The drink was not that good, but overall the food was delicious and the wait staff was fun and…read moreattentive.

I grew up in the age of D.A.R.E., so I can recognize a bad habit forming. And I knew we were in…read moretrouble on the first visit, exactly when I saw the sauce bar. But my son, bless his heart, wasn't exposed to Officer Whats-his-face explaining to a class of fifth graders how deviously addictive substances like heroin, crack, and hot pot can be. So my kid has had a habit for about three or four years now. Chinese hot-pot barely tempts me these days; I don't need a numb mouth like that. Mongolian...that level of sodium was fine in my twenties, I guess. Shabu proper - served with ponzu and sesame sauce by some fella wearing a headband starts to get tempting. But I'm doing well this year, I've only flown to LA's Japantown for my fix once. And honestly, this is not that anyway. Most of these restaurants, where they expect me to boil my own dinner, are pretty easy to wean off of. I mean, seriously, how lazy can a restaurant owner be. Here's some raw meat, cook it yourself, folks? Unfortunately, Wild Japanese's offering is more akin to the most delicious of the hot pots. Singaporean or Malaysian style, with a gigantic assortment of sauces and a flavorful selection of broths, and the best soup you've ever had waiting for you at the end of your meal. And I hope that helps explain why when we go two weeks without a visit, my son starts to get really antsy and sees bugs crawling under his skin, just like Officer What's-His-Face said he would. I think originally you could get just not-shabu; nowadays, they make you pair the hot pot with some inferior food. We've tried the sushi a few times. That was a huge mistake. The Korean BBQ pairs well, it's just a lot of effort, and not a lot of soup, so we grill a token steak or two but otherwise stick to not-shabu. Anyway, that's a short entomology of hot pots throughout the world, excluding fondue, according to my tummy. I could probably stop anytime if I really wanted. Eating this delicious not-shabu. But for my son's sake, I go.

Amazing food and fantastic service! I come in to SA from Dallas and stay close by just to make…read moresure I get a chance to eat here. I love this place!

This past Wednesday, we headed to Sichuan House for dinner. We ordered the Dong Po Pork Belly, pork…read moresoup dumplings, green beans, and Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Overall, it was good. The pork belly was melt in your mouth tender. So good. It's the best dish for sure. The Salt & Pepper Shrimp didn't come with the shell, which was fantastic. It had great flavor. Some of the soup dumplings stuck to the serving dish so we lost some soup. Still pretty good. Highly recommend to check this place out.

My husband and I arrived late on a Friday night. Despite being very busy, we were quickly seated…read more They had several large parties going on, lots of walk-in's for their karaoke rooms. Service staff was attentive and helpful with food recommendations. Since it's a full bar, the bartender/waiter provided good soju recommendations and even let us sample a few varieties before buying a 2nd bottle ($14.99) While they offer AYCE for $30.99 with a 2 hour limit, we went with dinner plates instead. We just didn't feel like cooking our own food that late in the night. Our banchan dishes were excellent and yes we were able to get seconds. They cook in classic Korean style. Their beef bulgogi was good but the star was their spicy pork bulgogi

I came in around 11 PM specifically because I was looking forward to their advertised…read moreall-you-can-eat option, which is listed as available until 2 a.m. When I arrived, I was told I could not order the all-you-can-eat menu unless there were at least two people in the party. This requirement is not posted anywhere on their website, menu, or in-store signage. If this is an actual policy, it needs to be clearly disclosed so customers are aware before coming in. The restaurant was not busy at the time, with several open tables, so it did not appear to be related to capacity or kitchen limitations. I asked if I could speak with a manager to clarify, but was told the server's decision was final and no manager was available. Overall, it was frustrating to arrive expecting a clearly advertised late-night all-you-can-eat option only to be told it is not available to solo diners without any prior notice. Better communication and transparency would prevent situations like this in the future.

Came to have lunch with my aunt today and as usual the food was absolutely delicious. My favorite…read moreis the green hot pepper soup. It has a lot of flavor and the portions are very generous. Next time I would like to try the Szechuan soup. It also looked very mouthwatering.

Overall pretty good noodles. Appetizer are good too! Great for family and friends. Food came out…read morefast. Service was good. Will be back to try other dishes next time.

There's absolutely nothing anyone can ever say bad about this place. My fave hotpot place!!! The…read morecondiment bar is beyond what you would expect! The atmosphere absolutely beautiful

When J-Pot first opened, it quickly became one of our favorite restaurants in San Antonio. The…read moreatmosphere was warm, welcoming, and genuinely felt like the staff wanted you there. Even on busy weekends, managers were constantly checking on guests, the self-serve bars were fully stocked, and the servers were knowledgeable about the menu and enthusiastic about the experience. It felt like they were trying to showcase Japanese barbecue and hot pot--not just serve a meal. Fast forward to today's visit... what happened? From the moment we walked in, the hostess acted like our arrival was an inconvenience, despite greeting customers being the job description. Our server was pleasant enough, but completely lacked enthusiasm for the product. At one point, when discussing an item, the response was essentially, "If you don't like it, you don't have to eat it." Fair enough--but that's light-years away from the hospitality we experienced just a few months ago. The self-serve stations have apparently changed, and several items now have to be ordered through the server. That's perfectly fine, but it would've been nice if someone had explained that at the beginning of the meal instead of us discovering it near the end. Then there were the bathrooms... I'm not a restaurant owner, but if you're open during Saturday lunch in the middle of a shopping center and business appears slower than it once was, you'd think keeping the restrooms clean would be a manageable priority. Soap dispensers were hanging off the wall, paper towels were stacked all over the bathroom, trash covered the floors, and--ironically--I found the napkins I couldn't get at my table... in the restroom. The employees clearing tables looked less like restaurant staff and more like high school students serving detention or trying to earn extra credit. The whole place feels like it lost its identity. What was once a polished, family-friendly restaurant with pride in the experience now gives off a "Come on, man... it's not that big of a deal if things are a little gross. We're trying our hardest." vibe. J-Pot used to have standards. Somewhere along the way, those standards seem to have been replaced by cost-cutting and indifference. The food is still good(ish, but that for a different time), but the experience that made this place special has largely disappeared--and that's the most disappointing part. Will JPot bounce back? Or will Jpot succumb to the lackadaisical labor mentality of the modern day employee (I blame communism) and commit seppuku??? The world awaits....

I will keep on coming back to update my review for Sichuan Garden. I love how I walk in and…read moreautomatically I am greeted by the owner calling me by my name. He also remembers the last time you visited and what you ordered. He never fail to suggest something new or do a twist to dishes so we feel we are trying something new. Whatever you order at this restaurant is always delicious! Also dishes are huge! It is always good to bring friends and family to

I am not the biggest enthusiast of delivered meals, but this time, I wanted Chinese food, but…read moredidn't want to shower and get dressed again to go out. I used Doordash, which I usually have pretty good luck with, especially when my son orders it through his own account. After waiting more than twenty minutes after the delivery time, I got a text from the dasher telling me to cancel the order. My son had already told me about that scam. You go into the app and get the support folks to cancel it, or it is called "customer initiated" and you lose your refund. Anyway, Doordash had the order redone and delivered with a new driver. Let's get to Sichuan Garden. I ordered from here because they had some "non- standard" offerings. I lived in Taiwan a while back and upon return to the US never acquired a taste for the supposedly authentic Americanized dishes. I ordered stir fried pork tripe and pork intestines in spicy chili sauce. I got a complimentary side of fried rice with each of them. I also ordered beef lomein for my son and 4 eggrolls. I tasted the lomein, and it was just okay. I have definitely had better. The egg rolls were "delivery soggy" but tasted fantastic. Can't complain there. The trip and intestine dishes were both delicious. I could eat them every day for the rest of my life and be satisfied. The fried rice, though, was awful. I used it the next day to make a much more improved version at home. All in all, I like the food from Sichuan Garden. I am anxious to go there and dine in. There are some other "non-standard" items I want to try.

First of all, I'm a wheelchair user and the establishment had a handicap spot with a ramp so I…read moredidn't need help to get in. The seating time took about 30 seconds and was spacious so my wheelchair wasn't hitting any other tables. The staff was nice, very hard working and the food was brought to us in less then 15 minutes. The first thing We recieved was the bulgogi (Korean beef short ribs) and it came with rice and all these amazing side dishes The flavor of the beef was super tender, delicious, and the best seasoned beef in all of San Antonio We also got the hangover beef stew soup and every single bit was filled with perfectly cooked vegetables with tender bits of beef and with the most flavorful broth, not too spicy but with a little kick. Delicious and it also came with a side of rice. I give the bulgogi a 9/10 And the hangover soup 10/10 Super delicious

Came here for dinner and it was great. I got the fried dumplings (mandu) as an appetizer and they…read morewere really good! Good amount of filling and great crispiness of the wrapper. There were 7 different banchan options, and some were great while others were just okay. The fish cake and kimchi cucumbers were good, but others like the kimchi and the bean sprouts could have used more flavor. As an entree, I ordered the spicy tofu soup, but I wish it was a little spicier! The soup also had a stronger seafood/fish taste compared to other tofu soups I've had, which I didn't expect. The service was just okay, not rude but also not excessively nice. I liked how cozy the inside felt with the dim lighting!

Hot Joy was a hit. I enjoyed every part of this experience. The food was phenomenal. The menu…read morewasn't huge, but it still felt creative and offered plenty of variety. The service was great we were seated immediately, checked on several times, and the food came out quickly. Everyone was also friendly and welcoming. We tried the egg rolls, crab rangoon dip, cornbread, Spam fried rice, and honey walnut shrimp. Every dish was a 10/10 with great flavor and something unique to offer. The crab rangoon dip and cornbread stood out the most among the appetizers. The dip was an absolute hit and is something I'd definitely recommend. The cornbread had a subtle sweetness that paired well with its flavor. I also liked how it had a waffle shape to it, very different. I was a bit skeptical about the honey walnut shrimp at first because it looked pretty simple, but it ended up being delicious. The Spam fried rice was also nice, the pineapple paired great in it. Everything felt shareable its great spot to order several dishes for the table. If you check out this place, I'd recommend going with a group. The vibe was laid back, and the decor really tied everything together, making it feel like a fun hangout spot with a lot of personality.

I didn't take pics, because we were celebrating an engagement, but I did want to post a review…read moreanyway...the ambiance is so fun and quirky! It's funky to find, because the entrance is in an alley. We were a party of 17, with many separate checks. Cat did an amazing job at keeping up with everyone's orders and drink replenishments! They have a little happy hour menu with a couple drinks and food items. We got the $1 egg rolls and they were basic egg rolls. I got ginger noodles and added chicken and I wasn't crazy about them...they were ok. Someone got the spam fried rice and I tried that and it was fantastic. Many of their plates are shareable. Parking was a pain, so I may not go back. But it's worth the experience.