Mt. ShooTao Hot Pot 蜀道山火锅

Came to their soft opening. The food was amazing! Amazing service as well! They came by frequently to check up on us. And made sure we had what we needed. The beef belly was very good. Usually in other places the rolls are cut very thin, but here it was very thick. To our surprise the cherry on top was their fruits, the pineapple (free!) was also very sweet.

The food was fresh. The service is really good. The environment is clean and nice. Best hot pot in NYC

The food was incredibly fresh and the soup base was flavorful. The dessert is a must-try! Highly recommended!

The entire place is spotless, with warm and attentive service that makes you feel welcome. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the base soup and dipping sauces are both authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Everything is easy to access and well-organized. Definitely worth a visit!

Great taste, quality food, and excellent service! Would recommend to friends.

Impeccable experience. Food is very authentic. Great ambiance and great service. Will come back for sure.

Absolutely love this new hot pot spot! The place looks super nice and modern — really spacious with a cool, classy vibe. The food was amazing — the freshly sliced beef was so tender, and there are tons of soup base options to choose from. I also loved the shredded zucchini — so refreshing and perfect to balance out all the rich flavors. And the service? Spot on! The staff were super friendly and really made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely coming back with friends — highly recommend if you’re craving legit hot pot and good vibes!

The hot pot here is absolutely delicious! Fresh ingredients, flavorful broths, and a wide variety of options make every visit enjoyable. The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. A perfect spot for gatherings with friends or family. Highly recommend this place for hot pot lovers!

I recently had an excellent dining experience at Mt. ShooTao Hot Pot with two close friends. One of them recommended the restaurant after seeing it highly praised on Chinese social media (WeChat), so I made a reservation for August 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We arrived at 5:50 p.m. and were warmly greeted by waiters Ruben and Jacky. Even though the restaurant wasn't very busy, they thoughtfully offered us a larger table near the back, giving us extra privacy--an especially considerate gesture for a small group of three. Jacky recommended the Triple Flavored Pot, which was perfect since each of us could enjoy our preferred broth without compromise. He was also incredibly friendly and surprised us with complimentary treats: a large bottle of Iced Osmanthus Soy Milk and Seaweed & Pork Floss Fried Dough. Both were delicious and very much appreciated. We also enjoyed complimentary appetizers of kelp and edamame. Many restaurants charge for these small dishes, so it was a pleasant surprise. The edamame, in particular, stood out as a plant-based protein option that vegan diners would appreciate. As a vegan, I was especially impressed by the service from waitress Amy. She helped me order two portions of the ShooTao Seasonal Veggie & Mushroom Mountain, which were flavorful and satisfying. My friends, who are meat eaters, loved their dishes as well--especially the Premium Fresh-Cut American Wagyu Chuck. We ended up finishing everything because the food was so outstanding. Overall, both the food and the service exceeded expectations. Whether you're a meat lover or a vegan, you'll find plenty of delicious options here. The convenient Midtown Manhattan location--close to the subway and PATH train--makes it a great choice for both locals and visitors coming in from New Jersey.

Sis and I came during their soft opening. We yin-yanged a pot of Pork Bone Broth and Mala. Both were tasty. Like most recent upscale hot pot spots, the ingredients were all fresh, conveniently cut and well-prepared. However, I'm annoyed that they didn't have very good greens to choose from. How can a Chinese hot pot restaurant not offer napa cabbage, bok choy, yu choy, or any of the other classic dark leafy greens? We only got napa cababge through their seasonal veg plate, but that came with a bunch of items I didn't want. And the only green they really offered was lettuce, which I find disgusting when cooked--it always impacts the flavor of everything else. Their meat and seafood offerings were more robust. And I did appreciate the complimentary plate of American Wagyu they gifted us. However, I didn't love that they charge $3.99pp for the sauce bar (which also includes some small app/dessert choices). I don't know if it's these inflationary times, but more and more hot pot restaurants are charging for their sauce bars (looking at you, Shoo Loong Kan), and I'm not here for that. Service was very nice and friendly, as you would expect for a newcomer. The decor is Classical Chinese loveliness and should evoke vibes of being a hot pot-dipping Chinese empress.

Authentic Sichuan hot pot place, still in soft opening. I liked that 1) their ventilation is really good I didn't have to walk home smelling like a walking hotpot, 2) service was really good / place was clean, 3) some of their items were hard to find / higher quality than other hotpot places 4) their low spicy level beef tallow broth is actually low spicy! It's actually hard to find this - speaking as someone who has a low spicy tolerance. In term of the items - I liked their eel, beef aorta (really crunchy not too tough), chrysanthemum (茼蒿, was really fresh and tender unlike most places). I would pass on the fish or pork, both unmemorable. Also liked that their plum juice was not that sweet. Overall a good experience.

Very fresh meat and vegetables, good service, nice and clean environment. Will come again.