LaMei Hot Pot

230 Harvard St, Brookline
(617) 505-3153

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Keith Barbaria

Fun spot, nice people, delicious fresh ingredients for Hot Pot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dmitry L

Amazing hot plot restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Red Bear

Good evening,

I have been a loyal customer at this restaurant for about two years, and I truly enjoy the food here. That’s why I was surprised and disappointed by what happened during my last visit.

The service from our waiter that day was not ideal. We tried to get her attention several times, but she did not approach us even though she saw us. I chose to leave a tip below 10% (it was a party of 2 people, check was 60-70 dollars and I left 6 dollars) reflecting my dissatisfaction with the service. Normally, I always tip generously (18-20%) because I value this place.

What shocked me was that after paying, one of the waiters opened the bill in front of me, my panther and other guests sitting right next to us, and scolded me publicly for leaving a lower tip. I explained the reason why I was giving low tips this time thinking this may help improve their service next time but instead after I explained I was pressured, in front of everyone, to pay at least 15%. This was humiliating and not the way such matters should be handled.

I want to make it very clear: I do not want the restaurant to take any negative actions against this waiter. On the contrary, perhaps their frustration comes from the difficulty of relying so heavily on tips. I hope management considers improving wages so staff do not feel pressured to act this way. Customers should never be shamed in public, and employees should not feel that their livelihood depends on pressuring diners.

I share this because I care about this restaurant and hope my feedback helps improve both the customer experience and the staff’s work environment. Unfortunately, me nor my family won’t be going there again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Gursahib Suri

Excellent hot pot. Although saw a mouse run across the room. Little Chef Remy?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kay Dee

Absolutely love this place. The broths are so flavorful and the choices for meat and veggies are great. They are always so kind and tolerant of my two year old who can be very roudy at times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leo Lo

Service is okay
But food on the menu picture was very misleading! On picture was hug but I got just a small piece!

O O Lychee

Not a place I’d recommend to friends.

R H

Love the lunch all you can eat option. Good value.

marleny prandy

Horrible!

Tony T

Hidden gem for sure — quality stuff for the price.

Jennifer Le

Amazing 10/10 recommend. $28/person AYCE for lunch Mon-Sun 11:30-4:30pm. The soup bases and options are delicious and I was FULL by the end. Excellent service and great sauce. This is gonna be my new go-to hot pot, can’t beat the price and location and quality.

LILY W

So warm and yummy the food was never cold.
So short waiting time.
Everybody was happy I mean who would be sad this restaurant is awesome

Vida Urbana

Delicious Hot Pot Menu, fun family lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Gold

Jiaying Li

Foods, services and entertainment are all good!

Nancy Nguyen

Great place, awesome service from the front desk to the check out.?

Food: 5

Service: 5

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