Mongolian Hot Pot - 涮涮羊 - 蒙式火锅店

Hot pot restaurant · San Diego

Mongolian Hot Pot - 涮涮羊 - 蒙式火锅店

Hot pot restaurant · San Diego

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4718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

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4718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Get directions

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Where to Find Hot Pot Restaurants in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"This hot pot restaurant, formerly affiliated with the popular Mongolian chain Little Sheep, does a more traditional hot pot. There are plenty of soup options, but the original is a milky broth made with mutton. Proteins lean heavily toward lamb but there is Kobe beef rib eye, as well as pork blood and intestines. Their lunch special is a bargain at $14.95." - Helen I. Hwang

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"Mongolian Hot Pot offers convenient hot pot home kits that you can make yourself and either pick up or get delivered." - Grace Cassidy

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Leslie Rami

Google
Went here to celebrate a birthday and our tummy’s were happy. Fast and friendly service. Plenty of options to choose from, our favorite was the flank steak. Had an option of two broths. we got mild and extra spicy. Desert included ice cream. I got strawberry and my date got vanilla.

Christien Eng

Google
Came here with my family to celebrate my birthday last week and had a great time. They have tables sectioned off in the back to accommodate large parties, so we were comfortable and the servers came by often to check in on us. My kids loved the meat, which was super easy to cook and together with the soup broth tasted great. Will definitely come back again soon

Nguyen Le

Google
Really enjoyed the hotpot here! The broth was flavorful, the meat and fish were delicious, and I liked the variety of veggies and tofu. The sauces bar added a nice touch too. Everything tasted great and the portions were just right. Definitely a place I’d come back to for hotpot.

Bobo Eng

Google
This been my go to hot pot for years. I love the soup base here compare to other hot pot places. They changed to all you can eat now. I think it’s great value compare to order individually. Came here with my whole family for my husbands bday. The bday boy ate for free too!

Tazz Hossain

Google
When the food was bad, they tried to explain how hotpot works to us, even though we have been eating hotpot since childhood, across 4 major cities. Angel was very apologetic. The service from him was good. That being said this place is.. not good - they brought out all the seafood items first, forgot every sliced meats, forgot our rice, forgot our noodles - the watermelon juice seemed blended with ice but also just feels like they made it a long time ago and froze it so there were ice crystals - when we did get the sliced meats they didnt taste fresh, it was stringy - they served us matcha icecream that felt like vanilla ice cream coloured green. There was ice crystals and my fiance and I had to wait a while for it to melt enough to be edible - everything seemed near frozen and took a lot longer to cook They blamed the kitchen and printer error for their service, but we had a very dissapointing experience.

Ashley Bardales

Google
Location was super clean and From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how spotless and welcoming the place felt. The atmosphere is bright, organized, and clean, which immediately made the dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. The customer service was outstanding--staff greeted me warmly, checked in at the right times without being intrusive, and genuinely made sure I had everything I needed. It's clear they value their guests and take pride in what they do. As for the food--absolutely delicious. Every plate came out fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell they use quality meats and put care into their cooking. Portion sizes were generous without being overwhelming, and everything was plated beautifully. Overall, this spot is a perfect mix of great service, clean environment, and incredible food. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place that truly gets it right.

Mar Sol

Google
Overall, it's a good restaurant. The broth options were flavorful, and the variety of fresh ingredients—meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles—was good. We got half and half with half spicy and the other their original. The staff was friendly and attentive as her they could as it took them a while to make it to our table, i believe being a holiday, they were understaffed, but they tried. I enjoyed the communal dining experience. It was fun to share with loved ones.

guinevere lewis

Google
This by far the best hot pot in San Diego! It’s been a staple for years and we will never stop going. The food is always consistent and super fast service. The service is what keeps us coming back as well the staff is truly great and very attentive. They also have a big selection and sauce bar best sesame sauce ever! No other hot pots compare to this location
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Christien E.

Yelp
Came here with my family to celebrate my birthday last week and had a great time. They have tables sectioned off in the back to accommodate large parties, so we were comfortable and the servers came by often to check in on us. My kids loved the meat, which was super easy to cook and together with the soup broth tasted great. Will definitely come back again soon
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Khayka M.

Yelp
Service is very fast and professional. Ning, Sunday and Aaron is our favorite. They serving very professional and fast. We come eat 1-2 time every week. Thank you Ning, Sunday and Aaron for your professional service. I recommend this place for your lunch or dinner
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Grace N.

Yelp
4.5 Seriously one of my favorite hot pot spots. I love the original soup base. They use the Little Sheep brand soup base and it's so rich and flavorful. My must get orders are: Chinese fritters (to soak up all the soup) Fish ball with roe Tendon Tripe Shrimp paste Brisket Sauce bar is decently stocked. Decor is a little dated but service is fairly efficient. I always be happy and full!
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Susie T.

Yelp
Service was awesome this day!! They are sooooo friendly! Plenty of tables and clean! Broth is excellent! Bone broth and house spicy! The intestines are the best!!!!! Love this place! So good!
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Jenny V.

Yelp
You order they bring, sooo much food. Service is fast also. Broth was good, we tried our best to make the best hot pot possible lol. My husband and I are not professionals at it so it wasn't as good as we would had wish for. Our friends seem to enjoy cooking their own hot pot, o wish I was a pro at it.

Ashley B.

Yelp
Location was super clean and From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how spotless and welcoming the place felt. The atmosphere is bright, organized, and clean, which immediately made the dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. The customer service was outstanding--staff greeted me warmly, checked in at the right times without being intrusive, and genuinely made sure I had everything I needed. It's clear they value their guests and take pride in what they do. As for the food--absolutely delicious. Every plate came out fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell they use quality meats and put care into their cooking. Portion sizes were generous without being overwhelming, and everything was plated beautifully. Overall, this spot is a perfect mix of great service, clean environment, and incredible food. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place that truly gets it right.
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Dean G.

Yelp
This is my first time experiencing hot pot, and I was not disappointed. To be honest there was something intimidating about the whole experience at first, but there was a great waiter who made the process easy. Mongolian Hot Pot, in particular is my daughter's favorite. This will be a definite return as I enjoyed it extremely.
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Kimberly H.

Yelp
Be sure to ask for your dessert! It's nothing too fancy, but with your All You Can Eat a dessert comes with it. Great place for families and large parties. We went on a Sunday 2:30pm. We were sat quickly. You order on a sheet and the server will bring your items out. There is a self serve bar so if the server didn't bring those items, you'll most likely grab it from the self serve bar. Warning: The Sichuan Spicy Bone Broth is HOT HOT! I should have removed the block of spice and just had mild spice. Enjoyed the selections. Wish there was more dessert options for All You Can Eat. $36 per person weekend price.
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Kimberly H.

Yelp
My parents' new go-to for hot pot. For lunch it's $25 per person. It's clean. They have good quality meat and fresh veggies. Service is nice. The mango tea and watermelon juice are both delightful. Prob not so good for parties bigger than five. Came here on a Saturday at 1pm and sat right away.
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Kat H.

Yelp
I didn't like the variety of soup bases here but the meat quality is high. The original house soup base tasted bland had dried spices floating on top and the spicy house soup base had a lot of chopped up dried chillies on top that was a choking hazard as well. They have a big variety of meats including wagyu and lamb and seafood and veggies and noodles. They also have meat skewers and pot stickers/dumplings and cold side dishes. I think my favorite part was the tender wagyu meat dipped in the sesame sauce, cucumber salad, pot stickers, and the strawberry and matcha ice cream. Service could be better. Would be easier to order through an iPad than to say every dish and have them forget a few dishes.
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Billy P.

Yelp
The first time I've ever been here was when I was 8, and even with the numerous amount of times I've come back here since then, this place has NEVER disappointed me -- even more so now since they've released their AYCE menu again. Sure, the service *can* feel a little slow when they are fully packed, but the quality of the food here is just unmatched and definitely makes up for that. What I love most in particular here is their soup bases. To me, it's more than just an instrument to cook my food in, it's something that I look forward to drinking as I eat everything else. I mean, it's just nice to have a solid soup that not only imbues its flavor onto whatever you cook in it, but can also stand by itself without feeling too overpowering.

Angel F.

Yelp
This was my second time here, and while I love Little Sheep and have been a long time patron at their SF location, I will not be back to this location in SD anymore. My first review isn't here anymore (suspicious) and the manager offered me to come back on their behalf for free. I replied back, and never received any follow up. Still, I decided to give this location another try, and was disappointed yet again. BOTH times I've been here, the service has been atrocious and my order is either 1. Missing items or 2. I'm given the incorrect food. I'm confused as to why other patrons were receiving excellent service and didn't seem to have any issues with their orders being incorrect. Their waiters seemed attentive, meanwhile, my waiter disappeared for the majority of the time I was there, so trying to grab anyone's attention was difficult. So sad to see the service has not changed. I love their soup bases and the large menu options (both ACYE and a la carte). I just can't justify spending money at this place if I can't even get standard service and the correct food I ordered. My partner left hungry because he was frustrated with this experience and we just wanted to pay and leave.

Zach S.

Yelp
I originally left a negative review for this place over a year ago, and management commented promising us a free dinner. That never happened. We weren't planning to return, but after more than a year, we decided to give it another shot. Big mistake. This time: Our first order was missing 3-4 items, and no server checked in with us for over half an hour. When we finally placed our second round, we re-added the missing food, but once again, it came out wrong. Service was practically nonexistent. The craziest part? My original negative Yelp review has mysteriously disappeared, yet somehow this place still has a 4.2 star rating. Very suspicious given how consistently bad the service has been. We won't be coming back again.
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JoAnn S.

Yelp
ALL YOU CAN EAT ONLY I was told to leave a review as there is no manager to speak to or contact except for on here. I've been a guest for over 15 years and told all of my friends about this place who are now regulars as well. It's one of my very favorite restaurants. The best soup ever. I'm so sad the change was made to only allow the all you can eat option only Instead of a la carte . We always order a decent variety and amount of food that I take home as I have a small appetite, I love taking it home and finishing my portion. We order ordered the same thing we normally do but portions came out 1/2 the size since it's all you can eat and we didn't finish it. 1 round of food, nothing crazy at all. We were then charged another $10 to take my leftovers home! I've never been so upset. The principle of it I get but makes no sense to throw away food or charge me more for it. Ended up paying almost double what we use to in typical night there and honestly it's just not worth it. PLEASE GO BACK TO A LA CARTE ORDERING!!! I was told they made the change on Monday, we went there on Thursday 7/17/25 Service is quick and friendly, Ying has taken care of us for many years. Food has been! Consistent for years Please change it back so I can come back and tell all my friends
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Ja'Nelle S.

Yelp
Great return by! The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive. My family and I had hot pot and we paid per item instead of all you can eat. The prices are reasonable. The experience was fun. I would definitely return.
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Sun F.

Yelp
It's All You Can Eat now :( Long time customer, have been coming here for 5+ years. My first recommendation to new comers of SD. It's changed now because although the food is good, they got rid of A La Carte option + they charge you $10 to take food home. Portions are considerably less. It sucks because one the values of this pace was that it had a La carte option which allowed me to eat what I wanted for a better price since I never order crazy meats or seafood. Now I'll be going somewhere else because it's not worth it.
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Tracy T.

Yelp
We came back and I'm glad we gave it another try! The last time I was there service was really the main aspect that needed improvement. Previously, they were slow to get our food/order and some items never made it to us. Today however, service was spectacular! Angel was our main server and he was very knowledgeable in the meat options, and was so speedy. He even identified when we needed to give our pot a good scrape to prevent burning. Him along with a few other servers were on top of filling our water glasses as well as filling our soup broths as we ate. Food items came out fast. Some items got lost on the way to us but not a huge deal as you can just replace the order as many times as needed. Food was still fresh, and veggie cleaned well. They still have an abundance of seafoods (shrimps, fish, muscles) as well as meats including Wagyu, lamb, chicken, etc which were delicious. They even added a condiment bar. I didn't go there to get any sauces but it looked great from a distance. They have maybe like 6-8 broths to pick from. We picked the original which was great and a Szechuan spicy broth which we did not like. The flavor was kinda too overpowering muting the taste of the meats and just covering everything in the peppercorn flavor. I do wish we could have swapped out the broths once we got through it to a new flavor but sadly that's not an option. Price wasn't bad at all. We did AYCE on the weekend with a child, and adults I believe were $35.99 and kids between 3-11 were $8.99. Make sure you get on the waitlist or make a reservation before coming in on a weekend at 7:30 cause it gets busy! Overall, I will definitely go back. Service improved. Food still great and fresh.
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AiTi C.

Yelp
This hot pot spot deserves some love. For $35.95 a person, it honestly feels like a steal. You cannot find it elsewhere. You get so many choices--Wagyu, seafood, tons of fresh veggies, and a bunch of broth options to mix and match. Everything tasted fresh; you can tell they don't cut corners on quality. What really made the experience, though, were Kimmy and Aaron. They're the kind of people who make you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time. They're super attentive and super sweet, and they just made the whole meal feel that much better. If you're into hot pot (or have never tried it), this place is 100% worth checking out. Come hungry. You'll leave full and happy.
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Christine H.

Yelp
Came for my grandmas birthday and they were able to seat 11 of us. We brought a cake and they even cleaned off our tables before we sang and blew candles. The service was quick and attentive which our family appreciated. As for the food, it wasn't so bad for the price you pay. $35 for AYCE! Their sesame sauce was good to dip with. Broth was a little light, but not a problem because we just added more sauce and chili oil. I wasn't expecting much at first, but we were pleasantly surprised. My brother is also vegan, and there were so many options for him. I would come back again!
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Stephanie B.

Yelp
Excellent Hot Pot! The service was quick and everyone was so nice and friendly. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend the house spicy broth and the sesame bread. Everything was fresh, there is a station area to put your sauces together. Chef kiss! Very clean restaurant, well lit and the music was pleasant. We will be returning at least once a month.
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Tin Zar M.

Yelp
Angel was a really accommodating and welcoming server! Service is 10/10. The broths were really rich in flavor, and the meats were in huge portions. The place was also very clean and well preserved. I'd totally recommend to check this place out. Would definitely come again.
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Monica E.

Yelp
It took no time for Mongolian to become my favorite hot spot place in San Diego. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The orientation of the space is great whether you are coming solo, as a couple or in a group. The team is highly attentive and comes by frequently to refill water/drinks, add additional broth (no cost) and to check in about additional orders. You have the option of going a la cart or all you can eat. All you can eat is great --- $26 per person for lunch and $36 for dinner -- but know that the serving sizes her are ample. Very generous. No matter if it is your first, second or third order. So certainly come with others and pace. I like to start with two meats and two vegetables, and add more depending on appetite. The food here is absolutely fresh. Meaning the meats and vegetables taste as they should, are clean and at the right temperature. I have found with two other spots in town (to be unnamed) where the lamb doesn't taste like lamb at all and, even with marbling, the beef cuts are dry. I am always highly pleased with the actual flavor of the meats and vegetables. And what a variety! I always go with the original soup base (and add some of the garlic from the bar), but there are spicy and vegetarian options. I tried the medium spicy soup once and, on a scale of 1 to 10, it's at about a 4. I hear the house spicy soup is a 10. As for meats, you have lamb (a favorite), both Angus and Wagyu beef, beef belly, chuck (another favorite), bottom, ribeye, chicken breast, pork shoulder tendon and tripe. Lots of seafood options as well, to include shrimp, calamari and fish balls. I love the fish tofu as well. The vegetables and noodles are also abundant. Sprouts, cabbage, spinach, lettuce, watercress, bok choy, broccoli, potato, pumpkin, sweet corn, several types of mushrooms, egg and glass noodles -- and more. I also see that the dumplings (try the lamb wontons) sesame pancake and pot stickers are quite popular here. There are dozens of options and likely hundreds of soup configurations.

Ha V.

Yelp
They have great and fast customer service. Ying is the best! The food is fresh, and very recommended for parties.

Navid N.

Yelp
13 of us just celebrated my gf's Birthday there and it was definitely one amazing feast! They even comped her food for her bday which was super kind of them! Most friendly staff, very flavorful & delicious food and it's wonderful for larger groups. Everyone in the group absolutely loved this place. We'll all be back here again soon
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Alex G.

Yelp
I've been here a handful of times but have absolutely loved everytime! I'm a huge hot pot fan and I appreciate how big the selection is here. We got the AYCE for a family of 6, which was def enough to feed everyone. Our server Aaron was fantastic and took care of us extremely well! It was our family's birthday and he just helped make the entire night even more memorable! Our whole family appreciates how great and helpful he was the entire night, thank you!!!

Belinda V.

Yelp
Food here has always been consistent. Decent quality meat, sauce bar and the veggies are always fresh. The only thing that really gets me is the service. The first time I came here, service was good despite there being many customers in the store. There was always food on the table and our waters were constantly getting refilled. I've tried coming here three additional times because I wanted to give them the benefit of doubt. However, service has gone down. The last couple times I've came, service has been INCREDIBLY slow. I could remember 2 separate times dining in where my glass of water was completely empty and I had to wait over 10-15 minutes to ask for a refill. The servers also seem reluctant to give me back my order form for me to order more food which is odd given I've only ever come with one other person. I would understand if they were understaffed or if it was a busy night, but the restaurant is usually relatively empty when I go. Overall, I really wanted to like this place but it's not worth me paying so much just to wait. I would be able to ignore the poor service if I was not doing AYCE but the lack of servers present make it almost impossible to order more food or water. I do not want to wait 10-15 everytime I dine in just to get my order sheet back and another 15 for food to come out.
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Sigfrido U.

Yelp
It's only all you can eat $40 per person including for kids. We've been coming here for years. We ended up leaving as my kids do not eat that much. They lost a customer.
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Christine B.

Yelp
Great food and service! I've been to Mongolian Hot Pot many times, and everytime does not disappoint. The AYCE is definitely worth it for its price. A la carte is also available! It is located in a giant plaza with tons of parking. Even when I went on a weekend, there was parking and very little to no wait. When you come, the waiter gives you a paper menu where your party can select what you want. There are different broths, from House Original and House Tomato, etc., or you can opt for half & half. Then you choose your meats, veggies, etc. There is a sauce bar where you service yourself, which has sesame paste, seafood sauces, soy sauce, garlic, etc. There are also sides at the bar - the kimchi being my favorite, as it reminds me of Chinese cucumber salad. My favorite to get is the half original, half tomato as well as well napa cabbage and udon noodles! For meats, they do not skimp and give you plenty. You are sure to be filled before you leave. Service is wonderful. Waiters are all so friendly and give you the paper back to order more if you want, as you are finishing the current round. Quality is good for AYCE!
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Katharine K.

Yelp
This is truly one of my favorite spots, the vegetarian options are absolutely incredible, and the prices are so reasonable. I always leave feeling full, nourished, and completely satisfied. The service is consistently quick, and the staff is unbelievably kind. On top of that, the atmosphere is just perfect, never too loud or crowded. Even when the restaurant has people in it, it somehow still feels like your own little peaceful bubble.
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Anthony D.

Yelp
Came here on a Tuesday night with a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday: no wait, easy seating, and the vibe was relaxing. But before I go on, I got to give a shoutout to Aaron, our awesome server, who helped me snuck in a surprise cake through the backdoor, and for keeping the table lively with jokes, refills, and general good vibes. Our BD boy even ate for free (just show ID). Bonus! So, this AYCE hot pot place replaces the LittleSheep that used to be here. Similar food but cheaper. Their soup base comes in4 flavors. You can also request a vegetarian broth. We did the yin/yang pot (original + spicy), which was flavorful but really spicy! To be fair, our server did warn us. Before it was too late, he helped us remove the chili cake at the bottom and prevented us from turning our tongues into lava--which we appreciated! Tons of protein options (Angus, wagyu belly, ribeye, lamb), fresh seafood (shrimp, clams, mussels), and solid veggies game. Also loved that they had yam noodles, oh, and the fish balls with roe was amazingly tasty! I recommend you try it. Everything was fresh, no sad-looking anything. The Sauce bar was clean and fully loaded. A couple of hiccups with meat orders, but quickly fixed. Free broth refills and self heat control kept everything cooking as we liked it. Bottom line: Flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, stellar service. Clean, spacious, and reasonably priced. It's not the flashiest hot pot spot in town, but it's absolutely worth it for the above points.
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Mannie Rey A.

Yelp
Went here for my dad's birthday, was an amazing deal overall. Birthday person ate free, and the AYCE is very fairly priced. Food was good and the service was even better. Broth was tasty, meat was quality, and Angel/Aaron were super attentive and helpful. They kept asking us if we needed anything (refills, more broth, more menu items, etc.) Was my first time here, but definitely won't be my last.
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Winston L.

Yelp
Solid place for AYCE Mongolian/Chinese style hot pot ($25.95 Lunch M-F 11:30-3:00 and $35.95 Dinner and Weekends). We went on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant wasn't too crowded, so we were seated right away. The dinner menu has exclusive items not available during lunch. The soup and meat quality were good. The sesame sauce at the sauce bar was empty so we had to ask the waitstaff, but they were quick to refill it. Angel and the other waitstaff were very attentive, checking to see if we wanted to order more meat or refill on broth. They even helped split our check for our table of three and gave us plenty of ice cream to cool down from the spicy broth. Among the hot pot places in San Diego, this one is a solid choice for AYCE
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Frank L.

Yelp
Great, hot pot, the food was good and we saved money by doing all you can eat. We would definitely come back. We loaded up on the garlic and the Wagyu beef.
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Daniel A.

Yelp
Awesome service, first time ever at a hot pot and Angel walked us through everything and even helped us with seasoning all the different delicious meats and foods. Will definitely come here again and hopefully get the same server.
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Meghan B.

Yelp
Always a great hot pot experience. They have a ton of variety to choose some, including great options for vegans. Staff was very attentive, and Angel took great care of us, answering all of our questions and ensuring we had enough water and timely orders.
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Devon C.

Yelp
Angel gave us great service. The all-you-can eat was delicious with many options. There aren't many vegan options (no dumplings, no pancakes, only tofu/noodles/vegetables). Angel was kind to explain the ingredients when we weren't sure. The music was popular tunes at a nice volume. The restaurant was well lit but not too bright and the booths were comfortable. The buffet of sauces and side dishes was extensive, we loved the peanuts and cucumber salad. My favorite parts of the hot pot were the kabocha, the tofu knots and oyster mushrooms.
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Ashton K.

Yelp
I love this place, you walk in and you are greeted with a wave of YUM! The food is always fresh, delicious and healthy. Everyone who works here is informative if you ever are curious about what is what. Hong, Kimmy, and Angel are working hard and diligently almost every single time I am here, and checking up on my table often. I always look forward to seeing them as I am here more often than I would like to admit . My friends drive down from Oceanside because this is our favorite hotpot spot, our "Hotspot" 100% recommend!
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Carah B.

Yelp
We decided to try international Wednesdays for restaurants, we picked this place because of the reviews. We had Angel as our server and he walked our family through the menu and recommendations. We decided to go for the all you can and my boys ate a ton of beef and pork. Highly recommend!

Yu Hang L.

Yelp
I've been to a lot of hot pot places, but this one really hits different. They've got so many options--Wagyu, fresh seafood, all kinds of veggies, noodles, dumplings--pretty much everything you could want. Everything tastes fresh, and the broths are packed with flavor. It's the kind of place where you can just take your time, try a bit of everything, and leave full and happy. What makes it even better? Kimmy, Hong, and Aaron. Seriously, they're the nicest people. Super friendly, always checking in to make sure you have everything you need, and just really make the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. It's not just the food--it's the vibe. I've already been thinking about when I can come back.
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Guillermo S.

Yelp
We love it here! The lunch special is our go to favorite. Great value and the food quality is wonderful. Everyone is super friendly and provides great service always. Just a nice, quiet, place to enjoy great food.
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Sai Geetha K.

Yelp
Great selection of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Service is crisp and prompt. We ordered half and half of house original and house tomato soup. Neither was noteworthy but served as a good base. The sauce bar had the most common fixtures but could be better on the small bites. Overall a good hot pot experience. Side note on ambiance- avoid sitting close to the kitchen unless you want asmr of the meat saw!
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Lisa W.

Yelp
This place is awesome! Now that it's AYCE. I haven't been here for over 7 years. It was expensive before but the AYCE price is great!! Totally worth it. The MEATS!! Dinner and weekends they have wagyu beefs. They give you 4oz of meat for each, and it comes out really nice, nicely sliced, not too thick or thin. Just perfect. The broths are Mongolian style. I love the spicy one. The veggies are nice and fresh. (Bok choy, cabbage, spinach, all type of mushrooms). They have ALL the vegetables that are great for hot pot. Then the noodle choices!! So good, for fresh thick noodles to taro knots. Yum. There's all type of fish balls, seafood, and meat balls. So many choices. They even have dessert- ice cream. Definitely our NEW favorite AYCE hot pot place. We usually go to shabu works but the last time we went there the meats were way too thick and not nice and marble. We'll be back!!
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Winter S.

Yelp
The service was ok, it was our first time here and we didn't know what to do so we ask and didn't really help, the place was nice and clean. The food was good, and had a very pleasant taste. In my opinion I recommend to come with someone that has experience if it's your first time, and I do recommend to come here.

David J.

Yelp
My old review still shown here is from 2014 for Little Sheep hot pot (well known chain in China 小肥羊). I had some complaints about the old Little Sheep. I hear this restaurant is no longer associated with the Little Sheep chain (which is now out of North America completely). My wife and I ate here last night under the new name Mongolian Hot Pot (I presume new ownership and Chinese name 涮涮羊). I will say that we were pleasantly surprised that this new restaurant is significantly BETTER than the old Little Sheep. It is now my favorite restaurant in SD, displacing Yin Tang (#2 but barely, I will still go to both). We had the house spicy soup and the Sichuan spicy bone broth soup. They are both good, but I prefer the latter. The quality of all of the meats and vegetables were ordered were good and have nothing to complain about.

Willem N.

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Went in today for lunch bc I use to come for the lunch special and the lady was like, AYCE only for 25 dollars. Wouldn't have been so bad if I was hungry but I wasn't and the lunch portions before was enough for me. I drove 25 mins there for nothing. Oh well... maybe another time... but probably not.
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Leena D.

Yelp
I got overcharged now they're not answering the phones. Check your receipts this is disgustingly ridiculous!
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Lyn S.

Yelp
The selection was great. Meat quality was also high. We enjoyed our food. However, the service was not good. They only brought us half the things we ordered. They also didn't tell us what meat was what. The server brought back our paper after everything we ordered was "supposedly" brought to us. He never came back. No drink refills by him. No broth refills either. Our soups were barely half filled. It had all evaporated. I had to flag down a different server to get service. I get it. The place is big and there were only two servers (from what I could tell), but we there for 90 minutes and saw our server twice: once when he dropped off drinks and when he dropped off the paper. We came under a friend's recommendation. While the food was good, service was so bad that we don't think we will be back.
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Armando V.

Yelp
One of the best food I ever tried!! Definitely will come back!! Great variety of meats and vegetables, tasty broths and incredible service.
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Bernadette T.

Yelp
I've seen some major improvements on my second visit to Mongolian Hot Pot this year. Service was much better, more attentive. They also have a sauce bar now, which I had not seen here before but appreciate that it is now self-serve. I much prefer the a la carte menu because it's bigger. We spent about the same amount of money as we would have on AYCE but I do feel like we got more food, and we got to take our leftovers home. I felt like this is a good amount of food for 4 people: - 1 beef and lamb platter - 2 supreme beef platters - 1 thick noodle - 1 veggie combo platter - 1 fish balls - 1 quail eggs We also ordered these items as well, much of which we could not finish but had to take home!: - 1 pork belly - 1/2 beef meatballs - 1/2 shrimp balls - 1 hot pot dumplings - 1 chinese fritters - 1 tofu combo platter - lamb skewers - steamed rice - cucumber salad Overall, this is a great place for hot pot! They have generous portions so you definitely could get a good bang for your buck, and leave with a full belly :)