This is the first time I tried a Hot Pot place in Oahu and it did not disappoint.
The place was cozy, well ventilated. It looks like a Chinese Restaurant but more chill and doesn't have any uneven smell.
My husband said it get's crowded in that place so we called before we came in and the staff said just walk-in so we did. But after we ate (around 12:30pm Sunday), theirs already a line outside so it's better to call/plan ahead.
The service crew was super friendly, very attentive, polite and generous too cos He gave us complimentary desserts, Mochi Ice Cream because He knew its our first time in their restaurant.
We ordered Seafood Broth, then 3 meat (rib eye, beef tongue and pork belly). It was a fun experience too because you get to choose your of veggies, dimsum, noodles and other food displayed on their refrigerators with clear doors. We got Bochoy, Baby Mushroom, Fish Ball and Pho Noodles. We wished that we only ordered 1 or 2 meat because it was too much for us - it's just me and my husband.
The taste of the broth is spot-on! We wanted a not so spicy broth but rich in flavor and we're glad the staff recommended the Seafood Broth. I think their Thai broth was the famous one but it's too spicy for us.
Overall, I enjoyed my hotpot soup and can't wait for the "winter" in Hawaii so that we could have more hotpot soup!
Hot Pot is the latest craze in Hawaii. During my recent visit to the islands, I was surprised to see so many shabu shabu, or hot pot, restaurants open. The one place we dined at was Hot Pot Heaven , located in the McCully Shopping Center in Honolulu. Hot Pot Heaven recently won a 2011 Critic's Choice Ilima Award . Here are the things you need to do to get that hot pot started: Select your broth - there's a variety of broths from the basic chicken broth ($5.99) to the spicy Thai broth ($8.99). Torn between two? No problem - you can get both - it'll come in one pot with a divider (see right). Select your protein - thinly sliced beef, pork, you name it - they'll bring a plate of it for you to cook in the hot pot. Select your veggies and other goodies to add to the broth. Towards the back of the restaurant is a fridge filled with plates of sliced tofu, noodles, bok choy, and other vegetables. Pay mind to the price of each plate - listed above the fridge. By the time you're seated - the bro
Hot Pot Heaven is a delightful and spacious restaurant, perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger groups. The ordering process is straightforward: choose your soup base (I went for the miso), select individually priced fixings, and customize your sauce to your liking. My personal selection included udon noodles, a plate of broccoli, brisket, and zucchini – and the result was absolutely delicious! The flavors blended seamlessly, creating a satisfying and enjoyable hot pot experience.
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