Spicy Palace

Came here for lunch on a cold winter Sunday, nothing better than a spicy hotpot in a cold day. This place is traditional skewer style hotpot, each stick is 60cents very affordable. The decor throughout brings you to the old town beijing vibe. We had the half half, with their traditional spicy pot on a half and pickled radish duck pot on the other side in case some of them we don't want to be spicy. I consider myself can take a good hit and ordered the medium spicy I think it's perfect for me. It's spicy enough not to ruin the flavor but still get you some numb and spicy tickle on your lips. A lot of the skewers already marinated in spicy so when you cook in the broth adding extra flavor. There are fridges of different skewers you can pick whatever you want, they just come back and count the sticks in the end. Some of the small dishes you need to order from the menu such as the sliced beef or lamb. And some cooked appetizers. The staffs are all very friendly. It was our first time so they introduced how everything works and recommend some popular broth base. And they came back frequently to refill our water, refill broth and change our dirty plates.

A unique hot pot experience, and certainly recommended if you're with a larger group. All skewers are self-serve (you're charged by the skewer), so prices are actually not bad at all if you know what you want. The beef wraps (some with jalapenos, others with other vegetables) are incredibly interesting and surprisingly tasty. Not sure if it was just the day we went, but the regular beef cubes were not good at all. Seafood was more or less fresh, though the selection isn't huge. All in all a solid experience.

Came here for the first time with some friends and would highly suggest this to anyone who is new. Hotpot is very simple but while you can order a certain quantity of meat, this place let's you see everything there is to offer and you can grab what you're in the mood for. Beautifully decorated and fantastic for not only food but the experience. Upbeat and fun atmosphere. The food is amazing. We got the pork bone and spicy beef broths and they were delicious on their own and even better when dunking meats in. We also got the wagyu slices, beef slices and lamb slices and all the meat we ordered was savory tender and delicious. The other sides and veggies that were self serve were plentiful and one of my favorite things about it were the mushroom wrapped meat sticks. Like they take the enoki mushroom and wrap it around some beef so it's like eating a nice bite of noodle and meat. Definitely recommend and will be going back soon. Photos soon! Oh yeah I finally made the best sauce I have had in a while. Great sauce station. Also whenever I eat hotpot I usually stay away from anything noodle based because I have been disappointed but they had these things flat rice noodles that blew my mind and the shrimp dumplings were dynamite.

I came here with two of my Chinese friends, what an amazing experience! I’m vegetarian and I had a lot of amazing options ranging from hotpot to sweet dishes. The broth/soup for hotpot was vegetarian base, and there were so many skewer options. I’m really satisfied!

This is really something to try. Skewers to really make you go nuts. Many coolers to store fresh meat, seafood and veggie skewers. Sauces to explore every taste. Many to choose from and you can try everything you want. This is not a traditional hot pot, it has a twist or two. It’s very original and fresh 100%

This is a good hot pot place to check out. The broth is very flavorful and authentic. The skewers come in a great variety of meat and vegetables, with some of their own innovative pairs (e.g., green pepper and beef). The service is a bit disappointing since the staff was very unorganized. They had three staff members coming asking exactly the same questions within 5 minutes, really making me annoyed.

As a Chengduness, I wanted to try this place many times before but gave up due to long wait during meal time. There were heavy rain this weekend so less crowded and we finally get to try it. We were their right when they open at 12 and got to set in a private room. We ordered the twin pot with spicy booth and tomato booth for kids. The skewers are 60 cents per stick, bit on the high side especially for the veges. We end up with 92 sticks, 3 trays of meat and 2 trays of noddles. $130 before tip. The pot is $20. So it would be better to have 4-6 friends to enjoy it together. Flavor wise, it's okay, no wow moment. I made both wet (sesame oil with garlic based) and dry (chilli and peanut powder based) dipping plate as how Chengduness would normally eat :)

This might be the best Hot pot experience I've ever had in my life! The skewers are all so delicious and it was great to pick and choose exactly what we wanted and how much of it. The place is authentic and I needed my Pepto-Bismol cuz it was spicy. Not to mention, very affordable!

If you're looking for a skewer place this is the spot. Skewers are super cheap 60c each plus you can also order additional items from their menu. Get the spicy broth along with the pork bone. The spicy broth definitely has a kick if you are a fan of spicy food. Definitely goes well with the skewers plus an ice cool beer ! The restaurant is spacious with enough tables; there are a lot of different variety to choose from. They also give you a bag to put your jacket so it doesn't smell and an apron so your clothes don't get dirty. The service is top notch no complains there ! Will definitely be back! My go to hotpot spot for the cold winter weather !

I absolutely loved everything about my experience here. There is almost no distinction between them and a restaurant in Chengdu. If you want authentic Chinese, stop in. The service was truly outstanding. The ambiance is just perfect, it was a trip to China without the plane ride. The food? Good. If this was Chengdu, it would be slightly below average (this is the opinion of my Chinese friend who was a food tour guide in Chengdu). Personally, I feel the worst food I had in Chengdu ranks in the top 5% of American style Chinese restaurants. Why minus 1 star? Holy cow, had I read the department of health report ahead of time I would not have enjoyed the food. Their early 2023 violation report is like a James Michner novel. I pray to dear Buddah that they've addressed at least some of them. Why the second minus 1 star? Because they paid for positive reviews. In January, there are over 30 fake 5 star reviews from newly established accounts. Fortunately, Yelp filtered several of them. When looking at the 'not recommend' reviews, there has to be over 200 attempts at fakes. This is what's ruining Yelp.

3 stars for the service, staff is very attentive and friendly. The place is mainly self service, there are skewers upstairs in the fridge and drinks both up and downstairs. They charge for the sauce station, 19.99 for the broth, and $0.60 per skewer. The food isn't as fresh as it could. We spent about $75 for two people and felt like we could've been better food else where

Loved this place!!! It is an older building in flushing that sits on a corner. The waitress was super nice and asked my wife if she wanted a hair tie so her hair wouldn't get wet. They also give you aprons to wear so your clothes don't get stained. All the food was delicious and I love how you can get two broths and you cook your own food. Really delicious and the spicy flavors add a nice kick.

Me and my friends went to Spicy Palace on a Saturday Night and it was very busy. We were put on a waitlist but the waiters tried to get us in as quickly as possible. I love the outside and the interior design as it felt cozy and not too packed with the separated tables. Once seated, the waiter gave us all free hair ties and was very attentive in giving us more water and broth! We picked two soup bases: the mild beef broth and the pork bone. The mild is the perfect amount of spice as it wasn't too spicy. We got up to pick our skewers for 60 cents each and created our sauces at the sauce bar. We also ordered a plate of wagyu beef and beef slices. The meats were both delicious and tasted fresh! We ended up eating a total of 90 sticks but the price was affordable than most hotpot places I've been to. I definitely see why this place gets busy and will be coming back again!

Doesn't look like much on the outside, but the atmosphere on the inside was quirky and fun. Throw in a DIY hot pot and you have a great dining experience that is casual and relaxed. I really want to emphasize how down to earth this place felt - it brought me right back to the days I lived in Beijing in the early 2010s. It's fun going up to the refrigerators to pick everything you want to cook, and on top of that not worrying about price because each skewer is charged the same. We had the duck & pickle broth along with medium spicy which was very good - just spicy enough for us but for those who can only handle a little bit of spice you probably want mild. Service was very efficient and friendly. Our drinks were always filled, and the items we ordered from the menu were quickly brought to the table. Overall I had a great time here. I'm not sure why the reviews are so mixed, maybe people aren't sure what to expect. This isn't a fancy restaurant and doesn't want to be. The mom with her young child at the next table who kept getting excited to go pick new items was heartwarming, and showed exactly the just familia, homelike atmosphere one gets here.

Came here for lunch on a cold winter Sunday, nothing better than a spicy hotpot in a cold day. This place is traditional skewer style hotpot, each stick is 60cents very affordable. The decor throughout brings you to the old town beijing vibe. We had the half half, with their traditional spicy pot on a half and pickled radish duck pot on the other side in case some of them we don't want to be spicy. I consider myself can take a good hit and ordered the medium spicy I think it's perfect for me. It's spicy enough not to ruin the flavor but still get you some numb and spicy tickle on your lips. A lot of the skewers already marinated in spicy so when you cook in the broth adding extra flavor. There are fridges of different skewers you can pick whatever you want, they just come back and count the sticks in the end. Some of the small dishes you need to order from the menu such as the sliced beef or lamb. And some cooked appetizers. The staffs are all very friendly. It was our first time so they introduced how everything works and recommend some popular broth base. And they came back frequently to refill our water, refill broth and change our dirty plates.

This place is just hotpot on skewers. It's something new to try. Their service is great. The food is all good. I'll say some of the things in the menu is SPICY. The place is nicely decorate. Honestly their seating situation isn't that comfortable. Their food is definitely on the pricier end but it's good.

first time trying @spicypalace_nyc and it was so good all the skewers were 60 cents each, soup base is ~$20 and you can order al la carte items. I had a variety of veggies, beefs, pork and fish cakes within the skewers. my fav from the skewer was definitely the cilantro beef and thin pork. the thick jumbo beef was just too tuff for my liking. the Japanese thin wagyu for $14.99 was AMAZING. It just melted in your mouth and it wasn't too fatty. I would prob get less of the meat skewers and order more of just the wagyu beef. overall it was a fun experience and I left stuffed. the spicy beef tongue was SPICY so be prepared

First time here for dinner and it was a wonderful experience. Once seated, you pick your broth. I had the pork bone broth and the classic spicy (medium). It was like a buffet set up where you go up and grab the skewers you want from the refrigerator. Each skewer is 0.60 cents. Some food have 2 skewers. If you want sauce it's $1.99/person. You honestly don't need sauce cause the broths are flavorful. You can also order plates of thin sliced meat and veggies. The type of veggies were limited. I think the food was good and I would come back again. I like the food were in skewers, making it easier to grab the food. It's an overall great experience. The atmosphere was nice, when you are inside it feels like you are sitting in a town in China.

The number of great hot pot places that have been emerging never ceases to amaze me. Spicy Palace takes you back a specific region of China where in the past there would be a lot of food stalls on the street for you to select from, sort of like a street food market of sorts. That's what the Chinese in its name speaks to. Spicy Palace gives you the option to select any amount of sticks for you to cook in a hot pot. As of August 022, each stick is 67 cents I believe. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5 We were here for lunch, like most modern hotpot's, you can choose your hotpot base and once you are ready, you make your sauce and choose your sticks. They have a selection for meats, veggies you name it! Our sticks ranged beef, lamb, sausage, spam, assorted veggies, fried tofu, fried tofu skin, glass noodles, black woo dear mushrooms and more. It's a place worth trying and experiencing.

@spicypalace_nyc . The word spicy scares me so when a restaurant has the word spicy in it, the food must be spicy. . Upon entering, it does take you into a different vibe, they make it look like a village/setting in China... it is a tad cramped inside to say the least and it was packed on a Saturday evening. They do have a scan wait list, so all you have to do is go in, scan and do your thing and they'll text you when your table is ready.. there is a 10 min window to reply/return... . Wooden tables and wooden chairs... the menu isn't big because it doesn't list all the items, it's mainly for the premium items. It is basically self serve. They have 4 big fridges filled with food on skewers. Each skewer holds one piece, except maybe for some veggies... . We didn't get any of their (signature) spicy broths. We got the tomato and pork bone. Haidilau has the best tomato broth, but this one may be better... it is $19.99 for the broth (i believe it's the same price for 1 or split pot) and $1.99 per person for the sauce bar. . It was fun. It's basically your typical hotpot concept except it's skewers and the food doesn't easily get lost in the broth. I like how you don't have to commit to a platter of 6 fish balls, whereas I can just have 2... . The meat skewers are different. For the thinly sliced meats, they are wrapped around some veggies. Because they are thin, they can't put it on a skewer. They were wrapped around cilantro and green beans. Sounds weird, I know. But do get the marbled beef, it was the best IMO... . They have lots of (spicy) marinated meats, liver (yum), intestines (yum), chicken skin, chicken feet, pork, beef, endless... . It does get a little crowded since the food needs to be kept in the fridge, it is non stop opening and closing and bumping/waiting for others... . While it's $.60 a skewer, it creeps up and before we know was over $150 for the 2 of us... we also had drinks . Thank you for the invitation @spicypalace_nyc

i took my parents to spicy palace to try out some szechuan-style skewer hot pot and we had a blast! as soon as you walk in, you can notice the fridges upon fridges of skewered meat, seafood, and veggies. once you sit down, you can order your broth choices. they recommended the spicy ones but i'm really bad with spice so we opted for pork bone broth and mushroom broth - they were both delicious and i had to stop myself from drinking them like soup LOL i also ordered a yogurt drink and it came out in a lightbulb-shaped container, so cute and it went great with the hot pot! perhaps the yogurt drink is there for you when the broth is too spicy? for skewers, we tried so many different ones like prawn, enoki-wrapped beef, octopus, marinated sole fish filet, chicken feet, and more! their variety is large and each skewer is only 60 cents so you can go wild. you can also order other dishes from their menu on top of the skewers - we ordered some incredible dishes too like wagyu beef, lamb, pork, and bean curd rolls. the wagyu beef was actually worth it IMO, the cuts of beef had beautiful marbling and they tasted better than the regular beef slices. my parents and i had a great time dining at here and they have already recommended this spot to other family members. we also saw a lot of other flushing locals dining here as well so it's definitely underrated and being kept as a hidden gem.

I've walked by this place so many times and finally got to try it last week. Scan the code by the door when you walk in to be on their waitlist, pretty popular spot so expect a wait time. Try the half and half broth base, my friend and I got duck as the non spicy side and the soup was really good! The spicy side was really spicy with beef oil, I'd probably recommend getting something different since it was too oily imo. Soup base starts at $20 and each skewer stick is $0.60, some items have multiple sticks. Overall an interesting and fun experience with friendly staff walking around to add water and more soup. Some of the ingredients weren't as fresh so taking a star off, the wait time was like 40 minutes so taking another star off. Cool to check out in flushing if you're looking to try something different!

Interesting hotpot variety where you grab & eat from skewers It can be confusing when you first come in and have never been before - basically you sit down, pick a soup base, and then you can either get up to grab skewers to cook or order plates from the menu. We got the half & half broth, and mostly grabbed skewers, since that's the unique part here! They have a lot of variety in the fridge and each skewer is 6 cents. Grab everything you want but it does add up! I liked the different wrapped beef combos (like beef + enoki, beef + cilantro) and shrimp paste. The tripe I had that day was a bit too thick. For ordered food, we only got the crispy fried pork - which was great - would recommend Overall, it was an enjoyable and fun experience. I don't particularly see how having my food on skewers adds to my food - in fact, it was a bit tiring to get up and grab more food each time - which is why I'm deducting 1 star, but I would still come again! Service was great and I love the decor.

I passed this place so many time and today I decide to come give a try! The place was very clean and half of the items are in the fridge, you can pick up yourself ($0.6 per skew) and if you didn't see the one you want , you can order from their menu. I like each skew is one bite, so i can try more different kind!! The soup base can choose 2 different kind. Highly recommend the tomato one! It's so good with veges and tofu. And the spicy one is really good with meats. The decor of the restaurant is very old fashion. Bring back the childhood memory!

Food: fantastic. Soup choices are great and the variety of skewers available to choose is plentiful. There is also a slew of other side dishes you can order that are not skewers. Many options. There are also a variety of soft drinks to choose from. Staff: very friendly and are checking in at a good pace to refill soup pot or water, asking how everything is. Interior: clean, has large TV for viewing games. Soccer world cup happened to be on that day. Large and spacious, bathroom is clean and tidy as well. Private rooms available Take away notes: great place for groups of people. Good place to share a meal that has plenty of choices for everyone!

The restaurant is supposed to replicate eating skewers off the street in China. The cozy decor makes you feel like you are sitting on the side of the street with your friends and enjoying some skewers (exactly the name of the restaurant!) It is a self serve restaurant where you walk up to the fridge and take whatever you want and cook it at the table. You are charged 60 cents for a skewer and some are more worth it than the others (especially seafood). It is a pretty unique concept that you dont see much of in Flushing but I like how quick it is since you dont need to wait for anyone to prepare your ingredients on demand. A good place to come during the winter time with your friends!

If your into SPICY hot pot this is the place to be. Spicy "Mala" as hell....love it. Not the restaurant establishment for the garden variety "Snow flake" individual. Make sure to bring your toothpaste.

I went here with my friend because he said it tastes good, and it's not cheap btw. The skewers tasted OK.. it was pretty mid. But the worst part about it is that I got food poisoning/diarrhea the next day after eating from this place. And let me tell you. The skewers here are not worth the pain (food poisoning). I have been on the toilet for DAYS. And it's still going on to this day. It's been 6 days and I STILL have diarrhea. It's not pretty. It actually hurts. Really bad. I wish I never went here because I am fully regretting it. Please do not come here unless you want painful diarrhea for AT LEAST a week.. I don't know how fresh their meat is, but I'm assuming it is NOT fresh at all, given the state I am in. The restaurant itself wasn't even that clean, so how can their meat be.. I won't trust this place's sanitation. Don't take a group here with you because the next day all of you will get food poisoning.

Really nice place but just a little bit pricey. They count by sticks and each stick is $0.60. They also serve by platters. The spicy soup base was on the spot! I would recommend getting a spicy soup base+non-spicy soup base if you can not handle spice that well.

Spicy Palace is hot pot with a skewer. When you walk into the restaurant, you are greeted with historic wall decor from China's journey to modernization. Icons such as Bruce Lee are imprinted on the wall as well as drawings of families eating along side you. The next thing that stood out to me was the fact that you are given a basket and you get to choose from the refrigerator which ingredients you want to eat. All skewers are $0.60 each but be wary since they do add up! I believe some ingredients are much more worth it than others but to each their own. Besides the skewers, they also have a menu of food you can choose from. The dishes in the menu are surprisingly cheap. When you do make your dipping sauce, they have their own branded sesame oil. It is worth giving a try!

Good flavors for hotpot! Many types of skewers u can choose whatever you want, even meat or vegetables! May come back again!

Spicy palace is a hot pot location that is decent but not the best option in flushing. But it's very reasonably priced which can be very appealing. especially with some other hot pot places being in the pricier side. Seating area is great and lively, including booths along the walls. When you order, there is a menu but also a section with items on skewers that are 60 cents each. Pretty good deal but only on certain things. I would save this section for the non fatty meats, fish balls, and vegetables. The good meat is for the regular dishes on the menu. The service is great! All the employees are very attentive, friendly, and helpful. Overall this place is still worth visiting!! Wish I had more photos to share but it was a quick lunch and forgot.

A bit disappointed. Although, the price sounds great, by the end of your visit you'll be left with quite a big bill, as nothing is provided for free. Even the sauce station is extra. The stick each are price $0.60 to $2 or so, but the quantity you have to eat, will leave you in a hole. The quality wasn't the best either. The flavors were lacking compared to other hot pot places I've visited. The sticks are a gimmick that has gone viral, but in reality it's a waste of wood/bamboo that isn't really necessary as it didn't make eating easier nor more convenient. The 3 stars is for the service, which was prompt and friendly. Taste alone would be maybe a 1-2 stars at most. Even after consuming what seemed as hundred of sticks, we still felt hungry. The amount of food on each stick makes it even more of a waste of natural resources to make those skewers. Maybe loading the skewers and charging a bit more would make better sense in today's world of dwindling natural resources and finding new ways to avoid that by reusing. The decor was nice and the service was good, but the food left a lot to be desired. This is a place that is best left as been there, don't need to go back.

First time at this restaurant and wow, the service was amazing by Jacky. The soup base was delicious and Jacky recommended great choices on the soup and the skewers. He was so attentive and always made sure our soup was full and if we needed anything else. His recommendations were on point. So good! We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Jacky!!!

okay! came back again due to the amazing experience we had the first time! we came in on a Thursday during rush hour and we were seated right away. the tomato soup base was amazing and everything was as I remembered it. however, the only downside was that a lot of the menu was unavailable: they only had one version of the spicy soup base, and alot of their iconic items were crossed off including the bone marrow I was raving about which is where I docked a point! however, customer service was pretty good and the workers were attentive. hope to come back again when things come back!

Decoration was ok and very eye catching, food was average level, they charge $0.60 per stick for either meat or vegetables. The soup base is about $20 per pot. Tasted average but little overpriced. Amount served on each stick is less than 1 bite of regular food, and took you extra effort to cook .... Would recommend just go to a regular hotpot place or even buffet hotpot. Parking in this area is not so easy, might just park at indoor parking.

Great place for hotpot! Excellent customer service and food here with many soup based flavors to choose from. Highly recommend this place. Their ice pudding dessert hits the spot.

Overall overpriced for the quality. You will be paying for the renovations and able to do some that's all. I dont feel like writing much, sorry won't be back since there's are many choices anyway

I really enjoyed this place because of the unique way you can have your hotpot. Every piece is served on individual skewer sticks which are then priced at $0.60 each. You can still get platters of meat, noodles, or rice cakes separately for different prices (~$9.99 a platter for meat and $4.99 for noodles or rice cakes). You have to pay for everything here including your broth, meats, veggies, and sauces. They do however, give you free soy sauce and a special sauce they make (which consists of peanuts, a spice, and the broth from the hot pot). The half and half broth made it easy for you to have your share of spicy but also non-spicy broth. Both types of broth were incredibly flavorful and rich. The spicy broth, I found, was also not too spicy. If you're a big eater, your bill might come out to quite a bit but if you're like me and are indecisive, this is the perfect place for you. I found myself choosing a little bit of everything for my hot pot. The service was impeccable and you can tell everyone here goes above and beyond to make sure that your water is always filled to the top and that everything is perfect. This place definitely caters more to international people due to the music and Chinese opera they play in the background, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The interior was also very neatly designed, with both booths and open seating as options. If you love hot pot and are looking to try something different, this is the place for you! Pro-tip: They are open at noon now so definitely come before 4PM to beat the rush. We came around 2:30PM and didn't have to wait at all! Ambience: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Wait: 5/5 Price: 3/5

Nice food and service. Very authentic, variety is top notch and brings back good memories. Ideal for family and friend gatherings.

Addicted to all the beef wrapped skewers! You can wrap enoki mushroom, cilantro, celery, chives, and even ginger in them! Very fun experience and you can get this type of chuanchuan here much cheaper compared to the other hotpot places. However, I don't dig the broth. It was just not flavorful enough for me and $20 is not that cheap.

Honestly would give 0 stars if I could. I took my sisters out today here for the first time. 1. This is a self serve, self cook hot pot. You go get the skewers you want (60 cents for meat and vegetables) the portions are very small. Drinks are on the side so you go get your own drinks, then you cook them yourself. Since I came here with great company, we had a good time. BUT. 10$ for 1 soju?? Holy, I could go buy a pack myself. 3 of us, we spent 108$ on drinks and skewers. We served ourselves so I tipped 6$, while we were leaving, the server came running and saying I need to tip more for their service. I've never had this happen before. I tip based on my experience and my experience was 6$ but in the end, was forced to tip 20$. I've tipped 30$ for 10$ worth of food before but that was because I had a GOOD experience unlike this place. I will never come back here again.

I came here with friends last night. It's a very nice and casual atmosphere. You go to each section (near, vegetables and seafood) and choose which ones you want in your broth. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is also very good. I highly recommend it to anyone who is in the area.

love the tomato pot, super rich tomato flavor, perfect pairing for bean products. Staff are also really friendly

It is great experience.. the food and drinks very enjoyable, highly recommended to friends and family events. Make me less miss home and happy with friends. Definitely come over again!

I love their service and settings, very Chinese authentic. The food was awesome, especially the duck blood and fish. I love the sticks as well, tasty and affordable price (esp. the pork ribs). I love the Rios and coconut drink. The waiter was funny and supportive.

one of my go to place. Love the food. My favorite pot is traditional spicy beef dripping pot.

终于吃到了我想吃的东西！这家店非常的有特色。服务特别的周到，价格适宜！味道特别的好！如果喜欢吃火锅还有串串香一定要来！ This restaurant is so good! The service is absolutely fabulous! The food is delicious! If you like hot pot, it's a place that you must come!

Very good service. Our server attend to all our needs and explain everything. The soup base was good. We ordered a double base and both are good to our taste.

This most disgusting eating experience. I ordered online and I found every plastic box soaking with oils i can't even put it in refrigerator. And chicken is poorly chopped without of taking any part of bone out. You have to spend 10 minutes separate bone out of white meat by yourself. Seem like they don't care about customers eating experience at all. This chicken looks like straight out from butcher factory with alottt of uncooked red blood on their meat.

The waitlist system is a joke, after 5 hours of waiting, there were still 44 tables ahead of me, and minutes later I got a message saying the table would be ready in 5 minutes, I am already in Manhattan and how would I come back in time to eat?! Either the system is wrong or there is no system. Good luck everyone!

After having no success on scoring a table because of the 3+ hour wait and disorganized waitlist process - we finally got in! Our plan was to get there half an hour before they opened at 4pm to put our name down. They didn't start taking names down until 3:45pm, but when they did we were only #12! At 3:55, the line was halfway down the block and they had to wait until the first round of hungry customers was finished. It's chaotic outside. Everyone's frustrated and constantly asking how many parties are ahead of them. The girl taking down numbers is overwhelmed. But inside, it's peaceful, the servers are nice and constantly checking up on you, and the tables are spaced out so you're not cramming into your neighbors. Selection was awesome but man the portions are small. It's 50 cents per skewer. Some items have one skewer (mushrooms, corn, wintermelon, beef, spam) and some things have multiple skewers (tiger shrimp). Meats and veggies are separated into two different fridge sections and you go directly pick out what you what onto a bamboo basket. IT IS SO FUN. Then you cook the skewers in the broth and dip it in the grounded peanut and chili mixture. Honestly - do not get suckered into paying for the sauce bar ($3 pp). All you need is the chili powder, which is already included in the meal. Between the two of us, we ate through 150 skewers. The soup ($25) is hella spicy, but I dig it. As always, it's mainly chili oil and if you've never had sichuan spicy hot pot before, your stomach is not gonna agree with you. But it is good. The price is kind of ridiculous, but the quality is good. There's a reason why there's a wait. Another popular Chinese hot pot chain in the books.

This is a review for delivery order. Spicy place (Ma Lu Bian Bian) is a very famous hot pot chain at China, however, it was my first try. I was a little bit disappointing. First of all, the portions was small. I ordered about 60 dollars of food for two. However, I had to added some dishes with the ingredients I could find at home to feed two people. Secondly, on the other hand, they somehow provided a shocking amount of soup sauce. However, the taste of the soup got worse when you kept them boiling for a long time. Thirdly, I would expect better seasonings on some beef skewers. Overall mediocre experience.

I love spicy Chinese food, I have tried all the spicy Chinese restaurants in flushing m. Spicy palace was my favorite choice out of all the spicy pot kabab. The environment was amazing, they did a great job in bringing the feeling of early Chinese period to this restaurant. The food was so much better than the other spicy pots that I have tried in the past. I have also tried Mao Joao Huo La hotpot before it was horrible. The foods weren't even good. But for spicy palace it was so much better, the food was so delicious. The side dishes tastes so good. Also, you get to pick all the different types of food that you like from the food station, they were served in sticks. After picking you get to cook them in the spicy pot that you choose and boil them. This is my third time visiting Spicy palace, definitely a place to visit. ~RECOMMENDED~ +good service +good environment+ good price **** Also, there was one of the amazing staff that served me, her name is Jia Jia. She did a wonderful job in giving me recommendation to what's best in their place. She also taught a secret recipes of making a great sauce. Wonderful customer service.*****

Sean and Dee are very helpful. The food is pretty good, a little bit pricy. I like their tofu so much. If you like spicy please come and enjoy it . I will definitely come again.

Delicious and authentic Sichuan street food! We brought our parents and they loved it (the father-in-law was from Sichuan region). The soup base is really tasty, especially the duck soup! Spicy soup is also very tasty!

Funniest theme I've seen in a while (at least if you know Chinese history). I like the options and the variety. Good eats

I love this place, second time here and had to come back for more. We drove all the way from Manhattan, love the place. My to go place for Hotpot. Henry T