Tasty Pot

Hello, is the fermented tofu vegan?

Yes, it is vegan.

Are there any gluten free options/ soup bases?

Yes, you can make our number 6 gluten free, just make sure to tell our staff.

Do all of your bases contain mushrooms?

Referring to the stock broth, we use chicken and pork bones. Referring to the ingredients for the pot base, there are mushrooms but you can take whichever ingredients out that you don't like by customizing your own pot. Each hotpot can be a… Read more

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I didn't see the prices on the menu?

There's a QR code on each table. You have to scan that to see the menu. =)

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