Lao Szechuan Hot Pot Buffet

First time here, and definitely the last. Tried the all-you-can-eat hot pot — completely flavorless. Very limited food selection, and the waitress wasn’t very friendly.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Good food, the spicy beef Tallow was really good.

If I could give zero star, I would do so. Alas, there is no such option. My suggestion for prospective eaters: please RUN! Just don’t eat here. We are visiting from California for a few weeks. We have been enjoying restaurants in Sioux Falls. Today we craved for Chinese food so decided to give this place a try. When we arrived, it was prime time. No other soul in the restaurant. That was a bad sign. We came here with low expectations but OMG our experience was a nightmare. Our first dish smelled so rotten that we had to have it sent it back. We did not want to get food poison. The second dish was equally bad. The cabbage was not even fresh; it tasted so soft and bland and salty. We had one bite and couldn’t bring ourselves to continue. The last dish, which was supposed to be their selling point, was slightly better. But it was so greasy and full of MSG. Please save your money and save your stomach trouble and don’t eat here. Panda Express has better food than this place. Because we didn’t eat much here, we had to go to another restaurant. The moment we left, we felt relieved. It was probably the worst dining experience ever in my life. Not only was the food horrible to the point of being inedible but also the server had a long face the whole time. She was mean.

JUST AVOID THIS PLACE by all means!

Lao Szechuan Hot Pot Buffet, as the only Chinese Sichuan restaurant in the Sioux Falls area, offers a uniquely authentic Sichuan dining experience. As a Chinese international student at South Dakota State University, I often visit this restaurant with my friends to enjoy the taste of home. We especially love the Fuqi Fei Pian(Couple’s Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce) and Cumin Lamb. Personally, I’m a big fan of their Koushui Ji (Chicken in Chili Sauce). Overall, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit, and I highly recommend trying their signature dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very responsive and good was off great quantity and quality.

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Regular and Spicy Broth, Hot Pot Buffet, Sesame Chicken, Broccoli Shrimp

This is an excellent spot for low key hot pot indulgence. Don't come here for anything fancy, come to stuff yourself with meat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Regular and Spicy Broth, Hot Pot Buffet

Lao Szechuan Hot Pot is delicious but pricey. We always get the spicy and miso broth, which never disappoints. While they no longer offer all-you-can-eat sushi, the fridge is stocked with fresh ingredients like raw steak, lamb, menudo, mushrooms, tofu, and greens. You put all the ingredients on a plate, and then pour those ingredients into the soup. The soup cooks in minutes!!! So fast.

The biggest downside is the service—it’s very hands-off, and we often have to flag someone down for help. Despite that, the quality of the food keeps us coming back, though it’s not the most budget-friendly spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Regular and Spicy Broth, Hot Pot Buffet

It was a very nice experience you get to roll three dice and depending what you roll you get twenty ,ten percent of n free meal if you get three of a kind

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Buffet

Lovely experience! Hot-pot is so much fun! Delicious, peaceful, customized meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Buffet, Hot Pot Regular and Spicy Broth

There aren't many ingredients for the hotpot. If you pay with a card, there is a 3% fee. The staff is very friendly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Great food and service. Tasted more on the authentic side. Actually is spicy if you order a spicy dish!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have enjoyed the hotpot at Lao Szechuan numerous times, and it seems to get progressively better with each visit. I am particularly fond of the spicy broths and the unique flavor of Sichuan pepper. I have yet to explore their regular menu, cocktails, or fruit and milk teas, but for the only hotpot in Sioux Falls, it’s a great representation at an affordable price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Buffet

First time here, came 40mins before closing time and the guy in front was very nice about it and didn’t say anything even after we were there in closing time and he helped with the things we were confused about. We didn’t know about the dice rolling game and he told us we could get a discount. We got a 20% discount just by rolling a dice. Overall the place was really good and I 100% recommend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Buffet

Amazing hotpot good for the family

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Buffet

Tasty food as you decide what goes into the broth. The buffet area (for meats, veggies and noodles) was pretty clean and loved the sauce bar. The waiter was very friendly and checked on us often. Would go here again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Regular and Spicy Broth, Hot Pot Buffet