First time trying hot pot, it was a really fun experience food was also really good. The worker is very welcoming and funny and walked us through how to do everything :) would recommend read more

Hotpot Express - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

First time going and the food was great! Self-serve and nice staff. Comfy ambiance. Will be coming back! read more

Hotpot Express - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

This is one of my fav spots for authentic Lao Papaya salad! My boyfriend typically just stops by to pickup their papaya salad for me to go but we decided to dine in today. The owner San, is a really great guy! Super friendly and great service. That alone is 5 stars. I am not a vegetarian but my boyfriend is so I absolutely love that this is a place that we can both go together to enjoy a delicious meal. I feel like when it comes to Asian Restaurants especially South East Asian it's hard trying to find vegetarian options. So we opted for the two broths hot pot. I went with the Tom Yum Flavored broth and he went with the Vegetarian Original Broth. (Both very good!) I really would like to try all the broths. The items that go in the broth are self serve which I love. There are these fridges in the back of the restaurant with different items placed on colored plates that you can choose from. Each colored plate signifies a different price. They had a lot of different veggie options like Napa cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, seafood options like shrimp, clams, scallops, and different meats as well like thinly sliced steak. They even give you two sauce options, one spicy sauce and one sweet sauce that kinda tasted like a teriyaki sauce. Both very good. For everything we got in my pictures we spent about 65$. Totally worth it to me. If you enjoy hot pot or if you've never tried it. I would highly recommend coming here. Service is excellent and they even offer other options like Kapoon and pho. We will definitely be coming here again. Great service and delicious food! read more

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Fantastic hidden gem! We've visited Hotpot Express several times and keep coming back. The place has only a handful of tables, and is tucked in a little strip mall, but don't let that scare you off. We've only ever tried the Hotpot, because it is so good. You order your boiling base, up to 3 kinds, then grab plates of meats, veggies, dumplings, noodles all to your liking, and boil it up at your table. We like the House Special Lemongrass, traditional Boat Noodle, and Miso base, but others may also be good, we just have not tried them yet. I love being able to grab your own dishes to cook, so you can see what the options are, and do not have to wait for any seconds or thirds, etc. The owner is super friendly and positive, working as the host and server every time we have visited. The prices are very reasonable, and easy to manage as you choose the plates, then they tally them up by color at the end. I also love the coconut drink to offset some of the spice. If you are in the mood for hotpot, this is a fantastic option! Highly recommended. read more

It was really good the service was amazing and we had an amazing time with my family we will be coming one of our favorite restaurants. read more

Hotpot Express - It is the hot pot express - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Was looking for dinner in the Roseville area and found this restaurant on Yelp. I love hotpot and consider myself a connoisseur. This place hit all the marks for me... I got the tom yum broth and the flavor was amazing and so umami. I also got the boat noodle broth and it was a very good base broth. I got the adult thai tea and it was rly yummy, not too strong but still had a good thai tea flavor. I have never been to a place with the freedom to pick the ingredients the way it does here in the fridges, but it made it so convenient and easy. Our server was very kind and checked on us often. He was also patient about explaining the menu and what he recommended. I live 45 minutes away, but I would definitely come back again! read more

I would like to give 5 star because I liked it. This is our first time to ate here so. We loved Pho broth for hot pot, it's very tasty. So if you would like to try it for yourself please come. read more

Hotpot Express - Pick what you want to eat from a refrigerator - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I told my boyfriend to pick anywhere, and we ended up here! We both have never been, so it was a new experience for both of us and we absolutely loved it. I'll be honest and say I didn't expect it to add up so quickly and I'd do things differently next time. I wouldn't get soda, a can is $2.50, but I personally think it messed with the flavors of everything. I ended up drinking water and taking the soda to go. The boat broth was sweeter than I expected it to be, but I ended up liking it! The potstickers went really well with it. Next time, we decided to get a half and half so we can try the miso broth. I personally don't like pho because of the sweetness, I'm used to wonton broth (I could eat that all day everyday). All in all, we will be back, though and I'm really glad we found this place. Lots of different possibilities! read more

this is so fun. the soup bases are delightful! the self service fridge is so convenient and alleviates the stress of not knowing what to get by a mile. There is not a lot of hot pot tables so i would always recommend getting in as early as you can to avoid busier dinner hours at risk of not receiving a table/ having to wait. inside is small and straight forward! such a delight getting to eat here :) a really cool experience read more

We went as a family and not only was our food good but the service was excellent. He thought us all what to do and helped us with it all.

This was the first Hot pot I ever been to and so far I love it The food was excellent and the service was the best ever the ambiance was very clean and relaxing if you're looking to enjoy a meal with your family or your friends or if you're celebrating a special night I would truly recommend this place our server was so kind he gave my daughter not one but two birthday complimentary gifts and also gave my husband and I complimentary jello shots I truly like the vibe of this place would I recommend this place??? MOST DEFINITELY I LOVE THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE FRESH VEGETABLES FRESH MEAT FRESH DUMPLINGS if you haven't tried this restaurant before it's a must-have and the sesame seed balls a MUST ORDER read more

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Horrible service and rude owner. Food was terrible and way too overpriced. General ambiance was the broken sound of the tv and the owner constantly telling everyone to turn down the heat to save electricity when my water hasn't even boiled yet. read more

Very delicious! We had the boat beef noodles and House broth Hot Pot. We couldn't get enough! They also have a great selection of beers, Asian alcohol and saki bombs. Did not disappoint! read more

Cute little restaurant. Great Thai hot pot, lots of soup base selection and topping. Reasonable price. Will come again read more

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This hot pot place is awesome sauce! I really like the service and ambiance. I even got a free candy and enjoyed spending my time eating there. I recommend this place for as a self serve hot pot for delicious food! read more

best kapoon and lao papaya salad in town. i haven't tried the other foods yet but i've been searching for a restaurant with good kapoon and papaya salad and found exactly what i was looking for. read more

Had an excellent dinner at the Hot Pot Express. Really cool concept similar to some Korean bbq or Fondue locations where you get to cook your items yourself at the table. Here a large split pot of various broths is brought to a simmer/boil and you choose from the refrigerators the different components of your meal. The pricing is based on the color of plates you choose and they are color coded based on the item. The cheaper plates being simple items like noodles and veggies and the more expensive plates being made with high end cuts of beef or nice seafood. The owner appears to be one of the only people working there where he checks everyone in, waits on the tables, prepares the broth and checks in on guests. And he was super nice and answered any and all questions we had about the food. The whole experience was fun and delicious! I got an udon noodle plate with pork belly, sausage, and pot stickers. We did the house special broth along with the miso broth which was my favorite. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great service along with a fun experience! read more

Hotpot Express - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Me and my wife went for hot pot and it was absolutely delicious! We got the boat broth and the Tom yum. There was excellent flavor in both broths and the topping selection was great. The server was very friendly and the ambiance was nice too. Overall we were very pleased and will likely come again! read more

The food was delicious! It's the first time I've eaten soup like this, heating on the table to then add all kinds of tasty goodies in the soup! Mushrooms, chicken, dumplings, and more! read more

Food, service, and ambiance was nice. Very chill on a weekday night. No complaints there. However, I didn't really like the self-serve part in that you had to get plates from a refrigerator and the prices of each plate are color-coded and different. Orange plates are $4.50, yellow plates are $5.50, etc. It ended up being $70 plus tip for two people. Pretty pricy for hot pot in my opinion. Not sure if i'll come back but if i do, next time, i'll have to use my calculator lol. read more

Amazing food and service, always feel welcome when coming in. They also have awsome water bottles that can hold your phone! Really awsome!!

I called last week to request a table for 15-20 people after my son's college graduation. They closed at 10 but I figured we would have plenty of time after the ceremony. Not the case.... so I called back and they said they would stay open for us and have all the pots ready with broth. We were a loud, large, group and we took up the entire restaurant and had a wonderful party. The broth was delicious!!! It was fun and my son said it was the best. Thank you Hotpot Express!! read more

Cozy place and low key. Owner is great, he makes sure that everything is cooked properly and his guests are comfortable--very attentive & kind!! read more

Good is really good and fresh! Everything was really clean and employees were really nice and made great recommendations! Customer service and food both great! read more

Hotpot Express - Half house boat (recommended by the server) and half vegetarian. Both super good! - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Make sure you thoroughly cook your food, I got quite sickly after and think I didn't cook the chicken enough. Still, very tasty and we had a great time. You just go up and pick your ingredients which is cool. Very pricey- we spent $70 for two people and hadn't realized it. Got to really keep track as the guy will clean your empty dishes before you know it. Probably won't go back due to how expensive it is, but it was indeed a lovely meal. read more

Hotpot Express - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

This was the most mediocre hot pot place I've been to & somehow a meal between my partner and I costed $95. There's no prices of the a la carte items anywhere in the restaurant and the server or owner takes away the menu right after you choose a broth. On the menu it isn't clear as to the prices in general. We thought the soup base was included since you have to pay for each hot pot item individually but the soup base cost is separate too. Also the server or I think owner was very persistent on having us show him something on our phone that we were talking about. I told him what to look up but he insisted on us doing it. He grabbed my phone and touched my hand without permission to zoom into the photo. I don't think he washed his hands after either. If you wanna $95 dinner that has nicer ambiance, quality food, and better cleanliness go elsewhere. read more

My husband and I have been going consistently for almost two years and we had nothing but super positive experiences. Always clean, pleasant and super quick. I really like the boat noodle broth, Vietnamese coffee and the mango guava, so much is good! read more

Came here for the first time since they reopened. We got two broths and a variety of meats and veggies. I really liked their beef or boat broth. It had a lot of flavor and was rich. I came here once before a few years ago prior to them closing due to covid and they had a lot more variety of veggies and meats to choose from. I was a little disappointed that they lacked the variety they had a few years ago but service was still good and its a good place to eat hot pot without having to drive to Sacramento. read more

Hotpot Express - Boat broth and the chefs special - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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So bombbbbb. The worker is very welcoming and complimented my purse. He is so awesome and lit. Love this place definitely coming back 5 stars. read more

Hotpot Express - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Love the papaya salad. Kasoy very hearty good amount of noodles and meat. Fried chicken wing nice and crispy.

My husband and I love this place. When it's date night I always suggest we go to Hotpot Express The food is delicious and always consistent. I love the service staff. They're always so kind and on point. I love this place. read more

Good food and I like that you can grab the items yourself especially if you aren't that hungry. It's a nice quiet restaurant.

Best hotpot spot!! If you want a chill and overall good time experience this is the place! The broth is good and amazing and side to pick are fresh and the overall price is perfect! read more

I went here for my birthday first time going to a hot pot. One of my top ten best birthdays. It was so god ab's when they told them it was my birthday HE GAVE ME A WATER BOTTLE. If thats not the best restaurant birthday gift i've ever had, that totally beats 2 dollars worth of ice cream. I was expecting it to be worse, the mood was good and the night was great. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Amazingly fast service. Delicious food. Stopped in for a quick dinner, and the self serve option makes for a very short wait to get to eating. Very clean. Highly recommend! read more

We checked this spot out for dinner yesterday. Basically Hopot Express is located in the same parking lot as Stones Casino right off of Antelope Rd. The place is about the size of a fast food place but set up with tables and nicer decor. We tried the dual combo House special and Lemon Grass special. Both broths were good but we especially liked the house special. We selected shrimp, mussels, dumplings, pork, mushrooms, noodles, napa cabbage, broccoli and baby corn. The shrimp and pork were super tasty. The mussels and dumplings would not be selected again. Overall this was a fun experience and I think it is good for a family meal. However our bill was a staggering $54 and it really was not worth the price. It would have been way cheaper just to order a couple of noodle bowls off of the regular menu. The food is good, just be aware those plates add up really fast. read more

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I really liked it a lot. Easy to get in and out. The broth flavors were amazing. We tried the lemon grass and it was fabulous. We also had Tom Yum and while I liked it a lot it was spicier than I anticipated. But the flavors were excellent. Once you pick your broths there are refrigerated items that you choose to add into your hot pot. The selection was good but I wouldn't say excellent. They had most of the veggies that I would like and some that I wouldn't expect but they didn't have some like sliced yellow/white onions, corn (except those salad like corns that you can pop into your mouth) or some others that I saw. They have much of the regulars that you'd expect like broccoli, mushrooms, bok choy, Asian cabbage, noodles (lots of noodles) and others. I did see red onion but I prefer white or yellow. The meats looks incredibly fresh and were very good. So I really liked it. Probably like a 4.5 star hot pot location. Service was excellent. We will be back. read more

Big hotpot fan and this place was by far one of my faves! Broth flavor was incredible, and there were so many options of ingredients to choose from. I loved how the ingredients were all self-serve so you can get up and grab more as often as you want (and being able to physically see all your options)! The host was also super nice! Can't wait to go back! read more

This place has some of the best hotpot that I've ever had. They have a wide variety of ingredients you can choose to add into your hotpot as well as different broths and the service is super friendly. read more

Best hot pot everrrr. Dude is so nice & chill. Its lowkey & makes you feel comfortable. Service is quick & you get to pick ur plates. The tom yum is the best imo. Perfect for the winter for sure read more

Hotpot Express - Tom yum - Hot Pot Near Me - Citrus Heights, California