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    4.1 (815 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    Mala skewers with randomn meats
    Nancy W.

    I'm a bit disappointed that they raised their prices on all dishes . We ordered the beef hot pot and that is consistently pretty good. However, I decided to try a new item today "Mala skewers" it doesn't really tell me what is in there..so I kinda gave it a try. It comes about 8-10 skewers with some randomn beef, fish balls, 1 tofu, squids and some sausage. The beef bites on the skewers were okay but it's quiet over cooked and hard to chew on it. Won't order that again tho. Quite a bit disappointed on that part. I would still give them a 4 stars because of the consistency of their hot pots quality , plus randomn free drinks promo.. even with their price raise plus the bad experience on the skewers. However, I would probably not go there as often because of it too. Staff are friendly, place is decent clean.

    Beef Hot Soup
    Ian A.

    Been going to this place for a long time and it always hits! Definitely recommend the beef hot soup, it's my favorite.

    Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup
    Julie H.

    I always get the Taiwanese Hot Pot in medium spice. This time I got it extra spicy, which I find it more flavorful. It doesn't lose too much flavor when they start refilling the broth. 1 pot is good to share for my daughter and I. We usually have leftovers as well for the next day. Service is pretty quick and everyone is super friendly. They started a new spin for a prize thing when you order through the QR and I won a free drink. I love that idea. A bonus to the meal that never disappoints.

    Stinky Tofu Hotpot
    Deborah L.

    I love coming to Tasty Pot because their flavors feel nostalgic and it brings me back to my childhood in Taiwan. I always crave stinky tofu hotpot. Tasty Pot is the only place that has it, and it is so good. If you're not a fan of stinky tofu, don't worry. My friends who don't like it either order their other hotpots (beef, lamb) and rave about them too. You're able to choose whether you want vermicelli or a bowl of rice with your hotpot. If you come on a weekday for lunch, they include a free sweetened black or green tea.

    Cheesy Milk Hot Soup
    Stephanie O.

    Super cute restaurant tucked in a small shopping center. While it can be tricky to get to with the one way roads it's absolutely worth coming by! Service was fantastic, I wished I had our server's name but he was very excited to hear it was our first time visiting and explained everything perfectly to us. Also explained each sauce available for us to try and have us great recommendations which to use with what in our bowls, Individually preset hot pot like bowls that are set up to perfection. Each bowl was flavored perfectly. The cheesy milk soup was surprisingly much better than I thought it would have been. The broth was absolutely delicious and balanced with the dairy flavor creating a savory soup i would not have normally thought would work. The Japanese miso was perfect with the variety of surf and turf in the pot. My friend and I were both pleasantly surprised each set up had a small flame to keep the soups hot. We were both also caught off guard how big each pot was. We probably could have easily shared a pot and appetizer and be perfectly comfortable.

    Seafood pot
    Christine H.

    This is my fav tasty pot! Love coming here their broth is so fire. I always get the seafood one with Thai broth and add ramen and quail eggs. Service is also fast and everyone here is nice. We love to celebrate birthdays here as well they always accommodate our large group.

    Jennifer N.

    Always love coming to eat here! Parking is a bit small and cramped, but I always find parking. Sometimes there is a wait to get seated during peak hours but never too long of a line. There is both in door and out door seating. You order on your phone by scanning the QR code on your table. These are individual pots that you can share and add more items onto or eat on your own. Each pot is a decent amount of food per person, but I don't think enough for 2 people unless you do some add ons. The individual pots come out ready to eat in this cool stand to keep the food hot. Typically the fire inside will burn until about halfway through your meal. My personal favorite ones are the beef hot soup and cheesy milk hot soup. Absolutely love the soybean sauce, there's also a chili oil and garlic soy sauce for dipping. For each pot you order, you get an option for a carb: rice or vermicelli. I usually get rice since sometimes there is already some vermicelli in the pot. They also have skewers and boba drinks.

    Healthy Veggie Hot Soup with Taiwanese spicy broth
    Grace C.

    It's always a great time when I come to tasty pot! I got the veggie soup with the Taiwanese spicy broth and it's always 10 out of 10. Service is great the food is delicious. It's such a hard place to beat. I had just come back from out of town and was in need of hot pot and tasty pot was all I was thinking about. It did not disappoint as expected, it never disappoints!

    Beef Hot Soup
    Samantha F.

    My go to is the beef hot soup and I like to add roe fish balls. Service is 10/10. They're always attentive with filling our broth or water.

    Presh N.

    It was raining and super windy, but my sister really wanted Tasty Pot for her birthday, so we went! Workers accommodated our party of 6 very quickly even though it was pretty busy. We ordered 5 pots, and sides and drinks came out fast. Staff was very helpful and efficient, which made everything run smoothly. Food was as good as always. Another birthday & Tasty Pot memory in the books!

    Beef Hot Soup
    Vivian T.

    I went to Tasty Pot about 30 minutes after they opened, and there were already a good amount of people inside. As soon as you walk in, it smells really good, which immediately made me hungry. Service and ambiance We were greeted right away and sat at a pretty small table. I did think that was a little weird since there were bigger tables open and other parties of two were sitting at larger ones, but it wasn't a huge deal. Ordering is all done through a QR code on your phone. I actually liked this because it didn't feel rushed at all. Even with everything being digital, the servers still came around to check on us and offered to add more broth if we needed it. You also pay up front, so once you're eating, it feels pretty relaxed. Beef hot pot (Taiwanese spicy soup) The soup was really good and super comforting. The portion felt fair for what you're paying, and it came out piping hot and stayed hot the whole time on the flame. The broth had a nice level of spice, not too much, just right. It came with a lot of stuff in it, mushrooms, tofu, taro, beef, corn, clams, fish cake, bean curd, cabbage, and vermicelli noodles. I got rice on the side but barely touched it because the noodles were already filling. The only thing that threw me off was the beef. It tasted fine, but the slices were kind of bunched together, like they cooked too fast in the hot pot. Instead of feeling like separate slices, it felt more like a clump. Not bad, just not ideal. Lasting impressions Overall, it was a really solid lunch and especially nice on a colder day. Warm, filling, and comforting. The small table and beef texture stood out a little, but I'd still come back.

    Sichuan Flavor Hot Soup
    Allison L.

    When you walk in it, it already smells SO good. We were greeted and sat right away. The menu is simple and easy to navigate, which I love. For lunch, you get a free side of rice or noodle AND a free green or black tea. I didn't have high expectations but both drinks exceeded those. We ordered other drinks from their boba menu but would honestly stick to the free ones next time. Seafood Lobster Hot Pot: * Subbed the broth for the Taiwanese broth * Great flavor * Lots of seafood * There's noodles included already but it's not that much so the extra side of noodles was great * Lobster was a little over cooked, I like mine on the softer side Sichuan Hot Pot: * I don't typically like Sichuan peppers and the way they tingle your tongue but this one was GOOD * If you love bold flavors, get this one * Lots of beef Kimchi Dumpling Hot Pot: * Smallest size * The dumplings were AMAZING - My favorite thing I ate from here Sizzling Beef Plate: * We got the black pepper flavor * Added cheese and egg * Nice flavor * Lots of rice * Needs more beef! Our server was really nice and helped with recommendations, but I forgot to get his name!

    Stinky Tofu Hot Soup in the front
    Christina H.

    Servers here are so kind and attentive. They came by multiple times to refill our water and our broth. They also checked in multiple times in case our pot fire went out or if we needed anything. It was not overly busy that night, but still a full dining room of guests indoors. I got the stinky tofu hot pot. It has some good variety of toppings, all which are precooked before bringing to the table. Everything matches the description on their menu. There is 1 free rice or noodles included aside from the noodles already in the pot. Spice level and different broth can also be chosen when ordering. Order using the QR code! I would like to try other pot flavors the next time I come here.

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    Ask the Community - Tasty Pot

    Any fried rice or anything for toddlers?

    yes they have fried rice, noodles and chicken for toddlers

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area/patio?

    Yes

    Is all the soup base pork? What about the beef pot and veggie pot?

    All the pots soup base are pork and chicken,the veggie will be vegetarian.

    If you order online during lunch, will there be tea included just like what it says in your dine in menu?

    Yes

    Does anyone know what brand of soybean sauce they use or have a picture?

    Is the healthy veggie pot vegan?

    yes

    Does this restuarant offer Dine In yet?

    Yes there is outdoor patio for dine-in 8/27/20

    Do they allow dine in yet?

    I called yesterday and they are waiting for their new plan that they will be implementing and once they have that they will start dine in

    Does anyone know when they will be opening for Dine in?

    Yes patio seating 8/27/20

    Do they still offer their stamp card?

    No, they utilize the "fivestars" program. You can exchange points for a free drink or I think they had a phone holder for your car last time I was in. I usually save 10 points so I can get a free hotpot. https://www.fivestars.com/

    What time does lunch prices end?

    3 pm

    Are the servings large enough to share? Do they allow sharing? Curious if 2 orders would be enough for 3 people.

    My wife and I often observe folks leaving much on their plate when they go. So if you are in that mold, then 2 orders would be enough for 3.… 

    Anyone cares to say what these hot pots cost? Their menu is BLANK about price. What is it?

    The prices are on the top right corner. But the prices range from 12-20 bucks depending on time and pot

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    I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Tasty Malatang Chinese Cuisine was…read moredisappointing because of the customer service. According to the restaurant's posted hours, they close at 10:00 PM. My family and I arrived around 9:15 PM, expecting that we still had enough time to order dinner. As soon as we walked in, the server immediately told us they were already closed. My mother politely pointed out that the posted closing time was 10:00 PM and simply asked if the kitchen happened to close earlier than the dining room. Instead of explaining the situation professionally, the server responded in a very rude tone: "Well, you guys can eat and order, but at 10:00 PM you need to be gone and out the door." Another employee then stepped in to back him up, making the interaction feel even more uncomfortable. I completely understand how the restaurant business works. I've been around the industry long enough to know that kitchens often stop taking orders before closing or that staff are trying to finish cleaning at the end of the night. If they had simply said, "We're sorry, but our kitchen is already closed," or even, "We can still serve you, but we're finishing up for the night," we would have completely understood. There was no reason to speak to us disrespectfully. What made this experience frustrating is that we never came in with an attitude or demanded special treatment. We were polite from the moment we walked through the door. We simply asked a reasonable question based on the restaurant's posted business hours, and instead of receiving a courteous explanation, we were met with unnecessary hostility. Customer service is just as important as the food. A welcoming attitude can make guests want to return, while a rude interaction can overshadow everything else. Unfortunately, this experience left such a negative impression that I won't be returning. I also would not feel comfortable bringing my family or recommending this restaurant to friends because everyone deserves to be treated with basic respect. I hope management takes this review as constructive feedback and reminds their staff that even when it's close to closing time, a little kindness and professionalism go a long way.

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    6.9 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    The $19.99 AYCE on social media is deceiving…read more I took my mom here so we could try this new AYCE option this place was offering based on social media influencers. It was empty coming in around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it soon filled to capacity in the next hour. So coming into it, we thought we would choose between Menu A and Menu B. Afterwards, we thought it was AYCE on the menu of your choice + the side buffet where there are limited selections of sides and refrigerated drinks. We ordered orange chicken, Chinese style fish and something else. Again, this was on the thought that we could order more than one item on our selected menu. So imagine our surprise when the bill was nearly $100 for two people? It was a misunderstanding. However, the initial staff gentlemen was completely rude about it and ignored us as we sought to understand. Finally, a second female server came and heard our concerns regarding the false advertisement and unclear messaging. She was able to provide us the price we thought this was for based on Menu selection. All in all - I don't recommend the AYCE option. I think it would be important to make a distinction that AYCE clearly on the menu and at the front - AYCE means each individual selects ONE entree (which is a one small portion) and the AYCE component of the deal is ONLY for the side buffet.

    for only $19.99 AYCE, they have sooo many hong kong style dishes to choose from -- dim sum,…read morenoodles, roasted meats, seafood, desserts, and more everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family & friends definitely one of the best budget eats in convoy if you're craving authentic cantonese comfort food!!

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    Taste of Hong Kong - Delivery Menu Page 2 as of 11/07/22

    Delivery Menu Page 2 as of 11/07/22

    Taste of Hong Kong - Delivery Menu Page 1 as of 11/07/22

    Delivery Menu Page 1 as of 11/07/22

    Taste of Hong Kong

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    Meet Dumpling - Wonton Soup

    Meet Dumpling

    4.7(322 reviews)
    14.8 miPoint Loma, Fleetridge
    $$

    ***CLOSED FOR SUMMER***…read more Normally though, I LOVE this restaurant! The dumplings are amazing, and so is everything else I've tasted. Check it out when they open back up.

    No nonsense Chinese place. A little questionable that a child is doing a full server job, grabbing…read moredrinks, bringing out food, seating people; she does a great job, don't get me wrong, but she's just so young to be working a full service job. Not considering it in my rating, but not really sure how I feel about it. As for the food, the dumplings--amazing. We got the scallop shrimp pork ones. The skin is on the thicker side but the texture is so bouncy and the filling is incredibly umami and juicy. One of the best dumplings in San Diego. Each plate comes with 14 of them so it's pretty hefty. They don't really do modifications especially given that all the dumplings are pre-filled, so keep that in mind. As for the other items, they're passable but not as excellent as their dumplings. The beef noodle soup is good, but a little light on beef and veggies. The scallion pancake is super crispy, a little more like croissant and pretty mild green onion flavor. The noodles in the zha jiang mian were a little too al dente. The zha jiang mian comes with bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and ground pork in the black bean sauce. Overall great food for a reasonable price. If in doubt get more dumplings rather than their other dishes; that's what they specialize it and are best at.

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    Meet Dumpling - Inside

    Inside

    Meet Dumpling - Noodles, wonton soup, Green Chive Pockets, Scallop with Shrimp & Pork Dumplings

    Noodles, wonton soup, Green Chive Pockets, Scallop with Shrimp & Pork Dumplings

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    Golden Chopsticks - Salt and pepper wings

    Golden Chopsticks

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    16.7 mi
    $$

    Been awhile since I had been down here. The last few times in San Diego, I had been craving the…read moresalt and pepper wings from here, but didn't have time to come down to get them. That changed this trip. I went twice in the 4 days we were there! First night I got just an order of salt and pepper wings. $23.50 or so, and they hooked it up with about15 wings (says 13 to an order, but we got a couple more than that, I think). The wings were PERFECT! It was my Sons first time trying them. He instantly fell in love! We ate them outside and went to town. Cant get a better wing, anywhere. Large, crispy, salty, garlicky. Perfect wings! Second time there, I went with the lunch special for the salt and pepper wings. You get 10 wings, and a container of plain fried rice. Total was like $18.50. Once again, wings were bomb! I love scooping the garlic and green onions on top of the wings and biting in. Such a good bite! I love this place! Their other food is very good, too, but come for the salt and pepper wings...they are life altering, and the best wings anywhere.

    So good! It's fast,…read morethe portions are large and the food is incredibly tasty! Get the beef chow fun. Nice sauce and noodles are chewy. Get the vegetarian fried rice. Nice use of mushrooms in this and the rice is nicely cooked. Get the sweet and sour fish fillet. Big portions and the fish is breaded but flakes nicely when you eat it. Get the salt and pepper chicken wings. FIRE. My cousin has a disability and I just want to thank the staff here for being so kind, patient and understanding to us as we had our meal. If I could give a hundred stars, I would. This place is a must go to for great Chinese food in San Diego.

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    Golden Chopsticks - Dining area only 1/2 of it there's another side to the restaurant

    Dining area only 1/2 of it there's another side to the restaurant

    Golden Chopsticks - Chicken Chow Mein

    Chicken Chow Mein

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    Beef Broccoli

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