Hotpot Champ
$$ • Chinese, Hot Pot, VegetarianAbout Hotpot Champ
Customers' Favorites
szechuan spicy soup with beef or lamb 四川麻辣锅
Mushroom Combo Platter 菌菇拼盘
Tofu Combo Platter 豆制品组合
spicy lamb pot t 羊肉麻辣锅 t
Tomato Soup Base 番茄锅
Snowflake Beef T 肥牛 T
Beef and Lamb Combo
Mushroom Soup Base
Chicken Broth Soup
A Two Flavor Pot
Hotpot Champ Reviews
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not open for lunch during week days...
As a traveler arriving from afar, my first dinner in San Francisco after getting off the plane was absolutely wonderful
“The presence of God is so strong here
Hours
| Monday | 11:15AM - 9:15PM |
| Tuesday | 11:15AM - 9:15PM |
| Wednesday | 11:15AM - 9:15PM |
| Thursday | 11:15AM - 9:15PM |
| Friday | 11:15AM - 11:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:15AM - 11:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:15AM - 9:15PM |
Hotpot Champ is a popular hot pot restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown with a signature meat wheel. Known for its viral Ferris wheel, the restaurant is located on the edge of Chinatown and provides over 60 items for a memorable hotpot. There are 7 soup bases: sichuan spicy, tomato, wild mushroom, coconut water with chicken, tomyum, pumpkin and clear broth. The flavorful broths are perfect for a rainy day, creating a great atmosphere for dining.
The service at Hotpot Champ can be inconsistent, with reports of friendly staff but also long waiting times and one waiter trying to handle tables alone. First-time hotpot goers may benefit from some guidance on how to order and cook, as some customers have found themselves figuring it out on their own. The restaurant is understaffed at times, leading to longer waiting times for food and for refilling the sauce bar.
The food is delicious, with must-try items like meat wheels and meat boats, filled with lots of tasty meat. The meat and veggie toppings are fresh, and the shrimp and Australian lamb are popular choices. The sauce making bar is a cool feature, offering a great selection of snacks and toppings like salad, cucumber salad, peanuts, shrimp chips, edamame, bean curd, eggs, veggies, meat balls, and chicken feet for customers to enjoy. While some reviews note that the menu may have fewer options compared to other hotpot places, the overall experience at Hotpot Champ remains positive. Many customers believe it is a great place for hotpot lovers, making it a standout choice in San Francisco's Chinatown.