Just in town for the day and wanted to have some food. We selected this place because of the older reviews that were posted. The pot stickers ..... freshly made with in house wrappers. The won ton soup was also excellent. The garlic chicken very tasty. The curry flavors very authentic . Very nice people ..... nice clean establishment, would definitely return. read more

This place is amazing! We got lucky and arrived right before the dinner rush but there was definitely a respectable line going out the door. There was one worker going back and forth between taking orders and serving. Another was preparing the orders in the back. Still, they paid attention to all customers and were quick with bringing out orders. I enjoyed being able to customize my dish, but they had premade options if you prefer. The food was very much worth the wait! As a visitor from California, I felt like Tian Fu outperformed my expectations by miles, and I can confidently say this was one of the best hotpot places I've ever been to. read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

if you're in the area you definitely should give this place a try! Casual soup spot with huge flavor on co or warm days. Went soon after they opened, and seats were full. Outdoor seating available, but those fill up quick too. Owner is super nice, and we left max tip bc he works so hard, and prices are reasonable. Lots of choices to choose from with noodles and rice. read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Beef noodle soup, just enough spice! - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Corvallis! They offer customizable hotpot, as well as signature dishes. The spicy broth is excellent and has a perfect kick. The owner is so friendly and definitely cares about customer satisfaction. Service might take a while but it's definitely worth it! Can't wait to go back :)) read more

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Our first visit and it was a knock out!! All the reviews are accurate from the tiny shop, gracious caring host and to die for food. Just amazing and all three of us cleaned our bowls out. I had the Chef's Favorite Hot pot. The rice cake coin slices, peanut/Tahini, and little exploding juicy Sichuan pepper corns were unreal...so SO good. I added quail eggs and black fungus for the win. It comes with rice to add to scoop up all that crazy delicious broth... spicy in a healthy clear "all that ails you" way. You can ask to get it spicier, but it was perfect for me and I lean medium to mild. Prices incredibly reasonable given how expensive most places have gotten... read more

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WOW! the Spicy broth blows your mind then there is a hint of a citrus finish to it that seems to cool you down(but not much). I had the Pork Special and my grandgirl had the vegetarian noodles also with the spicy broth. The owner was so sweet and humble. I congratulated him on the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the US Award from YELP and he said it was all thanks to his guests. I told him, he was doing something right to get that many positive reviews. An the reviews did not lie. read more

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Jay is a very kind and awesome person. I also love the food. Their yelp accolade is very well deserved. I try to go to this place every month. read more

We always come here when we visit Corvallis. Although I miss the old menu the hot pot more than makes up for it. Awesome owner. My mother lives in town and says she only eats here when we are in town which makes me think my wife has been right all along, she might be crazy. read more

I love this place! I am wheelchair bound. While it's so small that I had to leave my chair behind, the proprietor welcomed me back (it has been a while) and took great to see that I was well. The food? ...out of this world! SO much flavor and SO much depth! Customizable with many options! Try this gem...you'll be happy that you did! read more

This place is a hidden GEM. I wish I would've known about it sooner. It's a soup style place (hotpot) and the owner is very patient and attentive to the patrons. Service like this is dying but they live up to a higher expectation and it shows. I had the Seafood Lover Spicy dish with rice and it was flavorful, abundant, with a kick. Highly recommend and will go back again. The internal workings of the restaurant are compact and seating reflects this. I ordered to go due to work anyways but I would be mindful of that if you have a large party as I think there was only 12 seats inside. read more

Was suggested this place from a friend who had nice things to say about the food- so I went with some friends to try it out. First off, you walk into a really small space, so I wasn't sure what to expect. We decided to order the hot pot specifically and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The broth was so flavorful and the veggies tasted fresh. It was the perfect revival meal after a night out- it hit all the marks for my friends and I. Will definitely come back! read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Tian Fu pot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Do you want the experience of showing someone a cozy hole in the wall with the best food around? This is the place to do it. It's delicious enough to be a special treat, but inexpensive enough to go regularly, and the owner is so friendly and accommodating. If you're on a time crunch or the restaurant is full, you can order ahead and food is done very quickly. My favorite restaurant in Corvallis read more

The food here is amazing and the owner is super kind. I have come here with friends to enjoy the cozy space and hot pot often. I love the small but mighty restaurant, containing big flavors within. This place definitely deserves being in the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the United States! read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

It's all about the broth. The spicy broth will regrow limbs and cure what ails. Always a friendly and hospitable smile makes you feel at home - a very very tiny home with delicious soup. read more

This place IS a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Besides the clapboard on the sidewalk, you would be hard pressed to find this eatery. But it is well worth the search to stop at Tian Fu given how tasty and affordable the food is here. Hot pot can be best described as Chinese-style chunky soup. There are about 10 choices of standard hotpot ranging from spicy to vegetarian to tofu lovers to seafood, etc. Prices range from $10 to $14 and for that $, you get a good portion of soup/stew chock full of veggies and/meat plus noodles or rice. My chef's fav was a mildly spicy concoction of tofu, noodles, tender beef & bok choy and flavorful broth that left me full. Later on, the chef/server/owner told us we can totally tailor our dish to different spice levels and add or subtract ingredients to our personal preferences (possible added $ for adding ingredients). Don't expect any ambiance as this place serves OSU college students who want a quick, affordable, yet authentic Chinese meal to eat in or to take back to their nearby domicile. Student housing basically surrounds the building that Tian Fu shares with a few other eateries. Street parking is 2 hours (and frequently policed) if you can't find a spot in their small lot. The chef/server/owner is super friendly; it felt like I was eating in his home. Tian Fu is truly a hidden gem. read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Spicy lovers hotpot with chicken - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Ordered the tian fu pot. Took about 15 minutes to come out. That's how you know it's fresh. Was delectable. Perfect amount of spice with the signature sichuan pepper numbing. Beef was tender and juicy and vegetables soaked up brother nicely. The restaurant is a little small so don't expect to get seating alone right away. Incredible read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Tian Fu Pot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Genuinely the best hot pot I've ever had in my life. I get the spicy lover and it has never disappointed me. The customer service here is always 10/10 and the owner is the sweetest. Would recommend to absolutely anyone! read more

Food was dynamite. It could have been spicier but I know if I asked it could have been. The man taking our order was super friendly and accommodating. I got the tian fu beef, my friend got the chicken, kids got pork special, and the chefs favorite and everyone ate everything. It was all so flavorful and perfect on a rainy Oregon day. read more

food: 4/5 service: 5/5 ambiance: 4/5 located at the end of block on monroe, tian fu is a cozy asian owned restaurant! the owners here speak mandarin and english, and are extremely kind. i believe it is family run establishment. i came in on a cold afternoon for some brunch- and i built my own bowl of noodles for $12.50: i put hotpot noodles, marinated beef, beef tripe, and bokchoy with the house broth. the food was warm and comforting and a generous portion for the price. however, i did think that the hotpot noodles were going to be the wide glass noodles and the beef would be like stewed beef brisket, and that the bokchoy would be give in full stalks, so i was disappointed (this is personal preference). they offer great bowls with already chosen toppings too! if i'm ever craving something warm and comforting to remind me of home, tian fu would be the spot i would go to. read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Tian Fu has changed a TON since I last came (at least four years ago at this point)! The menu is different and they now take card! At this point I'm not sure what surprises me more... The space is super tiny still so it is a bit of a squeeze and a little difficult to find seating. We were fortunate enough to snag a seat not long after we came in, but it's definitely a possibility that customers may end up sitting next to strangers or opting to take out instead. The food is quite different now - they now only serve variations of hot pot with add ons. The two pots we got were pretty similar in flavor and both quite oily. Seemed like the biggest difference was that one had vinegar in the soup base and the other did not. However, quality wise, it's fairly decent food at a relatively affordable price. The owners are nice and hot soup is always a good way to warm up in the winter cold! read more

I highly recommend the Chef's Favorite. It was so flavorful and so tasty! The milk tea was perfect as well- not too sweet, with just the right amount of tea flavor. read more

Simply the best food in Corvallis. Chef's favorite is amazing and so is the chef, Jay!

Jay, the owner knows how much this restaurant means to me as a grad student at OSU. The soups were my soul food whenever I had a rough week, didn't feel well, and just needed comfort in a bowl. The flavors are authentic with incredible depth. People of many diverse nationalities come here, and you could tell the food resonates with them in some familiar way. The way each bowl was constructed was meant to be balanced flavor-wise, but also health-wise. Jay has always made connections with his customers and likes getting to know your favorite order. He is one of the kindest, wisest, and interesting people you'll ever meet, and the food that him and his wife make each day is something very special. They truly deserve the title of Yelp's 9th of top 100 chinese resturants in the US! I will miss this place dearly. I highly, highly recommend Tian Fu. read more

Good food, Good people making the food and service is fast. It's a little hole in the wall place so not much seating but there's always outside read more

4.25 stars. Tian Fu allows for almost unparalleled levels of customization with excellent bases. For that alone, it will be difficult to consider any other lunch option on trips to Corvallis. I had a great experience with the chef favorite which contains the spicy broth along with tahini. Lusciously soft chunks of tofu swim in the broth along with stalks of bok choy. I added beef to my order and it paired well with the veggies, broth and garlic. All of this could be had for less than fifteen dollars. As a couple of others have mentioned, the service is amazing and it's a bit hard to find this hole in the wall (kind of in the back of a mixed use center). But this is definitely worth the effort as the flavors are excellent. I'll most definitely return. read more

We love this place! Jay's food is amazing! Great selection of booths, noodles, and items. The tofu nuggets are crispy outside and perfectly moist inside. Plenty of items to add to the broth-shrimp, pork, beef,vegetables read more

This is a total hole in the wall, don't be scared to walk in!!! The food is delicious and it's fun to learn hot to build your ideal diy hot pot! The owner is kind with a great memory and there are regulars walking in constantly that he knows and takes care of without them even ordering! That's great business!! read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

This cuisine is off the charts!! No words can describe the wonderful burst of flavors going on in your mouth when you dine on Chef's Special! Jay is an amazing person and chef and will knock your socks off with anything on his menu! He will customize level of hotness upon request so don't be shy if you like fire spicy! Highest recommendations on a good day and guarantee will help turn around a not so good or sick day!! You need this food in your life stat!! read more

I LOVE this place. The soup is comforting and delicious and I like how you can build your own hotpot to be exactly what you want. The owner is incredibly nice and gives great recommendations for what to order if you are unsure. The place gets busy pretty fast, but the wait is always worth it for the quality and taste of what you get. read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - DIY HOTPOT: Spicy broth, beef, glass noodles, napa cabbage, and tofu. - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Me and my bf are regulars and we like to get the noodle pot and the seafood lover pot! Jay is super friendly and always provides incredible service as well as super delicious food! if you like hot pot you'll love this! The seating area is small but it doesn't matter! The food and the service always makes up for it! JAY IS THE BEST!!!! read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Noodle Pot and Seafood Lover - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Absolutely love Tian Fu for very affordable and delicious flavorful hot pot that always leaves you satisfied. This tiny restaurant is nearly always packed so be prepared for a line out the door during peak times but the service is always surprisingly fast. The owner/chef/server is always very friendly and remarkably good at multitasking. Love this place for takeout as seating is hard to get. Vegetables always taste fresh and the ability to customize your bowl makes this overall my favorite restaurant in corvallis. Since this is such a small business that really caters to the university, they often close during holidays so check ahead of time that they are open. read more

Good and cheap hotpot! The owner is very nice. Nice small little place to hang out and eat.

Amazing food, amazing service. Jay is a great business owner, operator, and cook who has always cooked delicious food. We've been going almost every week and always get the noodle pot and seafood lover (with udon noodles added). Best restaurant in Corvallis hands down. read more

So good! It's real food, not cheap imitation! The proprietor obviously cares about what he is serving and how his customers are feeling! Do not miss this gem! read more

The most delicious food I have ever tasted in my life. I love some good noodles, tried the udon noodle for the first time and they are my new favorite! Such flavorful broth and spicy goodness. I can't wait to go again, I'm glad I don't live close, otherwise I would be broke from giving them all of my money. Lol. The service is fantastic, really nice, good people. read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - Spicy broth, chicken, udon noodle hotpot. added mushroom, cilantro, and garlic. - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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to the fellow yelper reading this review in the future: remember that time in ratatouille when remy tries a strawberry and a nibble of cheese and unlocks a flavor combination like never before? ... that's exactly what my experience with tian fu has been like. i love the concept of the DIY hot pot and the fact that it's so, so nutritious! i typically get the mushroom broth with tofu (it's organic!) and black fungus, bok choy and winter melon along with some toppings like green onion and fresh garlic. the best part is that there are plenty of gluten free options - my go to is glass noodles. but, honestly, as rad as the food is, the human behind the scenes, jay, is one of the most down-to-earth people i know. so friendly and kind, and i've always appreciated the conversations we've had. what makes jay even more awesome is that jay remembers my preferences even down to utensils, and is always so kind as to give me a call that my order will be nearly ready (so time to go pick it up!) 11/10, one of my favorite things about corvallis that i'll sorely miss. definitely one of my fave restaurants of all time. you owe it to yourself to have a tian fu experience. p.s. i saw some reviews on payment methods accepted -- as of the time of this review, card is accepted too :-) read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - this right here, friends, was my first ever tian fu bowl. talk about history. (shrimp instead of tofu, that time :) ) - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

I thought I had already given this place a review but I guess not! Perfect place to go when I'm craving hot and spicy noodle soup medley. The owner is also very polite :) must try at least once if you live in Corvallis. read more

CASH ONLY! The Circle K around the block has an ATM. Aside from that, I really loved this place. The guy running it was super polite, friendly, and accommodating. The food is all super reasonably-priced and has the most fantastic flavors. Perfect, really. I've had this place bookmarked on Yelp for many months and was very happy that I finally got to try it. I am addicted to chili oil. Give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

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Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. I loved the spicy sesame paste vegetarian broth. I've never had anything like it, and it blew me away. read more

We are in Corvallis for friend's wedding and so glad that we tried this gem restaurant! It is absurdly the most delicious and authentic hotpot I had since moved to the US. It's the flavor of home which I have been looking for years! The owner is so nice and kind! read more

Tian Fu DIY Hotpot - DIY hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon