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Sizzling Pot King

3.9 (560 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Hot Pot
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Allison P.

As a soupy gal, I really thought I didn't like dry pot until Sizzling Pot King. Dry pot is essentially hot pot without the soup- a stir fry version if you will. At Sizzling Pot King, you're able to customize pot size, spice level, flavor, and all toppings. My favorite flavors are garlic if you can't handle too much spice and spicy if you're looking for a little kick. I'd recommend staying with mild to play it safe since things can heat up pretty quickly! As for toppings, my favorite protein is by far their braised pork belly. So so good! Veggies wise, all pots come with potatoes, broccoli, celery, and beansprouts. You then have the option to add more. Quality ingredients + fire sauce = a kick-ass meal. An amazing spot for group dinners with endless customizations and generous portions to share!

John L.

It's located in the same center as Yiko Yiko, Subway, Chaba, Matcha Cafe Maiko, Brothers 3, etc. Nissan dealership is across the street on one side and Cheetah's us diagonally across the intersection from it (for those who need a more recognized landmark). Been to eat and grab togo from here many times over the years. Food tastes better at the restaurant with the fire going under the serving platter, just ignore the decor. Service is good and they offer cash discount.

Dry Pot Combo
Hannah C.

I really enjoyed the dry pot I ordered here! The restaurant was almost completely empty on a Sunday night, so the service was incredibly fast. I came here with four friends, and we all shared a large pot. The portion sizes were really generous. Our dry pot included beef tongue, quail eggs, napa cabbage, vermicelli, eggplant, bean sprouts, potato, broccoli, intestines, and more. The five of us barely finished the large pot, and the price was really affordable. We ordered the mild spice level, and it was already quite spicy. The dry pot paired so well with bowls of rice since it had quite a kick to it. I liked being able to customize the dry pot, and the ingredients and sauce were delicious. I will definitely be visiting again!

Beef Tripe, Griddle Cooked Beef Tongue, Griddle Cooked Lamb
Diane S.

Finally got a pic to post lol. LOVE THIS PLACE. I wish I knew how to make this so I can make it at home too.

Dana T.

My table got the large pot to share and it was perfect for 4 people. It comes with two meats (we chose beef tongue and thinly sliced beef) and we paid more to add rice and napa cabbage. I wish it came with more veggies because it can get pretty pricey adding on more items. Service was alright; they did not really check up on us. This was my first time trying dry pot and it was soooo delicious and flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a fun and unique dining spot to check out with friends!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Take out order! Wonton in Spicy Sauce + Dry Pot Combo with Griddle Cooked Thin Sliced Beef
Jennifer B.

I didn't know what dry pot was until I discovered this place but boy am I glad I did. Every time I think about their dry pot I start salivating, it's that good!!! Everyone I've introduced to this place has loved it as well. If you are a fan of hot pot and the Chinese spice/flavor palette you should at least give this place a shot. Pre-Covid I used to sit in the restaurant and eat there, but recently I've just been ordering pick-up and doordash delivery. Both are amazing options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you sit-in, they keep the pots warm for you and the decorations on the wall are cool too (came here with a Chinese party and they loved all the historical references).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food also keeps and re-heats very well if you do take-out, and the pot also comes in a huge tray that is wonderful for larger parties. Food is just absolutely delicious and so savory. The spice is no joke but you can choose what kind you want (e.g. mala vs. garlic etc) and also how much spice (e.g. mild, medium). Medium can be pretty spicy but if you order no spice you're not doing the dry pot flavors justice, so I usually go with mild if there's anyone in the party with low spice tolerance. I like to eat their dry pots with white rice (which you have to order separately) because I feel like it balances out the flavors. Dry pots come with some veggies at baseline (broccoli, potato, celery) + a meat of choice but you can pay to add more sides! My personal favorites are the thinly sliced beef, enokhi mushrooms, and ramen/glass noodles. Wonton in spicy sauce is AMAZING and 100% worth ordering (and this is coming from someone who eats a lot of frozen dumplings on the regular). The sauce is just incredible. Their mashed eggplant and green pepper with preserved egg is also so good and flavorful!!! Prices are reasonable and parking in the plaza is pretty easy!

Trinny T.

I never had Sizzling Pot before but I love the style of choosing the proteins and toppings. I wonder why not too many know about this place? The food is so good. I had mild numbing spicy and it was spicy. The numbing of my tongue and lips were legit. It felt good after a cool sip of water Parking is ample and easy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went at 7pm Saturday and the restaurant wasn't too crowded, yay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have some communism drawings that I found hilarious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

James V.

Dry pot time! Have been meaning to try this place for a while. Had the opportunity to go when a friend visiting from Seattle was also having cravings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant wasn't too crowded when we entered at 6pm but was almost completely full as we exited around 7:30.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a healthy sized parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior has a cool wallpaper and vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was attentive and friendly from the waitress. The male server was more straightforward yet efficient. We opted for a combo dry pot - which includes two proteins. Our choices were shrimp (shell on with heads) and braided pork belly. You also get your choice of flavoring and spice level. We did numbing spice at a medium level. Finally, choose additional toppings to mix-in. The portion was huge! Super flavorful and delicious. This meal really hit the spot.

Ilmaa H.

It's OVER for broth hot pot omg. Sizzling Pot King is a guaranteed flavorful and filling meal, no matter what you order. 3 of us shared the medium vegetable hot pot with lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, eggplant, silk noodles, tofu skin, and taro. Delicious delicious delicious, but my favorite part was the potato (that already is a default inclusion) and the tofu skin. Do not miss out on those! The decor is also an ~experience~

Yueming Q.

Super authentic and delicious Chinese dry hotpot place. Both my husband and I love this place beginning from 5 years old. We had two different flavors of small portion dry pots this time. I had mild spicy and sour flavor, which I love a lot, it's the right level for me. My husband had super spicy SiChuan Mala flavor, which is very on heat, he enjoyed! For the main ingredients we chose, I highly recommend the beef tongue and tendon, they are big pieces and tastes awesome. My husband's pot has pork belly in it, it is very yummy, I highly recommend this if you are not that adventurous. But if you are, you can try frog, it's really good! I also love the thousand years eggs with eggplants, it's very true authentic taste and delicious! We loved the brown sugar fried mochi, and icy jelly desserts as well. Both are perfect to finish a yummy and spicy meal.

Large Griddle, Garlic Flavor, Mild Spice.
Celeste M.

Great flavor and good portion size. Would definitely come back ! Large griddle was enough for three people and we had left overs. Large griddle includes two protein, we got braised pork belly and thin sliced beef. Added an additional protein - beef short ribs - and veggie - enoki mushrooms, Napa cabbage, and tripe. Side of rice. I wouldn't get the beef short ribs again, the meat was too chewy. The braised pork belly was delicious! Total cost was about $33/person.

Aakriti A.

Absolutely delicious! This is a Sichuan dry pot - which means the food is cooked in oil, not broth. It was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend getting baby corn and choosing 2 meats to liven up your experience!

Raised pork belly pot
Myphuong L.

Sizzling Pot King is a chain. Not impressed with the food. The menu is like half scratched off like it's "sold out". Prices are increased using white label stickers. They should just reprint a whole new menu or restock inventory. They gave disposable bowls and utensils. Except for the water cup and pitcher. We wanted to order certain items but it got crossed off so we got their signature dry pot. We wanted small but it got crossed off. How? Can't you make smaller portions? Medium serves 2-3 so we got medium. 1) pick the size, medium ($26.99) or large ($36.99); 2) choose your flavor, we got garlic; 3) choose your spice level, we got mild; 4) choose your pot, we got braised pork belly. It automatically comes with celery, potatoes, cauliflower and bean sprouts. Adding more sides is additional. The pot comes cooked and sizzling hot that is kept warm with a chafing dish underneath. We also ordered Wuhan hot dry noodles ($6.99) and wonton in spicy sauce ($7.99) which is basically in chili oil. It wasn't spicy and the hot dry noodles were bland in a diluted peanut sauce. Glad we didn't get rice and used the noodles to eat with the pork belly. The mild spice was perfect because it had a kick. Overall, the food here lacks quality, flavor and selection. 2.5 stars but bumped to 3 for the self serving water pitcher. Plus they allowed us to split checks with two credit cards.

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The food is amazing. You will eat a lot rice with it! I usually get the mild or medium mala with their beef brisket!

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The food is great and authentic here. The atmosphere were great and feels like home. I would go back again.

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Is anything gluten free?

Yes. There are a good amount of gluten free appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Just ask your server for a gluten free menu.

Hi, for the garlic flavor.....does it contain sugar & soy sauce? Need to know for a diabetic family member.

Do you serve Vegan?

Yes, ask the waitor for this option. Thanks.

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