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    Zu Hot Pot

    4.2 (127 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Bryan V.

    We've been here twice within a month timeframe. Once like on a Saturday evening and it got busy quick. I would say it's small as the amount of tables their were. I think it's a family own place and it seems like the son was working front of the house and he was very nonchalant about doing things from our observation. It didn't affect our meal though. We also came here on a Sunday as soon as they opened. My girlfriend wanted some warm soup because it's been pretty chilly lately. We were the first people there and it slowly had people trickling in. It was a different atmosphere here than the previous time we were here. I would say it was more professional as it was adults working front of the house. The restaurant itself is not the newest, the interior is a little dated, and the tables were old... But the soups are really good. My girlfriend ordered the Chinese Herb and I got the Taiwanese Sacha both times. I got mine spicy and it was the right amount of heat for me where you got the heat and still flavorful. You can order meats and veggies to put in your soup. You can make you own sauces at the sauce bar. I personally like a lot of garlic, sesame sauce, and green onions. Also a variation using peanut sauce. Both times we were here the soups were really good. I don't think there is another hot pot style like this in the ABQ area. It can get pricy if you keep ordering protein sides. We like it this spot, but coming from the bay area of Cali there are a lot of all you can eat hot pot spots for cheaper if you order a lot of protein and sides. Overall this is a good place to try hot pot. It's not new and fancy, but you'll enjoy the food.

    Mohammad M.

    There's certain meals that I can remember where my mouth reflexively waters every time I think of them. Zu Hot Pot is one of them. I'll preface by saying this was my first hot pot experience, but it was so good. If you've never had hot pot, it's an experience. You go up to a station where you can make your own dipping sauces (if you are unexperienced like me they have some handy recipes available). You then take all of your raw ingredients and put them in the broth for a few minutes. The viola! We ordered vegan versions of the chinese herb and kimchi broths, along with a variety of different veggies and tofu. The combination of the braised ingredients, flavorful soups and delicious sauces was a treat. The broth was so good I took leftovers home (which they encourage you to do!). The ambience is cozy, and it's nice to have everyone sitting around a boiling pot dipping and sharing together. Once your meal is done they have free ice cream you can enjoy too! It's too bad that we found this place so close to the end of winter. I imagine this would be even better in chilly weather! This was a great first experience for me and I'm eager to go again.

    Chinese herb broth before adding anything else.
    Atalanta P.

    My friend and I had never had hot pot and had been wanting to try it, so on a blustery March night we made our way here. The helpful and friendly waiter explained the basics to us and we got the Chinese herb broth, added some noodles and an egg, mixed vegetables, and beef. It was fun being able mix our own dipping sauces from the array of condiments and we ended up getting some scallops and enoki mushrooms as well. All the ingredients seemed nice and fresh and tasted good, and it was fun too.

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    Jon P.

    Basically individual tables, each with its own plug in the wall hot plate for the hotpot. We purchased an extensive array of food from ribeye, scallops, vegetable platter, mussels etc. we weren't a fan. Overall pretty bland.

    2 different cooking broths.  2 different heat levels.

    I was Skeptical when my daughter suggested this place while in a road trip. I had never been to a Hot Pot before. But the food was excellent, the waiter very patient and helpful, and though the ambiance wasn't awesome it was pretty much as expected.

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    Kristen B.

    Loved this place! So much food and fun. You must use the sauce bar to add flavor and it was delicious and fun. Get whatever ingredients you like and the servers explain ideal cooking time but it's awesome to cook things to your own preference. It's very DIY your own meal and I love this unique concept in a sea of standard menus. It's very casual and the staff is great. Their tea is also amazing if you like jasmine.

    So delicious.... And of course, we love Thomas!
    Nicole K.

    We love Zu Hot Pot. Our daughter introduced us to this place and it's become a favorite. I will say, it's a little pricey, but everything is so fresh and tasty.

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    The food was absolutely amazing! The host was so kind and helpful. Seriously best soup in Albuquerque!

    Korean Kimchi Soup Mussels Raw Egg, Pork Belly Mixed Vegetable Plate,Udon/instant Noodles Shrimps, Thai Style Curry Soup

    The food was SO delicious. The server was absolutely delightful she happily helped us throughout the whole experience teaching us how to do the hotpot, checking in and refilling our drinks, The atmosphere was perfectly peaceful. If you're looking to try a new delicious food this place is definitely worth it!

    Chinese herb base on left. Korean kimchi base on the right.

    This was a fun and delicious experience in Albuquerque. We can't find hot pot anywhere near home. Staff was exceptionally friendly and loved the options. Greatly appreciated the "starter" recipes for dipping sauces!

    Thai Style Curry Soup and Korean Kimchi Soup
    Heidi A.

    Came back here with my fiancé because he felt like a cold rainy spring day is a perfect day for hotpot. It was indeed :) Love the many options you could choose from, ingredients and sauces. I love how the young lady was very helpful and friendly. It's a cozy but pretty big establishment. I'm glad I went back!

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    Great staff good atmosphere very attentive the choices of meet and green are great will continue to eat there were I have a chance thank you

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    Delicious food and great service! The popcorn chicken appetizer was super good as well the hotpot. Definitely will be back.

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    Tyler, one of the servers does an excellent job. He's always polite an works hard. I would recommend him as your server at this restaurant.

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    Fei's Cafe - 3 filling dumplings pork chives shrimp

    Fei's Cafe

    4.1(76 reviews)
    2.5 miEastside
    $

    Fei's brings the heat! And the flavor! For those who are wondering, this is not the same restaurant…read morethat was on Eubank and Candelaria. I'm not aware of wether or not the original owner is associated with the new owners. I do know that the food is very different. I have had the pleasure of dining here on several occasions and have tried quite a few menu items. All have been absolutely amazing! There are many Chinese restaurants in ABQ, but none offering truly authentic cuisine like Fei's. The chef is here directly from Chongqing, famous for its fiery Sichuan cuisine. And I'm here to tell you that there is nothing that compares in Albuquerque. The braised fish with sour cabbage has rich, complex flavors that rise above the intense heat. My personal favorite is the dry pot beef with potatoes. For a milder level of heat try the handmade noodles with beef brisket in original broth. The handmade noodles are really special. Oh and the dry fried green beans... OMG! Everything is amazing and made fresh in house. This is a true hole in the wall Chinese cafe serving food for the Chinese palate. Not Americanized Chinese food. A truly unique experience and highly recommended. Just go try it. You will be amazed!

    Fei's Cafe is tucked in the north corner of the strip mall in the southeast quadrant of Candelaria…read moreand Eubank. I love sushi, and I saw a sign of 50% off on rolls. We went in on at Saturday when it opened, and seats filled quickly. Good sign! They indeed had part of the menu as 50% off for rolls. We ordered three of them and then a salmon and avocado roll. Our bellies were stuffed after four delicious rolls. You can see these four rolls in my pics. What should have been $56 came to $28 (before tax and tip). Over to one spot was unlimited soup for a set price. I would assume miso, but I didn't look. A large screen was playing a Japanese movie. Later they switched to a big pop concert of Asian artists. Friendly staff. I'm excited to go back and explore more of the menu!

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    Fei's Cafe - Pork Stew Rice with Egg

    Pork Stew Rice with Egg

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    Tasty Pot

    Tasty Pot

    4.3(190 reviews)
    4.0 miEastside
    $$

    Wow! I had never heard of this place until my dad signed up for the $15 gift card. It was only good…read morethrough the end of January, so I decided to get an order to go (honey sriracha chicken with udon noodles). With the gift card, the total only came out to $2.10 and it will likely be enough for several meals at least. Staff was friendly, food came out quick, and I loved the decor and the little kitty robot that took orders to the table. Their rewards program is great and after signing up, I got a free drink for next time (they have lots of different boba options) and another $10 off. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items 2026 #4

    This was my first time visiting Tasty Pot in Albuquerque, and it was an absolute delight. The…read moreatmosphere is lively and welcoming, with fun décor and even robot servers moving through the dining area delivering drinks and dishes, which was a cool surprise. The staff was incredibly attentive and took the time to explain how everything worked and give great recommendations for a first-timer. I ordered one of their individual hot pots filled with noodles, broccoli, tofu, and vegetables simmering in a flavorful broth. Watching the pot bubble right at the table made the whole experience feel interactive and cozy. I also tried one of their iced milk teas served in a cute panda cup that said "Enjoy :) Eat Well Live Well," which was just as tasty as it was adorable. The portion sizes were okay for the price. Wish there would have been more noodles served with my dish. Everything from the hot pot to the drinks tasted fresh and flavorful. If you're looking for a fun dining experience with great food, unique touches like robot servers, and excellent service, Tasty Pot is definitely worth checking out.

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    Noodle Works - Pan Fried Pork Bao Buns

    Noodle Works

    3.8(310 reviews)
    4.2 miBusiness Parkway/Academy Acres
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    Food was amazing. Place was clean and staff was friendly, what more can one ask for of a restaurantread more

    A year ago we would have given Noodle Works 5 stars. Not…read moresure what is happening to this place, but it USED TO BE amazing. It was so good last year that we actually had a conversation with the owner about them being from San Francisco, after I told him it was the best Chinese food I've had in America outside of San Francisco. Well, that has changed significantly, and not for the better. We made a trip down from Santa Fe this week, specifically to eat at Noodle Works. Yes, we drove over an hour each way on Monday just to eat here. What a mistake! It was clear the General Tzo chicken was microwaved and not fresh fried. It was absolutely inedible! Mall food court Chinese is better than this dish was. Strange because almost exactly 1 year ago their General Tzo's dish was among them best I've ever tasted. I know this dish is not authentic, but to serve pre-fried then microwaved chicken is inexcusable! The Singapore Noodle dish this time was incredibly dry. The curry was more like a dry rub stuck to the noodles than it was a real curry sauce. Again... mall food court quality. Another dish that used to be amazing here. The crab in the crab rangoon was so fishy you could smell it before it was even delivered to the table. It had clearly sat out unrefridgerated during prep for far too long. It was inedible, or of fear of getting food poisoning... they did take it off of our bill. We are so disappointed in how bad the quality has fallen off in the last year! We loved them so much in the past that we will give them one more try, but we will not be making a special trip down from Santa Fe to eat here again. We REALLY hope they get their act together because we really like the employees and owner and want to continue to support them. Management did apologize without being prompted for the slow service and poor quality food, so hopefully they know serious improvement is needed if they are to stay in business. We wish them the best because they are great people. Good luck!

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    I could watch this cat all day.

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    Green onion pancakes

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    Ming Dynasty - Bbq Pork Bun

    Ming Dynasty

    3.7(210 reviews)
    1.0 miEastside
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    Mr Ming, always takes good care of us! We've eaten at a few other Chinese cuisine restaurants in…read morethe Albuquerque area, but always return to Ming Dynasty for the superior service & selection. Definitely our favorite for Chinese-Asian dining. And for those who may so choose, in addition hot teas, they offer specials on some imported beers as well.

    I was told this is the ONLY place in ABQ that brings out the carts for dim sum. If this is…read moreincorrect, please message me! I. Miss. DIM SUM! We would get Dim Sum in Flushing, NY and I have nothing but great memories from it. So! When I found out this spot brings out the carts for Dim Sum - I ran over! We went for Saturday brunch and it was empty. I ordered for the table. The chicken feet really stood out to me and were delicious. I will say...they advertise it is homemade...but I'm not too sure. The soup dumplings definitely had a precooked frozen packaged texture / flavor - similar the ones you can get from the grocery store. BUT! Overall: we had a fantastic experience. The family was very friendly. I think they were surprised how much I ordered. I was excited and happy. And yes, we finished it all lol If you've never had Dim Sum then you MUST come here for the experience alone. They bring out the carts and you pick what you'd like. This is a great way to spend BRUNCH with a large group. Forget the American brunch and try the Chinese one! It's a new experience and will be fun.

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    Ming Dynasty - Fried shrimp balls and chicken pot stickers

    Fried shrimp balls and chicken pot stickers

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    Kawaii Boba Cafe - Chicken Ramen

    Kawaii Boba Cafe

    4.3(92 reviews)
    10.3 miWestside
    $

    I've been a regular since 2019, and I CANNOT go back to other boba shops. Ever. The food is…read moreamazing, and the Thai coffee is unmatched. The employees are the absolute sweetest (sometimes they even throw in free stuff) and while their English isn't perfect, they are incredibly kind. For my fellow autistic people who deal with overstimulation: the vibe here was perfect. The menu is easy to understand. It is the single location that didn't make me want to rip my hair out. There aren't 20 TVs and loud music playing all at once; it was always quiet. Many other locations, I can't stand being in there 5 minutes without dissociating or flipping out in my mind. I remember there used to be an art pinboard and games around the time I first visited, though I think they removed those ages ago. The place was decorated so cutely and had its own unique vibe I didn't find anywhere else. Unfortunately, as of June 2026, they're closing their doors to make way for some corporate chain that looks like it has no character whatsoever. RIP to a real one. I am actually so effing SAD, dude. So yeah, it isn't worth going anymore since they no longer exist it seems. I hope the founders are doing well since it was family owned. They seemed to be struggling a bit after COVID happened.

    Very cute little shop with boba and ramen!…read more The food and service was amazing. I got the tonkatsu Ramen with beef, which had a very good flavor. The broth was amazing, noodles, meat and other inclusions were perfectly cooked. The service was great!. Super friendly staff and very helpful. I did not get any Boba, but we'll plan to next time. I would definitely come here again.

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    @yelp_abq @yelpalbuquerque first visit here

    Kawaii Boba Cafe - Fire Tonkotsu Ramen, Spam Musubi Mango Iced Milk Tea

    Fire Tonkotsu Ramen, Spam Musubi Mango Iced Milk Tea

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    ABC Noodle House & Seafood - Check out dem crab legs!

    ABC Noodle House & Seafood

    3.7(132 reviews)
    1.9 miEastside
    $$

    Bottom line is they have a nice variety of seafood and noodle bowls…read more We wanted to try something different. My hubby had a seafood bowl of shrimp and scallops while I had fried noodles with chicken and shrimp. My son had sesame chicken with fried rice. All were good, nothing exceptional. The fried rice was a bit salty. The fried noodle dish was good. The seafood boil was good. The service was good. And the restaurant clean and Asian themed. Definitely worth a try.

    The family had the sea food boils combo #2 and #6. They mentioned that the crab was good, they also…read moreenjoyed the veggies, sausage, shrimp and muscles. It was nice that they also serve it on a platter vs a bag like other places. They rated it a 4/5 for spice, flavor and quality. I also like how you can order other meals here if your not feeling like having a sea food boil. We also got some calamari for an appetizer. It looked like onion rings and it was also served with marinara sauce so it was a bit off putting. Not my favorite place for calamari and we will probably not order it again. I liked the dumplings last time we came but will definitely try some other items on the next visit. We had other family members order noodle plates. They had orange chicken which they enjoyed and took home since it was a large portion. The other had beef fried ho fun which had good flavor too but not enough veggies or color to the plate. Overall we enjoyed our meals and variety offered here great for families. The staff was friendly and always made sure our drinks were topped off. Inside it was clean and had interesting art work and decor on the walls. Price is also average but wish this place had something special to make us want to come back more often.

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    ABC Noodle House & Seafood - Dining Room Panorama

    Dining Room Panorama

    ABC Noodle House & Seafood - Close up of the seafood boil

    Close up of the seafood boil

    ABC Noodle House & Seafood

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