Dpot

Jacob Bryant a month ago

So unbelievably good! Always get fast service and quality food here. Each time gets better than the last. From the sides to the meats to the vegetables this is a great place to get some high quality food! I was new to hot pot last year so I won’t lie and say I know about the shabu shabu competition but I can promise you it is good. Plus I’ve been telling everyone how good it is P.S. I love that you get your own bowl. I know it’s less communal but I’m American like that

Leon Liu 3 months ago

d'Pot has held my family's top spot for all-you-can-eat in Irvine for years now! Whenever any of my kids gets a voice in choosing where to eat out, it's almost always d'Pot. Selection is broad.. ready to eat items like karaage, pork belly, fried dumplings, and Kim chi alongside a great selection of quality items at the raw bar that you cook in the base of your choice. My kids and wife always get the pork broth while I get the mala. Meat (large selection) is brought out in generous quantities on demand, as are steamed meat slices called "stackers." All of it is fresh, high quality, and absolutely delicious. Place is totally kid friendly, as well.. been bringing my kids here since my youngest was 3! The service is always cheerful and attentive. I recognize a few of the people who have been working there for a few years and they have never once not been smiling and friendly. They all seem like they honestly love working there! There are other wonderful buffets in the area, but we always end up comparing our experience to d'Pot and it has yet to be supplanted as our favorite!

Jeliane Quitco 4 months ago

AYCE - ALL YOU CAN EAT hotpot 🔥🔥🔥 They also have good quality meat 👌 and each person gets to choose their own soup base. I always like to get the beef one.

Emmelia 6 months ago

Overall a decent experience, though not without its shortcomings. The vegetable selection felt a bit limited, which was a letdown for a hotpot place. One highlight though — the oranges were surprisingly good (I may have helped myself to about 10 slices, no regrets). On the meat side, the quality was acceptable but nothing exceptional. That said, the galbi and chuck roll were standout cuts worth ordering. For sides, the crispy dumplings and spicy pork belly were both solid choices and worth adding to your table. A couple of things I’d skip on a return visit: the steamed meat felt unnecessary — that protein is better off going straight into the hotpot. And if you’re going in hoping the Thai soup is a proper tom yum, nope. Wouldn’t recommend it. Stick to the soybean paste or beef broth — both were noticeably better and more satisfying bases. Worth a visit if you’re in the mood for hotpot, but go in knowing what to order (and what to avoid).

3dogs1monkey 10 months ago

These days every city must have a few hot pot all you can eat buffet shabu style restaurant and Irvine CA is no different. I visited my brother in Irvine and he took us to this Dpot next to the Irvine lake which is very nice. The Irvine company really did a great job for this area. The dinner for 5 came out over $200. I believe $37/person. I like briskets but not many hot pots have them because they're expensive or any other reasons. This place has a very special dish called steamed bacon which is very different, light, and delicious. The veggies bar and seafood bar don't have many choices like Shabuya in Milpitas or Seapot in Sunnyvale. The meats are limited too, but it's OK, the Korean miso soup I had wasn't great, I had to make the soup myself with other ingredients. The services are quite attentive and quick. The place is clean and modern looking. They do have appetizers like fried chicken and pot belly which my brother likes. I think the chicken in Shabuya better. Anyhow, it's a nice restaurant in a great park, a little walk over the bridge is the Irvine lake, quite beautiful at night with all the chairs and gazebos for family to sit and enjoy the air.