I don't live in the area but I came here for a friend's birthday dinner on a Wednesday night. It's pretty easy to find and there's plenty of parking. The restaurant was actually pretty busy for a weeknight. My group did the AYCE option which also came with ice cream (dessert). Pros: meats and veggies were fresh. I liked the number options there were. There was a good variety of broths. Service was pretty quick and they kept checking up on us. It's a good place for groups and you're able socialize without having a noisy background. Cons: none read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

I'm a relative hot pot Newby but I love these all you can eat hot pot restaurants! There's just something so so soothing and satisfying about this cuisine and something so communal and fun that I just can't get enough. When considering a hot pot restaurant, I think you have to look at two things the broth choices, and the selection of the signature proteins. A lot of places will try to convince you that you need to upgrade to the premium level to get access to the best of the best, but I am more appreciate places like this one that offer a ton at the low and medium level with only a few really choice select things added to the premium level Making the decision pretty easy. We opted for the mid tier which included several cuts of beef, lamb, pork chicken, as well as a lot of fun, add-ins, like fish balls, and tofu, skin, chrysanthemum greens, and more. For broth, I went with the Sichuan spicy medium heat level and frankly I probably could've dialed it up a little bit. As the broth evaporated did get hotter and hotter like it's supposed to and I did have a couple of reactions to the heat as it hit my sinuses, but other than that, it was deliciously tolerable. Now, while we upgraded to the midtier, my favorite cut of meat had to have been the spicy beef and the green chili chicken. Both of these had house marinades or dry seasonings on them that made the meat delicious and added it to the broth as well. But above all that the real shining star here has to be the service. The server was ever present in the most appropriate way possible quick to take an order, and the kitchen was even quicker to get that order to us. The restaurant was completely clean and we were never wanting for more than literally a second. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area if you live in the area and you haven't been, you are seriously missing out. Oh yeah and the shrimp balls are made in house and insanely good! read more

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From the time you enter, to the time you leave, you are well seen to all the time! The staff are always attentive to your needs, like for refills or to get more meat and side orders. And the food is always great! My family and I are always here when we crave hot pot. The place just never fails our expectations. Nicely decorated and well-lit, you'd never have to squint looking at the menu. It's an all-you-can-eat place so it's best to come in when you are really hungry. But then again, the place is still worth it even if you're not that hungry. There's so much to try here and one sitting is not enough time to try out everything on the menu. But you can always come back to try the other fare they offer. Like my family and me, we're always here. You should try the place out when you're in the area! read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Hot plate... Do not touch! - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Returned after a two year absence for an all you can eat luncheon (8 of us) . This family run business remains excellent- both food and atmosphere. Our waitress was helpful and keep our requests filled. The Kobe beef, Wagu beef and noodle selections were many as were the vegetables and fish options; portions piled high. Loved the quail eggs and numerous broth selections to cook your foods. All you can eat luncheon so come hungry, Make sure to end your meal with the green tea ice cream. read more

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Tao's Hotpot in Folsom resides on a quiet plaza. There's plenty of parking. Restaurant is clean and casual. I was very impressed by this place. The meat quality was excellent, the sauces are excellent and they have a great assortment of veggies and sides to add to your hotpot. I got the creamy cheese broth, which is great if you want to try a new broth. My husband got tomato broth which was great too. Finish your meal with a crispy rice cake and some strawberry ice cream! I will definitely come back if I am in the area next time. read more

Food was wonderful .... I never had hot pot before but after Taos Im a true fan... It was fabulous. AND a Party experience ... The servers were so kind and helpful which made the dinner even more festive. Now both friends r there often. Thank u read more

I've eaten at Tao's Hotpot twice now the first time is was 2 years ago for their soft opening which was great. My friend and I came for the vegan hotpot. The first time they didn't have a lot of vegan options of the hotpot , but we made due and my friend spoke to the owner about other vegan food offerings for the hotpot. We come again and the vegan hotpot is amazing so many delicious veggies to choose from and the price of a child hotpot is super great and cheaper than most hotpot and includes appetizers in the price $19.59. The also have meat options which is Course C which is $33.99 only available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Course B which is $35.99 and Course A which is $38.99 and you can enjoy all the meat and seafood offerings which this option. The service was a little slow this time as there was only 1 waitress to handle all the tables, but it was no biggie. The food is so delicious and there are like 6-8 broths to choose from. Went with the mushroom broth is was so rich and flavorful. The inside is basic nothing special. There is plenty of searing to dining in and in the take I believe they have booths, but I always sit in the front of the restaurant. I also love you get your own individual pot for your hotpot so know sharing if you aren't comfortable with that. I will definitely be going back again soon. I believe it's the only Hotpot Spot in Folsom. The quality and price cannot be beat. SYOY! :) read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - My Mushroom broth. So tasty. - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

First time at Taos and I was pleasantly surprised. Several meat options that were very fresh. Veggie option came with tofu, mushrooms, pumpkin, baby carrots, spinach and cabbage. Everything is ayce so it was nice to get refills of anything you ate. The ramen noodles were quite fresh and nice texture as well. The spicy soups can come with more spicy sauce on the side which you can increase the broth spice level as you wish. The broth was a bit heavy for me so I knocked off a star but otherwise great hot pot place to try and their meats were good read more

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Amazing!! We love Tao's for date night and gatherings when friends are in town. There is never a wait so our group is always seated right away and service is wonderfully consistent every visit. They recently added a few new soups, and today I tried the Tom Yum and it has become my new favorite! I enjoyed the Spicy Tonkotsu previously which is so delicious and creamy, but that Tom Yum base is fragrant and definitely a must try. Beware their spicy is spicy, and they use lots of szechuan which leaves your mouth feeling a tingly kick. We always opt for Course B, but upgrading to Course A entitles you to extra options like scallops, lobster tail, and also Angus Ribeye. The meat quality here is outstanding and you leave feeling full and clean. I recommend the Certified Angus, Australian Lamb, and Fatty Kobe for meats. They are sliced to the perfect thickness that cooks quick but also soaks up lots of flavor from your soup base. The menu offers plenty of appetizers and sides to choose from; a couple of my favorites are the Fried Chicken Wings and Quail Eggs. I remember when Tao's first opened in Folsom and I am so excited to see this business continue to serve our community. I love this place and will continue to bring new faces along to try! read more

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Our first and favorite hot pot so far here in the area. They always have a good amount of tables filled up, but the waitress always comes and checks how we're doing and if we need any more food. 3rd time coming here and we all tried different soup bases. We've learned NOT to gorge ourselves on the sides and noodles, so had a lot more meat servings than before. Our favorite is the Angus Brisket and the fattier Kobe Beef. They cook so well in the broth and the amount of fat on them aren't overpowering. The sides are also very good, with our favorites being the mushrooms and the shrimp balls. All the ingredients are super fresh and taste great. Will keep coming back! read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Yesss! Right into highlights - AYCE Shabu, got option A to enjoy the succulent Angus Ribeye, Tonkosu broth (spicy or regular per your preference), and Vege Bowl for a good mix of vegetables to go with your own hot pot. Option B with Kobe Beef is good too but doesn't "melt in your mouth" as their Angus Ribeye does. CRITICAL to know that they follow traditional Japanese business hours, meaning they're closed from 2:30-5 PM (learned the hard way). Found the closest spot to Blue Oaks, Roseville that resembles a decent shabu similar to those we've become accustomed to in SoCal! We've been in the hunt for a good shabu spot since moving to Roseville and few months ago. This Folsom shabu spot is the diamon in the rough we've been searching for. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating for small and large parties, nice selection of meats and vegetables for AYCE shabu, Ponzu sauce available for a classic mix (garlic, green onions, but keep in mind no radish), and free green tea ice cream to close out the meal. Hot sake and other drink selections for your pleasure. Comfortable ambiance, clean, plenty of seating space, and the most important part that made us decide to try this spot - YOU GET YOUR OWN PRIVATE HOT POT for your cooking pleasures! Not into sharing Hot pots and broths that other shabus have going on near and around Sacramento. This spot honors privacy and convenience of having your own broth to enjoy! Good idea to call ahead of time to reserve for parties greater than 5, but not necessary. Service was FAST! Staff was attentive, on point, friendly, and this is a great restaurant for gatherings with friends and families. Wonderful shabu spot, highly recommended, and now this is our go to for all our shabu craving needs! Shabu is life and we'll be coming here for years to come. Kudos Tao's owner and staff - incredible business and grateful to have you close by! read more

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Vegetarian review! After having had their course B meal for the last few years with my parents, I finally tried it with my vegetarian wife and kids. While it is not advertised this way, It is a very good deal at kids pricing of $19.59 per person for vegetarian eaters. I do wish they would half that for my 6 year old son since he is vegetarian as well and $20 for a vegetarian kid is a bit much. However, my 3 year old gets to eat here for free till she turns 5 so it's a wash for now, haha! We LOVE the food/ingredients here for their vegetarian hot pot! It's very healthy to have so much vegetables mushrooms prepared fresh! Yes it is possible for us to buy these ingredients and do hotpot ourselves, but they are already prepared. The sauces are unique and a large selection to choose from to make your meal a completely different tasting experience every time! The fried appetizers AND a scoop of green tea ice cream are also included. Service is still great as ever, and their prices have not changed since inflation has gone up so much in the last 2 years! So if you are vegetarian and wrote off Tao's hot pot, think again! Remember to mention you are vegetarian to the servers and they will help you with vegetarian selections. In case the language barrier is there here are the strictly vegetarian selections. Soup bases: mushroom and tomato (they wouldn't charge you for the other bases if you are not strictly vegetarian, I've had miso) Appetizers: sesame balls, fries, croquette (if you want to try potsticker and takoyaki, you probably can but ask first) Sides: starting from Napa cabbage down are all vegetarian! ( I've had the chance to try 1-2 none vegetarian sides like quail egg and shrimp balls and they were fine with it) Pro tip: if you are not fully vegetarian, read the (section) above! Happy holidays and see you fellow vegetarians at Tao's! read more

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Parking was easy and the plaza was quiet, which made the whole experience very comfortable. This place came highly recommended by friends, and it absolutely lived up to that recommendation. The mushroom broth is a must try, very rich and flavorful. Even though the restaurant is very busy, the service was attentive and friendly throughout our meal. The dessert after the hotpot was also a nice surprise and very enjoyable. The price per person is a bit higher than other all you can eat hotpot places, but the quality of the ingredients more than justifies it. I have honestly never had hotpot with such high quality black tiger shrimp, and the beef was the best I have ever had at a hotpot restaurant. The owner clearly focuses on ingredient quality rather than fancy decor or presentation, otherwise the price would easily be much higher. In Las Vegas, hotpot of this same quality usually costs significantly more, so this place is absolutely worth trying. A great option for family gatherings, with excellent freshness and ingredient quality you can really trust. read more

Service was fast. They don't keep you waiting for your refill orders. Ambiance is casual. We didn't smell like food when we came out of the place. Well not as bad as how your clothes would normally snell after having hotpot of kbbq. Soup bases were tasty. Just watch out for the spicy level. Better ask your chili on the side because it can get really spicy! Overall, it was a good dining experience. I was just disappointed with the Bean curd. It tastes old and stale. And heads up that when you order the shrimp and fish balls, it comes out as mashed meat rolled into a ball and not your store-bought balls read more

First time here (and won't be the last!) I've only had hotpot @ our friends' house before as his wife is Chinese, and they tend to do the same thing each time. So, I was VERY impressed with the variety, quality and many choices at Tao's. We chose Mushroom Broth and Tonkatsu Broth, selecting Brisket, Angus, Chicken, and Wagu, plus squash, cabbage, spinach, enoki white mushrooms, and tiny green chiles. Asahi was our 'friend' when the spicy flavors took over! LOVED IT. The ambience is perfect and our table's hotpot warmers were easy to control. Best relaxed dining experience. Highly recommend. read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Hotpot @ Table - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

We went with our child and found this place very family friendly. Kids under five eat for free, and we believe children between five and ten may be offered a discounted price, though we do not remember the exact details since our child is just over two years old. It is a great option for family gatherings. Our child really enjoyed the experience of putting meat and vegetables into the hotpot, which made the meal fun and interactive. The food quality was excellent, and we felt very comfortable letting our child eat here. Everything tasted great and the restaurant was clean and well maintained. Overall, it is a wonderful spot for families looking for good quality hotpot with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. read more

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I was pretty shocked to see a place in this area had hotpot AND the high reviews. We ended up coming here as a group after one of our tennis matches, and the place was popping! We had a group of 10 people. Waited about 30min to be seated. WOW. This place is a hidden gem. Well, not so hidden if its super busy haha. +1 Soup base was fireeee. Esp the mala one. Tasted super authentic! +1 Meats were fantastic. Shabu quality and really great marbling. What a steal! +1 Veggie options were plenty and very fresh! Overall, I was blown away by this place. I was SO stuffed leaving here, but I crave more just by thinking of it. I would love to come here again. PS: We got free ice cream at the end and it was SO good. Holy! We wanted more, but it was already last call...or else they would have given us more. Next time! read more

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As a Frequent flyer, Tao's is simply one of the best spots in the area. Located in Folsom, we've gone here quite a bit in the last year or so. Everything is super good and we usually get sat instantly without any waiting. However, Winter months usually have more crowds. Table Set up: each person gets their own hot plate and utensils while other spots you share a big soup pot. This individualized hot pot is the way to go! I usually do a mix of Spicy Miso & Beef broths. (**Note that combination of two soups takes about 5 extra mins to come to the table; if your server says they can't do that request to please check with a more senior server**) Apps: chicken wings are amazing, last time not as good as before; yet we always get at least one round of them. Potstickers are delicious AF too. I typically get one additional round of them mid way thru the meal. Meats/sides/sauces: Beef brisket & Kobe; Pork jowl; 3 diff meatballs (shrimp, cilantro beef, pepper beef); Ramen Noodles, crab, and whatever else ya into. I really dig their garlic sesame oil sauce which I add to my main soup and the boiling pot. Makes a great dip for the potstickers too. I've had prob close to 10 visits give or take and we enjoy it every time. They finish off the meal with a green tea ice cream that hits the spot. Service is quick and frequent. You don't get to take any of it home since it's all you can eat! Make sure to bring that appetite. 5/5 read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Beef, noodles & pork belly? Yessir - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

My all-time favorite casual restaurant to go to! The owner is always there and is super nice, and the service has always been great for us. I loooooove the food, especially the angus ribeye cuts, quail eggs, and rice cakes! And it's endless, all you can eat! It's amazing for groups of people too, we usually go with friends. I highly recommend this place! Great, great hotpot experience. read more

First time visiting here. Walked in to a half filled location with conversations and people enjoying their meals. We were seated about the minutes later, views the menu and chose to go with the meal choice B. They have three options to choose from. Which all include an appetizer choice, up to 3 meat choices or seafood and then you can pick two sides at a time. They do not allow to go meals from these dine in options and they say a 90 eating time frame. Once we got through our ordering our meal choices were brought out fairly quickly. And the place continued to get customers arriving to dine in. Every thing we chose was good in quality, I want to say the meal selection we picked per person was about $38. As an all you can eat option. Over all a cool place to try out, nothing to fancy in decor, windows do fog up with all of the hotpot's steaming though lol. read more

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Went there for my pre birthday dinner with my husband and relatives. I'm Japanese and so used to authentic Japanese Shabu Shabu but decided to give this place a try since it was short drive. I ordered Mushroom broth and it tasted quite like Chinese medicine. I thought it's OK, probably healthy. They provided 2 different kinds of dipping sauce which was why I'm giving only 3 stars. They need to improve the taste! It was not that good and with my medicine like mushroom broth, I needed to adjust the taste with dipping sauce. My husband and others ordered miso and tonkotsu broth which they loved but it got saltier as water evaporated. I should have told them to just keep adding water to dilute. It was different experience than Japanese Shabu. Meat, veggies, and other things were tasty so I might give it a try again read more

Always clean. Staff is quick at getting items out and continuously check in if you need more meats/vegetables. Wish it wasn't so far away or we would come more often. The broths are rich and nit bland. Yum yum read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Menu as of 12-28-2024 - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Hi-ya! So we stopped in for hotpot this weekend with friends. The place was pretty busy--a few tables were there before we came and still there after we left--so they are patient too. Anyway, the service can be slower because they had so many customers, but I think it was all very much worth it. There is two options for dining: all you can eat without seafood and one with. We went on a night where the seafood was not an option, but it wasn't missed. The Kobe beef was good, but personally I believe Kobe beef is just gimmicky---the real good meat is the pork belly and LAMB. The Lamb is and was so good. It wasn't gamey---it was perfect! If you haven't had lamb before don't think of sheep--just think of amazing tasting protein. Anyway, sorry for deviating--we had drinks (the cold flavored sake is not sake---it's Soju, but it's hella good), bottles of Asahi were ice cold and all the broths we had spicy tonkatsu, tonkatsu and the others I can't recall, but nobody complained. The side dishes were really good, tasty, fresh, and noodle option include fat noodles and ramen! Ok, well our primary waitress was perfect and so was the other staff too. After the meal we got green tea ice cream. Bathrooms clean and it was easy to pay and be on our way. Overall 5 solid stars. We were thinking about this amazing meal even today! read more

Food was great and lots of room inside for a large group. We were a party of 8 and kids. Everyone gets their own pot but the order of meats and sides are shared which i absolutely love. I think everything is great but service is slow. Also check your receipt. They already include tip so no need to double tip. read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Amazing food quality and value. Because it's all you can eat (AYCE) you can definitely get your money's worth and much more! Service was fast and friendly and everything was delicious. read more

11/17/23 5:30 arrival - 7:30 departure It pains me to write this review. My family and I have been looking forward to coming here for a few months and today was the day we were all feeling shabu/hot pot was the perfect dinner! Advantages is that this location is the closest hot pot option to us + The reviews on Yelp overall were so good! Tao's Hotpot & Shabu only offers AYCE at $38.99/pp. the pricing for AYCE in the area is much higher than the usual. For this price you usually get both grill and hot pot with many more options to choose from. AYCE at Tao's includes a choice of soup base, (limited) menu of meat options, appetizers, additional meat sides (meatballs/imitation crab) and limited veggie options and lastly carb options as in noodles or rice are all included under AYCE. Lobster Tail can be added for $16.99 additional cost. Fountain Drinks are at $2.99 each. Other drinks avail and are priced on the menu (pic). We were seated immediately upon arrival at 5:30ish. After reviewing the menu more - I was disappointed to find my favorite vegetables (corn/spinach/watercress to name a few) NOT avail as options. I chose the spicy beef broth (Chongquing) which is like a Mala style - with spice on the side to add. Hubs ordered spicy tonkatsu broth - this was a table fav Oldest son (14) ordered regular tonkatsu broth - good base Youngest son (9) ordered miso - had a heavier soy sauce infused miso base We mainly kept with Kobe beef, angus and pork belly. Appetizers - Takoyaki - Both kids loved this (we ordered 4 servings and it comes with 4 pieces per serving) Fried Chicken wings - a tad on the salty side Fried Pork strips - tasted like fried fat with a small piece of pork - not a fav Fried rice cakes - not a fav, warm Mochi textured - maybe more of a dessert vs an app? Sides we chose: Shrimp Ball, Cilantro Mealball (pork), stuffed fish balls - table favs (5 pieces per serving) Black pepper meatball (beef) - ok Shrimp - already peeled; we like ours with shell/head on as it adds to flavor Mussles - ok Tripe - ok Napa cabbage, tonghao, pumpkin (4 small pieces), Mushroom - wild enoki type and king oyster sliced. All sides are very small portions. The only thing that appears to be the right portion is the shabu meats. We didn't fully receive all items we asked on first wave so the waitress said she'll just put it in again (she says sometimes the back staff misses 1-2 items). While she was taking our 2nd wave orders, we noticed how small the portions were so asked for double portions of veggies and noodles. We did not know that we had to wait(20-30) mins for it to come. While we waited for the 2nd wave of items to arrive, other waiters/waitresses saw that we were just waiting to eat (not much avail outside of meats) so they asked if we needed anything else. We told them we already placed an order, they checked their devices and said ok, it's coming. We liked that they checked on us to see if we wanted anything else but we were just left waiting. While we continue to wait, we decided on some appetizers to add and decided if they take this long, we should add a refill on the meats so when the sides do arrive, we can eat again. We decided to place our 3rd wave....approximately 10 minutes later...The 3rd wave (meats) came out before our 2nd wave!!! No veggies or carbs to eat with. Just meats. We did notice a large group come in for a company dinner at 6ish. We were hoping it would not impact service for us but in the end it effected our service as well. We were provided with an option of a scoop of matcha ice cream as an inclusion to our meal also. For an AYCE place, to walk out 2 hours later due to waiting times between waves of food orders is not ideal. This would have been a solid 3 star review but it ended with 2 stars as I bit into a tiny piece of what I think is a pork bone (cilantro meatball) in the meatball that really surprised me. It was a size of a rice grain and am happy my youngest didn't get it. Their meatballs are freshly made which is good (shrimp & the cilantro ones are my favs) but getting a piece of anything hard in something soft is not good! Servers were all very nice. We really hope they figure it out. We would elect to drive farther to get both grill/hot pot options for the price and for more menu selections to choose from. read more

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The service is great. In a "All-you-can-eat" establishments, it's common that these places tend to service less food at a slower rate. That is no the case here. They are quick to fatten & fill you up and send you on your way. I went here twice now and never stayed super long to full on the food. The atmosphere is great for groups of friends and families on a Sunday afternoon lunch. read more

Came here on a weekend back in July for AYCE. No wait time since they had just opened for the day. Service was quick and good. I like that you can adjust the heat level of the pot at your table. Mussels and shrimp are my go-to seafood options so I'm glad they had that. Meat was thinly sliced and good. read more

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We went here on a Wednesday night at 5.30pm. The restaurant was quiet and we didn't have to wait for our table. The service was a little slow but friendly. I got the spicy tonkotsu soup base (you can ask them to adjust the spice level) and all you can eat option. The food was great, good variety. I was happy to see they had Tonghao (Chinese vegetable that is great in hotpot). My favorites were the Kobe beef, shrimp balls, mushrooms and ramen. Drinks were half price because of Happy hour. A fun night out, I'll be back. read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Finally a hot pot spot in the Folsom area! Chinese inspired menu with lots of AYCE options!! Food was served quick, super friendly service, minimal wait times and plenty of parking. Do try the cilantro meatballs, and the mushroom broth! For dessert, try the sesame red bean balls (found under appetizers). read more

Review update for 2025; I thought as the weather got warmer, my hotpot cravings would diminish- that is happily not the case. Even as the days get warmer, Tao's remains consistent in my rotation. They've since added a more premium option, Course A, which includes the options for Angus Ribeye, Tiger Shrimp, Scallops, and one free lobster tail. Everything is delicious. The only thing I would say is if you have young children and they get the Tomato Broth, there are (what I believe to be) cardamom pods in it (for amazing flavor), but your kid might bite one on accident if you aren't careful! Appetizers never cease to amaze me, Service is always speedy; I like to take my time eating, and the staff is always very patient with me when I'm not quite ready to put an order in, and the Ambiance is always a nice volume. It's never too loud or too quiet. The staff is always very friendly. read more

Choose hotpot if you want to leave full and satisfied. This quaint, casual restaurant is located at very quiet area of Folsom i can say ( especially in the evening time). It doesn't seem like the fanciest of places. However, the ambience is casual. I feel rather comfortable in the space. Also, the staff is very nice and is adamant to assist you. The lady kept check on our table to ask if we need to order any thing else as soon as we had done any round. As for the menu, it has a wide range of options to pick out of. To start, you choose a broth. Then you can go select from various meats such as prime ribeye and lamb, meatball, many small starter side dish option. My favorite one always cilantro meatball, takoyaki, and croquettes ( fried potatoes). After meat, you can choose from vegetables like spinach, tonghoo, lotus root, Pumpkin, mushroom, etc. My friend loves to get their egg noodle when he gets the spicy broth, as it soaks up the flavor and helps curve the spice. There are also seafood choices such as shrimp, mussels, squid and. They will bring to the table for each person sauce dish: peanut sauce and sesame oil. You can order with them extra spice sauce also green onion with cilantro to make your own sauce and add to soup pot. With the amount of options on the menu and the ability to eat as much as you want, this restaurant is sure to do that. read more

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It was my friends and I first time having Tao after coming back from Tahoe. It wasn't busy around 8:20pm on a Saturday but service is so quick. We had the spicy beef, mushroom, spicy tonkatsu and each soup was so flavorful. When you order the spicy beef broth it comes with a separate small bowl of the peppercorns and dried chili if you want to add that into the broth. Meat portions were HUGE. We are a party of 6 so we felt they gave us a lot of meat which is a huge plus! Super soft and tender when cooked into the broth. read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

The inside was quite empty when we came in but service was still very slow. We got one plate of meat before our broth was given. No other plates when we placed a big order at the beginning and lots of waiting. Food was great, there were a lot of options for the hot pot AYCE which is different from the other places I frequent. I loved mostly everything we got and would visit again for the great food. The service is very very slow. You order but get things at varying times. Seems like very minimal staff are working and the place was quite busy after a while. A few other tables were waiting for all their items too. Cute and very cute interior. Service has picked up recently, and they're quite fast now. Still not as busy compared to other places which we liked :-D read more

I don't usually do reviews.. but this one is needed. I have so much time in between waiting for my next order of meat, which had consistently been 20 minutes per order, to write this review. I've had two waitresses ask our table twice if we've received our order which did nothing to speed things up. They ran out of their meats and we basically had one meat option to order. We had to constantly remind them about our sides from two orders before. The "ice" water was basically room temperature water. I thought nothing could be as bad as ohgane's kbbq service but this one is right there! Not coming again. read more

Really delicious. Compared to hot pots in some big cities (Bay Area, Vegas), not as much variety and cost a few dollars more. That said, in Folsom, they can't take advantage of scale - and I do think they have good quality food for a fair price. The people who work here are friendly and the location is clean, simple/modern looking read more

Since their opening we have been faithful regulars and they continue to improve in just a few months time. A new menu is out which also allows for a la carte ordering (though we're always about the AYCE!) They've added more staff and they're on top of their game now as the spot has gained popularity. The owner always walks around and introduces himself to newcomers and asks for feedback and suggestions. We love and support you all for a great job done at hotpot! read more

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I am on an AIP (autoimmune), gluten free, green keto diet. I can eat here!!!! Going out is so hard! If you know, you know! I will be here weekly now. I can finally go out again. read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - I've been waiting to try this spot!!!!!!!!!!!! - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Although this spot recently opened, it was pretty busy for a Friday night! Definitely recommend joining the Yelp waitlist. It seemed like they were still figuring it out because we were first on the Yelp waitlist but then I noticed we moved down on the list like they forgot to put the walk-in guests on the list. We didn't wait too long though, maybe about 10 minutes. The place is pretty big and has a lot of four-seat tables so if you have a larger party then just prepare to wait or make sure you join the waitlist. The AYCE menu has less items than other places but they had all my go-tos like the Kobe beef, stuffed fish balls, udon noodles, and more. The veggie selection was okay too, the only other thing I would've liked is spinach. The meatballs are all freshly made so you aren't just reheating cooked meatballs so that was a nice touch. I usually choose udon at shabu places but the fresh ramen was really good here. I loved that they had sesame balls on the menu too! Potstickers were cooked well but I wouldn't waste stomach space on it next time. They have a ton of sauce options. Our server Andy was super awesome and very patient with us as we ordered a ton of things! He brought us all of the sauces to try too. Even though there were a lot of options, my favorite was still the ponzu. I wasn't a fan of the sesame peanut sauce and would've preferred a goma sauce that you commonly get by default at shabu restaurants. The broth options weren't my favorite. I wish they had a spicy miso or spicy tonkatsu option. I chose the tomato broth thinking it may be similar to tom yum but it was a bit bland to me. Luckily I don't really drink much of the soup anyway and prefer to use the sauces. The tables also have green onions and cilantro which I liked. Service was great, even by other staff that weren't our server. I was worried the service wouldn't be great because they didn't greet us or tell us what to do after I checked in but I think they were just busy figuring out the waitlist. They were really nice once they seated us. I don't know if I would drive all the way back here when I already have two great options within 15 minutes of my house, but I'm glad I tried it out, and would recommend it to others that are looking for a dinner spot in Folsom! read more

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Went back on a Wednesday night around 5:15 pm to beat busy hour. Parents really wanted to try this place. Wow what a huge different in service. Our waitress w short black hair and glasses was so attentive and she let me try this new sauce they were still trying to perfect and we got shrimp paste/meatball that is not on the menu. Tip: You turn on the table yourself for it to boil I set it to 6 then when it comes to boil I turn it back down to 3-4. Also, turn it off when you're done. Broth: Chongqing soup - it's mainly the spice Tonkatsu and Miso soup ftw here, so flavorful. Meat: Lamb and Kobe beef were my favorite! Sides: Cilantro meatball- freshly made everyday Shrimp paste/ball - amazing tastes like shrimp dumpling filling My go to sauces: Chinese bbq sauce mix w soy sauce cilantro and onion. If you can take spice add the chili sauce and kitchen special dry chili flakes soooo BOMB. The owner also came and asked us if everything was ok. Today is really 5+ points read more

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu - Menu! AYCE - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

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