Great all-you-can-eat hot pot spot! The individual hot pot servings are very convenient, and the soup bases are delicious. The tomato broth was especially impressive--rich, slightly sweet, and perfectly tangy. The meat was fresh and high quality, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable. The ingredients were well-stocked, and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to other hot pot lovers. read more

IPOT - Asian Fusion Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were seated immediately and food came out really fast. Soup bases were really good: tom yum and sichuan. Several good options at the sauce bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was quick and it wasn't too loud inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bro our service was really great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music is loud but great food and service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I do recommend you try if you are near Chicago Il. read more

Wonderful all you can eat, service and price are good, the only problem was that some joker poured tequila in their sauces.. San Francisco ... what can you do? [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most of their clientele were older because we ate an early dinner[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (lots of stuff to do for the lunar new year).. Meats were good, but didn't care for the American Waygu. read more

IPOT - all you can eat meat selections. - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid meal and okay quality for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The sauce station is messy! MESSY.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I know that's more on the customers being gross, but the staff could at least stay on top of it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon arrival, we were seated at a dirty table (old grill from last guest still there) and no silverware.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were told to scan the code and order, but hesitated because the grill was used and table still had spills and food from the last guest. Service was incredibly poor. Food was decent. Again, this place is cheaper than most AYCE hot pots. Lots of options for veggies and non-meat items which was nice. Overall, go if you're on a budget. Splurge more somewhere else if you can. read more

Not that impressive. Hand made noodles are very little. Not my taste. The name made me want to go but it's just not my taste. Maybe others will like it. For me is one time try only. read more

My daughter, friend and I were in the mood for Hot Pot. We had heard good things about this place so decided to stop by on a Sunday afternoon. It was busy surprisingly. We were greeted and seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place looked clean and organized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a little cold though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We each ordered different broths which were all flavorful. They had a sauce bar and the hot pot items are ordered from an app. Each person in your party scans the QR menu and then add items. Everything was fresh. I loved the sauce bar. We didn't get to try the Korean BBQ but will the next time. read more

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When we called to make a reservation for a party of 6, the lady on the phone was super nice! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated at a table with one grill and one split pot to share between 6 people. The layout was pretty difficult for us to enjoy our meal as not everyone was able to experience cooking their own food (especially for hot pot).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only two people were able to cook and put all the food into a bowl for everyone to share which totally defeats the purpose of hot pot (in my opinion). You order through a QR code that you scan with your phone. We ordered the lamb skewers (one per person) but never got them. We saw other tables that got seated after us, getting the lamb skewers so we asked four different servers at four different times about it because since it's one per person, we were unable to order more through the phone. If other items were forgotten, we were able to order more without having to speak to a server. After the fourth time asking, we saw another server holding lamb skewers and asked if it was for our table and he said "no" .... and then it ends up being sold out. The service here is extremely slow and a complete mess. They need to have a better system. At the end of the meal, we just wanted to eat our ice cream and leave. It took us 20 minutes to get our ice cream and we had to go through two people before receiving it. read more

Our server Pace was awesome! He was very attentive and friendly. At one point, he was serving nine tables all by himself, and every time he walked by our table, he checked on us to see if we need anything. The service level was superb, what a great meal! Thanks Pace! read more

IPOT - Epic dinner! - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here for my friends birthday. They charge you around 37 per person and it's all you can eat. Everything was good but the kitchen closed midway and they told us that the kitchen was closing and it stressed us out a bit which shifted the vibe. Other than that the staff are so nice and the food is yummy. The watermelon drink was so good and the boba was good read more

IPOT - Food - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Watched superbowl here. Pretty good hotpot + grill ayce place in sunset district. This one does the grill right, like their grill which seems to be ceramic or titanium that doesn't stick and burn easily. Marinate and thickness are about right. For hotpot variety is pretty good, standout is the large selection of soup varieties (but doesn't seem to have strong flavor, rather mild). Meat is fine though not much standout. Desert there is mochi ice cream. They biang biang hand pulled noodles are fun and good texture, though it is very hard to find very good biang biang noodles. Korean short ribs wasn't enough done, still had some rare bits. A lot of things to try though not top notch, but who is. read more

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My group of 4 had so much fun here! With various degrees of pickiness including seafood-free, heat spice avoidance, and red meat-free diets, we were thrilled to see a variety of protein and broth options. The ordering process is easy and efficient through a digital menu. Our server was helpful and our food came quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were entertained and amused with the cooking process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sauce and accoutrements bar is a lovely way to enhance your meal- don't skip it. Also, we brought our own bottles of wine to enjoy at a small corkage fee. read more

Went on a Wednesday night for AYCE hot pot. Since it's getting late, there were only around 5 occupied tables. We ordered 2 rounds and each time the dishes came out promptly. We had the tomato soup base and the winter melon pork bone soup base and both were good. The wagyu beef was fresh and soft. There was also a great variety, from mushrooms, tofu, sweet potatoes and assorted vegetables to mussels, noodles, and pork, to choose from. They also had great already-cooked dishes and desserts. I especially like the fried buns and pumpkin parrake. I thought the price of under $38/person for the AYCE was decent and reasonable. The price covered all food except drinks. A shout out to the young waiter with brown curly hair. With a big smile, he was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. read more

IPOT - Tomato Soup Base and Winter Melon Pork Bone Soup Base - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't understand how this place is ranked so highly. When we got started, I noticed that 2 of the 4 plates were dirty. The sauce bar looked very unclean, and some ingredients seemed to have gone bad. We ordered several items that we never received, even after politely reminding the servers. The food quality was mediocre--I ordered the steamed pork buns, and they came out cold in the middle. The broth was extremely diluted, so you're essentially cooking in plain water. That said, the servers were very kind, but the restaurant's system is clearly not working. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Great experience at this place! Upon getting seated, we scanned the QR code to look at what's available (it's the same price for whether you eat both KBBQ and hotpot or only one type) to order everything and within minutes the food started coming out. Servers were great at handling our large orders of meat and sides, changing out our grill once it got too burnt, and also refilling our water cups. Sauce bar also had side dishes like fruit and kimchi / seaweed salad. We asked them to do something special for our friend whose birthday we were celebrating, so they played the Happy birthday song and also gave a discount on our bill! If you plan on coming with a large party, you can also sign up for their free membership with a phone number and get 5% cash back and reward points for future visits read more

IPOT - Hotpot and KBBQ on one table - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here at night on Wednesday, and here's my experience: 1. Ambiance (4/5) The restaurant had a casual vibe and was quite busy when we arrived. It was clean and had plenty of seating. 2. Service (5/5) The service was excellent. We got a table for five quickly because we had already joined the waitlist on Yelp. All the staff were friendly and super attentive. Great service here! :) 3. Food (4/5) - Hot Pot (5/5):We ordered the Tom Yum and Miso hot pots. The broth was delicious and had an authentic, rich flavor. The meat was tender and fresh, and the vegetables were good too. I truly recommend the hot pot here! - BBQ (3/5): Personally, I didn't like the way the meat was seasoned. I prefer it unseasoned so you can taste the freshness of the meat. I also wish they had more variety in the meat options, lettuce, and vegetables. - Appetizer: It was okay, but our grilled ribs were super chewy :( - Drinks & Dessert (2/5): The drinks and desserts were way too sweet for us -- the boba tea, ice cream, and jelly.:( Overall: I definitely recommend the hot pot -- it was hella good! The servers were very nice and helpful. One downside was that the drinks and desserts were really sweet for us. Next time, I'd try a different broth! read more

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Didn't even get to eat here due to the wait time for people with reservations We had a 7:00 pm reservation on Saturday (booked through Resy). The app showed plenty of availability, so we expected things to run on time. When we arrived, it was difficult to even check in, there didn't seem to be a dedicated host, and the person handling check-ins was also waiting tables. When we finally got to check in, we were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait. After 10 minutes, we checked again and got the same answer. We also noticed that tables seated at 7:00 were still waiting for their server 20 minutes later with no food. By 7:35, we were told our table was "almost ready," but we had other plans at 9:00 and decided to leave. Can't comment on the food or the ambiance, but the service and organization really need work. It seems like they're overbooking reservations, which is frustrating for guests who plan ahead. I can totally understand a 10-15 min hold up but 30+ min is a bit much. read more

IPOT - Interior - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place really surprised me. Everything we experienced here was wonderful. So glad that we got a new hotpot and grill place to go. We will be back for sure read more

This is going to be a long one and I really don't like writing negative reviews but all in all, I did not have a positive experience at iPot. After being turned away from San Tung, my friends and I headed to iPot, having heard wonderful things. Once we arrived, the entire wait time situation was immediately disorganized, as different waiters were telling us different things and not writing names down claiming they'd remember the order of everyone waiting. Finally, after about 20-25 minutes we were offered to either sit upstairs immediately or get a dining room spot in 5 minutes-we chose upstairs, optimistic of what it would be like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To our surprise, this second level was empty and seemed more like a storage attic than a place to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only were we the only ones up there but there was a huge black curtain covering us from the dining room and a large TV playing a Call Her Daddy ad that seemed to be over an hour long which we could not skip as there wasn't a remote.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Of course, we immediately ask to sit downstairs and it seems they give the table away ASAP so we were stuck. It took probably 30 more minutes for them to finally seat us, a few times thinking they had forgotten about us as we were tucked away in the weird creepy attic. FINALLY they seat us and immediately the QR code on the table isn't working because they haven't activated our table yet. We wait about 15 minutes before asking they do so. We order 3 individual pots, an assortment of meat and veggies, 3 ramens, potstickers, and crab ragoons. First, the broths come which were pretty good and then the meats but everything else they seemed to forget about. And AFTER asking about our crab rangoons, they told us they were out and weren't sure why they were on the menu still. The waitress there (the only one I believe) was the only employee who seemed to actually care about our table (she should get a raise!!!) and checked in on us more than once. At one point, this waitress and seemingly the only person who cared we existed said maybe the kitchen was backed up to explain none of our food making it to the table, but it became clear as more and more things didn't arrive that that was not the case. One of our last orders was 3 potstickers (each order comes with 2 so should've been a total of 6) and they brought out 3 singular ones on a plate. I understand hotpot/Korean bbq is inherently self-service but the fact that NOTHING was coming out on time and we had to keep checking in, we couldn't even begin cooking until much later than we wanted. And mind you, they charge you $20 per person for things being unfinished and it is timed (though the cool waitress let us know later that she reset our time for when things actually started arriving). And guess what? It wasn't even that good. My broth, the pork coconut broth, was tasty but a little bland, and I have had much better tasting meats at other hotpot and Korean bbq spots in the city. Nothing truly wowed me besides the bulgogi which was very good but the rib eye, wagu, beef belly, and more were pretty underwhelming. I thought their sauce bar was so cool as well as the cold bar though they were out of kimchi and never replenished, disappointing for me as that's one of my favorites. They also offer complimentary ice cream, though they did not make us aware of that and we actually had to ask about it which was also disappointing. I don't think iPot isn't worth another try, perhaps on a less busy night I will give it another go, but I found this experience very long, irritating, and ultimately not worth the quality of the meal we got. $37.99 is a lot of money to spend on food! I believe they are understaffed and perhaps need to do more organization internally-especially because Manna and San Tung are down the street and a lot of people get turned away and end up at iPot so I hope they can learn to adapt to those crowds. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their upstairs dining room isn't suitable for any customers yet so I really hope they work on it a bit before opening it up to the public; or at least sweep back the curtains and check in on their customers up there every now and then.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I used to love this place, but we haven't been in four years and we decided to come back just horrible. The food took forever to come and only the rice and noodles came first and the things we ordered. Some things didn't even come out. The meat was gross and soggy. Everything was just not good. The service was so slow and it wasn't even super busy. I definitely would not be back. read more

Vegan Hot Pot sounds like an oxymoron, but yes - vegans can absolutely enjoy an AYCE hotpot night in a restaurant! Thanks to places like IPOT that accommodate vegetarians and vegans so nicely. Here is what makes them stand out compared to other hot pot places I've been to: -A separate, CHEAPER, price for vegetarians. We veg*ns know it all too well. We always have to pay the same price as everyone else, but don't eat as much. Here they reward us for not ordering meat! -Multiple vegan-friendly broths. We go to AYCE for options, so there better be base options too, and not just 1! -A huge selection of protein options - we're talking about multiple types of soy and tofu products. -Of course, lots of fresh veggies and noodles to choose from. I also really like the dipping sauce bar. There are also some fruits and desserts, but I never make it to that. You order via QR code on your phone, but once you do the food comes out pretty quickly. read more

Looking for an AYCE hot pot and KBBQ? iPot is the place. I haven't been here in a few years and noticed a few things changed on their menu&service. They have one person from the table sign an agreement form that you know the pot/stove is hot. I usually do the AYCE hot pot. They have a variety of meats, veggies and noodles. They have a self service sauce bar with other appetizers (oranges, kimchi and etc). read more

IPOT - inside - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is great and generously served. The service is top notch. My server Audrey is beautiful and friendly. She made me feel like I was a kid in a candy store. She helped me and gave me the best experience. The place is big and spacious. I truly appreciate and recommend making this a part of your destination when you are in the mood for AYCE Barbecue and Hot Pot . read more

IPOT - Watermelon Juice - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was really good and for an amazing price. I liked the app ordering style. The service was not good, they took forever to come over if we had a question. They took forever to stat our grill. Also the front door was not closing all the way and the restaurant was freezing. I will not let this deter me from going again because the food really was very very good, but they could use some front of house training for sure. read more

AYCE hot pot and kbbq, what more can you ask for! Ingredients seemed fresh and plenty of soups/appetizers/options to choose from. If it's your birthday you get 15% off. Staff always seemed to be running around so it's hard to flag someone down. Had to follow up twice about missing items and never got them in the end. read more

IPOT - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid hot pot, AYCE and not being overpriced makes it even better. The service was nice too, our waitress was very attentive. read more

IPOT - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

I booked a 7:00 pm reservation for Saturday through Resy a few days beforehand and decided to check 3 hours before heading over if any other time slots had been booked. I noticed they still had reservation slots open for every single time slot and thought, "okay cool we should have no problem." WRONG. There were a multitude of people with 7pm reservations as a result of them using three different reservation apps (Yelp, Resy, OpenTable) and not properly managing the slots between the three, which lead to overbooking and a very chaotic mess with a lot of unhappy customers wondering why we had to wait 30-40 extra mins with a reservation. And that's not even counting the people with 7:30 reservations who came in shortly after and had the same complaints for their time slot. My two cents: if you're going to go through the trouble of accepting reservations from three different apps, please put the extra effort required to manage them in conjuction with one another. read more

A place with ayce hot pot and kbbq. Both were equally amazing. Wow the ribeye was really impressive in the kbbq menu. It was lightly marinaded and not too fatty. Hot pot was really good as well, the Wagyu beef paired really well with the spicy miso and the pork bone broth. I could see this being a great spot to come with friends and feast up. Our servers were really nice and accommodating. I gave some constructive criticism to their milk teas which were frankly not good at all. However the food was too good to bash them too much on this detail. Ice cream at the end was the cherry on top. I like the spaciousness and how you can walk up to the sauce bar to help yourself. read more

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Great service Amazing food Such a great place for a family dinner Warm belly's after the amazing miso soup with hand made pulled noodles. Yummm enjoy read more

IPOT - Bulgogi galore and more Miso soup for the win I love this place Such a great place for some comfort food - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is my first time there The food is good and fresh, the guys provided very very very good service.

My boyfriend and I decided to go to IPOT on Valentine's Day and it was busy. We waited about an hour which wasn't too bad. We decided to do both the hot pot and kbbq. The service is always great and I like how the workers kept checking in on us. It's easy to order since you just have to scan the QR code, choose what you want then send the order to the kitchen. I think the price is worth it especially with the options they have. We definitely will be coming back since this is our go to spot in San Francisco. read more

I've been on the hunt for a new hot pot spot but ipot is not it, unfortunately. The servers were nice enough but the atmosphere is kind of drabby and doesn't exactly strike health and sanitation! The sauce station was kind a mess, spoons everywhere. Kimchi in the watermelon, there was a sauce bowl with the clean bowls that did not get cleaned well. The spicy miso broth was bland and I just could not get my umami kick despite all the salty liquids in front of me. Most of all, it was crazy expensive! For two, it came out to a hundred (they include tip, and then you get prompted to tip more) read more

Delicious meal with VERY reasonable pricing for San Francisco. We were seated within five minutes and walked through the ordering process. The food all came out quickly and we enjoyed our experience. BEWARE if you're a first-time hot potter that the portions are quite large and you do get charged a penalty for wastefulness. Order a bit at a time and you can always order more during your 90 minutes (I don't think they're super strict about the 90 minutes either). Highlights included the hanging noodles, bitter melon, and orange sherbet ice cream. Service was great, and this place was moderately busy on a weeknight at dinner time. Good parking availability outside. read more

I never leave reviews, this place was terrible in terms of service and food quality. We had a burnt grill for 30 minutes, no service in terms of communication between us or their own staff. No water at the refill station, and no service to be found. The male with the two earrings in one ear tried to tell us that the menu was "lagging" even when we were waiting for over 10+ minutes for any type of server to come assist us. My cripple granny move faster and she doesn't have any working legs! read more

IPOT - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been coming here for years! this place is the spot. the portions per meat per order is top notch. they have the best sauce bar; things like raw egg, different types of soy sauce, aromatics galore! I think the best part is that you can either do KBBQ, hotpot, or both. they even have the split INDIVIDUAL hot pot and grill. I always get the tomyum, and hear good things about the spicy miso too. getting hotpot + KBBQ is also not an extra charge :) they have you scan the QR code and you can order through that. they changed the app recently so make sure you put your order in (I made a mistake and was waiting 10 minutes longer because I forgot to "confirm" the send) another great perk: free ice cream at the end! I'll always come back to this spot, they also have plenty of tv's inside so there's always something playing (they play sports when in season too) read more

I tried IPOT for the first time ever. As a hot pot lover, this places was a little underwhelming. The service was lackluster, many items we ordered never actually made it out. However, the food that did make it out was very good. The spicy miso soup base was pretty good and i loved everything we ordered. I would definitely go back. I am torn between giving this place 3 or 4 stars. read more

IPOT - a man who enjoyed his food. - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food and services is really good. Is really good for family dinner. My kids love the foods there too. We will be back again.

Delicious food and it smells so good. Come hungry! You can get both hot pot and kbbq for one price.

Not for an elderly people. Everything you have to use smartphones to order meat, veggies, etc...it wasn't fun, just frustrated. read more

Where AYCE Meets WagyuIf you thought "all-you-can-eat" meant sacrificing quality, let me introduce you to the elevated hot pot experience we recently enjoyed in San Francisco. This spot isn't just about volume; it's about delivering genuinely premium ingredients in a limitless format.The true stars of the evening were the proteins. For an AYCE establishment, the selection was remarkably high-end. The Wagyu was an absolute standout--thinly sliced with beautiful marbling, it cooked in mere seconds and melted on the tongue like butter. This alone makes the price point worthwhile. Similarly, the Ribeye cuts were rich, tender, and robust, providing a deeply satisfying counterpoint to the delicate Wagyu. We managed to go through several plates of both, ensuring we fully maximized the premium offerings.Beyond the luxurious meats, the experience was completed by the abundance of fresh assorted vegetables. The selection was comprehensive, featuring everything from delicate enoki and king oyster mushrooms to crisp Napa cabbage, tofu, and vibrant greens. This variety allowed us to craft balanced bowls with great texture and flavor complexity in our chosen broth (we opted for the pork bone broth). The service was swift, constantly ensuring our tables were clear and our plates of premium meats kept coming without delay--a critical factor for a smooth AYCE operation. For anyone looking to indulge in high-quality meats, especially a Wagyu fix, without the pressure of a la carte pricing, this restaurant is a non-negotiable must-visit in San Francisco. It perfectly balances fantastic value with exceptional flavor. read more

IPOT - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

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