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    3.8 (374 reviews)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jazlene G.

    I recommend this place if you're looking for a good authentic Chinese hot pot. Similar to Hot Pot Legend, but with the price a few dollars cheaper and more authenticity. Ambience could use some improvement, otherwise, interior is decorated nicely and lots of seating available. They're known for their AYCE hot pot menu, with a pretty good selection of broths and meats/vegetables/starches/etc. You can make your dipping sauce in the back (this is always my favorite part!). Their broth is super flavorful, my go-to is their Tom Yum broth :) Their menu selections are pretty typical for a Chinese hot pot, but what stood out to me were their fish cakes! I've been here two times already, and I would say their service have been consistently good both times. During non-peak hours, I can see the service being a bit slow, but overall, not bad!

    Justine T.

    For the price, this place is solid. I enjoyed my meal, and it's good hot pot, but some improvements should be made. The meats are high quality and there are many delicious options to choose from, but the service could be better. They were nice, but disappeared for some time and felt like it was hard to get ahold of them. When we did catch their attention/when they came to check up on us, they were quick with bringing out our items. They were fast, just sparse. I absolutely loved how big their portions were. Compared to other hot pot places, they brought out a lot at once, which was great so I didn't have to keep ordering more of the same items. I also love the large selection of sauces from the sauce bar. BEWARE the sichuan spicy broth. I believe it was the only spicy option on the menu, but omg was it SPICY. There should be a warning label on the menu. My spice tolerance is quite high, but this was next level - so spicy it was almost unenjoyable. Even though the spiciness was painful and numbing, I liked the broth's flavor. I would probably come back to try another broth, because I did like their sauces and large variety of options for AYCE. Just be careful of the broth you're choosing, and be prepared to flag down the waitstaff!

    Duck Five Flavor; green beans "without" Hot Pepper !
    Jane F.

    The Sichuan style cooking is delicious and healthy; You can ask for a lesser spicy food if you don't want it hot/ spicy. The hot pot are all fresh ingredients/ all you care to eat. I enjoy the green beans and tofu. Super flavorful. The interiors are tastefully remodeled with tasteful modern setting. Menu is family friendly with exceptional service and staff!

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    Anna N.

    Now this is my family's favorite secret AYCE hotspot. for real this place is just a great result of tasty, fresh, unpretentious food. we were hoping to keep it all to ourselves until I started seeing food influencers sneaking in and filming. Now remodeled and named Schezuan Legends, the quality is still excellent and consistent even weeks after opening. Congratulations guys. my only note of concern is that the serving size photo references might not be clear, and that once in a while (every time) a bunch of the food we ordered will be missing in action. you'll mmmaybe get them at the end of the meal eventually lol.

    Debbie S.

    Clean and modern interior with great authentic soup base options. The food came out quickly and the waiters were attentive. All I would ask for in a hot pot place

    AYCE Hotpot
    Nora C.

    99C Hot Pot Ratings: 3.8/5 Food: 4/5 - Came here with my siblings and my friend for dinner one evening. I wanted to try out all the AYCE hotpot places in NOVA, so we decided to give 99 a shot. My friend and I got the pork bone broth, my brother got the tomato broth, and my sister got the spicy broth. Pork bone broth was the best, solid and very flavorful. I think it is better than most places, so would recommend, but skill on the spicy broth. See the description of the hotpot deal we got below. - AYCE Hot Pot [GET]: Your typical AYCE hotpot places in NOVA. The meats are fresh and cuts are pretty good, but not great. My favorite was the fatty beef and lamb. We ordered a bunch of vegetables and carbs too. All fresh ingredients and generous with the portion sizes. I love the mushrooms, taro, seaweed, and bok choy. The sauce bar was limited though, but they got all the major and traditional ingredients / sauces for hot pot. Lastly, their desserts are located outside where you can just go grab it whenever. I was a big fan of the taro and coconut milk sago dessert, so make sure to try that out. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - It is located in a shopping center next to Mim's Food and Vivi boba shop. The atmosphere might not be the best and looks a bit old inside, definitely needs some make over. Interior is quite spacious and large, but was dimly-lit and quiet. You got the option to pick individual pots or shared ones, which is good. An amazing spot for a large group of friends or family, and especially if you want somewhere that is more calm in terms of noise level. Price: 3.75/5 - This is AYCE hotpot, so expect per person to be around $40 after tax and tips. Compared to other AYCE hotpot in NOVA, this is not necessary the most worth it or a steal type of place, but it was okay and not terrible, but nothing special to write about. Service: 4/5 - The service here is definitely better compared to other hotpot places, because it is less busy. Staffs are kind, attentive, and friendly. They check in with us frequently and asked us if we want add anything. We felt like we were well-taken care and didn't feel rushed after our 2 hour dining limit. Experience was great, and we all enjoyed our meal. BLUF: Not a bad AYCE hotpot place if you are looking for something causal and chill, especially for a quieter dining experience, then 99 is the place. It is solid, and gives you all the major food items from a typical hotpot restaurant, but not as fancy like other newly opened hotpot places in Rockville or Fairfax. Would recommend drive a tad bit further if you want somewhere with a better ambiance and more selection though. I do not see myself returning to 99 anytime soon.

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    Hot pot soup is okay, I like how they have variety of meat choices. Would like to try their dishes next time.

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    The meat quality is not good. It's not fresh and too thick. The mussels was too tough, but they have a good variety of dishes.

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