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    Tasty Pot

    4.3 (117 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Seafood Tasty Pot
    Lynda S.

    1/10/2026 Met up with some friends half way for lunch in Davis and we settled on Tasty Pot! Arrives at opening behind another group. Seated right away. Host helped explain each menu item. Most broth is a pork base soup and there are a few options when you choose large but lunch special was all pork base with exception for vegetarian healthy option which comes with a veggie broth. This made our decision easy so we all went with the seafood tasty pot option. We ordered 2 and decided to share. My friends shared theirs and my son and I shared ours. Each pop for lunch comes w/complimentary cup of green or black tea. We chose green tea and my son loved that it was sweetened. They provided those 2 beverages immediately. We had to ask for water a couple of times. We ordered apps to start chicken wings and curly fries seasoned with salt/pepper. They were out of stock on sweet potato fries. We also grabbed the fried fish roe balls. We weren't given plates or anything to share the apps. :( Curly Fries and fish roe balls came out first. Both were hot and yummy. The chicken wings were shocking in size. They were tiny! The size of your pinky! I never knew they could be this small. We finally received our water after I asked again for them after receiving apps. Our pots came out next and we were given 2 bowls. We had to ask for 2 more bowls so we can eat. You are given option of rice or vermicelli noodles, we both chose noodles. Tasty pot was filled with quite a bit of Napa cabbage. Flavor wise as ok. Our friends ordered medium and we orders mild but both didn't have any kick at all. We opted to pass on desserts so we can grab it elsewhere. Company was the best part of this meal! Service was spotty and ambiance was ok! They did come by and ask if we wanted more broth. We had to ask for extra napkins. If you want anything, make sure to ask for it. Parking wasn't too difficult. Most were 2 hour limits.

    Curry Hotpot
    Ricardo G.

    The prices were very reasonable for hotpot as I could easily get two portions from one order. Curry Flavor Hot Pot, Mild w/ Rice - 9/10 Good amount of spice and variety. I love the little pockets of flavor from the meat to the fish and vegetables. Would definitely get it again. Beef Sizzling, Mushroom, Udon - 7/10 The beef was well seasoned, but I would've liked more. The noodle quantity was also kind of low. Tastes very oniony.

    Beef hot pot
    Lindsey L.

    Came here with a friend after craving some boiling point ( but there is none here :( ) and got the medium spice, beef hot pot with a side of dumplings. Thought the soup was OK because it was slightly watered down and was not spicy AT ALL for a second to highest spice level - I have low spice tolerance. The hot pot came with some beef, clams, vermicelli, varieties of fish tofu, bean curd, mushrooms, a tomato, a side of rice, lots of cabbage, and a corn slice (?). Towards the end of the soup, there was a lot of crumbs, likely the seasoning which was unappealing when sipping the soup (almost like a sandy texture). On the other hand, the sauces provided on the side: chili fermented soybean, soy garlic, and chili oil, were really good paired with the hot pot. On the other hand, the service was great. Staff was very attentive and came over a lot to ask about needs. My friend lost her fire mid way and the staff was very accommodating to restart the fire for her. the food also came out really quick!

    Japanese Miso Hot Pot
    Foodie1234 E.

    It's a cute hangout for a hotpot! The staff are nice and helpful. We got Beef Hot Soup and Japanese Miso Hot Soup! The presentation is so awesome with its Aztec-looking hot pot that you can turn off anytime. This gizmo keeps your soup hot throughout. The components in the soup are hefty-filling, delicious and yummy! The soup base is really good.

    Miso Japan pot
    David L.

    This place is good, if you've never left Davis and tried other Tasty Pots first in Roseville. The ambiance here is not bad. The neon lights are definitely cool. Every wall should have neon lights! Service was not bad and our tasty pot and sizzle beef add on came out quick! They did not lose any of my order. Now for the actual food review! The Taiwan pot has ramen and is properly spiced. The Japan miso pot is cool bc there are crab legs. Both came out piping hot. And there is a lot of variety. The sizzle beef was ordered bc we wanted more meat and more rice. Also if you get rice instead of noodles for the sizzle beef, you'd get crunchy burnt rice from the teppan pan. 2 tasty pots and one sizzle beef was enough for 2 adults and two tweens. Though I think the Roseville one has more meat, flavor, and an attached boba store. Maybe that's why I liked the Roseville location so much bc if you buy tasty pot food and a boba, you'd get 10% off! Either way it's worth checking out. Above average B++

    Beef Hot Soup
    Cristian E.

    Not a shared hotpot in the traditional sense, but still worth a visit. Soups are ordered individually. Went with my friends and we each got something different: Thai curry broth, kimchi dumpling, beef, and Taiwanese style. All servings were generous and full of a variety of pork, seafood, and veggies. Only issue was that the booth seats were a bit low and the bowls were served on an elevated platform (so it was a bit hard to eat). Other than that the food itself was great! Taking my fam here when they visit.

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    Liann A.

    Tasty Pot is one of my all time favorite hot pot places, I prefer how the pots and soups are already made. This location used to be Davis Sushi buffet way back in the day. Some people prefer their own hot pot because they don't like all of the meats and veggies in their soup that long and cooked but I personally like how tasty pot tastes. This location doesn't have small containers like other ones to make your sauces. We came here on Friday night flying back from the Sac airport upon closing. There are parking spots right up front but they also were turning people away right at closing and take out only. These bowls are shareable, I like to go for #1 Beef Hot Soup Medium with rice. I like to dip my meats and veggies in a combination of the hoisin and hot sauce. It was my parents first time so I got them healthy veggie hot soup, no spice. I wish I got them vermicelli as opposed to rice to give them more noodles. They were impressed with how they add more broth into the soup. My parents enjoyed it. My dad also got a flavored iced tea and my mom got a hot ginger lemon tea. We also ordered a side of sesame balls. The servers were pretty busy and it is a pretty tiny spot.

    Curry pot
    Sarah Z.

    This tasty pot location is subpar. Broth is lacking flavor and super watery. I asked for medium and they basically gave no spice. Also NO TOMATO POT WHICH IS MY FAVE CRIESSSS (but it's okay haha). Service was fine and plenty of seating indoors. Good casual spot. But definitely prefer other locations imo.

    Jessica S.

    The ambiance is nice and the servers were all very kind and helpful when we came in with a big party. As far as the food, there was a general consensus that the broths were unfortunately lacking in flavor. The portion size is really big though. Not one of us finished our whole meal. One of my friends got the sizzling plate and she really annoyed that! Overall it was a good experience but I do believe there are other places I'd prefer to go first.

    Curry hot pot
    Brian G.

    Taiwanese style hot pot is always nice when the quality is good because you get a huge variety of protein and veggies in one bowl. It's very macro friendly for anyone who's eating healthy too. The vibe of this spot is very nice with the bar area and neon lights. Curry hot pot: B+ The broth was very good, actually has a strong enough curry flavor. Good portions, but I feel like it was too heavy on the fish cake items. They have soy sauce, garlic and miso to make your own sauce to dip meat in. This was great with the pork in my pot. Service was friendly, but I stopped by towards the end of the night so it was hard to get their attention since everyone was cleaning and putting things away. Overall though this is a good spot for hotpot if you're in the mood for it.

    Sizzling beef - mushroom
    Sweeney P.

    I've been to this place a couple of times now. When I'm craving hot pot or sizzling beef, this is the spot. It's almost end of September and the temperature is still in the 90s here in Davis. To me that's still too hot for a hot pot lol so I opted for the sizzling beef. I normally get the black pepper flavor but I decided to try the mushroom flavor. It's still nice and peppery but with a touch of mushroom (best of both worlds! Lol). The mushroom flavor is subtle. I actually highly recommend this flavor over the black pepper because I feel like you get both flavor with just the mushroom lol Also, I highly recommend flipping the beef right away when you get the plate so it cooks the raw part nicely. One time, it took me awhile to flip them and by the time I did, the plate was not as hot and the beef did not cook and was still a little raw (unless you like it that way). To me, the charred parts of the beef that touches the plate gives it a nice crisp. The servers were nice and attentive. They approached me twice to see if I was still doing good. The ambience is also nice. The place was clean. They have an astronaut theme and decor. It was not busy at all when I went there between 1-2pm (Mon-Fri). I would say half of the tables in the restaurant were occupied but still a good amount of tables were still available (~7 tables). Would definitely be back when the cravings hit!

    Luke C.

    I was very impressed with Tasty Pot in Davis! This is definitely one of the best hot pot places in town. Tasty Pot is a franchise with a few locations around the Sacramento area. I remember going to the Natomas location and really enjoying it. This one was no different. It has a great vibe with fun decorations that really suite a more college atmosphere. I loved the neon lights all around, and the place was bustling on the random weekday night that I stopped in. The main options at Tasty Pot are their hot pot soups and sizzling rice plates. The soups come in many different varieties. I have recently started to love the milk based soups as they have an amazing creamy taste to them. If you haven't given them a try I would highly recommend them for a new experience. Most of the different soups come with both meat and seafood, but if you're averse to either you can always customize what you'd like in them. For instance, I didn't want seafood in mine and my friend only wanted seafood in theirs. It wasn't a problem and the staff made it happen without an issues. The sizzling beef plate comes with a searing hot plate and uncooked beef. The beef cooks when you get it at your table. The dish is piping hot and fresh. I mean, how can it be any fresher than that? Combine that with their cheese and you have a savory dish that you won't want to stop eating. To round out the menu Tasty Pot Davis also has a variety of appetizers and specialty drink in house. It's a restaurant that I'd be down to go to any day of the week!

    Miso seafood hotpot
    Cindy H.

    Food were delicious, soup was great, can't feel msg in the soup, service was excellent even we came almost time to close, staffs were very helpful and friendly, plenty of space, parking in front. We will definitely go back again when we r in Davis.

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    love this place. i always get number 1 and it never disappoints...good flavor and fast and friendly service. highly recommend

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    Uniboil

    Uniboil

    3.7
    (208 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Uniboil was one of my favorite restaurants in Davis during undergrad. It is in a hidden spot of…read moreDavis, upstairs across from Zen Toro in downtown. Every time I've visited, it's been pretty empty besides one or two parties there. When you walk in, you are free to sit wherever you want and you order using the QR code posted on the table. The owner had recognized me as a frequent and always gave me a new side dish to try. It's a different cuisine that I'm used to but I'm not afraid to try new things. I've always enjoyed these dishes because they're always on the spicier side. I'm a fan of spicier food. I normally get hotpot when I come here, TomYum with medium spice. I've seen other reviews that say the chef doesn't care how spicy you ask for it but I've felt it's been pretty consistent. I also switch between the proteins and regardless of which protein it has a fresh taste. This is not an average AYCE hotpot. The dish normally comes with veggies, tofu. grain of choice and your protein of choice It's a different restaurant dining experience with the hotpot meals. With hotpot, here are a few tips for first time diners. It's HOTpot, it will be hot temperature wise. You will burn your tongue if you're not careful enough. Get an extra bowl and put some of your dish in there while you leave some of your ingredients to cook. I have tried different noodles and rice, I've preferred rice. Noodles can overcook easily and soak in the liquid, making them Use the sauces provided! I like to use vinegar, sesame sauce and chili sauce. I mix them and put some in each serving bowl of mine. Servings are usually big here, I can finish it if I'm hungry. If you don't eat much I recommend sharing it with a friend. Overall, excellent customer service! Love the food as well, and definitely a must try.

    Uniboil serves individual hot pots that are super good! The food comes out quick and in large…read moreportions. On top of that, the service is so great. Our server was very attentive, kind, and generous. Definitely a memorable experience when my friend and I came here... memorable in a great way! :)

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    Uniboil
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    Tasty Palace

    Tasty Palace

    4.1
    (131 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Came in for lunch on a weekday. Food is good. Service is fast…read more There are so many menu items I want to try but I only have one stomach. So I went for the Mapo Tofu lunch special. It came out fast and hot. The spring roll that came with the set is delightfully crispy. The Mapo tofu is delicious. I really wanted to try their malatang but that'll be next time. I look forward to revisiting and trying more!

    First time here to try while visiting my college kid. Was attracted by their good review so…read moredecided to give it a try. Arrived right before their opening time but they still let us in. My kid mentioned they usually are very pack and people would dine outdoor, but I guess we arrived early so there wasn't any wait time. Ordered few items, food came out very fast and the tastes are not bad at all. Beef Fried Rice Noodles: How do you differentiate if this dish is good or not, it is about how much excessive oil that's left on the plate. The stir fried was good, not too greasy, and they marinate the meat well. Unlike other Chinese restaurants, this place's meat was good. Only they could stir fried with even higher eat to create more "wok air" Sticky Rice Stick with Brown Sugar: First time trying this dish, so not sure what to expect. But it does seem to be a dessert to me, my comment would be higher if the rice stick is more chewy. Hot & Sour Shredded Potato: This is common dish from northern part of China. The way they prepared was awesome. The potato was not starchy and the seasoning is just right. A bit greasy but this is actually my favorite dish! Shrimp and Pork with Chives Dumplings: Meat is fresh and dumpling wrap is great too. Each dumpling size is not too big and wasn't torn. Taste is okay but maybe try another filling if I visit again. I would come again to try out other things on the menu if I'm visiting my kid again.

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    Kim's Mart Asian Food

    Kim's Mart Asian Food

    4.2
    (277 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I can't express how much I love having this little Asian hub in Davis. Considering how small the…read morelocation is, it has almost everything that you need. I always come here when I am missing one vital ingredient in whatever I'm making, whether that be Japanese Vietnamese, Korean or Chinese food. I'm really grateful that they have some fresh herbs and vegetables too if needed as well as a variety of Asian sauces, noodles and grains. They also have a decent collection of instant noodles and frozen food as well. Obviously, it's not stocked like your massive Asian superstore like H Mart, but it has all the essentials you need when you need a few things here and there and you're not looking to do a huge grocery haul. I've also picked up some of the prepared foods inside dishes here. The kimbap is all right, not huge portions, but is a good snack size. The tteokbokki is just OK in my opinion. I found the side dishes in the marinated meats to be really good though, if you're planning to do a KBBQ at home situation. The staff is always really friendly and prompt and the story is clean and pretty well organized. No boxes on the ground, which is nice.

    Stopped off at this little Asian market while in Davis trying to find some ChaCha sunflower seeds…read more Kind of a small market, had a decent amount of product although lacking in some of the variety I was hoping for and am used to at other asian markets. Store was clean, I did find a larger variety of Soju than I normally have seen , so I picked up a bottle of the Melon Soju for $5.50, which seems about par for prices I have seen in other stores for other Soju. I also bought a couple of 10 packs of snacking Nori that were on sale for $4 The counter was staffed by a couple of young adults , seemed maybe college age, who asked if I found what I was looking for . They were pleasant, friendly and helpful.

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    Hunan Bar & Restaurant

    Hunan Bar & Restaurant

    3.5
    (365 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Wow! Ascended to my #1 restaurant spot in Davis. Definitely more of an infrequent meal since I…read morewould consider it more on the expensive side. Average dishes are ~20 dollars. Great spicy food and friendly staff. Food (10/10) - The food here is AMAZING! Perfect balance of spice to flavor and every single bite is electric. The sichuan numbing pepper in the Chongqing soup was DELICIOUS. Mix it with some of the white rice and you have a dish all by iteself. The chicken itself had a nice chew and was very fragrant. Loved the texture and flaovr of the vermicelli; nice bounce to the noodles while soaking in all the spicy soup. My one complaint would be that they have soft bones (sign of long boiling time) so be careful of that! Also got the spicy stir-fried pork kidney... don't diss it 'til you try it. Super good, with that nice bit of chew. Take a bite of pepper, kidney, and white rice and BOOM! Perfect bite. **Recommendation: Rice is a key component for the dishes here. Without rice, everything will be too spicy, too savory, and overall too overwhelming. The rice is the thing that helps tie everything together (as it frequently is) Service (8/10) - Good service; nothing notable. Nice people and I think most of them speak Mandarin. Service and seating was also fast. Order of things to come out of the kitchen was a bit strange: soup for the chicken, rice, stir-fry, chicken. Honestly, not that big of a problem but just decided to comment. Price (8/10) - The price here is a bit on the pricier side; $54 for 2 but there were some leftovers (had to make my own rice though). Some of the dishes are more worth than others. The Chonqing chicken was $25 but you got a large bowl of chicken with soup and vermicelli. On the other hand, the stir-fry for $20 was notably padded with vegetables and I would say a majority of the dish was not the kidney. At the very least, the taste of the food compensates. However, this place is likely not a college go-to. Overall, great restaurant that I will be coming back to again (maybe with my parents LOL) or at the very least, would come with a large group as it is more fitting for family style. Highly recommend!

    Good mapo tofu, good pork belly, what's not to like? There's lots of good Chinese in Davis, but…read morethis is one of the staples and definitely a fine choice.

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    Mongolian beef/chow mein/hot n sour soup plus cream cheese rangoon!

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    Mongolian beef/chow mein/hot n sour soup plus cream cheese rangoon!
    Tasty Gourmet

    Tasty Gourmet

    4.7
    (389 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    This location is a hidden gem in the outskirts of Davis, not your typical location in downtown or…read morein south Davis but the food and service speaks for itself. We ordered the following: Fried Wings 6/10 - Was expecting additional seasonings but it is literally just fried wings Fried Squid (calamari) 8/10 - Seasoned well and comes with Jalepenos, nice texture and good General Chicken 9.5/10 - Sweet and Spicy, fried perfectly and very delicious, would come again just for this dish Combo Fried Pan Noodle 8/10 - Comes with seafood and noodles, I enjoyed the variety of different seafood options on this dish We ate this at the restaurant and the service was amazing, they had one person running the whole front operation from cashier to answering phone orders, and serving customers. Would totally come again, the portions are amazing for the price.

    So grateful to my friend for introducing me to this spot. They regularly come here for delicious,…read moreaffordable, and authentic Cantonese food. Recently came to celebrate Lunar New Year and everything we got was absolutely delicious and we all had left overs to enjoy the next day. We ordered the west lake beef soup, ribs garlic sauce, duck chow mein, beef string bean, and fried sesame seed balls. The soup was light and flavorful, the ribs were juicy and had perfectly crispy skin, the string beans were fresh, the chow mein was not overly greasy, and the sesame balls we're super hot and tasty. The staff were also super nice and helpful. Will definitely come back.

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    Part of the Interior, more seating on the other side of the low wall.

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    Part of the Interior, more seating on the other side of the low wall.
    Zen Toro Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar

    Zen Toro Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar

    3.8
    (618 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Zen Toro is a hidden gem of perfection in Davis. It's tucked away in downtown and worth the visit…read more The fish is fresh and delicious. My favorite roll is the 49er roll and the cherry blossom. I also like ordering salmon and yellowtail nigiri because the fish tastes so fresh. The restaurant is clean, has a traditional sushi restaurant feel to it not trying to be fancy. Services is great, you have to check this place out!

    Ooof that uni was not fresh. I don't know what happened to Zen Toro. It used to be so good, but my…read morerecent visit was a little disappointing. It's a Thursday late lunch visit. I sat at the sushi bar. It took quite a long time for someone to come over and take my order. And it also took a little while for my sushi and sashimis to come out. One thing that grosses me out a little bit is that my soy sauce dish is oily. But I can't wave anyone down so I used it anyways.. The sashimis are fresh. And they give really big pieces too so it is great value. The Madai sashimi still have scales on them tho that was a little surprising in texture. The nigiris are in massive pieces. Which again I appreciate the value. However, the uni was visibly dark in color in some piece. I thought it might be a regional character (cuz uni from different place can have different colors). But upon first bite it tasted a little stinky which is not how it's supposed to taste. To be honest, I would rather have less uni and smaller nigiri if I can just have fresh fish. When eating raw fish freshness is a huge priority. This dinning experience too way longer than expected. And I'm very disappointed in the freshness of an expensive ingredient. I do hope they improve and succeed as it's been in Davis for so long.

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    Super cute interior
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    Chicken katsu plate
    Nigori (unfiltered) sake. The sweetness of koji is prominent.

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    Nigori (unfiltered) sake. The sweetness of koji is prominent.
    Hunan Style

    Hunan Style

    4.2
    (58 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Amazing variety of traditional Chinese dishes that you don't easily find elsewhere. We shared a…read morecouple of dishes and some were really flavorful and exceptional. Ambiance and service are good, but not great. The dishes we tried were: - I12 Dan dan noodles: 5/5 super tasty and flavorful, but quite spicy - G2 Sautéed green beans: 5/5 simple but soooooo good! - D1 Griddle cooked fragnant cabbages and pork: 5/5 again pretty simple, but very tasty and well cooked! - E7 Hunan style sauteed beef: 5/5 excellent, so tender and juicy and well seasoned. - I3 Farmhouse stir fried pork with rice noodles: 4/5 very tasty, but the texture of the rice noodles were a bit too slippery for my taste. - E16 Ma Po Tofu: 4/5 the sauce was amazing, but the tofu texture was a bit too soft and strange for me. - G4 Shaoshan stir fried shredded potatoes: 3/5 I didn't have a problem with this, but didn't particularly enjoy them either. Not something to go for again. The potatoes are kind of half way cooked. - C1 Laotan boiled fish with pickled cabbage: 1/5 the fish itself was tasty, but the soup itself was super salty like drinking ocean water! I didn't like the taste of pickles in the soup either.

    My friend and I stopped in here one weeknight for dinner and the guy at the front desk was so…read morefriendly and helpful. From the moment we arrived I explained we hadn't ever been here and we were hoping to get some recommendations. He recommended so many great things and we ordered all that he suggested! Food came out quick and was SO fresh and delicious!! We ordered the egg plant and green beans, spicy fried chicken (amazing & great spice) and the shrimp chow maine noodles! It was so good I honestly haven't stopping thinking of this place since we went. Haha The crowd was all different groups of people, lots of happy people loving all the food they ordered. This place is a hit. Definitely check them out!!

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    Hunan Style
    Chairman Mao Braised Pork and Hunan Style Fried Noodles
    Chairman Mao Braised Pork and Hunan Style Fried Noodles
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    Tim's Kitchen

    Tim's Kitchen

    4.2
    (139 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Excellent, authentic Chinese cuisine. Owner / Servers very nice and work (too) hard. Best value in…read moreDavis. They have a odd section of menu with all.kinds of pasta fusion dishes. They are also very tastey and filling but not really Chinese I don't think.

    New favorite restaurant, if ur Chinese this has all of the childhood restaurant favorites. All…read moregreat prices for the portions. We had the seafood tofu hotpot, shrimp wonton, garlic green bean, mongolian beef, half hainan chicken, and ny steak spaghetti to-go. Was a little busy at 7 on a holiday so we waited like ten minutes to get our order in, the guy memorized our order right as I said it lol. He confirmed and we got our soup in ten mins, ten mins for green beans and mongolian beef, another ten minutes for our chicken, then like seven for hotpot. Most disappointing was chicken, it's not hainan at all and just standard hong kong white chicken. Taste is fine and fresh but was sad. Best was the seafood hotpot AND the wonton soup. Both had great flavor and saltiness and was just sooo good. Wontons were very tasty and had a lot of meat, definitely both pork and shrimp, and soup even had little shrimp in it ifkyk. The seafood hotpot had great variety and flavor, my parents were pleased with the fish bits in it, the tofu was yummy bc it's fried tofu, the crab texture was not great maybe overcooked and I didn't like the soft cucumber but otherwise the broccoli scallop shrimp tofu fish bok choy was all great. Green beans and mongolian beef SERIOUSLY needed some wok flavor and wish the beef had black pepper because the seasoning was a bit lacking (wok flavor would be great here) and overall the vegetables were a little undercooked. They were addictive though I definitely kept going back for more. Hot tea is jasmine tea. Service was a bit lackluster but totally understandable and even though I was in a rush we were in and out by an hour and like ten minutes which worked. Ambiance wise, I didn't like how the lights are half brighter and whiter than the sun and half nicely softly lit. Tables are nice wood and a bit sticky but okay. There's random Chinese TV on the walls, very traditional lol and I think no music. Overall very pleased! Will definitely come back as much as possible to support, and highly highly recommend. I went harsh on Tim's because I was expecting perfect dishes, and even though some stuff didn't hit, everything was way beyond average.

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    Crisp cold water
    Baked chicken Chicken Steak with Black Pepper over Rice
    Baked chicken Chicken Steak with Black Pepper over Rice
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    Tasty Pot - taiwanese - Updated July 2026

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