I came here with my family to have dinner. The food was absolutely amazing and I loved how there was a combination for hot pot and barbecue at the same time. The service was very quick and also very nice. And the ambience was very calming and soothing, it is a perfect place to go to on a rainy day as well.

My favorite spot to go to whenever I'm in OC. I've tried sooo many different places like bounce Wagyu spots but honestly none of them can't really beat this place in my heart because for the price and for the quality, it's amazing here! Great date spot or family hangout spot. It's such a laid back and chill spot. Great food and great service!

The food was excellent, the service was impeccable, and it was getting closer to closing time that I felt that my boyfriend bought out the restaurant to ourselves. Everyone is so friendly in there. 10/10 recommend this spot.

Hot Pot City is our go to place when we want hot pot but don't want to wait in a long line. It really is an underrated place for hot pot! There's 3 different broths to choose from: regular, spicy, and Thai, and we usually get a split pot of Thai and spicy for an additional price. They also have a grill surrounding the pot, so the pot is slightly small. There is a fridge in the back to get all your items: vegetables, meat, seafood, sides, butter, noodles, and sauces. There's also rice in the back that you can get yourselves. I really love the ribeye here. I feel like the plates are tiny, but the marination is delish! We also always get the salmon, fish balls, and vegetables. The restaurant isn't the cleanest, especially because there's the grill there. I definitely feel a bit dirty after leaving. Just think kbbq vibes lol. The prices were raised a LOT for the small plates, but still overall decent and I will definitely keep coming back!

not the most luxurious hot pot but this place hits the craving if you want something on the cheaper side! lots of varieties of meats, vegetables, toppings, and sauces to choose from. you can go up and get everything yourself now. service is super good and they're super attentive if you need help. you can't beat these prices! also lots of seating, i've never had to wait!

I LOVE hot pot, and I also make my own hot pot at home, so I am ver picky. Hot Pot City made me want more of it. The service was good, plenty of food selections, and they offer many choices of sauce. Service: The lady was very friendly, we were the first customer and arrived 5 minutes before 12 and she sat us right away. (Shame on me for not asking her name) They provided two tongs and explained that was for grilling/raw food. I like that so, no cross-contaminations. A separate bowl was also provided for the hot pot soup.(I usually have to ask if the rice is served). I love how they thought of everything. It's exactly how I would have done it at home. Food: The Marinate rib-eye is full of flavors. It's a bit too much for my sister but I loved it. It is on the thin side but that's perfect for me. I like the serving size too. It allows me to order more variety of food and can still finish it all. I wasn't sure about the soup base from the way it looked but it was very tasty to me and I keep drinking more and more. The shrimp from the seafood combo is also. Seasoned for grilling. It was nice and fresh. I also like the food is plated and on display. It allows me to see how fresh and the amount be served. Sauce area: They don't have the satay sauce that I am used to but the chili oil with seeds and ponzu sauce does the trick. It actually allows me to taste the meat flavor, not over powering. They have a nice selections of hot sauce. Having both soy sauce and ponzu is a nice touch. Cleanness: Everywhere I looked was clean. I noticed when she gave us our utensil, she replaced a soup spoon on her own ,maybe she noticed something but it shows she cared about not giving out anything she wouldn't use. I will definitely return and recommended to more friends. I hope you will also like the food here. Tips: Be sure to know which dish is seasoned for grilling and which is for hot pot, otherwise, your soup might be salty. I did grilled the bok choy with some butter too. I only used the Chilli oil with seeds and ponzu. It has the spicyness but not over powering like Sriracha, and ponzu gives a little vinegary taste and light soy sauce flavor. They have many sauces and plenty of small dishes, don't be afraid to try a small amount first to find your fav.