I've eaten at plenty of hot pot restaurants across the Bay Area, but Liuyishou Hot Pot stands out for a reason that's easy to overlook. After spending decades in Silicon Valley's high-tech industry, I've developed a habit of judging restaurants the same way I judge engineering: Consistency. Repeatability. Process control. Great food can happen once. Great execution has to happen every day. Liuyishou feels built around that philosophy. The first thing I appreciate is the setup. Instead of forcing everyone to share a traditional yin-yang pot, each person can order an individual soup base. That's a surprisingly smart design for groups with different tastes. I went with the Signature Beef Tallow Mala Broth and the Mushroom Broth. The mushroom broth is clean, naturally savory, and surprisingly comforting. The beef tallow mala broth is exactly what I look for in authentic Sichuan hot pot. Rich, aromatic, and wonderfully numbing from Sichuan peppercorns without relying on overwhelming heat. It has layers of flavor instead of simply being spicy. Then came the meat platters. Besides the generous presentation, what caught my attention was the knife work. The beef, lamb, and pork were sliced to remarkably consistent thickness. That isn't just about appearance. Uniform slices cook at nearly identical speeds, giving every piece the same texture and tenderness. Good kitchens understand that consistency begins long before the food reaches the table. The beef tripe is another must-order. Properly cleaned, crisp, and completely free of the unpleasant odor that often ruins this dish elsewhere. The bean curd skin was equally impressive, soaking up the broth beautifully without falling apart. And of course, fresh fried youtiao. If you've spent time eating hot pot in China, you already know this is almost mandatory. Freshly fried, crispy outside, airy inside, and perfect after just a few seconds in the broth. The most memorable dish, however, was the Dragon Beard Pork. Before serving it, our server actually brought out the entire fried strip, introduced the dish, then carefully sliced it into bite-sized pieces before serving it with chili powder. That presentation was fun. What impressed me even more was the preparation behind it. Look closely before it's cut. The pork belly has been carefully trimmed into an incredibly uniform strip before frying. The color is even from one end to the other, the crust develops consistently, and every piece looks nearly identical after slicing. That level of uniformity doesn't happen by accident. Someone in the kitchen spent real time preparing it before it ever touched the fryer. That's quality control. Service deserves special recognition. Our server checked on us throughout the meal, regularly refilled both soup bases, made sure we always had enough water, cleared empty plates promptly, and never made us feel rushed. Friendly, attentive service like this makes a big difference and is absolutely worth rewarding. To go with the meal, I ordered Lao Xue Hua (Old Snow Beer) from Shenyang. I'm happy to see more authentic Chinese hot pot restaurants around California carrying it now. It's an old-school Chinese lager with a clean, straightforward profile that's incredibly easy to drink. Pair it with rich beef tallow broth and Sichuan peppercorns, and you'll understand why it has remained popular for generations. People often ask me how I judge restaurants. Honestly, I don't judge them by one spectacular dish. I judge them by the small details most people never notice. Uniform slicing. Even frying. Proper ingredient preparation. Balanced broth. Attentive service. When all of those details are consistent, great food becomes predictable. And that's the highest compliment I can give any restaurant. Liuyishou Hot Pot isn't impressive because it's flashy. It's impressive because the system works. -- Dr. C Silicon Valley High-Tech Executive "Good engineering is invisible. So is a great kitchen." read more

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Had the AYCE. Hotpot meat is not that great, honestly. Usually I don't eat meat with the sauce, but this required sauce. Skewers (beef and lamb) were good. Had the mushroom broth and chicken. They were alright. I would prefer a richer broth, and they refilled with water I think. About the AYCE price: Broth NOT included in AYCE cost. Sauce bar was automatically charged. Slow service. Next time, I would only go for the skewers over the hotpot. read more

Liuyishou has become one of my go-to spots for hot pot. Service is always quick, prices are pretty reasonable and the quality of meat + broth have always been delicious! It's not super pricy too when compared to other spots like Hai Di Lao. The broths here are hearty (I like the pork bone!) and the ring of meat (beef + lamb platter) provides a fun experience when eating. They have a fairly generous sauce bar with tons of options and they even have snacks that you're able to take with you after dining in. Ordering is done via an iPad and service is great too! Everything here is a la carte; if you're able to come during lunch, it's definitely more of a steal. read more

Our go to hotpot spot in Cupertino! We ordered tomato soup, mushroom soup, and spicy beef broth with a variety of veggies and meats. Everything came out looking good and the family enjoyed the well ventilated space. read more

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First time trying this spot. Was very surprised how much i ended up liking it. The spice is spicy and the flavors are indulgent. It's unfortunately not ayce like I normally like, but they serve good quality meats with great soup I love the fact there is chicken feet as a side here as well. Hdl has stopped offering this which makes LiuYiShou a step up now. I will say that the table space was not great for me. I sat behind the swiviling shelf and it just didn't provide me any room to cook or eat... they tried to accommodate a party of 6 on a table for 4 which was nice but didn't work out for me unfortunately I would for sure come back a 2nd time to see if I can cook and eat freely next time for a better rating, just because the food was great. If they started a ayce option, I'd be omw right now. read more

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Loved the vibes here! The meat ring presentation is a 10/10 and the shared pot for two is massive. Service was super fast and the staff was very sweet. They have a DIY sauce bar with recipe posters, though we had a little trouble matching the sauces to the names on the signs. Pro-tip: The lot is small and located on a very busy road, so give yourself a second to navigate the parking situation. Aside from that, it was a great experience! read more

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Have been meaning to checkout this place for some time now and glad I went over last weekend. Place was not too busy so we got seated immediately on Saturday afternoon. Decor is clean and pretty with gold accents -- reminded me of Haidilao. You order with the tablet at your table, sauce bar on one end of the restaurant automatically added @ $7/pp. We had a light lunch for two. Split hotpot with the spicy broth and the house pork broth. Cute cow mascot in chili-fat form slowly melting as the broths warmed like Darth Vader's mask. The famous meat ring was sold out that day, but we got the beef and lamb orders which I believe is the same thing sans-ring. Meat quality was excellent -- tender, balanced, tasty. Both broths were great. Sauce bar ingredients all fresh. Tip: green pepper sauce. That's the tip. The menu is pretty lean. Not too much core hot pot sides and items to choose from. Could be disappointing if you're coming in hungry, not bad if you're just wanting to nibble. Better value than Haidilao, but Mikiya's the current king in town. 4/5 read more

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Very good environment and food. Enjoy the small side dishes and the flying meat plate. Kids like the overall taste. Also good family combo packages for an affordable meal for either lunch or dinner. read more

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A one and done spot here for me! We swung by on a cold winter Friday evening and boy was it busy! There's an in-person waitlist, and they send you a text when your table is ready. But they don't give you a time estimate so you're kind of left in the dark trying to figure out the best way to kill the time. We had to wait 50 minutes for a table for two! We got Liu's House Special Soup Base and the Mixed Mushroom Soup Base. Flavors for both are umami and tasty, although Liu seriously be trying to up your cholesterol levels with all that BEEF oil he be putting in that broth! There's two huge chunks of solidified beef fat that goes in, and whatever your broth touches is left with chunks and bits of that solidified cow grease once it cools down. All that be going into your arteries! We also got the Sliced Marbled Beef and Vegetable Platter. The beef is tender and soft, and I like the unique assortment of veggies you get like lettuce, woodear, potato, and lotus root. Also note that Liu's House Special Soup Base got a smell that'll stick to your clothes -- after our meal our clothes and car smelled like hotpot for days! You can literally even smell it emanating from the restaurant a block away. Parking is also super hard -- there's only twenty spots or so for all their customers. We had to park street side in the nearby neighborhood and walk a block over. Overall, what a pricey and greasy meal! It was nice to try, but I probably wouldn't come back here again when there's much more affordable and healthier options out there. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - House Special Soup + Mixed Mushroom Soup, Sliced Marbled Beef, Oyster Mushroom, Veggie Platter - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

definitely still one of my fav of all times even after a couple years. food is consistent and honestly the price is still good! i love it when they have the blooood available! i really love the round big plate of half lamb and half beef, super worth it at only $25! read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - the combo of lamb and meat - only $21 or so on the meat so cheapppppp - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

5 of us ordered: double flavor hot pot spicy $9.95 house special $6.95 house special pork bone soup $12.95 sauce buffet $17.50 ($3.50 ea) snakedhead fillet $10.95 angus marbled beef $22.95 sliced marbled beef $17.95 sliced spring lamb $12.95 beef tongue $25.90 ($12.95 ea) beef tripe $8.95 selected balls platter $14.95 fish roe with shrimp paste $51.80 ($12.95 ea) sole fillet $9.95 tofu bean curd $5.95 crown daisy $6.95 sweet potato noodles $13.90 ($6.95 ea) enoki mushroom $6.95 fresh oyster mushroom $5.95 chinese cabbage $4.95 ea sliced prime beef $29.90 ($14.95 ea) After tip, it came to about $77 a head. Definitely on the pricier side. Service is a bit non-existent. Sauce bar could be a lot better. Also didn't realize they did a $3.50 charge per person for it. Overall, food quality was fine. For the price point, don't think it was worth it. Parking here is absolutely atrocious. If you do come, park near 85 plaza and walk over. read more

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Restaurant is nice and clean. Hotpot has many variety on meat and vegetables. It is good for family or friends together to enjoy Chinese Sichuan hot pot read more

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I've tried a few comparable hotpots in the area including Haidilao, Little Lamb Hotpot, mikiya wagyu shabu house etc and this one was an OKAY experience. They didn't have much in the appetizer bar area and didn't bother to refill. It looks impressive with the display of meat etc but I think with all the other salad bar, drinks, desserts of other hot pot places this one is behind. It's also a la carte menu so it adds up with a big group, I rather pay a bit more to get all you can eat. read more

I love it when a restuarant can make me full hehe. This is NOT AYCE, but still good quality and premium hot pot. Good service, high quality meat, good soup, noodles cook fast so I recommend putting them in later. They also have variety of toppings and sides. Broth: Sour Duck and Pork - flavorful in the beginning but then they eventually started tasting the same, not too memorable Meat: - high quality, prefer beef over lamb (preference), recommend the sliced marble beef - known for their wheel of meat read more

This location has a male employee (manager?) that harasses customers for more tip. We gave a 15% tip, which was generous considering the lack of service. They sat us down and never spoke to us ever again. Luckily, we knew our way around hot pot, and knew to use the tablet to order. We had to wave down the waiters 3 times just for simple things like water to drink or missing items. We tipped 15%, even though there was no service. The male employee then asked us why we didn't tip more. We were so confused, because tipping is not mandatory, let alone demanding more. We will never come here again. There's so many other hot pot places that offer better service without harassment. Long story short. We tipped 15% but got harassed and embarrassed for not tipping more by a male employee (manager?) when paying our bill. There was no service from the moment we sat down. Eat somewhere else unless you like getting embarrassed for tipping anything under 30% here. read more

Went for the first time today around 1:15pm. We were immediately seated, with no greetings or introductions. The girl assumed that it was not our first time. When we had to find her to ask her about the soup combination, she told us we had to move tables. When we grabbed our tea to move, she said we can just sit at our original table. Like wtf. Which is it? No "hi welcome, have you been here before?" Every order we put in, she came back to clarify. I would appreciate it if you were nice and transparent with us with the beginning, so service is subpar. Meat is ok, veggies look old, sauce bar is ok. It wasn't even busy inside today and the parking lot was full. I can't imagine how parking will be when inside is packed. Also, idk but this was a huge disappointment. Definitely will not return and don't let the long line deceive you. read more

Chongqing style hot pot! Chong Qing is known for their spicy cuisine and the signature broth here is a very spicy beef broth made with premium beef tallow. It's rich and oh so spicy good. We were recommended the chicken soup with fish maw base and they was also rich and flavorful. The menu here is a la carte but we appreciate the portion size. The part which we didn't care for was the required charge to use their sauce bar and there's no way to opt out. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - Meat circle: beef and lamb. Photo by @martiwantsmore - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came for hot pot and found their $25.59 lunch set -- includes soup base, sauces, and you can pick 9 items from a large selection. Each set also comes with a full plate of meat, so ordering two basically gave us unlimited beef, lamb, and pork. Recommended: shrimp, baby cuttlefish, beef tripe, celtuce, tender beef, and beef tendon. They also have Kagoshima A5 wagyu -- rich and worth trying. Also liked the brown sugar rice cakes, liangfen (cold jelly), cilantro pork meatballs, and the squid. We chose tomato and mild spicy broth, but the "mild" is actually pretty spicy, so the liangfen helped cool things down. read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday and it was a cool experience overall. What's unique about this place is how they arrange the meat in a circle around the hot pot, which looks really nice when it's served. Service is quick. They also have some interesting Chinese side dishes like cold sour chicken feet and other cold appetizers you don't usually see at other hot pot spots. The experience itself was fun, but aside from the presentation, nothing really stood out too much for me. The food was decent, just not particularly memorable. read more

Their sauce selection is quite average but the cuts of meat are worth the price. The service is great as well and they offer occasional promotions for free table drinks and other. read more

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First time to Liuyishou and tbh was intrigued the meat ring I kept seeing on social media, it definitely worked because it brought me out to try the place! Dined in on a Sunday night with a short wait time, definitely a spot for large groups and pairs not so much solo diners. Checked in on the iPad and was prompted to order on the iPad. Automatically charged for the sauce bar, $3.50 pp for sauces, side dishes and dessert. Everything else is a la carte including the broth. If you've ever been to Haidilao, you'll be accustomed to the ordering system here. There do have a good variety of items you wouldn't see elsewhere, but feel like they're lacking the veg department. Ordered the Mushroom and Pork Bone broth with two beef entrees, assorted veg (woodear mushroom, lettuce, spinach, taro root, potato and corn), chinese donut and rice. Everything tasted fresh and the broth was not too salty at all. They also provide Tartary Buckwheat herbal tea on the house. The sauce bar has your typical dipping sauce staples with some instructions for recipes if you're not too sure, some side dishes as well. I loved the cucumber salad. Fruits like orange and honeydew as well as a sago, goji berry dessert. Service was minimal and hands off, we did have someone come by to help and to refill broths when we ran low. Besides that, you can call for assistance on your iPad for anything or to call for check. The only thing that bothered me was the music, if you're not bothered by noise this won't be an issue. I just didn't find the hard, experimental EDM to be good for pleasant conversation. But of course, YMMV. Price point is a bit steep, bill came out to be around $80 before tip for two people. Parking lot is small, but didn't have an issue with late dining on a Sunday. read more

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Food is good, the MUSIC IS TOO DARN LOUD, like a night club! What's with this place??? I was not able to enjoy my food and have a nice chat with friends. read more

Very great soup base. A lot of choices for sauces. The food was very fresh. Service was great. Very calm and peaceful.

I came here for dinner last night and got seated all the way inside the restaurant. It was really warm and steamy which made it a bit uncomfortable to eat Hot Pot. The Australian Wagyu we ordered tasted okay. But everything else like the veggies, fishballs, and potato noodles were good. There were some tiny fruit flies or something flying around and kept touching my food so that was really annoying. I had to sit there swatting them away : ( read more

Liuyishou is consistently the top tier hot pot. Their spicy beef broth and tomato broth are so good and flavorful. The quality of the meats and other things are great as well. I also love the desserts they have. The fruit tea is sooo good here too. Cheaper and better than haidilao 100% (not saying haidilao is bad but it's below liuyishou for me). Service is good, and it's easy to call the staff with the click of a button on the iPad. The ambiance is nice and the place is very nice and modern. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

Food (5/5) Great hot pot, ingredients were fresh. Excellent sauce selection. Love a good split hot pot too! Price (4/5) Will be about $20-25pp, very reasonable given the ingredients. Wait Time (5/5) We came around 1pm on a weekend and were seated after ~15mins wait. Not too bad. Service (4/5) Pretty good service. They have a tablet with buttons so you can make specific requests (such as for water), though they usually come and ask what you need and occasionally our request went unanswered. Ambiance (5/5) No concerns. Parking/Access (4/5) The parking lot is annoyingly small and is shared with a tutoring place next door which uses a lot of spots for pick-up/drop-off. We were able to find a spot on the far side. Would be back if I'm in the area and brought my appetite. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - Split Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

New year, new hotpot place! I'm obsessed with the authentic Chinese hotpot at Liuyishou hotpot. Start your feast with their innovative two flavors soup base, combining the fiery richness of spicy beef (for spice lovers) or tangy tomato broth, complemented by a mellow coconut chicken broth. Their broths promise yummy flavors in every spoonful. For the meat lovers, treat yourself to their deluxe platter featuring succulent slices of beef and lamb, alongside premium pork belly that cooks to tender perfection right at your table. The marbled meats and marinated meats offer a buttery texture that dissolves delightfully in your mouth, heightened by the rich, bubbling broth. Don't miss the crispy pork, its golden crackling exterior gives way to juicy bursts of flavor. Complement your selections with a variety of handmade shrimp paste, intestines/ tripe and meatballs that promise a punch of flavor and their unlimited sauce bar! Finish your lavish meal with a cup of bright, soothing fruit tea, perfect for cleansing the palate after a sumptuous spread. Liu Yi Shou is one of my favorites for a hotpot feast, with great service and ambiance. read more

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Hot pot is my favorite food so I might be a bit biased, but I genuinely thought Liuyishou was very up there for authentic Sichuan style hotpot. The house special soup base was actually spicy and super rich from the beef lard. Also how cute is the little cow for the soup base!!! I also thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Soup w/ Fish Maw. Literally comes with chunks of chicken. So flavorful and hearty. We got their beef and lamb platter, the seafood platter, the vegetable platter, the Deep fried dragon beard (pork), and signature fruit tea. Everything was fresh, clean and presented beautifully. The sauce bar here was very extensive and had all my favorites; very reminiscent of Haidilao sauce bar. Lots of authentic chinese cold dishes and some snacks were available too. The workers were very helpful as it was our first time there. They gave us really good recommendations and warned us about their spice levels (it's no joke). The place was super clean, bright, and had a nice modern feel. I overall really enjoyed this ala carte hotpot spot and would definitely come back! read more

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If you're a hot pot fanatic in the South Bay, you need to put Liuyishou at the top of your list! I recently stopped by their San Jose location and was absolutely blown away by the quality and the vibes. The Food: Next-Level Quality The meat quality here is honestly top-tier. We ordered the A5 Wagyu beef brisket and the marbling was insane--it literally melts in your mouth. We also got the Grand Platter (beef and lamb), which is massive and perfect if you're coming with a group. For the broth, do not sleep on the Hainan Coconut Chicken. They use actual coconut juice and marinated chicken (even some Kirkland coconut water for that extra sweetness!). It's such a refreshing contrast to the Spicy Beef Oil Hot Pot, which is rich, authentic, and has just the right amount of kick. The Value: Pro-Tips If you want the best bang for your buck: * Lunch Specials: They have an All-You-Can-Eat deal for $19.99 (Mon-Fri) which is a steal for this quality. * Lunch Sets: They also offer a 9-variety lunch set for $25.95 if you want a curated experience. * Must-Sides: Get the Chinese donuts (Youtiao) to soak up the broth and the hand-pulled noodles to finish off the meal. Service & Vibes The restaurant is super clean and modern. I was really impressed by the sauce bar--it was spotless and fully stocked with everything from sesame paste to fresh cilantro and fruit. The service was fast, and the staff was attentive with broth refills. Bottom line: Better meat quality than many of the big chains in the area for a better price. Whether you want a quick lunch or a fancy Wagyu dinner, this place hits the spot. read more

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I've been to one of the locations in Seattle but finally got a chance to check out the San Jose location on De Anza! Came here pretty late, around 9:30 pm on a Friday night. The restaurant was pretty empty since it was late, and we were seated right away. We ordered the house pork bone broth and the spicy soup base. The bases run for around $13, and you have to pay for the sauce / side bar separately per person. The side bar has a good variety of sauces, as well as some fruit and side vegetables. Everything is a la carte, so sometimes the bill can be higher than what you'd expect, although on par with other hot pot places. We ordered the classic pork and beef ring and lotus root, which came out pretty quickly as the restaurant wasn't that full. The bone broth was pretty decadent in flavor, while the spicy soup base was also good, although not as spicy as I'd expect it to be. The vegetables and meat were fresh and good quality. Overall, Liuyishou is a reliable a la carte hotpot chain, with many fresh menu options and a large variety. Their broth is fulfilling and they have quick service with a very chill environment. Will be back soon! read more

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This is one of my favorite hot pot spots in town. The best part is they serve a good amount of meat for a decent price. The amount of food you get is heavenly. The service is pretty quick too with awesome servers. The line to get in takes a bit but it's totally worth it. You can sit down or eat some of their snacks while you wait. Would recommend! The interior is solid too. It's always clean. The sauce bar is amazing too! Would love to come back and celebrate a birthday! read more

The food is ok, not impressive but acceptable, but the service here is horrible. Food is overpriced and we have not received the service we pay. The management is a mess here. Will never be back again. Lack of business and professional ethics。 All 5 stars are fake reviews, it has been detected by google review so I can not leave review there. Most of them get removed from google.A shady restaurant engaging in unfair competition. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - All 5 stars are fake reviews, most of them get removed from google. - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here on a weekend night at around 7, had to wait around 30-40 mins for 2 without a reservation. Parking space is very limited. We ordered the lamb and beef platter and it was a decent amount of food for 2. The meat quality is really good too. We also ordered the deeply fried pork belly which is really crunchy and crispy, with the perfect amount of flavoring. It can be a little fatty tho. The vegetables are pretty standard. The sauce bar though has a pretty wide selection imo, they have cumin sauce which I did not expect. They also have the standard cut fruits, and side dishes. The food came really fast so we were able to enjoy it on a cold night in December, would definitely visit again for their signature spicy pots!! read more

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Came here on a Friday lunch. The parking lot is pretty small, so if it's it full you can park in the Hmart plaza instead. You order everything off of a tablet. We got the House soup base with pork bone, an assortment of veggies, squid, fish fillet, beef tongue, and the beef + lamb combo. Decent portions for the price and everything tasted great. I especially like the bean curd and the lamb. I do think that a lot of these things can easily be done at home for way cheaper, but the experience here is good. It would be more worth it if we got a more unique soup base. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - House pork bone soup base + lamb and beef combo - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

If you're craving authentic Chinese hotpot, this spot is perfect for you. It was my friend's and my first time trying it, and we found it absolutely delicious! We opted for the double hotpot since we were unsure what to choose. My friend selected the house special, while I went for the wild mixed mushroom broth. Both broths were flavorful, and the quality of the meat was outstanding--it truly blew us away. After our meal, we experienced a major food coma from all the delicious hotpot. They offer a variety of sauces to complement your meal, and although they provide suggestions on great combinations, I decided to get creative and mix my own. It turned out fantastic! The service was prompt, and the staff was attentive to our needs. It's best to arrive early to avoid the crowds, but trust me, it's worth the visit. Keep in mind that it can be a bit pricey, but a great hotpot experience is definitely worth the cost. read more

Tried this nice HotPot place with friends and enjoyed the experience. If you are looking for a delicious Chinese hotpot experience with a variety of fresh veggies, meats and seafood, this s a nice place. It is definitely popular so make sure to put yourself on the waitlist early. The service here is fast and ambiance is nice for a hotpot place. For Food, we tried a variety of options and these were a few of my favorites: *For our broths - we got the popular spicy one which was REAL spicy and the bone broth *Lamb/Beef combo - this was my favorite meats as they were thin and tasted good in the hotpot broth * Fish - these were yummy as they were thin flakey pieces and had some fish skin which was nice * Shrimp paste - this was really yummy and the hubs enjoyed this a lot * handmade balls platter - i liked how they gave a lot of variety, I tried the cuttlefish one and it was yummy! *Tofu - i always like how tofu soaks up the broth which is really nice - this was really yummy *Woodear mushrooms - Loved this and the crunchy texture * Enoki mushrooms - these are always a favorite of mine and I Enjoy the chewy texture and how they scoop up the broth Overall, theres a lot of options and I nice sauce bar as well. Definitely worth a try! read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed this place. The signature beef tallow broth was flavorful but not overly spicy, and all the ingredients tasted very fresh. The overall experience felt well thought out, from the broth to the quality of the food. Honestly, I kind of like it more than Haidilao and would definitely come back. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - Half signature tallow, half pork and chicken base with beef+lamb combo plate - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid, a la carte, hot pot place. We tried to make a reservation for Saturday night but there was no availability online. We walked in around 5 pm and we were seated right away, with about 2/3 of the restaurant empty. There was a line out the door when we left around 7 pm, so come early! Everyone is charged for access to the sauce bar ($3.50 each). The sauce bar included fruits, appetizers, and sago for dessert. The appetizers changed throughout the night so I suggest visiting it more than once. That night, there were clams, saliva chicken, spicy pickled radish, and peanuts. Meat quality was good, slices were thin, and seafood was fresh (no fishy taste). The lamb also was not gamey. I wish there were more veggie or meat combos tho. I did like how there were cooking instructions for each ingredient. Our total came out to be about $45 a person, which is about the same as Mumu and less than HaiDiLao. read more

Liuyishou Hot Pot - tomato with fruit soup base, liu's beef and lamb platter, fried chinese donut with shrimp paste - Hot Pot Near Me - San Jose, California

Great spot for hotpot! The meat was super fresh and sliced perfectly--melts in your mouth. Definitely coming back next time I'm craving a delicious meal. read more

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This is a taiwanese hot pot. Very good in taste and the server was very pleasant. Remember this is not all you can eat so it can be pricy. 4 people we average around over $200 USD. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (3 Point) - They still have the new sense decoration. Not bad 3) Price: ( 3 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Taiwan hot pot food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Taiwan . Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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