Mt. ShooTao Hot Pot 蜀道山火锅

Plenty of good food options although they’re mostly in beef and seafood. Loved the short rib and crystal beef especially. Tomato soup is skippable but the spicy and pork bone broth are good. Overall solid place for hotpot!

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.

This is an unexpected experience here! Just found out a new hot pot store and the food was very fresh! The waiter was very helpful, everyone when I need help they are there for help!

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

Great experiences! We had mushroom, tomato and spicy soup. The soup is rlly fresh (they use real tomatoes for the soup) and the spicy is very authentic. Meat is fresh with reasonable price and the service is very considerate.

This hot pot restaurant is easily among the best in Manhattan when it comes to food quality. The ingredients are exceptionally fresh and the selection is extensive. They also offer some creative options, like pork floss–stuffed fried bread, which add an extra layer of flavor to the hot pot experience. Beyond the food, the service is excellent. The staff are attentive, enthusiastic, and genuinely care about how you feel about the dishes. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot and highly recommended for hot pot lovers.

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

Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients and friendly staff. Sooooo goood!!

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.