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    4. Curry Flavor Hot Soup
    Austin W.

    Yesterday evening was my first time at this Tasty Pot location in Berkeley. I've been to Tasty Pot all around the Bay and the service is on par with any other location. Ordering is done via a QR code on the table, but you have to pay your bill by calling over a staff member. I ordered the curry beef hotpot, while my wife ordered the lamb hotpot. Despite the restaurant being pretty full, our orders arrived quickly. Throughout our meal, a waiter stopped by multiple times to check if we wanted more broth added to our hotpot, or more water. The hotpot itself is large enough that even the most hungry diners will be satisfied, especially with the extra large serving of rice that comes with the hotpots (you can optionally choose vermicelli noodles instead). There's a wonderful variety of ingredients in each of the hotpots, with a good balance between seafood, meat, and vegetables. If there's a specific ingredient you're craving and it's not listed as being included in the hotpot, you also have the option to add it on during the ordering process for a pretty minimal fee. The reason why my review is not higher is because the meat quality really fell short. For example, the lamb in the hotpot was completely shredded and didn't have an enjoyable texture, almost like it had been carelessly and forcibly scraped off from a un-defrosted slab of meat out of the freezer. Asides from the meat, I really enjoyed the strong curry flavor in my hotpot and appreciate that you can choose your spice level in the app when ordering. I went with medium and it was the perfect level for me -- enough to get me sweating, but not not spicy enough to make the meal not enjoyable. For $40 after tax and tip for the two of us, Tasty Pot is an affordable and chill dining option in the downtown Berkeley area. 3.5 stars, but rounding down to a 3.

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    Nha D.

    very solid place :-) i always come in when im craving something soupy as i like to get the beef hot pot! it comes w a lot of toppings and actually quite a lot of beef as well. usually i opt to get the rice as a side since theres vermicelli included in the pot already (which is a big plus because i get the best of both worlds). its basically self seating when it's empty and you can just scan the qr code to order so not that much interaction is needed - i usually will maybe ask for an extra broth refill when its running low or for them to turn off the heat i wish they had caps for their sauce containers for when i do take out :( bc i love their sesame sauce... overall, v yummy easy meal (though i think i still prefer boiling point)

    9. Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup
    Lydia C.

    Food: This is a different branch I've been and the quality is pretty stable. I had Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Soup with medium spicy this time, and if you're an Asian, this spiciness is right around the level you can enjoy the hot soup. Very delicious! Service: Order with QR Code, and the staff is helpful as well. Ambiance: the restaurant is more of a medium-small spot with casual vibe but clean and nice. Definitely a place for students after school.

    (July 2024) Cheesy Milk Hot Soup
    Aly C.

    ===TL;DR=== - #3 Cheesy milk hot soup w/ vermicelli - #1 Beef hot soup w/ rice ===TMI=== First time at this location, no wait for a Saturday afternoon. Pretty spacious place with a hole in the wall feeling since it's off the main street. They serve you with their house classic green iced tea and you order off their QR code. I got my favorite cheesy milk pot but in the very spicy level! Milky glory, -salivates-. If you're lactose intolerant, highly recommend the beef pot, a signature classic that you can't go wrong with. Self served sauce is on the side for easy access if you want to amp up the flavors. Overall, I still like their other chains more.

    Billy L.

    Came here during lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't so busy and I got seated immediately. You order through a QR code. I go the cheesy milk soup and got a few things removed that I don't eat. I added ramen and egg. The dish comes with vermicelli noodles, so I thought when I ordered ramen it would sub out the other noodle. Unfortunately, there were vermicelli noodles already in my bowl. I like vermicelli, but not with hot pot. The downside is they do not do substitutions here. Also, the price is on the high side. I paid $24 for everything. For that price, I can grab ayce hot pot for less on a weekday.

    Elaine C.

    The perfect cozy meal for a cold, windy day in Berkeley. I really enjoyed the experience of individual hot pots. Solid ingredient variety and generous portion size, enough to last me two meals. Additional customization would be nice, but I was happy with what was provided.

    Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup
    Wesley L.

    Friend was in the mood for soup, so we got soup! Came for lunch and got seated in their upstairs section. Lunch comes with sweet tea which is a great addition to the meal. I ordered their Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup (still not spicy enough for me!) while my friend opted for their lamb hot soup. They were both sizable portions and stayed hot through the meal thanks to the burner underneath. Food was tasty and each soup has a wide variety of ingredients. They have soybean paste on the side which always elevates a hotpot meal. The atmosphere is pretty casual and just slightly cramped, but worth it since there's not many other comparable options in the area. They also come around with refills for soup when it evaporates/you eat too much of it.

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    Peter K.

    My daughter introduced me this restaurant!!!!! Food Good Ambiance Good Recommend to people who loves Chinese hotpot I am from Socal and this restaurant is better than any socal hotpot restaurant

    12. Seafood Fillet Hot Soup
    May K.

    I didn't feel like cooking so I got this tasty seafood hot pot delivered to me ! It arrived piping hot and exactly as I had ordered it online. You can get these hot pot bowls with either rice, vermicelli noodles or ramen noodles and you can request the degree of hotness you would like but keep in mind.. the mild is still pretty zippy for me at least. The broth was very tasty and I had leftovers for the next day! Definitely will be going back !

    Beef hot soup
    J. W.

    Good experience and the first time we've ever had hot pot come with everything already in it. The beef hot soup had really great flavors with so many things in the soup. The Sichuan hot soup was SUPER spicy; too spicy for me, but great if you like very, very, very spicy foods. I would have preferred to quick dip and cook the beef because it got overcooked from sitting in the soup for too long. Other items in the soup were great like the fish balls, meat balls, imitation crab meat, veggies, and vermicelli noodles. There was a side sauce that was really yummy for dipping the beef and other meats. Service was pretty good and quick. Water and soup was refilled consistently. Ambiance felt like a mom & pop shop making it feel very authentic and fun.

    1. Beef Hot Soup and 2. Lamb Hot Soup plus some extra sides
    Sabrina F.

    Came to the Berkeley location for the first time. Pretty close to campus, cozy space. The portion size is very good for the price. My friend and I are both very full. It comes with a side or rice or vermicelli, but each pot already has some so it's a nice extra. You order with a QR code and they come around to refill soup and water. Service was also pretty good.

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    Queena, thanks for your review and happy holidays!

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    I always eat here at least once a month and it never disappoints! Worth the money and always hits the spot fr

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    Thank you for loving us Stephanie :)

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    Thank you for the kind words Teresa!

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    We are thrilled to hear you and your friends love us V J!

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    Thank you for your support SooHyuk!

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    2 years ago

    Good taste, free drink for lunch only I guess. Services are great. And everything are great.

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    Thank you so much for the compliment VL!

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    Thank you for the fabulous feedback Melissa!

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    Thank you so much for considering Tasty Pot Berkeley again Yage!

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    2 years ago

    Very good food, very good portion size. Lots of ingredients in all the pots. Super tasty. Good service too!

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    Sally L.

    Thank you for the 5/5 praise on us Alyssa!

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    Thank you so much for the 5 starred praise Hye Jin!

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    Thank you very much on complimenting our outstanding service, 重諺!

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    Thank you so much for the kind words Beom Jin!

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    Thank you so much for the recommendation Moonwon!

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    only individual hot pot spot in east bay. pretty solid. Tomato beef pot is usually my go-to

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    Ask the Community - Tasty Pot

    Can you make your own bowl or do you have to choose one from the menu?

    If I recall correctly, I don’t think you can entirely make your own bowl though you can largely dictate the toppings and spice level. You choose a preset bowl, a spice level, and then you can choose from an assortment of add-ons. Feel free to check… 

    How is the food packaged if doing take out? Is the soup separate?

    Everything is cooked, all in one container.

    Do you need to be vaccinated?

    Yes & show proof before entering

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No there isnt

    When will you be opening for sit down dining?

    They re-opened for sit down dining on July 1st

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    This is a cute little noodle and tea house that really hit the spot. I was craving noodles, and…read morethey definitely delivered. I ordered the Canton Seafood Stir Fry, which came with plenty of seafood and fresh-tasting noodles. The portion was generous, and everything came together really well. My husband ordered the Sweet & Sour Chicken, and he really enjoyed it too. It even came with rice, which feels like a nice bonus these days! Another pleasant surprise--they serve wine, too! We'll definitely keep this place in mind the next time we're craving noodles.

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