I don't understand the rating of 3.2 so I'm going to correct this by saying doing your research and get a vibe before you just go in. I used my own eyes and saw the vibe and then went in without checking anything on the internet. And I was very happy that I did. This is a very CHINESE place. I have heard of such hotpot places in China. They cater to the customers very well. The bathroom has toothbrush and toothpaste and other stuff to get you cleaned up after eating hot pot. There are endless appetizers and Chinese desserts, as well as snacks for you to load up (all free!), and there are lots of sauces and whatnot for you before you even order. All self-served. The hot pot broth is very tasty, and you can then order items to put in the hotpot. For those of us who cannot decide, they have combo mushrooms platter so you don't have to choose, and beef offals mixed platter so you get a little bit of everything. The types of items available for hot pot is distinctively Chongqing stuff, so don't get too turned off if you don't see the usual hot pot stuff. It's not the run of mill kind of place. You get a nice booth and you get to refill the broth whenever you want. My favorite are the nice cold mung bean noodles that you would otherwise pay at least $10 to get as a side dish. It's free and endless. This is all you can eat and free. The second favorite thing that I couldn't get enough of is the different sesame balls they served up, all freshly made and incredibly tasty. My absolute third favorite is the various Chinese desserts that are locally found in Sichuan. Again all free. Onto the items we ordered. I really liked the thinly sliced lamb beef and hand cut beef (thicker), as well as mushrooms, veggies and beef offals. You don't have to decide on one thing, love the combo selections and very reasonable in cost. I also ordered pork blood which my parents liked. The price point is medium to low. Comparing to other hot pot restaurants, it's definitely very inexpensive. So I am surprised that they are making money honestly but that made my parents happy as they like a good deal. My parents really enjoyed the ingredients, the process and the endless appetizers and desserts plus local Chinese snacks that you can load up while eating the hot pot (individually packed quail eggs and tofu snacks). The restaurant chain is from China. So they cater to what the new gen Chinese hot pot goers want. Lots of variety, good price points, and a good beginning to end customer oriented process. A slight interesting observation - they have hair ties up front, in case you need to tie up your hair before getting down in business. I eat everywhere in the world because of my job and demanding travel work schedule. I am usually not impressed by food but this place is definitely top notch. I think I ate at least four variety of sesame balls. Yes they are fried, but they are fresh and delicious. It took an hour to get there, but it's totally worth it. Bonus points, made my parents happy in advance of Chinese New Year. read more

The food was great, especially the fried rice. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered two extra fried rice dishes to take home. Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. When I politely asked if our takeout order was ready, the employee responded in a rude and impatient manner instead of simply letting us know it needed more time. I completely understand that the restaurant was busy and had no issue waiting. A polite response would have been appreciated. Great food, but the service experience could definitely be improved 前台你牛啥？服务态度差的，我就问一下我的饭好了吗，你就给我来一句催啥、好了就到前台了、还有里面的客人要服务、跟我说这些有的没的的干啥？ read more

This hot pot place was really good and definitely stands out, especially considering it's located in such a popular Asian food area with lots of competition. We came with a group of eight and were able to comfortably share one large table, which made the experience feel really fun and communal. We ordered a big variety of meats, veggies, noodles, and rice for our split pot with a mild Szechuan broth and a tomato broth. As soon as the waiter took our paper order, all the food came out at once, which was super convenient. They placed everything on a small side table next to us so we could cook and eat at our own pace without feeling rushed. There was also a great self-serve sauce bar with lots of sauces, small snacks, and soups, which added a lot to the experience. Overall, the quality of both the meats and vegetables was really good, and everyone left feeling very full and satisfied. The only downsides were the service and the spice level. It was pretty hard to get the waiters' attention if we needed water refills or more soup base, and they didn't check on us after dropping off the food. Also, we ordered the "mild" Szechuan broth, but it was much spicier than expected -- more like a medium. It was also quite oily, so we had to skim some of the oil off the top. Overall though, I'd still recommend it for the food quality and group-friendly hot pot experience. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

My parents and I come here often and we always have a good experience! Love the self service bar and the desserts! Service is always good when we come as well. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Milpitas, CA is best experienced with people who actually know how Chongqing-style hot pot is eaten. I came with mainland Chinese friends and simply followed their lead - which, in this case, was absolutely the right move. The broth: beef tallow mala, restrained but correct This is a beef tallow (niu you) mala hot pot broth, Chongqing-inspired rather than the heaviest, most punishing street version. The base is aromatic, clean, and layered, without becoming aggressively greasy or one-note. It delivers depth and warmth while still letting ingredients keep their identity. This is not about shock value. It's about control. The dipping sauce matters - and this one was done right The dipping sauce was custom-mixed by a Sichuan native at the table. Oil-forward, yes - intentionally so. The key is timing: ingredients come straight out of the boiling pot while still steaming hot, then dipped immediately into the oil-based sauce. That oil does three things at once: 1. Lowers the temperature instantly 2. Softens harsh surface chili heat 3. Improves tenderness and mouthfeel This is how Sichuan / Chongqing hot pot is actually eaten. Without this step, the food is often too hot and too aggressive to enjoy properly. A partitioned hot pot concept (nine-section inspired), not a textbook jiu gong ge This is not a textbook Chongqing jiu gong ge with rigid historical proportions or classic temperature zoning. Instead, it's a modern, partitioned hot pot concept inspired by the same idea - keeping ingredients separate so flavors stay distinct while sharing the same beef tallow foundation. In this format, ingredient quality has nowhere to hide - and Shancheng Lameizi earns real credit here. Ingredients: freshness shows up immediately · Mao du (beef tripe) - crisp, clean, resilient; excellent texture · Huanghou - commonly referring to beef aorta, prized for crunch and elasticity; stays snappy even with longer cooking when fresh · Thick-cut meat slices - tender, well-trimmed, properly sliced · Dried tofu, wood ear mushrooms, leafy greens - fresh, vibrant, no off notes · Fish and shrimp items - clean and above average (no freezer smell, no watery texture) Everything held structure. Nothing dissolved into the broth. That alone says a lot. Fried dough sticks (youtiao): do NOT soak them The freshly fried youtiao (Chinese donut / Chinese fried dough) were light and crisp, clearly fried to order. Important note: they are not meant to be soaked in the broth. The traditional way is simple: · Eat youtiao dry and crispy, alongside hot pot items · No rice, no noodles at this stage It functions as the starch component of the meal - and it works beautifully. Beer pairing & pacing We paired the meal with Snow Beer (Xuehua), which makes practical sense with beef tallow hot pot: light, clean, and palate-resetting. Craft beer usually fights the spice and fat - this does not. At the end, noodles go in last, absorbing the fully developed broth. Rich, satisfying, and exactly how it should close. Service & experience Service was warm and attentive throughout: · Water refilled proactively · Staff checked in about adding broth · The pacing never felt rushed This is a place that understands hot pot is not fast food - it's a process. Final thoughts Is this the heaviest, most punishing Chongqing hot pot on earth? No. Is it authentically informed, ingredient-driven, and properly executed? Yes. If you come here trying to reinvent the meal, you'll miss the point. If you come with people who know what they're doing - and you follow - this place delivers. Dr. C rating: worthy of return, worthy of respect. read more

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What first caught my attention about this place was their menu.. they actually offer pig brain as an option!! ! Seeing it on the menu really set the tone for how authentic and bold this spot is. I was curious but definitely was not feeling bold enough to try it... When we arrived, I was immediately fascinated by the entrance. It's completely blocked off and private, giving the place an exclusive, almost hidden feel. Once inside, the first thing that stood out was the sauce bar and wow, it's hands down the biggest one I've ever seen at any hot pot restaurant. They had every sauce and condiment you could think of, plus little extras like individually wrapped snacks and even DIY desserts. I'll be honest, I wasn't a fan of most of the pre-mixed items, but the custom sauce I put together for dipping my meats turned out great. For our soup base, we went with the half spicy broth and half mushroom broth. The spicy side delivered that signature Sichuan kick, but the mushroom broth was the real winner for me. It was absolutely delicious, easily the best mushroom broth I've had anywhere. Rich, earthy, and flavorful from start to finish, it held its depth all the way through the meal, never fading into something bland or watered down. Overall, Shancheng Lameizi delivered a unique hot pot experience. Between the adventurous menu (still thinking about that pig brain!), the impressive sauce bar, and the unbeatable mushroom broth, it's a spot I'd recommend to anyone who wants an alternative version to Haidilao. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - We ordered more meats after this! But $190 for 4 people is not bad! - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

This place gets really busy. Glad we got there early for dinner. The food is good and wide selection of choices. The sauce and dessert area was well stocked. The chairs on some of the tables are benches and not very comfortable. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The Food Have not had hot pot for a while, and a friend recommended Shan Cheng La Mei Zi so we decided to give it a try. They mentioned they quite enjoyed their side dish that they offer. We ordered their split soup base with spicy and mushroom. We also had their Beef Combo and Vegetable Combo, along with some a la carte items. The quality of the ingredients was pretty good and presented nicely. But I can see why my friend was hyping about the side dishes. They have a variety of snacks and side with their sauce bar to go alone with the meal. There are items such as hawthorns, shrimp chips, jellies, etc.. It was a nice snack and appetizer to go along with the meal. It was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend trying at least once. The Miscellaneous Shan Cheng La Mei Zi is inside a large plaza, so there is a good amount of parking. The restaurant itself had some nice interior design aesthetics. Their menu has a good selection of items. But I was more impressed with their selection of snacks and side dishes. It was a nice addition to the meal. Their service was also good, no complaints there. This was an interesting hot pot experience, and I would like to return to try out their other selections. read more

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Not sure why there are so many scathing reviews for this place but it actually was quite good and my family and I liked the variety. Service is basic since it's hot pot and you cook yourself. Ambiance is definitely loud. Walking past here I did see they had a pretty good lunch special! read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

Good vegetables and half broth options. Price was fair. I thought quality of meat could be betters the beef tongue was very lean and chewy. The beef and lamb were good. My wife likes tripe and intestines so hot pot with these options are typically a hit for her. Inside the restaurant is very big and there's several rooms. It was quite busy on a Friday night. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Yums - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

The food was okay, but definitely not worth the price. For what we paid, I honestly think we could have gotten better food and better service somewhere else. All of the servers were actually nice. But the host really made the experience uncomfortable. He was super friendly to another table that seemed like regulars, but with us he didn't smile or make us feel welcome at all. When we were checking the bill to make sure the prices were right, he made a sarcastic comment like we were doing something wrong. We were just double checking because we've had restaurants miscalculate bills before. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. The food and service just aren't worth the money, and there are much better hot pot spots out there. read more

One of my favorite hotpot place in Bay Area ! Nice, clean environment, delicious food, variety of free appetizers and desserts. Friendly staff also ! read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Lunch special for 2 people only $39.99 ! - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

Good stuff. If you're expecting a Haidilao experience don't go here because this is more authentically Chongqing. The flavor is spicy as hell. The decor was nice. The service seems to get flamed a lot but this is hot pot. Do it yourself. Very filling read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - yum vegetables - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is notably one of my favorite hotpot chain restaurants. While there isn't an AYCE option, I really love the large and unique variety of à la cart menu items to select from. It can get expensive if you go to town and not track what you're ordering. They also have really flavorful broths. Spicy is really spicy, so proceed with caution! If you're adventurous and want to try something exotic, this is the place! Challenge your friend (or yourself) to some pig brains! They have all kinds of funky stuff, you'll have to check it out for yourself. Make sure you order some "fortune bags." You'll have to trust me on this one. They also have a condiments/snacks/dessert bar. Definitely save room for the desserts! The restaurant was very nicely decorated and clean. They have hair ties and glass wiping cloths at the entrance. In the restroom there are complimentary toiletries for freshening up after your meal. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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I think this is a great hotpot spot with lots of options. You can get up to 9 soup bases with the nine boxes square pot, but we only got two soup bases. We got the tomato soup and the mild spicy soup. I think the tomato soup is not as good as HDL's and I would like to try the bone soup next time. I can't handle spices really well but the mild soup was still fairly spicy. They have a huge side bar and lots of free snacks and sauces. Please do note you have to pay $3 for the sauce bar. My favorite item from the menu is the fungus with fresh shrimp curd. The fungus soaks up the soup and paired so well with the shrimp. The meat we got were fresh. The booths were huge and the lights created a nice ambiance. The staffs were helpful and extremely quick. I would recommend this place to my friends! read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - tomato soup mala soup - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

been thinking about this place so often and finally had the opportunity to stop by again and it did not disappoint! for myself and two other friends what we've ordered this time around was just the perfect amount and we were able to share a lot of various dishes which I love and appreciate the variety. we had ordered the fatty beef belly , the angus ribeye, and short rib for meats. for the rice cakes, spinach (cook it in a non-spicy soups if you have the option because sometimes the oil might soak up through the leafs and it could be quite difficult to eat), enoki mushrooms, seaweed (came in slices not knots - which is actually pretty difficult to cook), lotus roots, tofu skin rolls, and potatoes. 10/10 still recommend this spot (already wanting to go back as im writing this review). The ambience is very relaxing and pretty intimate and great for small parties. and the service was pretty attentive and I appreciate how quick everything came out! read more

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I ordered Togo today, I asked for small container for the sauce and the guy said they charge it for two Dallas something and he's said they will put the sauce on the side but I didn't see any sauce. read more

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I cannot believe I never came here before. It basically can compare to the hotpot in China. Finally someone can do a decent broth and sesame dipping sauce. They have a help yourself style condiment & snack station and charged by person. As to dishes, it's not buffet, you pay what you order. They have a selection of of hotpot items that are hardly to be found elsewhere, I love the kidney and the black tribe. The decoration is nice and the seating also provide certain privacy. And surprisingly the price is reasonable. Will definitely come back more often . read more

First time here and want to say that their soup base is amazing. You give me a good soup base and that's enough for me to give you 3-4 stars. The rest of the experience was also good which contributes to the 5 stars. I'm a sucker for a good spicy soup with a balance of the bone broth. We got the mild spicy one and that was hella spicy tbh. Ingredients and meat were fresh. We got the mushroom combo, fish fillet, shrimp paste, lamb and beef combo, fatty beef, quail eggs and fried rice cake. The fried rice cake is a little greasy but has a sweet interior and good texture when first eaten. My only complaint is that the price was a bit high. We ended up spending $150 amongst 3 people before tip and although it was good, I was not expecting it to be as pricey as it was. Would still come back though lol I did wish I got the soup to go. The sauces were good and had snacks like sesame balls and coconut desert and some soups. The space was large. Servers speak mandarin but understand English. They do not really check up on you as much which is why I can understand all the negative reviews but if you waive them down, they will come (common in many authentic Chinese restaurants). read more

The place is beautiful, it reminds of ancient China days. I love it!! The service is spot on, they are super attentive, friendly, and easy going. We ordered more, but we started eating I forgot to take more photos. We also got Kobe, prawns, and combination mushrooms. I like Seapot too. It's definitely different, this is not all you can eat. Seapot is modern looking. You don't get some of the exotic stuff that you would find at Seapot. For examples brain, pork blood, I believe I saw pigs ears, and chicken feet too. I don't eat those particular parts of animals. If you're someone that enjoys that, this spot is for you. This is our second time there. I will definitely come back, that's how much I enjoyed it. The food was fresh and impeccable. read more

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the place is very spacious and lots of seats with great ambiance. staffs are very attentive and nice and service is great!!! love the hotpot here and you can mix your own sauces and they give lots of desserts that you can take your own and seriously, top notch for the taste!!! very recommended place and for sure that i will be back again... read more

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Surprised to see this place is only 3 stars on Yelp as we really like this place (both for takeout to do at home as well as dine-in). This is a popular chain in China with a few locations in the Bay Area. We went on Christmas day 2024 and the staff was friendly and attentive. Food-wise the quality of the beef was great. On our recent visit the lamb shoulder was very very "game-y", much more than usual and had some signs of oxidation. We've ordered it before and it wasn't that way, but worth mentioning. The DIY sauce bar has everything you'd want there from a standard hot pot place. No comments on ambiance really, maybe it's a little too dark inside? But overall it's clean so no complaints. read more

I loveeeee this hot pot place! I'm a sucker for spicy hot pot and this place never disappoints. All the soup broths are super flavorful and the spicy one is so fragrant an delicious. All the ingredients are super fresh and high quality. You can pay around $3 per person for unlimited sauce bar and snacks. There's sesame balls, crunchy chips, etc. We came around 7pm on a Saturday and there was no wait! You check what you want on the menu and hand it to the server. At times it can be hard to flag down a server but it was no problem. I highly recommend trying this place out! I took my friend and he loved it! read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Spicy mild broth and bone broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Wow the reviews on this place are so polarizing. I can understand why, because I had some highs and lows during my meal as well. Starting off with the "good" -- the menu is huge and has everything from duck blood to wagyu to goose intestine. -- all the ingredients were really fresh! -- the interior is spacious and the tables are large -- the sauce bar is beautiful with lots of options, including dessert and snacks! -- this place makes fresh sesame balls which are amazing!! I ate like 5 balls during my meal haha They make three types of sesame balls but the filled one is my favorite. Now the "bad" -- Service is not good. Our rice came to our table hard and dry, so we asked for another rice and the server seemed to imply that the reason it was dry was because we let the rice sit at our table for too long and the air conditioning did that? Weird excuse but they did give us another bowl. -- The servers are hard to get ahold of and only speak Chinese. I speak the language but it might be difficult for a diner who does not. read more

I have tried various hot pot places including chinese hot pot. I'd prefer going to Haidailao over this place...sauce bar felt badly placed and a bit claustrophobic. The soup bases were "whatever". Got the house spicy (mild / medium) and the mild was too spicy for my liking. Service was nonexistent. The theming of the place was cool though, but I'd probably choose another hot pot place over this one... read more

Second time been there. Authentic food as usual. Always love the free choice of condiments and snacks.

Now that I've been here twice I feel pretty confident in saying this is at least as good if not better than any other hot pot place in the Bay Area. The selection of items is fantastic, with many kinds of premium meats, meatballs, mushrooms, noodles, and all kinds of tofu. There are also vegetables but vegetables in hot pot are weird so don't bother ordering them. The broth is very flavorful with a decent amount of heat. Could it be spicier? Yes. Should they offer a spicier version? Also yes. But this is what we get in the US, and at least it tastes really good. Next time I would like to try asking for an off-menu level of spiciness, but for most people it's probably fine. Inside the restaurant has kind of an odd layout, with several separated rooms with multiple tables in each. I'm not sure why they did that vs one larger space, but it's fine. Decor-wise it's kind of a mix between modern and traditional Chinese. The sauce bar here is also fantastic, with a large selection of sauces and some instructions on how to make some traditional mixes. Or you can do what I do and just mix random things. Don't forget the MSG! There are obviously a lot of hot pot restaurants in the Bay Area, so it can be hard to sift through the merely decent ones and find the really good ones. This place, thankfully, is one of the best. They only take one credit card per table though, so be warned. Also parking is easy since they are in a large mall, but there are a lot of warnings about break ins so don't leave your valuables inside. read more

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Never been to China but I can totally feel the authentic Chinese vibe here just by the decor. There is a sauce station, snack and dessert station at the back. The sign on cart said it's free but it's totally not as in the menu it says $2.25 per person, which is worth it as there's tons of variety to choose. We got the hot sauce: mild and spicy. The mild in my standard is still very spicy. The spicy one is a little oily. Food here is great. Must try the shrimp paste. Price is reasonable. They are a little low on staff. But the food came fast and hot. The staff was quick to assist even though she is not really friendly, no smile. But that's probably because she's always busy. I would totally go back again. read more

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The dessert/snack bar alone is worth 5 stars. They have a very diverse selection of meats that are difficult to find in similar restaurants. The interior design is very well thought out, place is clean and well kept, and the service is attentive. The only downside is that it is pretty pricey compared to other hot pot places, but I think this is a case of you get what you pay for. read more

Food was decent, but decent food is everywhere. Came out relatively quick, plating and organization of food is okay. Got pork, beef, and lamb, and it tasted okay. Service is terrible. Honestly felt like the waiters don't care if you live or die or if the restaurant caught on fire (at least try to pretend you care lol). There's no easy way to flag down a server and they don't really come around until you're ready to pay the check. Maybe a bad day for the person we had, who knows. read more

Essentially, we just believed too much on the four stars reviews. Which was biased. Before we visited here, I checked and read manually the one, twos and three reviews why they despised this place so much. Then, the four star reviews outweighed my decision to go and try out this place. Verdict: 1. The mala sauce was too oily for us. We ordered; premium beef, glass noodle, four different types of veggies, shrimp paste, tilapia fillet. For the broth, we ordered half bone broth, and half mala sauce. Bone broth was delicious and comforting, however, we felt really bloated after we ate here. 2. The quality of the beef was disappointing. The cut was too thick, it was quite different with the beef cut with the other shabu shabu place. We were expecting to roll the beef with our chopstick after we dipped it into the broth, but it was quite impossible after the beef was so rigid and almost like a steak texture. It was disappointing indeed. 3. They charge dipping sauce per person. It was $3 per person. Not a hefty charge, however, I tried the snacks and it was stale for most of it. The worthy snacks to get was only the mini sesame balls. The rests were just too awful. Fortunately I'm not a dipping sauce kind of person, so I don't need to get dipping sauce when I eat my hot pot meal. 4. The bloated feeling afterwards was just too unbearable. I had to take medicine to get rid the awful feeling. My husband even had to take number two twice in a row since our stomach was feeling "hot" and "uncomfortable" They gave us $20 coupon off to come back, but we decided not to ever come back again. read more

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Shancheng Lameizi is a hot pot chain that has a very popular spot in Socal. Even though the line is much shorter here, the quality here doesn't suffer much at all. I have been to both locations and I really enjoyed the food from both. The meat slices were tender and the broth was deeply flavorful. They are known for their mala spicy broth so I highly recommend it if you can take the heat! This paired amazing with some beer and great company. The ambiance here is what takes it over the top. Fast service and enough space for a group. Really clean and polished feel inside. This is the perfect place to hang out with friends while you eat and drink. Another thing to judge hotpot places by is their side dish bar. From the jello to the fried sesame balls and range of sauces, they really got everything. You can get really full just eating the snacks from the bar! I give this place 5 stars because I love the food and vibe here. The only thing I would say is skip the "fresh beef" dish. I expected thinly sliced beef and got thick chunks with an egg on top. read more

One of my favorite hotpot spots! This place does not have AYCE and is a la carte. This is Chongqing specialized hotpot and can be very spicy depending on the level you choose. Most of the waitstaff mainly speak Chinese so there may be some difficulty ordering. They have a huge sauce/snack bar that does come with an extra charge. I much prefer this to Haidilao if I were to go for a non AYCE hotpot place. read more

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Overpriced, portions are on the smaller side... Both food and service are acceptable. Soup base pricey. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot is located in the 99 Ranch plaza in Milpitas, off of 237. They are located on the right hand side corner of the complex, if you're facing the 99 Ranch supermarket. I haven't done much indoor dining since the pandemic, and recently made an exception for Shancheng since they don't have outdoor dining options. Luckily, they are a newer and modern hot pot restaurant, and have really good ventilation as well as decent spacing between most booths/tables. With 80+ items/combos to order from, there should be something for everyone! Vegetable items range from $4.98 to $7.98, and the majority of seafood items and other proteins range from $6.98 to $14.98. There were some outliers of pricier proteins, such as: goose intestine ($30.98), wagyu beef ($30.98), and kobe beef ribeye ($49.98). For more adventurous eaters, they have beef aorta ($11.98), pork kidney ($12.98), pig brain ($9.98), and pork intestine ($10.98). It was just starting to get busy at 6pm on a Saturday, and I'd highly recommend coming early on the weekends to avoid a wait. There was still a small crowd of people waiting for tables when we left around 8pm. I tried: [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dNphufnlCE1HNw57-ud8-w&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=8CmYInKAmXw41kVpcIRgkQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg] -Half & Half Pot (w/Bone Soup Pot & Mild Spicy Pot, $13.98): The bone soup pot was savory and had subtle umami, and was perfect when combined with the mild spicy pot. Although I love spicy food, I actually wouldn't go spicier than the mild spicy, since they added a good amount of Sichuan numbing peppers as well as chili oil. -Homemade Shrimp Paste ($12.98): Yum- this was one of our favorites. We used the shrimp paste to form our own shrimp balls in the soup, and they were airy, bouncy, and flavorful- recommended! -Lamb Shoulder ($11.98): Great lamb shoulder, and it had a good ratio of lean to fat. I loved that they sliced their proteins super thin, and they cooked really quickly in the hot pot. -Fatty Beef Belly ($10.98): Yum- super fatty and delicious; however, the fat disintegrated into the soup broth. Although I enjoyed the beef belly, we ended up ordering more of the short rib since there was more meat to it. -Certified Angus Beef Short Rib ($13.98): Yum- one of our favorite cuts of beef we tried, and it had a good amount of marbling. Recommended! -Certified Angus Beef Ribeye ($16.98): Super fresh and sliced really thinly, but a little too lean for my preference. -Beef Tendon Ball ($7.98): Great version of beef tendon balls, and surprisingly flavorful. They score one of the sides for you so that it cooks more quickly and evenly- recommended. -Boneless Duck Feet ($9.98): Just ok for me since I like my duck feet more gelatinous, and with a sauce- skip! -Fish Tofu ($7.98): Good version of fish tofu, but I liked other items that we ordered more. -Bean Curd Stick ($5.98): This was a huge portion of bean curd stick for the price, and it was good when eaten with other items. -Enoki Mushroom ($7.98): I love enoki mushrooms, but this was a little pricey for the portion. -Wood Ear Mushroom ($6.98): I also love wood ear mushrooms, but it was also a little pricey for the portion. -Fried Tofu Skin Rolls ($6.98): Yum- I really liked the fried tofu skin rolls! These cook super quickly, and they only need a few seconds in the broth. -Hot Pot Noodle ($3.89): The noodles seemed really fresh, but they didn't have much flavor and it was a small portion- skip! -Chongqing Tapioca Pasta ($5.98): The tapioca pasta was crazy chewy. I was on the fence about it, but it's worth trying once if you enjoy super chewy noodles. Service was hit or miss, and we'd have to flag down a server to add to our order, but other times they would stop by proactively to add to water/broth to our hot pot. I loved their sauce bar where you could make your own dipping sauce for the hot pot. There was also a variety of different appetizers (even a few packaged items) and desserts (ranging from dessert soups to different types of fried sesame balls). I would skip all the appetizers (I didn't particularly like any that I tried), and stick to the larger sesame balls since they're filled with red bean! The smaller sesame ball was good, but had no filling. The flat sesame wheat cake was a little too savory for my preference. I would come back to give their other broths a try, and/or if coming with a group of people since the booths can hold 8-10 comfortably. Parking in this complex can get busy/crowded, but there were a good amount of spots to choose from. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - L to R: Shrimp Paste, Duck Blood, Fish Tofu, Woodear & Enoki Mushrooms, Bean Curd Roll & Stick, Beef Ball, Beef Tripe, Duck Feet, Napa - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Little quaint spot off McCarthy in Milpitas. Down the street from Koi Palace. Just the two of us having hot pot. You've got their signature spicy and non spicy. Chose the milk spicy and bone broth. First timers and their bar is super duper huge with many selections from sauce, snacks to desserts. The sauce bar they charge per person and it isn't your standard ponzu and works, they've got pickled radish, spices and others. Lots of options and creations. Bae just watched and threw it all together. Coming back for snacks and desserts later. Always bring your empty stomach, rest, digest and start again. Lol Had some lamb shoulder, beef, veggies, marinated fillet, fresh tofu, chicken gizzard, tripe and their fresh noodles. So much food. The spicy mild broth was actually very spicy. Had those numbing spices too. Could only eat so much. It was worth it. Classy ancient inside feel of the restaurant. Just pure cozy! Sesame ball at the end is all I could stomach. Don't miss out! read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Just Bae and I tonight - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

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One of my favorite hot pot places in the bay area, inside a big shopping center surrounded by many places to try. It would be 5 stars if I didn't experience The X Pot in Las Vegas. Plus the bonus of having Ume right next door for after dinner boba fix. Easy parking, safe and normally always busy. Special items worthy to order on your visit. The goose intestines, duck blood, fresh beef and "Fungus w/ Fresh Shrimp Curd" Things you probably don't want to order. The "Nine Boxes Square Pot" because...what's the point of having 9 boxes if all the soup is still being shared. I guess if you are lazy and don't want to look for certain items you cook. But I prefer to get 2 different types of broth. The Pork Kidney wasn't fresh when we ordered it, left a really bad aftertaste. I would have to say the same thing with the chili spicy beef. I'll attach a photo of it, it's the one where there's so much chili on it you don't see the meat. The aftertaste is really really bitter. Great selection of vegetables, the 8 second potato was very thin so it soaked up a lot of the flavors, and the tapioca noodles were like eating long strands of boba pearls. Highly recommend with the spicy broth. read more

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I was in this plaza and saw a hugeeee line for this place so I quickly Yelped and see what kinda food they were serving. I was surprised to see such low ratings & (relatively) little reviews for this place. I read that people mostly complained about service and, more recently, covid precautions. Service - I don't really care about, as long as I get my food and the food tastes good. Covid precautions - I was a bit worried....but we went anyway, at around 8:30pm and on a Saturday. Fortunately, there was no wait at all...and there was a big table open for us. I love it when hotpot places give us a huge table (even tho we only have 2 ppl) because that means we can put a lot of food and sauces on the table. The tables were sectioned off by tents so I felt pretty protected from other customers. They require us to wear gloves (provided at the entrance) when we go in and pick up sauces & desserts. Bf and I ordered the 9-wall broth (very spicy) because...well, we love spicy food. I didn't get rice for myself since it was night time and I was feeling guilty about the amount of food I've been eating these days. We got 3 types of combos + some additional meat and veggies...ended up with 14 items to put into our broth. That...was a mistake. We had way too much leftover & had to take the meat (uncooked) togo. Overall - it was good & spicy. Next time, I'd probably get rice though because the spicy veggies were too much for me to handle (all that spice gets soaked in, making it extra spicy) read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Nine wall hotpot - didn't realize they'd have holes between the dividers - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

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A more premium a la carte (spicy!) hotpot experience going on in this Milpitas joint, as a chain coming from mainland China (much like Huadilao). They don't skimp on the oil to act as a medium for all the spicy/mala flavor, so things are a tad on the greasy side. Flavor seems generally on point and sauce bar had a pretty good selection of items and snacks/desserts, though ultimately it's debatable on value as it feels a bit expensive (especially with fewer people). Either way, I saw no issues with service that others mentioned, so I can happily recommend you try this place out! Being situated right in Milpitas Square means it's reasonably easy to get parking in the massive lot, though admittedly weekday nights are much easier. Decor-wise things definitely felt fancier than your standard hotpot place, and sections of the restaurant are separated into different rooms and plenty of traditionally inspired flair (true to their Chinese roots). Service was pretty swift and waitstaff readily answered questions, though a few staff members were more abrupt in retrieving another staff member without a peep if we spoke in English (presumably because they didn't speak it well) so I can see how misunderstandings might develop. Questions about menu items were politely answered, and one waitstaff even took the time to point out which items were what after it was clear we weren't familiar with everything. I felt fairly well taken care of, especially with broth and water refills. When it comes down to the food, I found the Nine Boxes Spicy Pot (Hot) broth quite strong and flavorful with lots of numbing spiciness galore (and not holding back on that punch too). Just the sheer quantity of the hotpot definitely makes it seem like the pricing and volume is geared more for groups of 4+ (flat price at about $13-15). I'd highly recommend the sauce bar ($3) as they have quite the selection of traditional trimmings as well as dry snacks and desserts, though things aren't that well labeled so you kind of need to know what you're doing already or you might be rather lost (I like my combo of soy/seafood/sesame sauces with garlic, peanuts, and pickled vegetables garnished with green onion and ciltantro). I did quite enjoy the fried goods I saw much in my childhood, and the fried sesame dough balls were definitely a highlight. Save a bit of room at the end for the Chinese dessert soups and you won't regret it (the white fungus is a personal favorite). We ordered 3 meat dishes (fried pork, beef belly, lamb shoulder) and two veggie combos which came out to about right for two guys (in total it came out to about $42 pp). Portion-wise things were definitely light given the price, but dipping misc. fried goods into the hotpot helped make up for it somewhat (we didn't need to order rice or starches at all). Vegetables seemed quite fresh and meats were of tender cuts. Although I forgot to take a picture of the meat, it was thinly sliced and readily cooked, but hard to gauge quality beyond "it was fine" since the broth and my dipping sauce were strongly flavored. The fried pork came out quite nicely when paired with either a dipping sauce or the hotpot broth; it definitely felt like it had a bit of glutinous rice flour in it as it had quite a nice bounce to it. Noteworthy is the fact they had a number of more adventurous and premium items like Wagyu/Kobe, tripe/intestines, Pig brain, congealed blood and the like. read more

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Very high quality and authentic hot pot place! The snack bar has lots of snacks and desserts, but I do wish they offered fruits. read more

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Milpitas, California

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