeout was packaged nice with lots of utensils and condiments.

I love this place, my go to Hot Pot on Saturdays. They offer a very clean quite ambiance with cool…read moredecor. Wonderful friendly service, shout out to the owner Lily and her wonderful staff. The photo is the House special, what a awesome flavored beef broth highly recommend! I always ask to have the veggies on the side for hassel free cooking. I also got the 16 Oz Draft Sapporo beer only $5.00!

So strangely, we have been here 3 times and still have not had the hot pot ‍…read more We usually come and get the sukiyaki beef bowl. It's delicious and is more food than expected. It's actually enough for two meals. Oh and don't skip the drinks! We've had the teas and the mango drinks and it's all yummy in my tummy! The decor is pretty IG worthy as well. There's cool neon signs and interesting writings on the ceiling.

All of the food was so delicious! Tteokbokki and spicy pork bulgogi were my favs, but everything…read morewas so amazing. Service was great and the food came out fast, couldn't recommend it more!

Delicious! Ordered deep fried fish, came with lemon, the…read morejapchae, bimbimbap, seafood tofu soup with galbi, cold noodles came with vinegar and wasabi sauce. All of the food hit the spot. Side dishes we enjoyed were the fish cake, kimchi was spicy and flavorful, pickled cucumber. There were also the crunchy mayo noodles and broccoli side dishes. We asked for refills twice and got everything we asked for. Asked for water refill also, they don't have pitchers like other Korean restaurants. This place is somewhat small as we were a larger party sitting at a table for 8 and the restaurant was almost full. Bathroom is a single bathroom with no diaper changing table. We were provided two high chairs but no cups or eating utensils for the toddlers.