HE&C Tea + Pot

544 Emerson St, Palo Alto
(650) 521-0069

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I had such a great experience here! The hotpot came in a beautifully designed pot that kept the broth bubbling and full of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and bok choy. The beef was sliced perfectly thin, with great marbling for flavor, and the hand-pulled noodles were chewy and satisfying. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and high quality. The portion sizes were generous, and it felt like a balanced, hearty meal. On top of that, the presentation was gorgeous. The pot itself is a...
Overall, I was underwhelmed. The price to quality ratio just wasn’t there. Prices were high and the ingredients didn’t seem fresh. The meat was quite chewy, even when cooked for only a few seconds. The Sichuan spicy broth was among the worst I have had, very bland (I even overheard another table asking if it was supposed to taste that way). On the flip side, the chicken broth was one of the best I have ever tried. The tea was a generous size and only $3, no complaints there,...
Pretty place with lots of combo meals to choose from. I appreciate that the combos let you try a variety of food and comes with a drink. While the pots are individual pots, it's still a great place to come with a group to hang out.

The tom yum broth was tasty but got really concentrated over time. On occasion, someone comes by with more broth or you can request it. The spicy broth was fine. The meat was okay, not as marbled as we prefer. The skewers were...

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