“I absolutely love this place. Weather you are looking for a nice family dinner, any day, solo date, or hangover cure, this is the fail safe place to go. Food is always fresh and delicious. Hotpot and Sushi are my favorite cuisine and The Q has the best place in boston for both. Not to mention the staff are all professional and friendly. Chanthra and Johnny are my all time faves and they take great care of you ? (if you request them, let them know i sent you)Stop by The Q and try the Sushi Taco! It’s to kill for!!!!***Present your Student ID and get a discount when you pay with cash ?“
“Eating here was a fun experience! Great selection of stuff. Everyone gets their own small broth pot and you can control the temperature, plus you get broth refills. It’s nice that you can split the meat dishes with your friends. The buffet is honestly crazy, so many options so pace yourself! And the soft serve at the end was very yummy!“
“I have been introduced to this place years ago and I'm unsure why I'm leaving my first review. Love this place and I tend to come back multiple times a week for some spicy broth and crab sticks. Service is amazing here and the quality is superb. Currently forming this review now as I head there now with my partner for the second time this week and it's only Tuesday. Night time is definitely much more busy than the day time but the ambiance at night made it so much cozier than the times when we come in for lunch. Thanks la mei!“
“Who else hasn’t eaten bean sprouts and egg fried rice? It’s like a state banquet. I’ll be really sad if someone doesn’t pack a portion to take away when someone comes. It’s so delicious. It’s worth walking ten minutes in the cold wind to buy egg fried rice. (Egg fried rice can be bought separately without having to eat hot pot. Those who are too lazy to turn on the fire are in luck)“
“The mild spicy is really spicy and may be considered as “medium”. Delicious and a variety of choices for the source/ dip. The reason for one star off is that 2/5 people have a symptom of diarrhea in one or two hours after dinner. While the true reasons are unknown which may also vary by the underlying differences in individuals, this is noteworthy to mention.“
“This place is one of the more popular hot pot restaurants in the Boston area. There is a small parking lot off the side street if you are lucky. The restaurant is huge with bar seating having individual pots and tables with shared pots. Service was attentive and quick.The house broth is included and any flavor is an extra charge. I got the A5 beef regular combo and it came with a choice of noodles and assorted vegetables. The udon noodles and beef were fresh and not frozen. It did give an impression of higher quality than other places. The flavor broth is really good and the portion for the regular meat combo was a good size for one person. You should get a regular combo for each person.“
“Great place, great food, ok prices, but the wait times can get crazy and they don't use their waitlist app.Wheelchair accessibility: Not a very wheelchair accessable place as the aisles between tables is very narrow. They do have a wheelchair lift to get inside but the door without steps is locked from the outside so you have to go up the steps to get inside anyway.“
“I have been to DLY several times this past year and it is one of my favorite mala hotpot places. It is a newer spot and I like it's small, nicely decorated atmosphere.The first time I went I was shocked by how spicy the medium spice mala broth is (in a good way)! They do tell you it is spicy and it makes me sad to see people give lower reviews only because the broth was spicy because that's what szechuan/chongqing broth is! Theirs is especially spicy though even compared to medium at other places in Boston.I only get the spicy mala broth here. One thing I like is that after 10 they give 20% off discount! Prices are still comparable to other premium hotpot places but the late hours and discount sets it apart from other places.I love their knife cut noodles and it's only $1.99 per order. Other ingredients I have gotten are the beef plate and boneless short rib, bok choy, tofu skin, tofu puff, and enoki mushrooms. They also have other specialty dishes like milky beef, beef tripe, etc. Although it is not my favorite spot of all time in Boston, I think the late night hours and late night discount make it better than other places in some ways. The service here is quick and everyone is friendly and attentive to all your needs. Highly recommend this spot but definitely don't get the spicy broth if you don't like extremely numbing spice.“
“I like this place. My husband and I went there for Valentine's Day. They were super busy. We made a reservation for a table online, however, when we came in our table was not ready because they were too busy. And then they had a line after us. But the manager somehow resolved the situation and we did not wait for so long. The service was great, and our server was nice. We ordered some meat and meatballs that we never tried before. The meatballs were supposed to be varied, however, it tasted all the same in my and my husband's opinion. It was not an issue. Everything was great. We had a great time and enjoyed the food.“
“One of the best Hot pot Buffet all you can eat meat, seafood, salmon unlimited veggies, hot food entree, egg rolls, stir fried Udon, sesame rolls and ice cream. Great place to host a business catering event and cocktail or birthday party. My daughter, turn 18 and she loves the server name Johnston, very professional, cleanliness and friendly service. I highly recommend this place with out a doubt. Worth your money spent and food is yummy!“
“We stopped in on a Saturday late afternoon and there was plenty of seating available. The space was bigger than expected with booth seats and table seating. We were seated at a booth and it was quite comfortable. We ordered the Beef hot soup and the Sichuan Flavor Hot Soup. No substitutions allowed but we chose to omit a couple ingredients. The medium spicy is quite spicy so I would recommend going milder and using the chili dipping sauce on the side. Both broths were flavorful enough that you don't necessarily need the soy garlic sauce provided. I immediately turned off the flame under the hot pot because I didn't want the beef to overcook. I do wish there was an option to turn it back on without having to call someone over to light it again. Lunch meals come with a choice of iced green tea or black tea and choice of white rice or vermicelli. Tea was already sweetened, might've been a tad sweet for my liking though. Wait staff was efficient and friendly. There is a call bell on the table that alerts staff that you need something, otherwise they are not really checking up on you. Overall a solid satisfying lunch!“
“The food there is always so delicious and the staff there are always so polite!!! The friendly man (not sure if he is the owner) took good care of us by providing us plastic aprons in case we stained our shirts, gave me another spoon without me having to ask, and overall provided great service. Food + service was a 10/10! My fav place to go now!!!“
“My sister and I are both vegan and we’re extremely happy with not only the quality and taste of the food, but also our wonderful server. She was very thoughtful making sure our food was vegan and explaining the portion sizes to us. We left stuffed full of yummy food and a smile on our faces. A must eat!Dietary restrictions: Vegan options“
“The best place for hot pot in Boston! So many choices to pick from and a sauce bar that you can mix your own or use the ones they have. They have the best broth out of any place I’ve tried and the wait staff is super kind and helpful if you have any questions! Always a good go to on a dreary “
“Recommended!! New fav hotpot buffet spot in Malden! >> Reasonable price + Clean + Fresh + Yummy + warm service???The bone broth and spicy butter broth are awesome. The meats are tender and delicious.The sweet sticky rice in buffet menu is yummm.Also we tried the meat in the screwers today (a la carte). It's good as well.Overall, Definitely come back ?“
“Real good place to have a Hot Pot. It was my first experience in this type of restaurant and I enjoyed it a lot! It may not be the cheapest (nor the most expensive) option but it could be the tastiest. The only bad thing is that you can't book a table and you have to go in person to wait. Still a really great experience!!“
“At Tasty Pot in Allston, MA, we were delighted by the hot pot experience. We loved the inviting ambiance, which made us feel right at home. The fresh ingredients and preset options allowed us to enjoy our meal with little hassle, and the flavorful broths were a highlight. We appreciated the option to customize spice levels to suit our taste. The attentive service and reasonable prices made our visit even more enjoyable. Tasty Pot is definitely a place we’d return to for a cozy and satisfying meal.“
“Food is fresh. Price is reasonable. I should have given it 5 stars for the good value. That's the good part. But, the service is BAD. The cashier/counter staff is RUDE. Maybe they expect every Asian-looking customers to speak Mandarin, maybe their English is just poor. Either way, the two women servicing the counter really did a very poor job at it. That's why I never leave tip, they don't deserve it. So, I average this out to a 4-star. I'll visit again, for the food. But, no tip...unless they improve their freaking attitude.“
“Absolutely authentic Sichuan hotpot, Sichuan BBQ, Sichuan snacks. Refresh my memory of childhood and my grandmother's cooking. Food is very fresh! Service is great! Environment is very clean and tidy! Strongly recommend this restaurant.“
“Busy evening, accommodation was easy as I was solo. Instructions were simple, ordered the crispy pork, some skewers and got some side plates. The fruit tea was free. Ordered the medium spicy and I thought that was a bit too much for me; I’m also a former spice addict and now can’t handle it like I used to. They have stations for the seasoning and spices and fridges to take the food from. A la carte. Good for people to browse and see it for themselves. They offer frog legs, which definitely makes it for an interesting first time date night to come here! Experience was great and will come back again.“
“Right at the beginning of ChinaTown, Boston, Great Buffet for hot pot, they have a lot of options ti choose from. The place has three floors and is super big! We got all you can eat for three people and a wine. Not all the workers speak English but they figure out a way to answer you.I recently discovered an amazing hot pot place that exceeded all my expectations! The all-you-can-eat concept provides a fantastic variety of fresh ingredients, ensuring there's something for every palate. The broth options are flavorful, and the service is exceptional. What sets this place apart is the unbeatable price for the quality of the dining experience. It's a must-try for hot pot enthusiasts seeking a delightful and budget-friendly meal.Vegetarian options: All ingredients for veggie hot potParking: It is right at the beginning of ChinaTown, parking can be difficultKid-friendliness: Fine for kids, nothing special though“
“While I had been to another place where there is a pot of hot something in the middle of the table into which food bits are cooked, this restaurant was of the Asian style where the pots have hot broth. I went with group of six other coworkers for a team "all you can eat hot pot" dinner, and what a great experience it was!The variety of meat (beef, chicken, scallops, crab, shrimp, squid, FROG, on and on), noodles, and veggies {including tofu and sprout like mushrooms) is so vast such that even our vegan colleague was not hungry at the end of the meal. I thought cooking the meat in the broth would take a long time, but most of it is sliced very thin and it cooks up quickly.On top of the broth, everyone can customize their own dipping sauce including peanut sauce, chili sauce, fresh cilantro, scallions, and thick spicey sacha sauce. Make it hot - make mild - it's up to you!The wait staff was acceptable, but given that the place was mostly empty, they could have been a little more attentive.The location is typical, clean, with plenty of room for a larger group.I certainly recommend coming here with a bigger group because there is so much to share, but it would also be fine for a date night. What ever you do, BRING YOUR APPETITE!“
“Stumbled into this place by accident after the theatre. We are all starving. It is quaint from the outside but opens up once inside. Once you get the hang of ordering, the food is fantastic and plentiful. Service was excellent. I’ll be back for sure.“
“If you're new to Korean BBQ this is a good place to start! The menu isn't overwhelming and the food is tasty. They're always pretty packed, but we managed to get a table for 5 on a Saturday night. There's a 90 minute table limit which helps with the turnover.“
“Exceptional tasty authentic northern style Chinese food. All dishes are more than you can expect, and no dish will disappoint you here.Some may think the service is not great, but it is their style and not too bad either.The down side would be the outdated interior and not a neat place.Kid-friendliness: NO“
“Found this place via Instagram. The staff are all nice and food was great. Small seating area but when I went in the evening was able to sit. Staff told me there are two other locations which I will have to check out in the future. Will be back !“