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Hunan Bar

3.7 (137 reviews)
ModerateSzechuan
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Karen H.

I came here on a Saturday morning at 11am with three friends and we were seated right away. There is a hot pot buffet option in the weekends but sadly none of us were hungry enough for that so we just stuck with a couple of lattes and some light fare although we definitely wanted to go back for the hot pot! The food we got was pretty good and came out quickly. The inside is fairly large and would be a good place for a big group. I saw a fair amount of Asian people dining there which is a good sign!

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Selina J.

The selection is good but it is hard to finish everything especially since we aren't able to choose what we get. We can reorder certain items but not every item, which takes away from the all you can eat aspect. The service is pretty quick and i do love the ambiance because it reminds me of being in China again due to the happy and cheerful atmosphere & the rotating tables.

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Zara T.

Not much to look at on the outside, but on a dark, cold night, this was the bright spot! they have smaller tables in the front and round tables for larger groups in the back section. Our group was largely new to hot pot, I enjoyed this type of meal while living abroad in China many years ago. We ordered half spicy and half plain broth, which sits on a burner. As a group, we got the "buffet" meaning that we received a little bit of everything! You put the meats and fish and veggies in to cook as needed. It felt authentic, like I stepped out of Pittsburgh and back into China! Ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. I would recommend to anyone wanting a new food experience! Beware, the spicy broth is VERY spicy. There's no alcohol on site, but a beer distributor close by, and you can BYOB. Loved the spot, definitely a hidden gem of Oakland!

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Dante M.

Our first hot pot experience!!! Our friends came with us and recommended hunan bar for a good hot pot spot in pittsburgh! As soon as we walked in, the space was small but completely full of people enjoying their meals! We ordered the unlimited hot pot combo with both spicy and not spicy broths so we could try everything! They brought out a bunch of vegetables, seafood, meat, and noodles! Everything was so delicious, and when we wanted more, they were quick to resupply us as well! This was such an enjoyable meal, as we were able to eat for about 2 hours in peace (which is my kind of happy place) I highly recommend hunan bar for a delicious hot pot in the Pittsburgh area, and I want to come back to try some of their other dishes!

1. Beef Hot Pot
Huarui L.

This place is a go-to classic! I love coming here with friends or on cold winter nights. I've always gotten the beef mala hot pot medium spice, and while the spice does vary sometimes, it's quite spicy. I have a pretty big appetite and can usually turn mala leftovers into an entire meal the next day. They give a nice portion of meat, various veggies and tofu toppings, and more. A lot of people have made comments about the service but I've been coming here for about a year now and have never had issues with rudeness or lack of water--if anything, they sometimes even refill our water as we're signing the bill and still recovering from the spice.

Spicy and white broth
Matt G.

We had a fun time with the hot pot here. We ordered the C3 which had the spicy broth on one side and the white broth on the other side. Both broths were tasty and we loved the variety in meat and vegetables. My personal favorite was the lamb, and my fiancé's favorite was the tofu. The only downside was the service. They handed the hot spot materials to us without any explanation. We didn't know how long to cook the items, we had to request dishware, etc... Other than that, it was a nice hot pot experience in Pittsburgh.

74. Soft Bean Curd with Preserved Eggs
Hanna I.

Amazing food. I cannot suggest this place enough. Very low key interior but this food absolutely does not disappoint. They're spicier than most US folx tastes, so keep that in mind when ordering. They use mouth numbing spices. I personally loved it but if you're not in the mood for real fire that night I'd suggest their lowest spice level. Don't forget to tip :)

99. Egg Drop Soup
Rachel J.

This is one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh. I've never had anything on their menu that wasn't good. Today I got the Egg Drop Soup and Zha Jiang Noodles with Meat and Bean Paste. This noodle dish is one of my favorite Asian dishes and they do it well. The prices are also really decent- especially for the large portion sizes you get. I will definitely return in the future to try more items on their menu.

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A very honest opinion from a Chinese person who has ate at many many Chinese restaurants: this is perhaps the worst food and service I have ever gotten. Two of my friends and I got the all you can eat hot pot option. One of my friends got food poisoning; he was throwing up while we walked back to CMU. They also append automatic tip to your subtotal (20%?) for shitty service. We tried ordering extra food, which only came after they said "oh sorry we forgot about you guys", like what? And no water refills or checking in on us either. Terrible service and we had to pay above average tip for it. And then our other friends who got the other food disliked it; one of them didn't even begin with eating because it was so bad. No service on that front either: no water refills, not even a check without us first asking (there was barely anyone at the restaurant at this time too). So bottom line is I am never coming back here again and I advise against anyone who comes. Overpriced, bad service, and not clean food.

Kyrie N.

The restaurant has very BAD service, we asked the younger waitress about the tip about the hotpot, she is very impatient and end her talk by '听明白了吗?' which is very 搞笑 and impolite. I can't understand why chinese people in chinese restauranttreat chinese people so bad, 什么玩意...

Hot pot!
Yixin H.

Came here with some friends for hot pot and we had a great time! The amount they give you is huge and and it was super exciting seeing the massive plate brought in, and I really appreciated the big variety of meat, fish balls, and vegetables. They have a small table with sauces and ingredients you can mix together. Price is pretty good for all you can eat hot pot! You don't choose, and instead they just bring out the entire huge platter out at once, so I would recommend coming with more friends if you want all you can eat. We didn't quite manage to finish which felt kind of bad since the leftover ingredients can't be packed away or anything. Not the most clean and hip looking of places but food was great I'll definitely be back!

Christina H.

They bring out a huge platter of food if you get AYCE. The spicy broth is extremely spicy and numbing!! We loved all the different choices with fish cake, meatballs, rice cake, mushroom, Bok Choy, cabbage, lamb, beef, winter melon, shrimp, fish filet, imitation crab, and tofu. They have a sauce station where you can make you own sauces and add whatever you prefer. The place is not extremely clean but if you want some authentic Chinese hot pot this is the place to go. Our servers were very nice and they constantly asked if we needed anything and came to refill water. We all left with a full and happy stomach!

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I went to this place twice with a few Chinese friends. It's a great place to have authentic Chinese food in Oakland.

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Great Chinese restaurant! Definitely be back again! Nice environment.Great Chinese restaurant! Definitely be back again! Nice environment.

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12 years ago

As a Chinese, I really love this little restaurant, just like eating at home.

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Really nicely done. In a previous visit, I had started to worry that the restaurant had pulled back…read moreslightly from the complex flavors and textures that I had come to expect. After my most recent order, I'm no longer concerned. The space itself is nicely presented and spacious, providing enough room to ensure tables don't feel too dense or on top of one another. We ordered takeout this time, and the online ordering experience was generally good (but could be improved). Our order was very nicely packaged to survive the trip home. The front of house staff were very kind and helpful, but they also seemed to be stretched a little thin. In terms of the food, everything was packed with flavor and texture. I particularly enjoy the Sichuan pickled vegetables, which tend to be a combination of pickled radish and tiny peppers with some heat coming from dried pepper flakes. The spicy wood ear mushroom is another nice appetizer. We ordered several different items, but the squid in hot and spicy pot really stood out. Our dish didn't match the photos on the ordering page, but I would argue that the result was even better. A nice balance of spice and dried hot peppers, without being overwhelming. A nice crunch from some sliced taro root. A nice texture from both squid and fish cakes. The quick fried cabbage and sautéed snow pea leaves were both excellent pairings and added some vegetable matter. All told, this continues to be an excellent destination. Highly recommended for both dine-in and take-out.

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Food IG & tiktok: @eat_with_lily * P2. Pork Intestine with Chinese Hot Pepper
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Food IG & tiktok: @eat_with_lily * P2. Pork Intestine with Chinese Hot Pepper

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