Best Hot Pot in Boston

15 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
94/100 (1606 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Mexican
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Swordfish
Hot Pot
Ceviche
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Oyster
Tapas
Fish Taco
Seafood
Mexican
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We are from the Cape and came up to pick family up from South Station. Stopped here to have something to eat and drink before their bus arrived. It..."
Liz Gall
"AMAZING! My husband and I are staying in South Boston and were recommended to this place. After 3 days of trying to get a table (the waits were too..."
Alyssa Digneit
"Love this place, amazing food, great service and their music was awesome. Definitely order the cauliflower, one of the best meals I’ve had in a..."
Leslie Cole
"The food, presentation, atmosphere and staff are great. I'm new to Boston and I'm a huge foodie and this was one of the best meals I've had in a..."
Marcus P Hackney
"It’s my wife & I’s neighborhood go-to. The staff is so good to us & despite how busy it can be there, they’re always friendly & make us feel at..."
Dave Falvey
"I'll keep it simple, the staff, the food, and the vibe makes this place my favorite hangout in Boston. No one else comes..."
Paul Emmett
"Coco Margaritas & $3 tacos with chips & gucamole was absolutely perfect last night. My fave spot in Southie. Great music & awesome waitstaff...."
Kerry Aileen
"Went here for sis's birthday. Food was amazing! It's taco Tuesday so it was loud and crowded and I was so impressed by the cleanliness given the..."
Leah Nawoichik
"Always a great time. Very friendly staff, amazing food and drinks. Would Highly recommend to anyone looking for all..."
Tiffany Michalak
"Went for the first time last night. The food was amazing. Definitely recommend the El Jefe margarita. The ceviche oysters were awesome. Will..."
Womtom Tomwom
"Wow. That was amazing! Been trying to try out loco for a while but hadn't had the chance. Margaritas and buck nasty (Mezcal cocktail) were great...."
Kai Felsman
"Love Loco!!!! Was there for s Farewell Party and had a great time! The drinks and food - so..."
Rick Brennan
"This place was amazing. From the ambiance to the food, it was awesome. Best tacos I have had in a long time. I would fly back to Boston just to..."
Dustin Miller
"My husband and I went to Loco for the first time last night and it was amazing! The food was delicious, especially the raw bar, the drinks were..."
Chelsea Fritschy Womersley
"Almost not a tourist trap, but we enjoyed the lively atmosphere on a Tuesday night. Tacos and drinks were satisfying, and despite initial..."
Naya ROUCHE
"The food was very good and fresh. I had three tacos that were exceptional. My wife had a salad that she really loved, and she is quite particular..."
Todd Schneider
"We visited on Monday for lunch. The $1 oysters were clean, tasty and fresh; it's a shame that they are limited to 24 per "order form" which I assume..."
Robin
"The place is poppin. My party and I came here in the pouring rain and the place was still crowded. Reservations is recommended, or you might be..."
Edcar Johnson
"Not sure why we got carded twice. I'm nearly 40. With that said, my group just flew in for work and was there for the after hours menu. Food was good..."
Heng Hak
"Great food, awesome vegetarian/pescatarian options, margaritas are delicious, the staff was really nice, and not too long waiting in between things..."
Aly Putnam
"Good vibes! We got to sit next to a big open window. Good food with speciality cocktail for the month of..."
Tanya B.
"The food was amazing and it wasn't crowded during brunch and lunchtime, which is great to have a good quality..."
Pei Chen
"I loved it here just left after celebrating my mom a birthday lunch. Our waiter was so helpful and amazing definitely will be coming again. The food..."
Edualyn Lopez
"Came here my last 2 trips to Southie. Absolutely love the vibes of this place and the cocktails are exceptional. It’s so much fun around happy..."
Anna C
"Come for the dollar oysters 🦪 as they are cleanly shucked and fresh. Indoor noise can be bit like frat party atmosphere- you may want to opt for..."
Ange L
"Taco tuesday was great! Options were good and prices were reasonable. My favorite was the chicken taco, the bacon was a really unique touch that I..."
Mika
"Great place to get $1 oysters on Mondays. They’re a bit small, but it’s okay. The vibe is very energetic, but the music is a bit too loud, so you..."
Emily (mle)
"I ordered chicken fajita burrito, street corn, and cajun Caesar salad. All were AMAZING! Seriously, some of the best food I have had in a while. Very..."
Charles McGarvey
"The food, service and atmosphere were all great! The kitchen even made an item that wasn't on the menu for us, which shows the phenomenal customer..."
Hannah R
"Short rib, Cajun backened tuna, and smoked brisket tacos were fantastic. Their margarita..."
Matt Zuchowski
"I go here often! Love the drinks, the vibes, the Guac variety, the staff are accurate and speedy and friendly. LAST BUT NOT LEAST..BEST OYSTERS IN..."
Jai P.
Yvonne's
Yvonne's
93/100 (4674 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Octopus
Lobster
Croquettes
Eggplant
Donuts
Salad
Halloumi
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Pork
Tuna
Tapas
Ribs
Tater tots
Hot Pot
Shrimp
Hummus
Toasts
Meatballs
Dumplings
American
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Very unique dining experience!! My Wife and I had dinner there last night and loved it. What an unusual restaurant with interesting dishes (mostly..."
Blake Thomas
"Great restaurant visually and amazing food. Steak and lamb were solid. For those that don't usually try lamb, great opportunity to do so. Appetizers..."
Sam Nehme
"On the pricey side, but cool vibe, solid drinks & great vibes before Celtics Game at TD Garden. Hosts are a little rude but didn't ruin experience..."
Jonathan Leach
"The food is just excellent, fresh and inventive. And the cocktails? Completely off the charts. Great atmosphere, high energy every time we've been..."
Scot Krause
"Such a great spot!! Service is up to par and such an elegant vibe and love the design!! Love that they have tables, the bar and lounge areas! Drinks..."
G
"Food was great! Everything we tried (including dessert 😉) was so full of flavor and presented beautifully. The only thing I would say that was not..."
Jacquelyn koby
"Hanging out in Boston working for a few weeks and little did I know I should've made reservations on a freaking Monday night of all..."
The Hungry Road
"This is a great new American restaurant right in the middle of downtown. The ambience is really nice with some very French paintings, bar and library..."
Shravan Sivakumar
"Came here for a birthday dinner and had a good time. Food: For starters, we had the coconut shrimp and crispy tater tots. The shrimp was delicious..."
Becky A.
"Went to Yvonne’s for my birthday dinner requested the green/ yellow sofa and they were able to accommodate us and I really loved that. I’ve been..."
Auri Rodriguez
Shabu-zen
Shabu-zen
90/100 (1568 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Lamb
Pesto
Noodle
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Beef
Udon
Shabu Shabu
Pasta
Ribs
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Hot Pot
Sit down
Asian
Healthy
Japanese
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Broth and food are extremely fresh and high quality! Kind and friendly staff. Can’t wait to come back! Only thing I’d say is I wish there was a..."
Debra Hahn
"Shabu Zen: Quick and Tasty Hotpot Shabu Zen is my choice for a quick hotpot fix. The standout feature here is the fast service, which ensures you..."
Last Bite
"This was our first hot pot experience, and it was awesome. Definitely recommend Shabu Zen as they walked us through the process and made suggestions...."
Bryan Dusza
"Probably one of the best hotpot’s we have ever had in the U.S. All of the raw food was good quality and fresh. They had the surf and turf set that..."
Teerapong Ninvoraskul
"This place is in china town. It was really good. I ordered beef. My husband ordered seafood for his shabu shabu. But I personally prefer beef. After..."
AJ
"Me, my wife and kids love this hot pot 🍲. I’ve been coming here for 10 years plus and it’s always on point. Everything is always on point..."
Crackman Jones
"😎how many times have you been to this place? 1 🥢food: above average but small portions. you have to ask for sauces. The broth is somewhat..."
Rai H.
"I love this place, ideal when I want hotpot and I don't have people to share it with. So many different type of broths you can choose..."
Marzio Napolitano
"Decent spot for hot pot in Chinatown, they offer various combo options including surf and turf. The kimchi broth was a bit of a letdown but their..."
SK
"An all-around great place to enjoy a filling meal! I don’t live anywhere near a hot pot place, so I might be a little biased. But the sashimi and..."
Gloria Gao
"This was our first time at a do-it-yourself hot pot restaurant and the staff was very kind and helpful in explaining the process and recommending..."
Amanda O'Neil
"Shabu Zen IS THE place to go to in the city for hot pot. The quality is good and so are the flavors. Been going here for over 10 years. Picture is to..."
Dani Ela
"Good spot, lots of character, good but sort of funny service, and the hot pots are the big thing to try. We had a two broth split hot pot, vegetarian..."
David Pakman
"Great experience. We love hot pot. This is Japanese hot pot, great tasting meat. Broth is incredibly bland. No flavor to it at all. It's $7-9 extra..."
Bella Linda
"Very nice for hotpot with friends or family .. very tasty 😋 ❤️❤️🧡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 love it sooo much. Thank you very much. Hope..."
Sathu Thai Massage Berlin (ออย ณ กรุงเบอร์ลิน เยอรมนี)
"Amazing food attentive service and a fun way to dine. If you have never been, you cook your own food..."
Leslie Slater
Spring Shabu-shabu
Spring Shabu-shabu
89/100 (1962 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Healthy
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Healthy
Soups
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
Dumplings
Hot Pot
Fish
Asian
Healthy
Soups
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Pleasant experience here. Clean and spacious location. Broths are good. Pretty good selection of vegetables and fish cakes. Everything we had were..."
C G
"All you can eat individual hot pot for around $30+ (tax, tip, and depending on how much meat you get). Nice atmosphere, lots of..."
Felicia Lee
"What a fun, delicious, cool dinner place! This is NOT for your quiet night out dinners or cozy date night. Think more - here's a pot of hot broth,..."
Jay Villeneuve
"Individual hotpots for each person so you can choose your flavors. All you can eat options are great, plenty of vegetables and noodles. Definitely..."
Joe W
"Everything is good here! Very tasty hotpot. I love the all you can eat vegetables here. In addition, the ice cream 🍦 is best here. It’s so..."
Pack 50 Milk Street
"A really great all you can eat hot pot experience. Pricing isn't bad. You pay a fixed amount for the broth + all you can eat (currently 20 but was..."
Matthew Brunelle
"You have to experience this. Basically, you choose what to eat and how to eat. And you cook your food on your table. Simple but good. You are the..."
A. Samur
"Individual pots for each person, has various broth options, and all-you-can-eat for veggies, noodles, and fish cakes. You can order separate plates..."
koun yun
"Way above expectations. 2 weeks ago I planned to try this restaurant but end up with another restaurant with similar names. That one is a..."
Leon X
"Great food, neat hot pot experience. Each person gets their own hotpot and can select a broth and meat options. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes..."
Flora Su
The Q
The Q
88/100 (3962 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mongolian
Chinese
Bar
Asian
Pub
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Udon
Dumplings
Shabu Shabu
Hot Pot
Pancakes
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Chili
Surf And Turf
Crab
Fondue
Scallops
Crab Rangoon
Calamari
Mussels
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Sashimi
Salmon
Noodle
Fried rice
Shrimp
Seafood Platters
Beef
Pad Thai
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Asian
Chinese
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our server Chan was excellent and extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and provided outstanding service! The staff was very welcoming, and the..."
Tony Romo
"Delicious. Get the flounder stew and Mapo tofu. The lychee beer was just ok, fun thing to try but a one time..."
Yev Chornenkyy
"Huge variety of delicious foods! So many different meat and veggies from their Hot Pot menu. There are also all sorts of chinese & japanese dishes..."
Amanda Wong
"Excellent chicken and broccoli. They gave us homemade hot chili sauce on the side. WOW it was great. Fancy C was our waiter. Very professional and..."
Kathleen Axelrod
"Service is always excellent and the food is delicious. If you like spicy food they will bring you plenty of chili peppers and oil to spice to your..."
Carolyn Dougherty
"We’ve been to many many many hotpot locations and this is by far one of the best. It’s so tasty and delicious. We absolutely loved our hotpot..."
Julie Taeko
"This is such a great restaurant. They not only have great food, large portions, and friendly staff but they are able to accommodate most..."
Mallory Learman
"Visiting from Toronto and decided to stop by this place on a rainy Friday morning. Toronto is known for having good asian cuisine but I have to say..."
Babu Ranjan
"The best HOT-POT place in Boston, the sushi section is super fast and delicious, also the drink menu has a lots of great cocktails, friendly stuff..."
Dogukan Dagal
"The service was wonderful. It was our first hot pot and the waiter explained the options and made suggestions based on our preferences. The..."
Alecia Breeggemann
Cheers Boston
Cheers Boston
86/100 (11734 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Lobster
Fish & chips
Salad
Wings
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cheeseburger
Hot Pot
Burger
Nachos
Hamburgers
Fish
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Watched the show Cheers from beginning to end, and now to visit the place where the outside sign is original and the replica bar looks just like the..."
Molly Burton DeMaio
"Excellent place to stop in for a cold beer! We didn’t eat any food but the meals we saw come out loved great! Had a great time enjoying a couple..."
Rebecca Jackson Riede
"Great atmosphere, great food, beer and a happy time in a world that has gone..."
Helle Hansen
"What a wonderful time and wonderful dinner. Go for the Fenway franks and a green monster beer...."
DrewandGretchen Davis
"Everything about this place, food, atmosphere, hospitality, are five plus..."
Sherry Wooldridge Harmon
"I had the “small” Carla’s meatballs with linguini and could only finish half of it. Awesome..."
Etta Suzette Watson
"If you’re a fan of the show it’s a can’t miss if you’re in Boston. Helpful hint....the outside looks the same as the show. But down stairs..."
Larry Sullivan
"Had a great time, great waiter and finished the Norm..."
Edgar VanTassel
"Very cool/neat/nostalgic ! We were able to walk in and get seated within 10 minutes for a great lunch...! The clam chowder was excellent..."
KarenandLonny Ciesielski
"Had a great time and great meal. Down east cider is the..."
Rick Ellison
"We enjoyed our drinks here. We chatted with two other families while here and they were very friendly as we our Bartender. Very hospitable bar. The..."
Dawn Marie-Weddell Kennedy
"Been here a few times, prefer the downstairs bar, weekends this place is jam packed, expect over an hour for a table to eat upstairs in the replica..."
Kimberly H
"Iconic! We were lucky and got a table with only out a ten minute wait. This place is so my fun with show memorabilia everywhere. The food was..."
Lexi Haddock
"Use to watch Cheers as a young girl, so really wanted to visit this bar whilst we were here. Really friendly bar staff and this place had a nice..."
Sandy
"Bucket list moment!!! Finally made it to the world famous CHEERS! As we planned, we visited a few times during our stay in Boston. The down stairs..."
Gil Trujillo
"The place where everybody knows your name...for real! Tables are so close that when you bump into someone you apologize and ask their names. But it's..."
Robert Starnes
"The outside view of this bar is the only thing used in the TV show of the same name, but it is the most famous bar in Boston. Inside are several..."
Dennis s
"A fun experience visiting the very place that inspired the iconic 80s TV show. It was a great atmosphere, giving the flavours and feels of a good ol'..."
Jack Robson
"Fun place to visit for any Cheers fan. Must walk through the bar to get to the souvenir shop (which is encouraged by the hostess at the door)...."
Kristin Macdonald
"I had a great experience. approximately 30 minutes to eat at the downstairs restaurant but could try your luck at the upstairs "Cheers, set bar"...."
Annette Hill
"A Boston legend that has to be on your list ✔️ It may be a complete tourist trap but for all of us who remember Cheers it's the holy grail. We..."
Joanne Philpott
"It's Cheers, so yeah, it's pretty darn cool, and a fun little experience while visiting Boston. Our server was so nice and helpful and accommodating,..."
Thomas Umgelter
"It is one of the iconic places to visit, especially if you know about Cheers. It's just something that I wanted to make sure to check out while in..."
Charlie Te
"We must have gotten lucky. After meandering through the nearby park, I wanted to see the cheers bar. It had scaffolding all around. There was no..."
Jasmin G.
"The food was lovely! The portions were huge. We were sure the server had misheard us and given our 10yr old a normal burger and not one off the kids..."
C McCourt
"While touring Boston and the freedom trail we couldn’t not stop here as it is so close to many things on the trail and the Hope on and off bus..."
Myles Mannix
"I have to admit that we just had drinks and French fries during this last visit but such fun! It was not as crowded as when I visited over two years..."
Beatriz "BJ" Prillaman
"We showed a little after 2 PM entering via the basement entrance. The downstairs area was packed. We received a card from the host with "SET" printed..."
Larry Gross
Shabu-zen
Shabu-zen
84/100 (1507 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Hot Pot
Fish
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"They have the best hotpot in the town! Truly recommend to that..."
Samridh Chhetri
"This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. Service and food are top notch. I highly recommend the surf and turf and the Sichuan chili..."
Russ Clifford
"We've never had a bad meal at either location. The food is fresh. The servers are attentive. The atmosphere is always inviting. The restaurant is..."
Crys Carroll
"I love the flavor or the broths! And seafood and veggies are always..."
Dinora Miranda
"Love it! We go every time we visit Boston. Everyone is friendly and accommodating not to mention the great food and..."
Christine Trapani Clifford
"Great service great food. Would go here again the next time I'm in the..."
Austin Colby
"My favorite. My visit is not complete without dining..."
Aurora Picardat
"Fresh, high-quality ingredients with some delicious soup broths - we got Mongolian spicy and tomato veggie. The lamb and salmon were our favorites...."
Ayon Ibrahim
"Went to Shabu Zen for hot pot as a delayed Chinese New Year celebration. On a Saturday night unless you come really early like at 5pm, be prepared..."
Gautam Ramchandani
"This restaurant is a fabulous place to eat Hot Pot. I've been to many, and this is one of the best! Very comfortable, very fresh, tasty food and..."
Steven C
"Perfectly fine hot pot! Ingredients are fresh enough, selection is wide enough, broth is flavorful enough, and price is good. I do wish they had more..."
Yiyi Zhang
"The broths were really good, especially the Tom Yum and Szechuan. The meat is nicely cut, good thickness but I'd prefer a bit more on the portions...."
Monica Anh Nguyen
"Getting a lot more pricier than when I used to lived in Allston a few years back but still one of the best hot pot restaurant in my opinion. Used to..."
Jongpol J.
"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Came here with a friend to celebrate my 22nd birthday, and their 21st birthday. The staff were super..."
Kat Rose
"Shabuzen, a classic hotpot dinning experience. Shabuzen is probably the second most expensive hotpot restaurant other than Q-restaurant. For..."
Zhitong Liu
"Great food and really nice..."
Jaya Wen
"Giving Shabu-Zen a five star not because it has the best quality of meat BUT the staff here is extremely nice, the restaurant is clean, and the price..."
Naco F S
"I had an excellent experience. I got there around 8:15 or 8:20 with no reservation, they asked to Wait only ten minutes and in 10 minutes I got a..."
Ana Carolina Rocha
"Heard a lot about this hotpot place and I gotta say that it's well worth the hype. The meat was excellent and the szechuan broth that accompanied it..."
Miguel Sandejas
"it's ok. if you like hot pot and cooking your own food. they bring out a lot of food but skimp on the stuff you like. the server dropped a couple..."
M. R.
"Quick service, great array of options, including for vegans and vegetarians. Meat and vegetables are fresh. The broth is flavorful. They have lots of..."
Laura Raiff
"Shabby-Zen is an amazing restaurant and one of my new favorites my brother told my family and I about this place so we took him For his birthday . I..."
nicholas pishkin
"I have been to quite a few Hot Pot places and I think this place is good for its value. It’s cheaper than some Hot pot places. My only complain..."
Sanjana Shetty
"A standout option for Hotpot in Allston. The restaurant is large with a full menu and bar. Soups range from spicy Szechuan to flavorful mushroom...."
Jacob Barbato
"What a fantastic experience! Tbh, we initially went to Spring Shabu Shabu and because they were at capacity, we came here. And I'm very glad that we..."
A S
"The food was great and there were alot of delicious options to choose from. Everything tasted very fresh and the serving size felt well..."
Takara Jacques
Shabumaru Restaurant
Shabumaru Restaurant
82/100 (404 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Fish
Pork
Shabu Shabu
Noodle
Beef
Japanese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First shabu experience of our lives, the waitress saw our faces and came to rescue, she explained every step and the cooking times of all the..."
Gabi Avenia Civale
"We had a wonderful experience. Our server was so patient with us!! We are so thankful! The lotus root was amazing. I'm so glad we went out of our..."
Katie Peacock Stiles
"Amazing, simply amazing and mi estomago estoy muy..."
Brennan Sean
"The staff was graciously helpful in walking me through the process and what the items were on the menu. It was tasty and..."
Jason Ball
"I've had Shabu Shabu in Japan. This is on par with that..."
Paul Pampinella
"Great food, fun experience! Will be back when in..."
J.w. Griggs III
"THE BEST SHABU ON THE EAST COAST!!! Always Fresh, Always on point ......"
Elan Fleksher
"This is one-pot-per-person shabu venue. The lunch menu is reasonable priced considering its location in downtown. The meat/vegetable ratio is quite..."
ynotsaurus
"Rich broth! Don't need to spice it up at all. Fresh ingredients. Customer service is lacking, so that's why it lost a star. The elderly, female host..."
N N
"Love this Japanese hot pot place! Veggies were fresh and beef was delicious. Sushi was only ok. FYI - lunch is so much cheaper than dinner (food is..."
Monica
"Wonderful service, vegan and vegetarian options and also unbelievable carnivorous choices. Very precise and concise menu, consistent quality… and..."
David Foxe
"This place it's fun, and good food. If you haven't done "hot pot," you order the soup, and your choice of meat or veg. They boil the soup and you put..."
Gennie Lc
"I really like the Japanese Shabu shabu here, though we missed the lunch meal with cheaper price, but still the quality here was good and worth the..."
Harry Tao
"I had a wonderful time eating at ShabuMaru. I enjoyed the black chicken, Japanese miso, house, and Mongolian broths, but my favorite was the black..."
Harry Barnes
"Waygu role and spicy tuna rolls were tasty. Service was slow at times and somewhat..."
Thomas Novelli
"Outstanding and attentive service. Don't hesitate. Go get Shabu! Great..."
Ray Bianco
"Love this place!!! Finally get to see it reopening after 15 months!! Taste just as good as before..."
Jia
"Worth the money for the most part. The upcharge on broth was a bit much since nearly every other option had an upcharge. Furthermoee the sashimi was..."
H Li
"Delicious hotpot lunch, attentive..."
Krisztina Horváth
"Went there for lunch with friends, the place was packed so it was good that we made a reservation. We had three different kind of soups spicy..."
Tiaranad Gerjarusak
"Great food! Excellent service! The staff are super friendly and excellent at explaining any confusion you may have about shabu (“hot..."
Will Richards
Joy Luck Hot Pot
Joy Luck Hot Pot
82/100 (126 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Taiwanese
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
"Easy to spot location and was my first hot pot experience! The basic broth was flavorful enough and it was all cheap and kept me full! I would..."
Broke Bougie Hungry
"Great food and prompt though curt service. Location is easy to find and prices reasonable, solid spot in..."
James Carr
"The service is excellent and fast: I don't even have to see the menu, they remember my preferences and every single detail. Unlike other..."
Sheng-Ying “Aithne” Pao
"Tried this place out for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered way too much food, but the server was friendly and attentive, and..."
Chris Abramo
"Great HotPot spot in Boston. Well priced, and plenty of..."
Ramine Tinati
"Good food and service. Was able to grab a quick bite before a show at the Wang. When we let the server know we were in a time crunch, they made sure..."
Adam Riveiro
"My first hot pot experience. The good was delicious. We had the basic broth and the Tom yom broth. As expected, the basic broth is pretty bland. The..."
Jordan Stewart
"On the cheaper side. Decent ingredients and the soup base is not watered down. It can be a bit confusing to order when it comes to hot pot. Serving..."
Taek-Ho Kwon
"Good food. I got alot for what I paid. The service is good. Calling in, to order was a challenge (me understanding her accent & vice-versa) but I..."
Evan Srinathji Das
"Authentic Chinese Cuisine, right in the heart of Chinatown. My go to place when I visit Boston. You know it's authentic when all the local Chinese..."
Garrett Carrara
"Great place to catch a quick lunch. Has a lunch menu similar to surrounding Chinese restaurants, but the quality is better than..."
William Ullom
"Nice place to eat was very empty compared to all the other places around it that had waiting times. But the food was good and worth..."
Thomas McDonough
"Nice place for hot pot. Very cheap. Chicken hot pot combo with a few extras for two people will only be about $25. Try the szechuan hot..."
Madison Wang
"I had the string bean with pork and a spicy beef dish. Service was prompt and the food was completely..."
Felicity Brewer
"Great food, is being a while since my last asian food, I'm glad I walked in here! Good..."
Ricardo Pinto
"Courteous service and delicious string beans. Their prices are reasonable and I'm coming back for the..."
Storm Flower
"Great food, good service and a quiet atmosphere. I will definitely visit this place..."
ilonka decastro
Van Shabu & Bar
Van Shabu & Bar
81/100 (192 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Fusion
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
"So disappointed - Didn't even get seated here. Wanted to stop for a late lunch with my kids and was turned away by the host saying they couldn't take..."
Jennifer Kulesza
"Delicious all you can eat sushi and hot pot, though I only come for the sushi, tried hot pot and wasn't too thrilled with it. They also have regular..."
Kimberly Wilkes
"If you're looking for a relaxed environment with good food and drinks, this is your spot. They dont have a huge variety of Sushi rolls or really..."
Dennis Barros
"Really great customer service. The sushi here is excellent. I recommend the Godzilla or the Bruins rolls or the crab avocado salad. They even do..."
Rebecca “Bex”
"Nice place! Great all you can eat hot pot and Sushi. Sushi and food is very fresh. However, they automatically add 20% tip and then want to argue why..."
DanDan Rucker
"This place has one of the best Hotpot & Sushi buffets in the area. Yes, they serve Hotpot AND Sushi for their buffet. It's a bit pricey, but only by..."
Alan Wong (Raging)
"If you're looking for the best sushi/Asian cuisine Boston has to offer, and for a good price, forget going into the city and come HERE. Stellar..."
Keilany Shanice (K.O.)
"I went there for my birthday and I had a wonderful time there. We had shabu shabu/hot pot and the deals were really good. They had televisions at..."
KuraiChocobo
"Their sushi and hotpot buffet seems a little pricey but the variety and quantity is worth the price every now and then. Beef tongue is a great for..."
T N
"Let me start with food. It is worth trying! Shabu is super fresh, tasty and inexpensive. I give 4 stars because every wall has a huge tv screen..."
Eugenia Valerie Clifford
"Van's new menu is incredible! Poke bowl is delicious! Ramen bowl is amazing ! I come eat here every day if I..."
Minh Nguyen
"All you can eat option is great, fast service and great food. Watermelon martini us amazing made with real crushed Watermelon. BE AWARE THEY..."
L. L. Bigby
"A great local spot near the Savin Hill T station. The sushi is on point, good selection of libations, the staff is so friendly and attentive. My..."
Nelson Feliciano
Kaze Shabu Shabu
Kaze Shabu Shabu
80/100 (870 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese Fusion
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Shabu Shabu
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Noodle
Beef
Hot Pot
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Surf And Turf
Fish
Sit down
Japanese Fusion
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"On a late chilly night in Boston, this place is a good stop to clear your sinuses and get your spicy broth fix. The meat combo was a good deal...."
Dan Babajanyan
"I have gone here a few times. Each time was a great experience. The amount of food is perfect for me and the staff has always been..."
Chanté Chanté
"A nice, little hotpot restaurant located in Chinatown. The customer service was okay. We made a reservation before hand for our party but we still..."
Shiv Patel
"Always a solid choice for comfort food. Open late and great for big parties. I recommend the Tom Yum broth and if you like spicy the Szechuan..."
Francisco Morales
"Bustling place with your choice of Chinese cuisine. Had the hot pot experience and it was delectable. One of the places on Chinatown that remains..."
vishak vijayakumar
"This is one of my favorite places in the world. Lord knows how many times I have been here. I go to school at Suffolk University around the corner..."
Melinda Ngo
"Great experience! Went out in group of 4, about a 10 minute wait, and seated in the booth. The broths were great, strongly recommend the Thai Tomyum...."
Alexander Kodak
"The staff is friendly and prices are reasonable; however, it's good to know what you're getting into with shabu shabu. All of your food is brought..."
Daniel Call
"An incredible first hotpot experience! This place is..."
Drew Waranis
"Fantastic Shabu Shabu with a lot of seating on both floors. Great sauce, a lot of condiments, and well-priced! The meat (beef&pork) was fresh, tasty,..."
Melvyn sutiono (MLVN)
"The place is very crowded and small, but they're the only place that's open in the area. The food was good, but the staff was overwhelmed. Don't..."
George Tan
"Great place to go late at night when nothing else outside of Chinatown is open. The food is really good and cheap..."
Steve
"Nice hotpot, or shabu shabu, spot right on the edge of the busy streets of Chinatown. Restaurant is very clean and has very spacious seating..."
Jj Arteche
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Boston
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Boston
80/100 (626 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
Lamb
Asian
Chinese
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went there yesterday with my friends on Christmas Day as it was so busy with crowded there. Service was excellent and foods are always good. Having..."
IVY Promjan
"Happy Lamb is an all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant where you pay a set price for 1.5 hours of eating. It's smart to reserve a table to avoid a..."
Batın Mert
"Came in on a weekday for early dinner. We were a party of two and didn’t had any reservation prior, fortunately they were able to provide is seats..."
Alyssa
"Hotpot Heaven: Unforgettable Experiences at Happy Lamb Hotpot Chinatown I always love going to Hot Lamb Hotpot Chinatown, whether it's a gathering..."
Last Bite
"This place is amazingly delicious. First able, I really liked that their portions were just perfect, not too much and not too little. All the food..."
Marely M
"Looking at photos here from almost a year ago, it does seem they have changed the way food is presented (also pricing management), as well as some..."
Franc H
"Happy Lamb Hot Pot offers a sizzling all-you-can-eat experience that left me thoroughly satisfied. The spicy soup stole the spotlight with its..."
Ángel Martínez
"We were visiting the Boston area for the weekend and dying to eat some authentic hotpot. It was crowded and a Friday night, but we put our names in..."
Rachel Wallace
"Incredible place to go! I've never had a hot pot before! It was my first experience and I really like the place! The place is nearby the downtown..."
rafael paes
"Great hotpot place to visit in Chinatown. The restaurant is extremely clean, modern, and has a nice look to it. The table was great, with two burners..."
Shiv Patel
Empire Restaurant And Lounge
Empire Restaurant And Lounge
79/100 (4312 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Korean Rubbed NY Strip
Cakes
Pancakes
Dessert Pupu Platter
Fish
Salmon Sashimi
Crab
Duck
Avocado Rice Bites
Sashimi
Singapore Street Noodles
Calamari
Tuna Truffle Sashimi - GF
Pork
Mapo Tofu
Tuna
Singapore noodles
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
Hot & Sour Soup
Calamares
Chocolate Mousse
Salmon
Chilean Sea Bass
Scallion Pancake
Omakase Platter
Lobster Roll
Noodle
Sushi Deluxe Platter
Cod
Shrimp
Return of the Hamachi Tartare Roll
Pad Thai
Beef
Pineapple Mai Tai for Two and the Big Kahuna
Hot Pot
Sushi Cupcakes
Crab Rangoon
Two Way Rangoons
Ice Cream
Dumplings
Steak & Frites - GF
Cupcakes
Lobster
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place knows how to do it. The food is the best Asian fusion I've had and the presentation is stellar. Everyone from the doorman to the back..."
Kate Pollock
"Had a spectacular experience! My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town, had the two-way Rangoon, beef teppenyaki, pan chick and mushrooms..."
Kelly Morgan Adams
"We have never stayed in the Seaport area and are not familiar with the restaurants so we just randomly picked. All 7 of us were extremely happy with..."
Mary Elizabeth Dorman
"Last night I had the pleasure of Dj'ing at Empire. I put in an order for sushi, the house special, and it was brought out to me without exaggeration,..."
JD Prentice
"THis a great restaurant! The bartendress made wonderful drinks and the waitstaff helped us order the delicious food- Inwould highly recommend that..."
Alison Arnold
"The food and service was out of this world. We had our daughter’s Sweet Sixteen birthday celebration there this past weekend. Anton our server..."
Stacie Gravanis Papagiannis
"We were at Empire Lounge for New Years Eve at a table of 13 people. The staff was diligent about keeping others away from our table area. Our..."
Cindy Harris
"I planned a birthday party at empire and everything was fantastic. The sales manager made the whole end to end process easy and he had great..."
Michael Ratte
"Absolutely amazing! This place is hands down the best lounge/restaurant in Boston. I cant wait to come back here..."
Raphaela Zaruha
"coolest ,hippest ,and best sushi hands down in..."
Sandy Poirier
"Tuna tartar, dragon roll and chicken fried rice are my favorites here . Great service, beautiful and amazing location in the..."
Christine Roane
"Awesome place , great design , knowledgeable staff , quick service ...... I'll be back..."
Zachary Shuman
"Empire is an epitome of classy restaurants in Boston. They recommend a particular attire for dining in here. I loved the food, however the prices..."
Shardul Telharkar
"Fun place close to downtown. Turns into a club/lounge after 10 PM. We went for a late dinner without realizing it would be extremely loud. The..."
Abhishek B
"Wonderful food, music, service, and atmosphere! I had the best New York strip of my life, bursting with flavor in both the steak itself, the..."
Elizabeth McIlroy
"Quite simply amazing. Got stuck in the seaport and thank goodness I found this gem. I had the hand made pork chili dumplings and the fried salmon..."
Tetra Grammaton
"Food being sushi specialty rolls very good... All you can eat limited menu was worth it but not the same as menu rolls....Great service that was the..."
Brian “Bmanpitt” Pitcher
"Great interiors, fun music and good drinks. The menu is pricy and the taste of the dishes is not up to par with the prices, but the portion sizes are..."
Smruthi
"I recommend you stop looking for somewhere to eat and head straight over to Empire. I could stop the review there, but there's a bit more to..."
Eric Johnson
"Delicious, varied selection. Very fresh sushi, interesting cocktails, quite pricey, but they earn..."
Gretchen Dautermann Gordon
"Chose to come for my Birthday and was very happy with our date night. Everything was delicious. Service was fantastic. We even managed to get street..."
Amanda Tran
"Our first time there. Girls night out. The server was great. We were in the lounge area with our own little space $$$$$$$. Didn't realize that there..."
Sheila S
"Amazing food and pleasant ambiance.. For vegetarians Avacado rice bites and mapo tofu is a must try and my all time favourite and addictive veggie..."
Anusha
"Great place for a bit of an upscale date with fancy delicious cocktails and sushi. Seated at the bar, we could watch the cooks at work. The decor has..."
Brian Chan
"We had an event here for the Rockwell Automation Conference, and everything was great. Many small bites served throughout the night and a continuous..."
Rick MacLeod
Shanghai Gate
Shanghai Gate
78/100 (524 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Eggplant
Hot Pot
Shanghai
Sit down
Chinese
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very authentic Shanghai food. Taste goes a little light but that’s usually how Shanghai food was made. Seat is a little small and space is tight,..."
Xiaobo Sheng
"As a Shanghainese, I confirm the menu has some of the traditional Shanghai style dishes. The dishes we tried tasted very homemade, in a good way...."
Claire Sha
"Pretty good. Authentic Chinese food. Just a tad bit bland but again more authentic than American Good portions Decent prices. Around $25 a..."
Daniel Jang
"We love the food at Shanghai Gate! Their menu is big, and we've eaten around on it a lot, and we've never been disappointed. From Garlic Eggplant to..."
Twocourse Meal
"I am international student here that I like the traditional shanghai food. I can say that it is delicious at least for me. I also like the service..."
Goldrealty
"As of today, no dine-in yet,but good food that comes out and stays hot. Packaging was great and the eggplant+dumplings were..."
Michael Rojas
"The food is a little expensive. The rice is not free. The food is..."
Chien-Chang Chen
"Amazing food but service can be spotty. We ordered for waters and the waiter disappeared and never came back. We tried again in mandarin with..."
Andrew Robbins
"The food was amazingly delicious. I ordered some vegan dishes and never regret it, it was so good. My party had other and they loved it, they are..."
Dragica “Daca” Zoric
"Last night I had shallow fried Tilapia , stirred fried diced chicken with green pepper, celery and carrots, Malantou (malantou is a veggie mixed..."
sue aldred
"Great food as always. Can not wait till the indoor seatings are open so we can enjoy the hot dishes reminiscing the childhood favorites of Shanghai...."
Min Cheng
"Love this place, excellent and simple, lot of choices. I take a won ton soup every time, it's really good. Meals are fresh and handmade (I went a..."
Florent Piver
"Very authentic, not expensive either. Loved the 铁板茄子 and 烤麸!Very tasty, good service. We went at around 3 or 4 pm though, so there were..."
michelle Li
"I am an American who traveled to China Shanghai on Business trip, I loved the food in shanghai, when I came back I was told about the Shanghai..."
Khamis Sidahmed
"The service was fabulous and the food was made with fresh and flavorful ingredients. We ordered the beef short ribs and steak with brown sauce...."
eyanna brice
Hot Pot Buffet
Hot Pot Buffet
72/100 (1934 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Soups
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
Hot Pot
Fish
Sit down
Soups
Chinese
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place to go with a group or as a special dinner. They have options for shared or individual hot pot meals, but it's more fun to go as a group..."
Flora Su
"Me and my boyfriend stumbled across this place about two years ago we fell in love with the food . All meats, veggies and seafood are fresh every..."
Lex Tesfaye
"This restaurant has multiple, large floors and the food never stops coming out. They're totally willing to offer a second, third, or fourth round of..."
Megan Sogard
"EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME!! Forgot to take pictures when food arrived at the table. Everyone started digging in once we dropped items in the..."
KS K
"Great All-you-can-eat Hot Pot restaurant!! Right on the edge of East Chinatown, just past the Chinatown Gate. Great spot for lunch and dinner with..."
Matt Greil
"My first time hot pot experience and it was amazing. I like the concept of cooking the food yourself. There is a variety to choose from and you can..."
Erwin 020
"Such a great place to go eat!! Huge restaurant 3 floors. Staff is on there game waiting to serve At the end they give you fresh oranges 😊 Thank..."
G
"A nice hot pot place to try in Boston. It’s looks busy when we arrived but was able to seat right away. You just have to order what soup base and..."
Arman Barbuco
"Easily the BEST hotpot I have ever had. Didn't even wait to leave before doing this review. Service was great, staff was very nice. Broth was..."
Abbey McDonald
"Love the hotpot here. It’s AYCE, it’s a little pricy but if you eat a lot. It’s fine. The sauce that they gave is FIRE!! But it has nuts in..."
Macy So
"Love this place. A hotpot place that closes at 2am??? You should come and try by..."
Pitipat Wongsittikan
"My years of travel in and around Asia I have enjoyed the best of the best in Asian quisine. This is without a doubt one of the best Hot Pot and or..."
Jeff
"The food wasn't superb but the portions were pretty generous. Quite impressed by the variety of seafood they offer. Another plus is it's hours till..."
梁凱傑(Jack Liang)
"Great space for large groups and all you can eat buffet is $44. There are many meat and veggie options. There are also dumplings and winter melon...."
Jaye Aster Broder
"Hot pot is good here. Mala broth has good spice. All you can eat is a good price. Nice selection of drinks. Good selection of meats and..."
Jon Stamos