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    Seoul Meat Co.

    3.6 (100 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jamie T.

    I was really excited for this place to open, especially since Korean BBQ options are pretty limited in the area, particularly when it comes to AYCE. I stopped by on a Friday night before the dinner rush, so the restaurant was still fairly quiet. The atmosphere was really pleasant--clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with a nice energy that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the meal. The service was attentive, likely because there were only a few tables occupied at the time, but everyone was friendly and helpful. I also appreciated the well-stocked condiment station, which had kimchi, pickled daikon, a salad bar, and more. It was nice having plenty of options to enjoy alongside the BBQ. The food quality was decent overall. I say "decent" mainly because I'm used to the Korean BBQ options in the Bay Area, so my expectations are naturally a little higher. That said, for the area and the fact that it's AYCE, it's great to finally have another Korean BBQ option nearby. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I'm glad to see a place like this open in the area.

    Fried mandoo
    Nicole L.

    We went on a Sunday around 6:30 PM for four people. We were seated promptly. They did a good job spacing out the tables so they prioritize seating people around the edges. I think this helped with smoke control. Couldn't tell if our vent was on, but the place did not get smoky at all. This was a huge relief because I recently went to a Korean barbecue place in LA where the smoke was so bad that I had to leave to walk around outside to get fresh air. The cucumber kimchi is on the sweeter side but very delicious. The kimchi was decent but I liked Sheila's kimchee better. They also had Mandu, eggrolls and popcorn chicken at the self service counter, along with salad and a gochugaru salad dressing that also worked well as a dipping sauce for the mandoo/eggrolls. My friends were disappointed with the jap chae because the noodles were broken into really small pieces instead of longer noodles. Our server was super friendly and chatty. She and a few other servers came by multiple times to adjust our flame, change out our grate, check on us, etc.Great service. You have an hour and 45 minutes to eat. You can order five proteins every 10 minutes. I think this worked out well because it prevented us from ordering too much at once, and gave us time to cook each round before ordering more. The meats were good quality, even the ones that were not marinated. The chuck steak was simply flavored with salt and pepper and butter but was so tender; one of the best meats of the night. Spicy beef belly was very good and I've never had it at other Kbbq places. The shrimp was not clean, however, still has the guts inside it. I've never had mussels cooked in the shell at kbbq before; but it was good with the Cajun seasoning. I noticed their marinated meats were on the sweeter side instead of salty. I think that's why I wasn't super thirsty after dinner like I usually am from other Korean barbecue places. We also appreciated that they gave us a pitcher of water for the table instead of charging us for bottles of water like Sheila does. They had an interesting Matcha salt along with sweet chili sauce and olive oil. They gave my friend extra olive oil when she asked. Overall, I think their meats were good and I would come back since price is comparable to Sheila and location is much closer to North Fresno.

    bulgogi, rib finger, and corn cheese
    Gabriela F.

    The place gives Modern Meets KBBQ. It is huge inside, usually korean bbq tables are so close to each other, but not here! Also the service is amazing, they are constantly checking in and asking what else you would like to order. Now, the food - the quality and portion of the meats were 10/10. We drove from Merced and do not regret it.

    Jimmy U.

    First off, I have to give credit where it's due, the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant itself is also really nice. It's spacious, clean, and has that modern KBBQ vibe that makes you want to hang out for a while. We came on a Friday and waited less than 10 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. The prices were reasonable too, so my first impression was honestly pretty solid. Unfortunately, that's where my experience kind of plateaued. The food wasn't bad... but it also wasn't memorable. It was just... okay. Nothing really made me stop and think, "Wow, I need to come back for this." The one exception? The kimchi. That stuff was absolutely fire. Easily my favorite thing we ate. The brisket was decent and cooked up nicely, but the short ribs didn't really do it for me. They just lacked that flavor that makes Korean BBQ so addictive. Overall, everything was perfectly edible, but nothing really stood out. Would I come back? Probably. But it would be because of the great service, comfortable atmosphere, and fair prices, not because I'm craving the food. If they can level up the quality of the meats a bit, I think this place has the potential to be something special.

    Sides
    Jozel R.

    Hmm I'm not sure what happened. I had been looking forward to finally trying, after waiting so long for it to finally open, I was disappointed that our experience ended up being underwhelming. Friday night just before 7pm I was surprised to see their live waiting list est 1min-11mins. 5mins away from the restaurant I joined the wait list and was almost instantly I got a text saying our table was ready. It was noticeable warm and a bit smoky, ventilation definitely needs some kind of upgrade. I checked in with the host and she asked which menu we wanted to eat from my husband and I usually opt for the full experience so we chose the $49.99 all day menu. She told us that she was going to charge our daughter we asked and she said $25. So a bit taken back noticed that they did charge "Children under 4 1/2 ft $25", thankfully she changed her mind, our kids don't eat much if anything they will pick on the rice and noodles. Our server came to greet us explained the ordering process and took our drink orders. They also provided a large water jug at the table. They do have a time limit of 1hr & 45mins. 5 proteins can be ordered at a time and unlimited sides. They also offered a buffet style on glass noodles, spicy cucumber salad, kimchi, and seaweed salad all were made well. Our order came out all quickly back to back. So a bit disappointed to say the "high quality meat" such as the rib eye steak was hard and chewy. There were a few more meats we ordered that were hard and chewy, just couldn't remember. The chuck eye, pork belly and bulgogi were good. But honestly expected alittle more. We were only there for an hour service was okay. The servers were nice offered to change out our grill a few times but towards the end of service it was a bit slow. We were looking for our server or someone to give us our check. Overall glad to have tried would probably give it sometime before we would return again.

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    Cathy C.

    The long awaited AYCE KBBQ has finally opened right outside of Fashion Fair mall across The Cheesecake Factory and we were a bit disappointed for our first visit (June 18th). Apparently their second/third week in was still their soft opening. But it was a Thursday night around 5:30ish and we were seated pretty quick. Upon entering, the AC was not working very well and it was a little hot inside. They did have fans going but it still didn't help much as it was much cooler outside. The host and servers were nice, although some looked a little lost. The wagyu was out from the $49.99 menu so we ended up ordering from the $39.99 menu. The table setup was strange. Plastic cups, disposable wood chopsticks and plastic spoons. You would expect the traditional stainless steel spoons chopsticks and plastic cups. Every table has a screen to order food from but keep in mind once you hit order, you have 10 minutes until you can order again so order as much as you can eat the first time around. Banchan isn't set up at the tables; you have to walk towards the front to get them yourself. They have a variety of japchae, tempura mushroom of some sort, cucumbers, kimchi, fried chicken and dumplings. They were all flavorless except maybe the kimchi and dumplings. You need to step it up in this area and add some flavors to it. The meats were actually good quality, cut well and came out pretty fast. The short ribs and rib fingers were our favorite. All the meats that were marinated weren't great so I don't think we'd re-order those. The steamed egg was really good. I asked for a side of sesame oil to add that on top and viola, so tasty! Also, no dessert The restrooms were clean..ish. The women's had 3 stalls. The men's, 1 stall and 1 urinal so keep that in mind. All in all, it was an okay experience. You can tell they were still trying to work through things. It's definitely better than other ayce kbbq places in Fresno/Clovis. Hopefully the next time we go it'll be better. It can be an expensive meal so go with someone who has an appetite. Prices did go up during lunch since opening from $24.99 to $29.99 for adults. Kids are now charged $25 and if over a certain height you pay adult prices which is a bummer because my kids barely eat and it just wouldn't be worth it to take them here. Certainly a lot to think about!

    Corn cheese & brisket
    Vickie N.

    This is probably one of the more decent all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spots you'll find in town. My family and I really enjoy coming here, especially for their marinated pork belly. Compared to other Korean BBQ restaurants in the area, their meats stand out with more flavor and a wider variety of options. While the meats are definitely the highlight, the side dishes are where they could improve. Unfortunately, I usually end up skipping most of them because they don't add much to the meal. I would love to see better side options, especially staples like rice paper. Some of the other items we've tried, like the fries, were soggy, the chicken didn't have much of a fried texture, the corn cheese lacked flavor, and the salads could use more dressing. Service has been a bit inconsistent depending on the visit. When the service is good, it's excellent--the grill changes are quick, water is refilled right away, dishes are cleared regularly to make room on the table, extra condiments are brought out when needed, and the check comes promptly. However, on slower visits, we often have to ask for things rather than having them checked on proactively. Overall, the meat quality and flavor are what keep us coming back. With improvements to the sides and more consistent service, this place could easily become one of the top Korean BBQ spots in town.

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    Jurry P.

    I was looking forward to this place and was happy to see that Fresno was getting a new Kbbq spot. However, was not impressed with it. Hoping they get into the groove of this and it improves. The sides/banchan are self served. Favorites are the house salads, pickled radish wraps, and dumplings. The cucumber kimchi was also good but was missing more of the crunch. The japchae was a miss. It was super chewy and bouncy and lacking flavor. The eggrolls are Chinese style fillings and a bit mushy. The meat options were decent. You order from the tablet up to five different meats and it'll time you out for 10 mins before you can order again. Reminder that the grill is small so if you do order all five meat it may just be sitting at your table before it hits the grill. Least impressed with the matcha pork belly which was just the pork belly dusted with matcha powder. You only get a slight bitter taste from it. Beef brisket was our favorite, especially dipped in the sauces. The corn cheese was also really good. Loved the open spaces of the place that was bright and airy. Service was lacking a lot. We had to track down someone to order more drinks and ask them to change our grill out. No one came to check on the grill or us. Luckily we didn't have to wait and we went for the lunch option so it wasn't too bad.

    Zofia G.

    We'd been looking forward to trying Seoul Meat ever since we saw it being built, and it definitely lived up to the excitement! The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ was a fun experience, and cooking the meat right at the table made it even more enjoyable. We chose the $39 menu, and it was more than enough food for our family. One thing to know if you've been to other Korean BBQ restaurants: the raw meat at Seoul Meat isn't marinated as heavily as what we've experienced elsewhere. Instead, they provide a variety of dipping sauces. We found that pouring the sauce over the meat and letting it sit for a minute before placing it on the grill added even more flavor. Just something to keep in mind if you're expecting pre-marinated meats. I also liked that the kimchi, rice, and salad are buffet-style, so you can grab more whenever you'd like. One of the best surprises was that my son ate free because they base kids' pricing on height, and my daughter was half off. That made it an even better value for our family. Our server, Jesus, was outstanding. I actually recognized him from another restaurant we'd visited before. He was friendly, attentive, answered all of our questions, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. A couple of things to know before you go: you have 1 hour and 45 minutes to place your orders, and they do charge for excessive leftover meat, which is understandable. Also, soft drinks come in cans instead of offering free refills, so two Diet Cokes came to about $7, which felt a little pricey. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and we left completely full. If you've been thinking about trying Seoul Meat, I highly recommend it!

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    Faith M.

    It's OK. I think they need time to figure things out. The price in my opinion, is NOT worth it. The sides didn't have a lot of variety, and they were out of ALL the hot sides. They didn't bring them out till halfway through the meal. They also ran out of plates for sides, so some people didn't get any at all. The meats were good enough, but the seasoned/marinated meats were so sad...the garlic pork belly was just a THICK slab only seasoned with what looked like garlic salt. Same goes for the "spicy" menu items...it's just looked like the spicy sauce was drizzled on. There were some good options, and I do LOVE their tablet ordering system. Their smoke hoods were not on...so the whole place was so smoky. I think I'll go back in several months when things settle to see if anything changed.

    Grill
    Larry D.

    When on a weekday at noon. They have different menus with different offerings. We went with the lunch menu. It's set up nicely in that you order meats and side dishes from a tablet at the table and some other items, like kimchi and dumplings, from a self-serve buffet area. I got a sinking feeling when I went to get some side items and all the trays were empty, but they were replenished eventually. Kimchi items were good, though I do think that a better selection of banchan would be nice. They were some hot sides I would just skip in the future, like the cheese corn and steamed egg. As far as the meats, you can order five every ten minutes. The favorites were the spicy pork and bulgogi. Least favorite was the beef belly. Service was friendly and prompt. They happily changed out the grill two or three times for us. We sat at a table toward the middle and there was no ventilation right above our table. The ceiling is high though. We will definitely be back, though dealing with that parking lot is a battle. And definitely don't plan on doing anything afterwards. Oh, and the music is too bloody loud.

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    David H.

    Super excited for a new kbbq spot! They have 3 different types of menus that you can choose from. We opted with the lunch menu which they serve from 11:30-3pm for 29.99. I'm usually pretty basic when it comes to kbbq meats so this served its purpose well for me. Highlight was the spicy chicken bbq. The curry pork was decent but some of the fat on the pork could've been taken off. I also prefer more wet seasoning vs dry so I think the curry pork would've stood out had it been more saucy. Sides are self serve which featured dumplings, white rice, glass noodles, seaweed salad, kimchi and cucumber salad! All were pretty good and definitely kept getting up to grab some more. Also, expect to come out smelling like meat. Even with lowering the temp, smoke still comes out. Odd because some of our fave kbbq spots in Orange County don't do this. We did have to tell them a couple times to switch out the grills, but for the most part they were on it with switching it out in a timely manner. As for the vibe the waitress said they got rid of the AI music so it's a lot better now. I love me a lil house music, groovy tunes while I'm chomping it up so this exceeded my expectations here. Service was good as well. Once you get sat, they have you order from a tablet. You can order 5 meats every 10 minutes. They had multiple people walking around checking to see if we needed anything. It wasn't very busy and we came on a Monday at around 1. They are still new and doing their best but I definitely prefer this spot over Shila. Check it out!:)

    Sunitha G.

    Yay! A new Korean BBQ spot here in Fresno!! I've been waiting for this place to open for about two years now and today I was able to try them out during their soft opening! We arrived at 2:30pm on a Tuesday and there was a line outside BUT, that's mainly because they didn't have all the tables open. I'm assuming so they could train their staff which is completely understandable! We waited about 45 minutes in line before getting seated. There were little hiccups with our grill right away causing us to move to a different table but again, completely understandable being that it is their soft opening, we were willing to be patient as they were learning and teaching! The staff were all very friendly and checked up on our table the perfect amount of time without us feeling too bothered or neglected. A little warning, they are cashless so come prepared with your card and there will be a $25 charge for leftover meat. Once you're seated, you get to order through a tablet that's at your table. There are different menu options ranging in price to choose from. You get to pick up to 5 items and then have to wait 10 minutes before putting in your next selection. Everything came to our table at a timely manner. The meat selection had a wide variety to choose from, all tasted great! We mainly focused on beef and chicken. Don't hesitate to get the cheese corn, it's so good with the BBQ! They have a sides bar set up like a buffet filled with kimchi, salads, dumplings, fried chicken and white rice. Make sure you grab some of those items too! Oh, they also give you 3 sauces/seasoning to dip your meat in, one was a matcha based one and to my surprise, it paired so well with the meat! The drink menu is a bit limited, so I do hope they add to it in the future. The only surprise we had was the amount of times our grill had to be replaced due to how charred it kept getting. I'd say it was about 6x which is way more than what I'm used to when having K BBQ. Maybe that's normal for others, though? Also, I'm not too sure if the vents weren't working when we were there, but it constantly got pretty smokey on our grill, be prepared for smoke all up in your face lol Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience. Even with it being a soft opening, I look forward to returning once everything has settled in and I can give my final thoughts. But as of now, I'd say try this place out asap!!

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    Really enjoyed their food, service was pretty good. Would recommend and come again in the future. No wait time

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    Ask the Community - Seoul Meat Co.

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    Lunch is 29.99 and the other ones are 39.99 and 49.99.

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    Asiana korean food

    4.1(185 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Feeling happy for Fresno's first true Malatang! Fresh food and great service! The taste is very…read moreauthentic!

    The first and most important thing I will say about Asiana is that the price to flavor ratio can't…read morebe beat. Dishes are $15-$20 compared to $20-$30 at most other korean places in town and the banchan is really good. Like really good. The kimchi is saucey, spicy and a little sweet. I can't confirm it's made in house but considering how yummy it is and that they used to sell their own kimchi when they still had the market I will assume it is. They've been around foreverr and I respect the pricing and Im rooting for them But with that said... I ordered the bibimbap and the flavor was good but the rice was soggy, creating a terrible texture that didnt crisp at the bottom of the bowl despite it coming out sizzling. I couldn't finish the rice. I don't believe this is a regular issue so I won't hold it against them. This is where it will turn into a bit of a blog post. If you haven't been here then this part will offer no value. It feels like as time goes on I am more and more disappointed. Like, 15+ years ago they were a market-restaurant hybrid. Eventually they eliminated the market and were just a restaurant. Bummer. Previous to this last visit, they had a self-serve banchan station. So good. So many options. SSS best in town and the reason I came back. They've swapped it out for a self serve malatang. I'm devastated! So, now it's one serving of three banchan and one of them is literally salted peanuts. That and the soggy rice really ruined the experience but I don't want my review to be clouded because I miss the good times. They're doing what they need to do and I highly value the commitment to reasonable pricing without letting the quality of the food completely deteriorate.

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    Korean Mart

    4.2(178 reviews)
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    11/14/25 This rainy…read moreday calls for soup. I called and ordered tofu vegetable soup. The worker was kind and said it would be ready in 20 min. Arrived. Greeted! Very kind workers!! They have an assortment of freshly made foods to pick up. Seafood pancakes, Kimchi cakes, sushi, etc. They have a lot of grocery items to pick from too! They have tasty frozen desserts also! Bought frozen matcha Taiyaki for dinner! Yummy! Checked out and the worker was Great! Happy to bag it for me. I paid for it and she wished me a good day! Appreciated!! Lunchtime! Tofu vegetable soup was Spicy & REALLY DELICIOUS! They give you A LOT of tofu too! Just GREAT!! Lots of leftovers!! Great service! GREAT tofu vegetable soup on this rainy day! Dinner looks GREAT too!! Highly recommended!!

    You know, coming from years of LA Korean food and then Bay Area Korean food, the Korean food you…read moreget from Korea Mart just doesn't hit. What I mean is that there is something about the Korean food made here that just tastes a bit different than what you'd otherwise get or expect from a more traditional and authentic Korean restaurant. That said, Korea Mart seemed to start off as a Korean mini market, with a small focus on prepared meals. That may have gained some popularity and the owner decided to shift their focus more towards the prepared food and less on the mini mart. The problem is that the prepared food, while focuses on traditional dishes, just doesn't taste traditional. There is something off about the dishes. For example, the Jajamyun's vegetables were very off. It lacked zucchini and the cabbage wasn't enough. The kicker is that the onions weren't even diced. The onions were in big chunks-which actually works sometimes, but made the dish feel lazily and hastily put together. Then, the tubboki was too saucy. Flavor wasn't too bad, but was too saucy. Finally, they refuse to give you an itemized receipt until you finalize payment with a tip? They charge $2 for rice when they don't advertise it anywhere and they ask how many you want without telling you, and rice isn't an extra charge in most Korean restaurants. Just overall pretty disappointed. But then again, Korean restaurant in Fresno was probably a "my bad" decision. Oh well. As for ambiance. It felt like you were eating in the back of a mini mart. Super dark from the outside gave it a weird vibe.

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    Korean Mart - Here's everything that I got with two sides of rice. Even the bibimbop is the majority of rice. Under those vegetables is all rice.

    Here's everything that I got with two sides of rice. Even the bibimbop is the majority of rice. Under those vegetables is all rice.

    Korean Mart - Inside is darker out. A bit of a weird vibe.

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    Rock & Noodles

    Rock & Noodles

    4.2(494 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I have to say the this place has the best Jampong. I have tried many Jampong in the Bay Area, LA,…read moreLas Vegas, and even in Seoul. There was a place in Vegas that came pretty close. The Ja Jang Myun and bacon fried rice are pretty good. The pork fried rice was just ok because the pork needs more flavor.

    This little place is very comforting, and the waitresses here are always very nice!…read more This was my 3rd time here, and I still think it's worth checking out. However, in my opinion, it's best to avoid coming during dinner time. We came a little before dinner, and within 15 minutes, the place was packed! We ended up waiting over 30 minutes for our food, and unfortunately, it didn't hit the same as the first and second times we visited. I'm guessing this was because they were trying to get food out as quickly as possible. :( I'd give them a 3/5 this time around. The rice combo we ordered was lacking a little bit of flavor, but adding some soy sauce helped balance it out. Beef Bulgogi Combo Plate (3/5): The beef was okay, but I felt it was too chewy. Orange Chicken Combo Plate (5/5): This was definitely my favorite! The flavor was on point, and I really enjoyed it. Super crispy! We also tried their Korean Grape Drink and Rice Punch. Both were pretty good and refreshing! Overall, even though this visit wasn't as good as my previous two experiences, I would still come back again.

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    Sichuan Hot Pot - The veggie combination plate

    Sichuan Hot Pot

    4.5(194 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    This place has been in my regular rotation since they opened and I have never had a bad meal here…read more The concept is a family style hot pot restaurant where you cook your own protein, vegetables or noodles in a flavored brother. You can pick between 1 and 4 different broths per pot. Each table has one cooking stove top, with the larger tables having two. The broths range from vegetarian to mild, to spicy to meat based. Everything is a la carte with the exception of some premade combinations bundling a variety of like items. There's various meat and veggie combos as well as a seafood combo. I always order the veggie combo which comes with a lot that's easily shareable between 4 people. It comes with various greens, mushrooms, cabbage, corn on the cob, cauliflower, and carrots. I don't eat red meat so I stick to their sliced chicken breast or the shrimp balls. My other favorite is the bean curd sticks which is a good meatless protein option. As for broths my two favorite are the Chinese Healthy Herb and the kimchi. I also like their salted crispy chicken appetizer (popcorn chicken). Steamed rice is also a must for me. They have a dipping sauce bar where you can make your own dipping sauce to accompany your hot pot. With the exception of the broth adding flavor, the meats and all the ingredients you add to your hot pot are unseasoned. It includes everything from soy sauce and fish sauce to garlic, fresh chilis, vinegar, and crushed peanuts. Whether you like to keep it simple, mild, or spicy there's a sauce you can create. The ambiance is pretty nice. It used to be a Chinese restaurant years ago and they did keep some of the things the same. They have 3 different TVs inside. The two larger ones on the walls each play a different Kdrama and the one above the register plays Kpop music videos. They do have one larger table that I think accommodates somewhere between 10-12 people (don't quote me on that) and another that can fit 6 or 7 people. Majority of the tables sit 4 and a couple sit 2. Depending what day and time you go, it can get pretty busy and you might have to wait a while. The staff is always friendly and helpful. At the end of the meal they give you orange slices and hard guava candy. Their orange slices are always so good too and a good palette cleanser at the end.

    Yummy! One of my favorite hot pot places! This place tends to be busy but never too busy where you…read morewon't get seated quickly. It is also very nicely decorated with some TVs running for entertainment. The food is very good! I recommend getting the individual meats if you're going as a smaller group just so you don't get too much. My personal favorite to get here is the sesame balls. Always hot and crispy with the perfect amount of red bean filling. They do also have a sauce bar, although kind of limited

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    4.2(928 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Favorite hotpot place in the Valley. My wife and I go at least once a month!…read more Pots are very creative and flavorful. Each pot has plenty of food. Similar to boiling point in LA. There is a DIY sauce bar where you can create different combinations of sauces. Peanut, teriyaki, chilli, satay, garlic, onions, cilantro...you name it! There can be a wait especially during winter time.

    We went on a Friday around 5:30 p.m. because we wanted to try to avoid the dinner rush…read more - Service: We were greeted right away by a friendly and polite host. Once everyone in our group had arrived, she took us to our table. Our waiter was also very nice and helpful. He took the time to answer our questions and make recommendations. He checked on us periodically throughout the meal and always made sure we had plenty of water. - Place The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. Our table was in the room near the sauce bar, which was very convenient. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained, and the other tables we could see were clean as well. - Food We all ordered hot pots. Each person gets a small stove with a bowl of broth placed on top. The hot pot comes with different ingredients depending on which one you choose. The vegetables and meats all tasted fresh. The broth itself was good, but on the more neutral side. You can go to the sauce bar and add sauces and other ingredients to personalize the flavor of your broth. Most people in our group enjoyed their food. I personally did not, but that's probably because I haven't figured out how to make my hot pot taste good! You can also ask your waiter for more broth at any point during the meal if you need a refill. This was only my second time having hot pot, and I think I've officially decided that it's just not for me!

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