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IPOT - Reviews

1420 Irving St, 94122 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
519

Reviews

65.9%

Satisfaction

139

negative

38

neutral

342

positive

What people say about IPOT

Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Jean B.
Review date: 11/01/2025
9
Great Food and Value!
My experience at the restaurant was very positive. I really liked the food, especially the beef bulgogi and the strawberry ice cream. The service was good as well. It offered very good value for the price!
  • beef bulgogi9
  • strawberry ice cream9
  • service8
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Clark S.
Review date: 11/01/2025
9
Excellent Sauce Bar and Dim Sum
Ipot has been my go-to since it opened. I was impressed with their sauce bar, which is one of the best in the city. The à la carte dim sum, included for free, was also a highlight. The service was good, and the overall experience was very positive. I would recommend Ipot!
  • sauce bar9
  • à la carte dim sum9
  • service8
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
kytana L.
Review date: 11/01/2025
10
Our Go-To Hot Pot Spot!
This is our go-to hot pot spot. The workers are super nice and at your service. This is our second time back and it always hits every time. 10/10 will be back again.
  • workers10
  • hot pot10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Vivian C.
Review date: 11/01/2025
9
Great Hotpot and BBQ Combo
My experience at the restaurant was really good! I liked having both hotpot and bbq in one place, which offered a great variety. The desserts were also really good. I especially recommend the ice cream and milk bun!
  • hotpot and bbq9
  • desserts8
  • ice cream and milk bun9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Michael M.
Review date: 10/29/2025
9
Great AYCE Experience with Excellent Service
My experience at this restaurant was great. It was an AYCE (All You Can Eat) experience, costing around $40 for the HP and Grill. They've made a lot of upgrades that really made the place nice. Ordering on your phone was quick and easy. Our server, Vivian, made us feel so welcome and was so attentive. She checked in regularly, our glasses stayed full, and she always had a smile. The staff were all very busy but efficient. We will definitely return.
  • AYCE experience9
  • upgrades8
  • ordering on phone9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Mini M.
Review date: 10/27/2025
9
Great Food, Service, and Ending!
My experience at this restaurant was great! The food was excellent, and the service was also top-notch. I particularly enjoyed the handmade items, and the fried donut was a great ending to the meal.
  • food9
  • service9
  • handmade stuff8
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Rene M.
Review date: 10/27/2025
10
Amazing Food and Friendly Staff!
My experience at this restaurant was amazing! The food was incredible, and the staff were both friendly and helpful. Overall, it's a great place to eat.
  • food10
  • staff10
  • place9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Sabrina H.
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
Magnificent Hot Pot Adventure!
From the moment we were greeted, the experience was incredibly comfortable and the service was excellent. We experienced no wait time, and the staff were both professional and kind. The service and ambiance truly went above and beyond any place we've ever visited. This is definitely a top choice for a first date and a place we'll return to with friends again and again. My 17-year-old daughter found this gem by searching reviews, as we're not from the city, and I was so impressed. It's a magnificent place and concept brought to the USA, with convenient parking right outside. Even a short walk around the block would only add to the ambiance! We celebrated my granddaughter's 20th birthday here, marking our first experience with the hot pot concept. We had such a great time, filled with laughs, comfort, and relaxation. The service was beyond amazing, making it feel like an adventure. Every bite was so fresh and delicious! The menu is very diverse, offering something for everyone, and considering how much we enjoyed the food, the price is well within reason.
  • service10
  • wait time10
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Victoria G.
Review date: 10/24/2025
7
Easy Experience, Good Service, Menu Needs Work
My experience at the restaurant was easy and there was no wait, which was surprising for a weekday dinner as the place was empty. The service was attentive, very kind, and flexible. However, I think they could add more items to their menu for hotpot variety. Also, they do not label their sauces, which was weird. I asked one of the staff in Chinese if a bottle was sesame oil, and they said yes, but it was not. There were at least 6 unlabeled bottles of condiments. The $37 AYCE hotpot was a decent value.
  • service9
  • $37 AYCE hotpot7
  • hotpot variety4
  • unlabeled sauces3
  • sesame oil2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Mary A. L.
Review date: 10/19/2025
9
Excellent Hot Pot Experience!
My fiancé's early birthday dinner at IPOT was a fantastic experience! The restaurant offered a nice variety of appetizers, with the vegetable tempura and chicken karaage being particularly noteworthy for their freshness and great texture. The meat selection and quality were also excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely return. IPOT has become my new go-to hot pot place whenever I'm in the city.
  • appetizers8
  • vegetable tempura9
  • chicken karaage9

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