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    Golden spicy sour soup

    All the soup base is amazing. I recommend the golden spicy sour soup and the classic spicy dry pot, those two are my favorite.

    Mushroom broth
    Melissa F.

    We really enjoyed our experience here. The employees were very nice and they have a good variety of options. This location is pretty small but it gives it a cozy and casual feel. Perfect for a low key date night. I got the mushroom broth and it was very flavorful. My partner got the sichuan broth and he said it was the best sichuan he's had (so I'd recommend trying that). The sauce bar is small but it has pretty much all the basics. Over all I would recommend and I would come back for a more casual hot pot night.

    Qing Shu malatang coming soon
    Kat E.

    New Qing shu malatang spot coming soon looking forward tor trying! Tried their other location in Cupertino and was very delicious

    Green peppercorn soup base
    My K.

    Green peppercorn soup base was the main reason we came to try this place. The pics I took don't really do it justice here, but it was aromatic and tasted great. The soup was less oily than I thought, which made it easy to drink the broth and enjoy it. I was surprised that they have sneakhead fish, one of my fav. My friend particularly liked their pumpkin slices. The service was friendly and nice. One area for improvement: the ribeye steak slices were cold and stuck together, making them difficult to separate.

    Angela H.

    Loved it, will be back! Jack was very hospitable and took care of my group. It's very clean here with plenty of seating.

    Sichuan Malatang Classic!
    Jeffrey C.

    Had the pleasure of trying this restaurant out the other day, I love spicy food so I tried their classic Szechuan option and it was phenomenal!!! The broth was delicious especially all of the amazing options you can add into your bowl before getting to the register! GIVE THIS PLACE A TRY! You'll be glad you did!

    Grand Opening: 20% off the whole bill

    I came in today after seeing a Facebook post about this new malatang spot's grand opening. They were offering 20% off the full bill, which was a big incentive to try it out, especially since malatang has become such a popular concept lately. The restaurant opened at 4pm, and I arrived around 3:45pm. A kind lady let me in early so I wouldn't have to wait outside in the cold, which I appreciated. Once it hit 4pm, I started selecting ingredients for my bowl. At checkout, the 20% discount wasn't mentioned, so I had to remind the cashier. She wasn't sure how to apply it in the system, so there was some waiting while she called the owner to figure it out. After paying, I went to the sauce bar. There was a wide variety of sauces, similar to other malatang places. However, when I poured water from the large yellow water container, dirty black specks came out. I informed the staff, and the container was switched out, but when I tried again, the black specks were still there. I ended up leaving the water cups on the counter so the restaurant could address the issue. I ordered two bowls: one tomato broth and one Szechuan spicy broth. The tomato broth came out first and tasted fine. I actually enjoyed it--it wasn't too sour and had a thicker consistency. The Szechuan bowl, however, came out incorrect as a plain bone broth. I let the staff know, and it was taken back without any apology or explanation. When the corrected bowl came out, it tasted like Szechuan spices were simply added to bone broth. It was very clear and not nearly as spicy as advertised. I understand that during a grand opening there can be mistakes, but I expected a better overall experience. The food wasn't particularly memorable, and the customer service lacked warmth and hospitality. With so many malatang options available, including well-established chains, there's definitely room for improvement here.

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    Shabu Time

    Shabu Time

    4.7
    (968 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I have been here 4 times now, It has never once let me down. Always serving the best most flavor…read morefull food, has an amazing environment with happy staff. The prices are very good compared to other restaurants and it always makes you want to come back. Surprised it isn't more known then it should be.

    Thank you to my past coworker for showing me Shabu Time! This place is such a gem! I've been on a…read morehot pot kick recently, and I would say Shabu Time is one of the top places for me to go to for a hearty meal, good drinks, and good vibes. - I tried the Tonkotsu non spicy, Miso spicy broth and they are not too salty at all! My taste buds loved it! What's really great is that if you mix the broths together.. you have your own unique broth! Perfection! - The veggies and rice/ noodles come with the meat and broth that you order! Veggies come with cabbage, spinach, squash, and carrots, and tofu. Their menu has additional add ons! I typically go for the fish balls, tofu, and quail eggs! I didn't think it would be a large amount but it sure was! -THE MEAT!! OH! you can tell the quality of this meat is up there! it's not underwhelming thin- in fact you taste that meaty fatty flavor! I go for the Toro belly and the kobe beef! I have yet to come back and try other meats tho. And i definitely will be back ;) - Drink vibes? oooh i love me some Yuzu! The server even mentioned a Yuzumosa which I will definitely come back again for - The service was really friendly and attended to us throughout our lunch/ dinner. Customer service is A1! Overall, despite this place not being AYCE- this will fill you up! My partner and coworker got 2 large size meat and it rounded to a total of $85. Not too shabby, or I should say- "It's Shabu Time!"

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    Tasty Pot

    Tasty Pot

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Nothing beats hunger and the cold than some hot soup with lots of meat, noodles, vegetables, and…read morebroth. If I had to choose a last meal, this could be it! Since it is cold at night and I am hungry for dinner, this place is perfect!

    They got AYCE hot pot now and it feels a lot more chaotic!…read more  I came here to celebrate Father's day on Sunday around 12pm. There was a bit of a wait and you can waitlist on their ipad inside. We waited for about 20-30 minutes.    Before getting seated they ask if you want to do the normal hot pot style or AYCE. The AYCE runs for 90 minutes and is $24.99 during lunch and $30.95 during dinner time. They also charge for leftover food which is $6 per lb. We ended up doing the normal one pot hot pot for each person.    I always get my usual lamb hot pot which already comes with vermicelli noodles and choose rice as my free side dish. There are various levels of spiciness and I chose extra spicy which is a level down from there flaming spicy from what I can recall. Honestly it was not spicy enough but I did not want to get the spiciest level in fear that it would be too oily. Perhaps I will try that the next time to see if it is.    They have a bar further in the back of the restaurant where you can get creat your sauce and get some garnishes for your hot pot. I also noticed they have some other sides like noodles and such next to it. It seems if you are not participating in AYCE you can still get sauces and garnishes but I am not sure about the other sides.    The interior has changed from the last time I came here and it looks nice! Service was standard and everyone was nice. It does feel more chaotic now that they have AYCE but that  is understandable.

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    Revopot

    Revopot

    4.2
    (353 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    All you can eat
    Full bar

    5-stars all the way! This place reminds me a bit of Seapot in Sunnyvale. with its similar feel,…read moredecor, style, etc. They have unique broths to choose from in which my favorite was their spicy Szechuan chili broth with lots of lamb. I thought they added a bit too much anise spice but other than that, it's delicious. They have all the major meats available like rib eye, flank steak, pork belly, beef belly, lamb, and more. They have lots of appetizers to choose from in which our favorite is their crispy fried chicken. This side dish is so good and pairs great with regular rice with broth. They have a sauce bar for condiments and a fruit bar for sweet treats. The employees are quick on their feet and do frequently check-in with tables for refills and more. I'm a huge fan of Revopot and will definitely come back again for more!

    The concept of an AYCE conveyer belt hot-pot spot is really fun and unique, and I definitely…read moreenjoyed my experience. Dinner & weekends are ~$36, with weekday lunches being cheaper; I find that this is about the same as or cheaper than what I would pay at an à la carte-style spot. Parking was really easy, as it's in a massive plaza with plenty of parking. I thought the interior alright; it was pleasant but not notably nice. The service was quite good--our orders came out quickly, our empty bowls were cleared fast, and we never had trouble getting their attention. They have a decent selection of hot pot broths, with individual pots for each customer. Their sauce bar is pretty standard, and they have a little dessert bar also. I found the desserts a little lacking (though they had mango sago, which was fun), but there is a decent amount of fresh fruit (mostly melons). They have a menu with fried appetizers & main proteins--the selection is on the smaller side, but I think it is sufficient. The fun part is the conveyer belt! They have all the sides you would normally expect--spinach, cabbage, several types of mushrooms, noodles, rice cakes, seafood, and the like. Everything on the belt is refilled really quickly, so I never felt like I was waiting too long for any item. Ultimately, I will say that I feel this spot is great if you have a big appetite and don't mind a somewhat smaller range of options. I do think that they cover most ingredients that you might expect from a hot pot place, so I didn't really notice the restrictions much (I'm also pescetarian, to be fair--the meats definitely seem fewer in range).

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    Q-POT

    Q-POT

    4.0
    (4.2k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$$

    Q-Pot, San Jose - A revisit was in order, especially for a friend's birthday lunch. We came with a…read moreparty of 7, which is just about perfect since Q-Pot can combine two BBQ tables so everyone can still eat together. I'm a couple weeks late but here's the breakdown: Food (4+ stars) + The weekday lunch deal is $25 per person for both hot pot and BBQ. Really appreciate establishments that provide great value and good food! + Garlic shrimp was excellent--flavorful, and grilling it ourselves made it even more fun. Pro tip - no more than 4 minutes on a hot grill! (4.5 stars) + Those thinly sliced hot pot meats, when grilled, are super good and they go really well with your custom sauces. I actually like this better than the bbq meats. (4 stars) + Their sauce bar is always one of my favorite as they actually have actual shacha and not a vat of oil. Pro tip for sauce: Lots of garlic, lots of shacha, chili oil, green onions, cilantro, tiny bit of ginger and a teaspoon of sugar. (4 stars) ~ Kalbi and bulgogi were decent--nothing top-tier, but good for the price. (3.5 stars) ~ Banchan are fillers at an AYCE but I appreciate the effort. Nothing really stands out here. Service/Ambiance (3.5 stars) + Trendy look even though it's been here for years. It's never a long wait even when there's people in front. ~ Service is standard; you order via kiosk. With our big party and lots of dishes, a couple items were missed--seems common if you order a ton! But overall, it's consistent and efficient. If you're expecting premium Wagyu, you'll be disappointed. If you're looking for a fun lunch with friends where everyone leaves full for $25, Q-Pot is still one of the better values in San Jose.

    We visited today for the lunch special for both BBQ and hot pot options. The servers were friendly…read moreand helpful. The portions are on the bigger side. Most of their items tasted old and the garlic shrimp, potato salad, and meat balls were particularly worst. Some of their beef cuts were very tough. The food quality was just meh. We sat at the booth and they are not anchored down, so when someone moves, the whole booth moves too. The party behind me pushed my booth forward and made me really dizzy for a few minutes when I had hot food in my mouth. It was just an overall bad experience, we will not be back.

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    One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

    One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

    4.2
    (262 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$$

    This is my go-to hot pot restaurant in San Jose. I've tried other popular options like Mumu Hot Pot…read moreand Haidilao, and while they're also great, One Pot stands out for its consistently high-quality food at a reasonable price. The Kobe Beef Belly is always perfectly cut and of the highest quality. I particularly love that the combo set includes a variety of vegetables and noodles. I highly recommend mixing the garlic miso and tomato broths and adding some spicy drops. I visit this restaurant frequently, and I've always been impressed by the consistent and reliable service and food.

    I'm not the biggest shabu shabu fan and One Pot isn't going to change that…read more My group ordered the angus ribeye and lamb entrees, the mushroom platter, and two of the rice beer pilsners. Food quality is good, all the veggies and meat were fresh. They sadly didn't have enoki mushrooms, but they had shiitake and some others so that was fine. The beers were very refreshing and light, sort of like if cheap American beer was made to actually taste good. Like imagine Budweiser without the hint of cigarette filters and moldy socks. Especially on a hot day this was very nice. Service was fast and the servers were very nice, coming by many times to check on us and promptly refilling. Although the restaurant was pretty empty at 5 pm on a Saturday, not too surprising as it was a while before the dinner rush I guess. So... why 3 stars? It all comes down to the flavorless broth and sauce that seems to be de rigueur for shabu shabu. We tried both the "original" soy/seaweed flavor, which just tastes like water, and garlic miso, which has a very mild flavor. And then we used the two dipping sauces which I are a creamy sesame and I guess a ponzu, which I added some green onion and garlic to. The combination of the very light broths and the very light sauces is... very light. I guess someone might say you "taste the ingredients" more compared to the vastly superior hot pot where you add some flavor via the cooking medium and have a wide variety of flavorful ingredients to make a customized sauce. I can somewhat understand the perspective of wanting to mostly taste the flavors of the raw ingredients... but I don't agree with it. To me shabu shabu is basically hot pot minus flavor, and hence kind of a waste. I will say, pricing is relatively good here. Our bill was under $150 for a ton of food with everyone feeling very full. The restaurant itself is very clean and they have a large and convenient parking lot. If only it was a hot pot restaurant it definitely had all the ingredients for a 5 star review.

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    One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose
    100% Kurobuta Belly
    100% Kurobuta Belly
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    Goku Korean BBQ and Hot Pot

    Goku Korean BBQ and Hot Pot

    3.9
    (1.7k reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$$

    TL;DR: An excellent kbbq dinner experience with a variety of tasty offerings and great service from…read moreour waiter, Raymond. Food: My friends and I weren't feeling the hot pot option so we just went with the bbq. We tried various options--brisket, galbi, beef finger ribs, beef tongue, beef belly, raw oysters (for grilling), white shrimp, and Argentinian red shrimp from what I can recall. The standout winners in our books were the beef finger ribs and beef tongue, though I wouldn't say there was anything bad per se (though definitely go for the Argentinian red shrimp over the white shrimp). Ambiance: The interior was pretty nicely designed and laid out. Definitely you'll smell the bbq as you enter, and the floor was a little bit greasy, but that seems par for the course for a kbbq place. Music wasn't loud from what I recall, and bathroom was clean. Service: Raymond was excellent--attentive, welcoming, and professional. Get this man a raise.

    This was my first time trying Goku, and honestly I wasn't expecting to enjoy the hot pot more than…read morethe KBBQ. Most of the KBBQ meats were chewy. The short rib was way too sweet, the rib finger meat was chewy, and the side dishes were just okay. I actually liked the hot pot a lot more. The Goku special soup was good, and I liked the wagyu, fish tofu, sauce bar, and vegetable options. The utensils were old and hard to use; and the service was not great.

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