Hot Pot Restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

“Peaceful oasis after a stressful day of meetings.

The chicken soup broth was healing. Lightly herbal, full of veggies. The owner is really sweet and I felt really taken cared of. There’s plenty of space - great for groups big and small.

There’s a great sauce bar and orange slices and other snacks.“

“Very authentic sichuan food. Good value in terms of portion and price. The owner is a very sweet lady is super friendly. She taught the secret of having spicy food. Should ask her about that next time when you visit.
Spicy fish fillet and the suchuan noodle are my favorite in this place.“

“It's not like China, but it's pretty good. It's like home“

“Had an awesome time at Happiness Hot Pot! The flavors are bold, the veggies and meat are super fresh, and the broth is just perfect. Great vibe, friendly staff, and everything just makes you feel happy while eating. Definitely coming back for more! 🍲❤️“

“We usually eat here and it is very good. The meat are fresh and the soup base is tasty unlike others“

“Some of the best hot pot I have had and the customer service was great“

“Four Seasons Tea House Hot Pot offers one of the more unique hot pot experiences I've EVER had. Rather than relying solely on rich, heavy broths, the restaurant's tea-infused approach creates flavors that are aromatic, balanced, and surprisingly refreshing throughout the meal.

We ordered an oolong tea base, with an assortment of ingredients such as tripe, mushrooms, and other assorted vegetables. The quality of the ingredients stood out immediately. The meats were fresh, well-presented, and paired beautifully with the broth selections. What I appreciated most was the attention to detail—from the presentation of the tea leaves to the thoughtful preparation of each ingredient. The experience felt elevated without becoming overly formal.

The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between modern and cozy, making it a great place for both small gatherings and special occasions. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, with staff happy to explain the different broth options and offer recommendations.

Four Seasons Tea House Hot Pot manages to distinguish itself from other hotpot chains through atmosphere creativity and execution, and has been one of my favorite dining experiences to date.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Feng Principal Hot Pot. The food was fresh, flavorful, and very comforting, with a great variety of ingredients and soup bases to choose from. The hot pot was delicious, and everything felt clean and well-prepared.

The service was also friendly and attentive, which made the meal even more enjoyable. It’s a great place to come with family or friends, especially if you’re craving authentic Chinese hot pot. I would definitely recommend it and would love to come back again!“

“Best Chinese food in town! Cant get enough, not a bad meal ever. The take out is never shorted, always not notch, and they provide ample utensils and napkins. This is one of many locations and each one is just as good as the other! Dont pass this place up!“

“Nice and fresh food, Warm to the Table, Friendly Staff There Also, next Time I will get the HotPot Cooking“

“We drove 2 hours from Santa Rosa and man it was so worth it!! I would make the trip even if it was 4 hours!!! If you are planning on coming in you better get here early as the place got packed instantly. Great quality food and excellent service!“

“Food are delicious. especially their soup. friendly staff and clean restaurant“

“Came in at 3pm (very odd time) to have lunch with a friend. It was scrumptious as always and the best service I’ve had. Service can vary depending on group, it is a bit traditional regarding energy because they are never as quick with your order if you are an only women group as they are if you have a man or elder. Aka not a spot to go with the girls unless you’re coming when it’s slow!“

“I ordered Taiwanese Supreme Spicy one with mild spice which is not spicy, taste so good. They offered free iced green tea, its refill. I went there lunchtime so there’s a line. It comes with rice or vermicelli. Potion is good, can be shared by two people.“

“They have more soup choices than other places. We had tried mushroom soup and herb chicken soup. Both are tasty and not as salty as other places! The meat look less fatty, too!
They provide cold water and unsweetened cold red tea. The paper cups are by the checkout counter.
There are plenty of seats available in the food court and the space between seats are wider, too!“

“Beyond average but missing some to push it to GOAT territory. The dining experience is very Chinese, from the way you order to how they structure the menu to how the dishes are served I feel like I'm back in PRC. Which could be good or bad depending on person. I ordered the signature spicy noodle combo. I agree with other reviewers that the noodles are the weakest link they are way too soft and wimpy. The soup base is good with the distinct spicy profile but the ingredients in there doesn't really get the taste integrated, they all just fell flat. Prices are on the slightly expensive side but portions are big, two people of average appetite could easily share a combo, and they have a condiments aisle you can add cilantro peanuts or whatever unlimited. Kinda weird for the noodles tho since they are already heavily seasoned, it's more of a hotpot thing. But I added some fried peanuts into my noodles nonetheless. Service was OK and vibe is family / locals.“

“Great food & service. Highly recommended to all . Clean & pleasant ambiance.“

“Amazing HotPot highly recommended 👍“

“I love the Seapot in San Mateo. This Sunnyvale location is basically the same concept, but I was surprised that they were missing a few things: no cakes and desserts, no sticky rice, no steamed buns, no spring rolls, no smashed cucumbers. There were fewer side dishes compared to San Mateo.

Otherwise, the food options are pretty much the same, the meat quality is about the same (Great for an AYCE), and the decor is pretty similar.

The service in Sunnyvale seemed slower than in San Mateo.“

“Great food and experience!“

“My favorite hot pot spot! Im happy theres no extra charge for anything, and I can have kbbq and hot pot.

Ingredients are always fresh, and they have a good sauce bar.

I always go for the pork bone broth, but my friends love the miso and spicy broth.

Service is always good and theyre usually pretty quick with things despite it always being busy.“

“Waterfront view, great service, awesome hot pot. What else can I ask for? Yeah. Love this place and will surely come back again!“