Having hot pot after a long journey is a great choice. I ordered medium spice, but as a Sichuan native, it didn't seem spicy enough, so I added a lot more chili. It tasted really great. Kids can enjoy the tomato flavor too, which is also quite good. read more

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As an avid food lover, I honestly want all restaurants to do well, especially those that are by and for the Asian American community. This was my second time here and overall it's a great experience- fun sauce bar, quick service, elaborate decor - what's not to like? As far as the eating experience goes, I'd give it a solid 4... that is until I went to the ladies room...or tried to. This was my first time going to the restroom and I was appalled by the mustiness of the air and the dirtiness that I saw. I'm familiar with restrooms at basic restaurants and I don't expect aromatherapy candles or scented hand soap but as a consumer I do expect a certain level of cleanliness especially at an eating establishment. I tried to just suck it up and bear it but had to leave as soon as a saw a thin black ring around the toilet bowls...(mold?!?!) Sorry if it's too much info but just had to share- go for the food and the picture worthy decor but skip the bathrooms till they have a thorough clean! read more

Aesthetic interior. Friendly and prompt service. Fresh ingredients. Clean table, counter top. Convenient parking in the back. I love the three sections hot pot! It is more than ideal to get three soup base! Also Different varieties for meat and vegetables to pick from. All fresh - fish fillets are particularly noteworthy! The plastic plates and bowls though is not ideal with hot soup and food from hot pot. read more

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Took my little sister out for hot pot on Chinese New Year. This is my first time here and I'm obsessed! There is a parking lot in the back around the corner. You can easily miss it. But we were seated instantly, there are so plenty of tables inside. And the interior is so pretty! I love their snack selection. This is my new favorite hot pot stop. read more

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Fair prices. No wait for a Friday night. Food was good and the snack table wasn't bad. (Surcharge) I like the decor and the atmosphere. Really fitting for the "old style" Hotspot. Everything was pretty good although the meat slices could be a little thinner. The fish slices were made better than other hot pot places. Perfect portions for people that would like to try a bit of everything. read more

Been here a couple times. Good service, good food. Love the sauce bar and the shrimp chips! Also really like the fish fillets they have here - it's delicious when you put it in the super spicy broth so you get a 水煮魚. The last time I was there, they were playing Christmas music REALLY LOUDLY, so I asked them to turn it down. They also only had like, 7-8 songs on the playlist, and we were there for 3 hours, so I think we heard that playlist like, 7-8 times. LOL. They do put a HUGE chunk of butter in their spicy broth. My cousin fished it out because it was just too much butter. read more

Went to eat here with the Hubs on New Year's Eve around 5:45 PM on a rainy night. Luckily there was no line when we arrived, but this place can definitely get busy, so I'd still expect a wait during peak times. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code, which was easy, and everything came out pretty quickly after we placed our order. They also have a sauce bar (extra cost) along with some sesame balls and rice crackers, which was a nice touch. Service was okay overall -- we did have to call our server a couple of times when we needed things. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and clean for the most part, which made the experience enjoyable. Price-wise, it's on the average to slightly higher side for shabu, but overall a decent spot for hotpot, especially for special occasions or colder/rainy nights. read more

Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Alhambra, California

The decor is super nice! we tried this place to change it up, theres so many hotpot spots in this town. Szechuan spice level is no joke, its hard to control the spice levels so be prepared. We got two different broths but obviously the mala is empowering. I didn't get a chance to browse the buffet snack line enough only the sauce bar. I'm not the biggest fan of ala carte but there isn't much of a choice if you're eating hot pot with a party. We had soju with our dinner which is pretty rare for chinese hotpot, its a great place for long dinner as we were catching up with our old friend. You could take your time and drink your soju or beer. All the food was pretty fresh and we did a pretty good job of not over ordering which is usually the case with these type of places. I wouldn't say meat quality was amazing but yeah it was good enough. Broth was good too. The venue itself was nice. clean and spacious not crowded and no wait. read more

I've always passed by this but never had the chance to try it since it looked like it specialized only in spicy hot pot? But actually they had a lot more variety than I thought! This restaurant is located in the corner directly across from Garden Cafe. They have a small lot in the back and open street parking. The interior decor of everything was really nice! Very traditional Chinese and looks very unique compared to many Chinese restaurant these days. We ordered just a bone and spicy broth, along with several meat choices and veggies. Honestly the quality overall was pretty decent! I always love to get the imitation crab meat and the fish ball with roe, but the fish ball was disappointing haha. It wasn't as "fishy" as I liked it to be. Otherwise, this restaurant is very similar to Lao Ma Tou in Rowland Heights. I do notice that their brown sugar rice cake was definitely a lot more chewier and fresh here! Everything else was about the same. The side bar was clean and well in stock. The sesame balls and shrimp crackers were okay. Service was quick and helpful! It was a nice experience to try here. read more

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Everything hotpot should be. Large tables, snack bar, delicious broth and lots of meat and veggie options. The interior of the restaruant feels homey and traditional, like having a hotpot in a different era. Our servers were attentive and always came promtly when we pressed the assistance button which I appreciated. I totally forgot to take photos of the food spread which is a huge failure on my part, but I thoroughly enjoyed all the offerings. The fatty beef belly was especilaly enjoyable. read more

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A nice spacious place and could host a big party easily. Beef belly was the perfect ratio of meat to fat. All veggies looked clean and fresh. Can't go wrong with the soup base you decide on. Soup broth is amazing and very authentic. Each dish ordered was of quality and we left happy and very full. Bill was about $70 for 2 as this place is al la carte. read more

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Nice hot pot place with snack bar. We came to celebrate a birthday and ordered a 3 soup hotpot. The spicy broth is definitely spicy, and the tomato broth was our favorite. Lots of variety of ingredients you can order, some of our go tos are mushrooms, cabbage, quail eggs, spam, tofu. We also ate the ziba (brown sugar rice cakes) which were slightly mediocre. You have to pay a small fee to access the snack bar but they have a variety of snacks, from shrimp chips to chicken feet to seaweed salad. They also have an ice jelly section, and a hot pot sauce section. Service was quick and polite, and store was pretty clean. read more

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First time here after it's been opening for quite a while. Winter and hot pot is always a good match. Love the idea of 3 different soup bases instead of two. The spicy one was fine; tomato soup bases had a bold taste and loved it the most. Varieties of meat and veggies to choose from, which was important to hot pot. The beef and lamb had good quality. The trip was a little bit chewy... We did not overcook it. Service was fine. The place was not too loud. The decor reminded me of hot pot places in China. Parking was not too challenging. read more

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This hotpot place has some good quality meats and broth. The pricing is decent too for what you get. We got the bone broth and spicy. Both were very good and the selection was diverse. The veggies were excellent, especially the corn, napa cabbage and the lotus root. The meats were also great. The ribeye, short rib, shrimp paste with roe and pepper corn beef were great. The lamb and beef belly were also good. The sauce station is very simple and constantly restocked. The staff is very attentive and constantly looking to grab empty trays and deliver orders in a very quick timely manner. The decor is very neat and cultural relevant to the Chinese food. read more

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Was craving hot pot and can't say this place hit the spot. [Food 3/5]: The meat quality did not meet my expectations. It was really tough to eat. We got the short rib first and I would not recommend it. We got a plate of the rib eye next and it was slightly better, but could be more tender. [Service 1/5]: The service was definitely needs improvement. I came during mid day at 4pm and the restaurant only had 3 tables. They brought out all our food pretty fast, but we were waiting for the soup for 15 minutes. We were joking how they must be making the soup super fresh or something. However when we asked, the chef totally didn't see the order. I also felt like the waiter could've checked for us, since we've been just sitting there waiting for the soup to come out to cook the raw ingredients. However, I felt like he was not attentive and not on the floor most of the time. [Ambiance 5/5]: I love the interior decor and I'm happy I didn't smell like hot pot after leaving. Also be aware that they charge $6 for the sauce bar. We were unaware prior so we felt like it was kinda sneaky they didn't tell us prior. Overall, I feel like there's definitely better hot pots around. It was a nice try, but I wouldn't come back. read more

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Authentic Szechuan-style hot pot spot with really solid flavors. You have to pay for the broth separately, we went with the house special spicy and the bone broth, and both were really good. We got mild for the spicy broth and it was still spicy so be warned. Everything is ordered à la carte and the portions are generous, so don't over order like we did. Some standouts for me were the snakehead fish, beef belly, and the fried tofu skins -- all super fresh and cooked perfectly in the broth. You also pay extra for access to the self-serve sauce bar, which comes with snacks and desserts too. I loved the spicy chicken feet there but it's also pretty spicy. Great spot if you're craving legit hot pot and recommend for parties of 4 or more. read more

Food was good, service was good. I docked off a star because the bathroom is absolutely atrocious. I couldn't believe it ?! The toilets looked like they haven't been cleaned in many months as it was black and moldy, and there was even mold on the sink faucet since the water was pooling. I know this isn't food but certainly the bathroom is part of the restaurant experience and when it's that bad, i just had to make a mention. Nobody wants to go to a restaurant where you avoid the restroom - so there's my warning. Food was good otherwise! Easy to order. read more

This is hands down one of my top places for hot pot. Clean and beautiful decor, with a bunch of sauces to choose for your dip. This is also one of the few hot pot places where the broth actually tastes great! The meat and veggie selections are also good, with some exotic foods to try like goose intestines :) Even though you order online through a QR code, service is really fast! For the non-spicy enthusiasts, there is an option to choose the lowest spicy setting AND lower the amount of oil for the spicy broth, which was perfect for my taste! read more

please re open because this is my favorite hot pot spot. the broth is unbeatable. every time i see that it's temporarily closed i get sad pleassseeeee re open read more

We visited on a busy Friday evening but were seated immediately despite the crowd. The interior is stunning, with traditional decor elements like red lanterns, intricate woodwork, and inscribed wall plaques, creating a beautiful ambiance. We ordered the 2-broth combo: the house special (Szechuan pepper broth) and pork broth. We also tried the squid, fish combo, beef combo (which included the super tender crystal beef), mushroom combo, and two veggie combos. The broth flavors were excellent, but the highlight for me was the snack station where you could customize your dipping sauces and enjoy fruit and sesame balls for dessert. Service was friendly and quick. It's a fantastic spot for a romantic night out, thanks to the lovely decor and atmosphere. read more

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Wanted to try this place because I saw it in the show Brothers Sun. The interior reminds you of China and it's pretty aesthetic as well. I tried their spicy broth and their white beef bone broth. The spicy broth was good, had a good flavor to it but was way too oily. The white beef bone broth reminded me of the one in hai ding lao, but lacked flavor. They have a sauce bar which you can pay for to make your own sauce. Not sure why it wasn't included. The meats were regular meats, nothing crazy. But their noodles here were super good, definitely getting it next time. Service was fast and friendly. Price wasn't bad as well. I'd come back to try other things on their menu. read more

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This spot used to be one of my favorite places for Chinese hotpot when they first opened, but with so many hotpot spots in the SGV, I hadn't been back in a while. I saw that they were featured in "The Brothers Sun," so when my friends suggested we eat here recently, I was excited. We came on a weeknight, and it wasn't busy, but the store had this weird smell I couldn't ignore. After seating, we scanned the QR code to order and got the duo pot with half spicy/half bone broth. Their ingredient selection felt limited compared to other hotpot spots. The spicy broth was bland, so we asked the server for more flavor, and he gave us more chilis, oil, and salt mix to doctor it ourselves, which felt like a chemistry experiment. Even with that, the broth wasn't great. I always order youtiao (Chinese fried dough) at every hot pot place that has it, but this was one of the worst ones ever--cold, soggy, and limp. Definitely the worst. The sauce bar was small, items took a while to refill, and the fried sesame balls were literally raw inside. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, not how I remembered it. Goodbye XiaolongKan, I won't be back. read more

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Came here because of the show The Brother Sun and was amazed by the experience! This hotpot spot offers high-quality meats and flavorful broth at a reasonable price. If you're into Chinese spicy food this is the place! Very authentic and the staff is highly attentive. The decor is thoughtfully designed, reflecting Chinese culinary culture beautifully read more

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Solid hot pot place. Great atmosphere that feels like you're stepping into a little piece of China. All the soup bases were good but the golden really hit. read more

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This restaurant had looked so beautiful from the outside. From the hanging lanterns and wooden furniture, the restaurant appeared clean. Food and service were ok. It was very hard to get service as they were too busy on their phones at the front desk. Onwards to the food. Everything just seemed so diluted with lack of flavor. Sesame sauce was very liquidy. Anything that was served on top of lettuce was sitting in a pool of water so you had to be careful not to dump all the excess into your pot. The shrimp paste was odd. It seemed like they had mixed it with a lot of flour where you weren't able to taste the shrimp and it appeared translucent even after cooking more than usual time. Now, I dock this restaurant tremendously for their bathroom. It is covered in black mold and smelled so foul of old urine and sitting water that I am surprised this location has an A for health rating. Truly their bathroom is a health hazard and the health department should come to re-evaluate this place. Definitely do not recommend this hot pot to any friends. read more

A bit pricier than my usual hot pot spot, especially with some smaller portions and (according to the meat eater of my party) the quality of meat was not as good as you'd expect. However the ambiance of this restaurant takes you I n a little journey away from California! Whenever I come here, I feel like this is the place to take folks...just for the decor alone. The sauces here are also good, and I personally feel like they have more options than my go to. The other thing I love is their mushroom broth. While my go to spot has the dried and preserved delicious mushrooms that look like they've been stored for thousands of years (the good stuff!), this place seems to use fresh mushrooms that I ended up devouring as if I ordered a fresh mushroom plate on the side. Their broths are very delicious! Service wise, I was impressed as they were constantly coming over to refill our soup (because I kept drinking it, hehe!) Overall, it's just a bit pricier than I'd expect, and would love to have better portions as well, but I'd definitely come back if i were in Alhambra and craving hot pot nearby! read more

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This hot pot spot was recommended by my Chinese friend, and it didn't disappoint Unlike all-you-can-eat places, you select your ingredients, and they're brought to your table. We opted for mushroom, mala, and bone soup bases. Be warned--the mala base is extremely spicy, so choose your spice level carefully The ingredients were fresh, and the service was excellent. However, the portions for each ingredient were quite large, so if you're with fewer than three people, it might be hard to try a variety. It was wonderful to enjoy authentic hot pot again after a long time. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been here twice now. The first time I came with a small group of friends and had a good experience so I brought my husband back a couple months later. Pros: - Their sauce bar is awesome and extensive. I love that they have a couple dessert options and some snacks for you to eat alongside your hot pot. It's $2.95 per person but if you're going to eat hot pot, you really can't skip the sauces. - I like that you can split the broth more than two ways. With my group of friends, we were able to try 3 different broths between us. - There is a large variety of raw and cooked items to order from. - It's convenient to order on your phone and you can add items anytime. - Love the decor here. It feels like you've been transported to another country. Cons: - It's a little pricey. For 2 people, we spent $100+ and we didn't even order everything we wanted to order. Just the soup base alone costs $15.95 and then once you tack on the sauce bar, that's $20 before you actually order any food. It's much more worth it if you come in a small group. It's hard to order individual items when there's only 2 people and be able to finish / get enough variety. $100 did not include any seafood. We only ordered two small plates of meat, veggies, noodles, and a small combo of meatballs/fish balls. - They don't wash their vegetables well. I was a little bit grossed out by the spinach we received which had visible dirt on it. Overall, it's worth a try, especially if you come in a small group. read more

After we had a craving for hot pot in the area and parked in the lot we were so ready for this. The beef tongue came with an ample portion. Bamboo fungus could be a bit less limp. They provide a few dessert options like pineapple, ice jelly, and sweet rice. Crystal beef is tenderized! Highly recommend of all the meat options. As for sauce options, they don't have ponzu but they do have black vinegar and house special sauce. The service was fast but not sure if it's because we were there before the dinner rush I really miss when they had outdoor dining. My hair smells like hotpot and the outdoor aspect helped with this. read more

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The food was really good and service was awesome. Ordering was super convenient as they have a qr code you can scan and send your request to the kitchen for them to bring to you. The quality of the meats and everything was really fresh which I liked. The restaurant reminded me of haidilao so it's nice to have a good hotpot experience around the 626 area. I would definitely come back and try different ingredients next time. read more

We were here in nye and it was very empty!! I love the interior- really feels like you're in an old Chinese house. You order using the QR code so everything arrives super fast. We got the split pot since I'm vegetarian and my bf is not. We got the mushroom broth (made vegetarian via water base instead of bone broth) and beef bone broth which we both really enjoyed. The veggies were really crisp and fresh and my bf said the meat was high quality. The beef belly was cut pretty thick and seemed like great value for the portion! The sauce bar was self serve and also had a small selection of appetizers (flagrimp crackers) and desserts (sesame balls, fruit, and jelly). Our server was pretty attentive and offered a few times to refill our broth and also came by to make sure we wanted half vegetarian based broth for my mushroom one which was very thoughtful. Overall, we paid $110 total for the 2 of us which is pretty pricy, so I'm not sure I'll come back suuuuuper often, but I really like this hot pot place for special occasions! read more

After a romantic weekend bingeing The Brothers Sun on Netflix, my boyfriend had the most glorious idea to come to Xiao Long Kan, since it was one of the restaurants from the series. I was sooooo excited and super on board with his suggestion. Definitely a HYPE move, and sadly the experience did not compare with the scene we saw in the show. Upon entering we were seating and pretty much ignored. There is a QR code for you to scan and order yourself through the browser. For the broth we went for the 2 Broth Flavor ($14.98) and opted for the Tomato Broth and the Golden Broth. We shared Beef Belly ($9.98), Pork Kidney ($7.98), Veggies Combo ($8.98), Meatball Combo ($8.98), Dried Tofu Slice ($4.98), and Noodles ($4.98). We also opted for their Sauce and Snack Bar ($2.98/person). We arrived around 8pm (they close at 10pm that night) and there were spots that were already empty and not getting restocked. If I'm paying extra for this I expect it to be maintained. Not impressed. So when we got back from the sauce bar, the food had arrived at our table. We began eating. I found the tomato broth here bland and less flavorful than other similar businesses. The beef belly was really tough and chewy, not the greatest quality. I feel like there was nothing special about the meal. I'm fine with zero service but then their male staff strangely comes over, doesn't say anything, just turns off our pot WHEN THERE WAS STILL RAW FOOD TO BE COOKED! What the heck?? I turned it back on cause it's a similar system to the one boiling point has. And then another female staff member comes over and tells us we need more base, but they don't put in the base you order, they just put in UNFLAVORED BASE. It dilutes the flavor. They said if they don't add base they have to turn it off again. Once again STILL HAVE FOOD LEFT TO COOK. I said fine but add a little bit. She pours in a bunch. SO TACKY!! HaiDiLao refills my pot with the flavor I order AND they have exceptional service. This place has high end décor with the façade of being fancy but there is no to poor service and mediocre food. And their staff was just no where to be seen. How do we pay and GET OUT? Not on the browser... no one to flag down. We just went to the front and waited for another while until someone cashed us out. DEFINITELY NOT A LUXURY EXPERIENCE. I adore my boyfriend and how he is so thoughtful to take me here but we agreed we wouldn't come back. Total gimmick, one and done type of experience. read more

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I was craving for hot pot for dinner since it was kind of chilly but I don't like AYCE places so I was looking forward to trying this place out. Luckily we didn't have a wait around 5 PM but it got busy as we were getting ready to leave so I would suggest coming early. Really liked the traditional chinese decorations inside. Ordering is done through their online ordering system and it was pretty easy to navigate. Everything came out pretty fast and it was easy to add additional items if needed. We ordered a 3 soup base pot and I really appreciated how the servers came around to check on us multiple times and would ask if we wanted more soup when they saw we were running low. Their quality of meat is pretty good and though I am not a fan of the more unique meats (organ, brain, etc), I do like how it's offered. I'll definitely come back on a cold night! read more

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Omg... just so good... so much food and delicious broth. I wish I had more room in my stomach. Worth it! read more

We came in early Sunday and it was honestly pretty dead inside, but the atmosphere and decor is so cute! Also love the sauce bar! The server was helpful and the food came out quickly. Everything was really good! It was my bf's first hot pot experience and he gave it a 10/10! read more

Pretty mediocre... I had high hopes for this spot, but unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. The soup bases were pretty good, but the meat was not very good. The Wagyu was mediocre at best and didn't really seem like Wagyu. Pretty terrible marbling. There were also bone shards we kept biting on in every piece of meat (see the photos) that made the dining experience pretty bad. The rice was definitely old and hard. Total was $140 for two before tip and tax. I'd so much rather spend $70 per person for Australian Wagyu at Mikiya. read more

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Food is so delicious and great pricing. I had a great time with my friends. Food came out quickly.

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Went here for a post Mother's Day lunch and they currently have a lunch special for $19.99 for 2 Meats (lamb shoulder or beef belly), a mushroom order or tripe cow stomach combo order, 1 sauce bar, and 1 soda. Pretty good in my opinion. The soup add on prices are lowered for the lunch combo, only $5 for the lowest option of non spicy, 3 combo soup! Then $8 for 1 flavor soup spicy and $13 for spicy soup, any 3 Combo. Meat was fresh and good for us. I love the aroma and flavor of their spicy soup. It's not watered down and retains the flavor depth even after the broth refill which is just adding hot water. (We had meat left over and just cooked it to bring home with 1 full container of soup which was perfect for seconds and thirds at home!) I also enjoy this specific sauce bar for its marinated chicken feet, seaweed, and rotating pickled radish or marinated cold cucumbers. I happen to love chicken feet and their version is so tasty and reminds me of the night market ones in Taiwan! The sauce bar also has a unique mushroom sauce I love with chunks of mushroom that has great texture in a dipping sauce or add to the hot water broth to season and make your own broth. The agar jelly desert and white fungus date desert at the end of the meal is also unique from other places. Will be back to catch another lunch combo special before this ends! read more

Meat quality was great, and all the vegetables were fresh! Sauce bar also had some asian style desserts. The spicy broth was delicious! read more

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