Hot Pot Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

“You can always expect to have a fabulous time at Haidilao. While this chain can be more expensive than normal for hot pot, you will always know what you're getting when dining at Haidilao - high-quality, consistent, and above-average hot pot. It's like the Din Tai Fung of hot pot, and most folks would tend to agree. It's beloved for good reason.

I would suggest going with a large group, as you'll have the opportunity to try more dishes than you normally would if you had gone with a smaller group of 2 or so. Plus, it's always more fun in a larger group, in my opinion. Additionally, I definitely recommend being careful not to over-order, as it happens more often than not. Remember: You can always order more later!

I've been to Haidilao twice now and I definitely would add this to my roster of easy, group-friendly dinner ideas if you're looking for soup during a cold winter night (or any night, for that matter).

Overall, I'm a big fan of Haidilao and strongly encourage you all to check it out!“

“Good quality of meat. Very nice service. You could enjoy little desert afterward“

“The ambiance was sleek and inviting, creating a truly enjoyable atmosphere. The staff members were exceptionally attentive, ensuring that our experience was seamless and pleasant, with service that was impressively fast. I am definitely looking forward to returning to explore the menu and try the food. Thank you for a wonderful experience!“

“If you’re looking for a dry hot pot place, you should check this place out. It’s very tasty, and I’ve been coming back many times. They also close very late, so you can get late-night snacks here to go. Valet parking only for $5 within 1 hour.“

“the variety of veggies and seafood made an amazing broth, then the addition of lamb, pork and beef made this meal even better.. soo good“

“We recently embarked on a three-week west coast “foodie” vacation, spanning five states and six major cities. Along the way, we dined at everything from Michelin-starred establishments to small mom-and-pop restaurants. By the end of our trip, everyone in our group unanimously agreed that our experience at Tensho was one of the absolute highlights.

From the warm hospitality and the evident pride in food preparation to the impeccable service and outstanding flavors, everything about our visit was memorable. We left the restaurant on a true “food high,” feeling as though if the entire world could experience what we just had, it might inspire world peace.

Be sure to order the wagyu—it’s an absolute must and a true indulgence!“

“The malatang itself is very delicious. It's not too greasy, and it's just delicious and tingly. It seems to be made well.But I always order it as Extra Spicy, but the person taking my order puts it in Spicy, so it tastes spicy. I wonder if he did it on purpose, but he says that every time I go... It's already happened 3 times. Even though he always emphasizes that it's Extra, it says Spicy. One time, it tasted spicy. I asked for more because I didn't have enough, so they cooked it again.“

“Enjoyable food and service was quick.
Chicken popcorn is a must try.
Sichuan hotpot - all the items and soup tasted great. Allowed customizations requests as well.

The drink menu is unique, perfect for a pre party punch up.“

“No matter where you go, there aren't many places as delicious as this restaurant. I visit here 3-4 times a week when I have time. They also remember their customers well. They keep the items that customers leave behind and return them when they come back. I highly recommend them.“

“The plant based kaiseki was amazing. Beautifully presented, deliciously seasoned, and well portioned. The hot pot was the biggest of all courses and it was so much food! The black sesame ice cream was surprisingly delicious.

Vegetarian options: The 7 course plant based kaiseki was amazing

Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions was the very first question asked!“

“The restaurant is such a good vibe. It brings the true Korean culture out within the restaurant and the food. I really enjoyed every single bite. I took eating here at this restaurant. I recommend to everyone that lives in Los Angeles or anyone coming to visit Los Angeles if they want to experience Korean culture in LA.“

“It is honestly pretty avg quality for Malatang hotpot as in pretty solid. But, the price alone being more than most comparable places makes it a "it's fine" in my book (my friends and is bowl alone easily ended up being $30-39 each). However their pork was the crispiest juiciest thing I've tasted in a while and although it was also super expensive, it made the experience. I would literally come back for the pork side alone. Valet parking $3 which sucks. All in all, it sits squarely in the it's fine tier but the pork by itself is A+“

“Jing-gee Skhan is there specialty. I only come here for this. Save room for congee at the end.“

“What was that? Swai fried easy with panko breadcrumbs? Fresh shrimp fried rice with the right amount of green onion to enhance the flavor? This was a delicious choice for a light Sunday evening dinner with the family. I recommend this restaurant for its food, courteous service and reasonable prices.“

“Nice restaurant in Westwood Village that is close to UCLA. The hotpot here is solid, though the portions of meat are a little small. When you come in the staff indicates to you that you can order from the QR code on the table. While you can pay seamlessly with mobile payment options, the staff were extremely inattentive after this, while things like napkins were not located in easily accessible places nor offered to us. Besides that, the interior was a nice place to sit in and enjoy our food.“

“I am not sure why this restaurant doesn't get better ratings. Let me explain - I am a Singaporean Chinese in my 30s and this is by far one of the best Chinese food I've eaten in my life. My husband and I got the sour cabbage/sauerkraut with beef noodles, chilli oil pork wontons and pot stickers through Uber Eats and we honestly didn't expect much.

Surprisingly, the dumplings were very juicy and meaty!! Usually, Chinese restaurants would just serve vinegar on the side for the pot stickers but our dipping sauce was quite different - besides vinegar, there were also garlic bits and what I might suspect was sour plum juice? The chilli oil pork wontons were also not too spicy or acidic, but full-bodied and not overwhelming.

As for the beef noodles, the soup was just perfect on a (not too cold) winter night. Again, it was not overly sour to stomach and had a nice well-rounded flavour. Though the noodles were slightly soggy from the delivery, my husband and I didn't mind it too much because we were busy downing the delicious soup. It probably would have been better if we ate at the shop itself with everything piping hot!

What a way to end my last night in LA! Great food with American-sized portions with Chinese flavour intensity!!! My husband even said that he would drive one full hour for this.“

“On the 3rd floor above Kinokuniya in Little Tokyo. This cozy restaurant serves shabu shabu and kushiyaki with options of beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. Different dipping sauce for each type of food and served with miso soup and rice. You have the option of ordering half size, full size, or all you can eat.“

“I’ve eaten here about 5 times now and easily is one of my favorite places to eat in LA! They offer all you can eat shabu for affordable prices in comparison to many other places, it’s about $28 a person but the selections are good and completely satisying, and even include sushi. The veggie/buffet bar also has delicious things, plus tasty sauces to go with your food. If you ever go do not fail to get the tom yum broth and sukiyaki sauce for your meats! It is insanely delicious and flavorful. Atmosphere is quiet and relaxing too :) Thank you Shabushi for the great service and eats!“

“I and my friends went here frequently when I was still studying at UCLA. We sometimes ordered delivery as well. My favorite dishes were the braised chicken, and tomato noodles soup. And my favorite drink was the mung bean drink which helped me cool down my body. The restaurant was quite small, but the waiters were very nice, and the food portion was big also. I would recommend it“