Hot Pot Restaurants near Berkeley, CA

“Ben Ben Hot Pot was the coziest hot spot experience I've had. I ordered the ox tail broth. It came with tender oxtail meat. There was a generous variety of ingredients to add and open access to tea and drinks. Our waitress knew just when to offer more broth and meats. The music was calm and the ascetic was clean and cozy. Great value at a low price, I will defiently be back !“

“First malatang experience in Berk but not my first rodeo, this place has all types of selection from meats to veggies! I picked every meat possible except for mussels, I absolutely loved the sausage selection and the lamb. All were very fresh! Will be back to try their tomato soup!“

“They have individual cooking pots so that each person can get their own broth to cook in which is great when your party likes different spice levels. They provide a good variety of vegetables and mushrooms and choices for sides including vegetables and traditional Chinese hotpot meats like tripe. The pumpkin worked really well.
The steaks were fresh and very thin so easy to cook. The wagu was very fatty, but the menu did say 40% fat. The chuck was perfect to american tastes.“

“We initially tried to come here on a Friday at 7 PM but there seemed to be a long wait so we decided to check it out on a Wednesday and we only had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table. This location was originally a Taco Bell, but I love the atmosphere there, friendly, good service and comforting food! It's a cozy place perfect for a cold wintry day to have your own little boiling hot pot of tasty broth and hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals! Hubby ordered the Lau Pork Bone Marrow and I had the Lau Oxtail. I ordered the Oxtail without the tripe, just more oxtail! The hot pot came out boiling with oxtail and beef balls. All I had to do was cook the egg noodles, taro, tofu, cabbage, veggies into the soup as there was plenty of delicious oxtail and meat balls in the delicious broth! Great for a bone chilling night! Next time I'd love to try the shaken beef!“

“Biscuits and Blues is a San Francisco treasure, featuring some of the best and most respected Bay area blues and jazz musicians night after night. They have a nice stage, a great sound system and a classy and comfortable room, and very tasty creole food along with a full bar. Definitely a must-ser place for music fans visiting San Francisco!“

“Highly Recommended Hot Pot Spot – Fresh, Flavorful, and Fantastic Value!
I recently visited this hot pot restaurant and it quickly became one of my new favorites in the area. From the moment we walked in, the experience was outstanding.
The ingredients are incredibly fresh — the thinly sliced meats, vibrant vegetables, and seafood all looked and tasted top-quality, with no signs of staleness. You can really tell they source high-quality items and prepare everything daily.
The broths and flavors are delicious! Whether you prefer a rich, spicy Sichuan-style pot or a milder, savory one, the soups are perfectly balanced and packed with depth. The dipping sauces are customizable and addictive — we couldn’t stop dipping and refilling our bowls. Everything was so tasty that we kept ordering more rounds.
Hygiene is clearly a priority here. The tables, utensils, and hot pot stations were spotlessly clean, and the staff maintained excellent cleanliness throughout our meal. It felt safe and comfortable, especially for sharing a hot pot experience.
The service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and efficient. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, helped with recommendations, and made sure our broth stayed at the right temperature and our plates were cleared promptly. The whole team made us feel welcome and well taken care of.
Best of all, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. It’s genuinely good value — you leave satisfied without breaking the bank, making it perfect for casual dinners, family gatherings, or group outings.
Overall, if you’re craving authentic and satisfying hot pot, this place delivers on every level: freshness, taste, cleanliness, service, and affordability. We’ll definitely be back soon!“

“Our daughter is obsessed with soup dumplings which we found at Fusion Dumpling. The traditional pork were great, but try the black truffle and wagyu soup dumplings. You won't be disappointed!“

“My partner and I went here for a date.♡ We absolutely loved the experience! Service was amazing, and so was the food. We rushed because we didn't know there wasn't a time limit. 😅😂 At the end of service we received our dessert, and left with our broth.. and the itis! We slept SOO GOOD. Lol.“

“Very classic sichuan food. I recommend this restaurant.“

“Very delicious, authentic, and affordable Korean food! I ordered the beef stew and friend got fried fish, both of which were amazing! The service was also fast and professional. Located in a convenient location with plenty of street parking. So much variety on the menu as well! I want to come back to try the other dishes for sure.“

“Good mix of old school and new school. And really good hot pot broth!!!“

“Tasty Point is a really delicious Taiwanese/Chinese restaurant on Santa Clara. They have many hot pot options, but their other dishes are stand-outs too! Nearly everything we've tried has been super tasty. And their boba and other drinks are great.“

“Hotpot Champ is a popular hot pot restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown with a signature meat wheel. They have $39.99 ayce hotpot all day (60+ dishes to choose from), as well as $18.99 malatang + 1 free drinks on lunchtime weekdays.
There are 7 soup bases: sichuan spicy, tomato, wild mushroom, coconut water with chicken, tomyum, pumpkin and clear broth. Their soup are amazing.
There are also various meat and veggie toppings to choose from, and they are all fresh and delicious. You also make your own dipping sauce and I remember their sesame dipping also very fragrant and flavorful!
Plus, panda decorations!!!! Very cute panda themed restaurant 😍
Overall great value!!! Highly recommend!“

“Eel clay pot was excellent. More like a fried rice with some crispy rice than a typical clay pot rice that I’m used to. Roast chicken was fun with our server shredding in front of you. It was excellent when it was just shredded, though juices and moisture steamed out over time. Best for groups. The green beans had excellent flavor.“