Hot Pot Best
“I've never had them from here, but i'm a big fan of soup dumplings in general.”
“This place is cash only, but there is an ATM machine at the entrance.”
“Only drawback is Cash only other than that everything else is perfect!”
Hot Pot Best
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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They are BYOB and CASH ONLY.
I really like this hot pot place. It's not as cheap as the ones you can find in Flushing or the all you can eat ones in chinatown, but it's fair. You can order shabu shabu (individual hot bowls) or the big bowls to share. You can also order items individually, or get a combo with each shabu shabu that includes a meat or seafood option, veggies, vermicelli noodles, and a couple of random items like meatballs.( I think that if you have a party of 2 or less and like variety, it's a better deal to get the shabu shabu) My favorite part of the hot pot options is that they let you customize how spicy you'd like your broth. I usually have to put a lot of emphasis on the fact that i want mine extremely spicy (and it usually still doesn't meet my volcanic standards), but this place packs in the heat! So beware, if you think you like your broth medium spicy, then you'll probably want to be more cautious and order it a little less spicy (you can always use the condiments bar to get some chili oil or jalapenos).
The BYOB option definitely makes this place a good deal. Keep in mind that there is a pretty large liquor/beer/wine store on the same block so you can get some last minute libations 🙂
It's also connected to the place next door called Shanghai Best, and you can order some things from the other menu like Shanghainese Soup Dumplings. I've never had them from here, but i'm a big fan of soup dumplings in general.
HAPPY EATING!
If you have an uncontrollable hot pot addiction (like I do), you can now descend upon Hot Pot Best (Jersey City's only choice for hot pot) for your simmering stew fix. If you have the option to go to Manhattan for hot pot, then do it. This is more expensive for what you get and the beef is usually marbled with excessive fat.
Cash only. They have an atm right by the entrance, but its unreliable so just bring cash.
I knew what I was getting myself into at this place but I have just been so spoiled with all-you-eat hot pot in the city, so when I was told I had to pay per dish, it was a tad sad. The portions are definitely tiny here, to be full each person had to spend about $40+ (maybe I just eat too much…?) The quantity was also a little small but the meat quality was decent. Even the shared combo platters had more veggies than meat but the veggies were a little saggy and sad looking. The glass noodles were good and the soup base was also yummy. They have many options for the base but some are at additional costs. Relatively quick service, overall great interior, very clean. Its close to home, so its definitely more convenient for me, I just need them to convert to all-you-can-eat, and that would just be amazing.
I am so happy there is finally a Hot Pot place in Jersey city. I was really excited to try this place because I'm so used to the ones in Chinatown.
The place is pretty small but the decor is modern and clean. They are smart because they use the same kitchen and bathroom with the Shanghai Restaurant. I'm not sure if it's the same owner but there are many differences.
The biggest is this side is CASH only. This is not Chinatown guys, and you don't charge Chinatown prices, so don't expect people to pay by cash.
The menu is pretty decent, they have various soup bases, duck broth, chicken broth, pork broth, spicy broth, and including a vegetarian Japanese miso, but technically if it's miso, that's made with fish base so it wouldn't be vegetarian…but anyway they call it vegetarian.
The combination platters are probably your best deal. That includes some type of protein at various prices and then some veggies, tofu, various (meat) balls.
I ordered the beef combo which was $16. Then you can order a la carte which would be much more expensive probably.
They should do all you can eat as an option!
I would rather make the trip into Manhattan or even Flushing for hot pot than come here. The ingredients were fresh enough, but expensive compared to Little Sheep: $5 for 6 cuttlefish balls, $6 for fish, $3.50 for broth, $8 for the lower quality meat. The individual pots come with some vegetables, basically measly pieces of spinach, napa, tomato, and corn. The waiters were pretty much missing the duration of our meal and were unbelievably hard to flag down. This was especially annoying because the broth was really salty and we had no water at our table for most of the meal.
This place is great and I hope they stay around for awhile. This area has always needed a hot pot spot. I agree that they're a bit pricey, but it's quality and service is great.
I've visited twice so far. I hate that they're cash only and their sister restaurant, which you can order from as well, takes credit cards. I love that you can do a mini hot pot, a large shared hot pot, or if someone in your group doesn't like hot pot they can just order something else on the menu.
Everything is good – check this place out! BYOB
A friend and I were looking to get a ramen fix downtown on a Sunday. Komegashi was closed for lunch, though fortunately this little gem was open.
Hot Pot Best shares space with Shangai Best right next door and offers a pleasant change-of-pace dining experience (seriously: I don't know of any other places in JC that does an authentic hotpot).Sit down, order your hot pot, gather your garnishes, and when the pot of broth and plate of add-ins arrive, turn on the table-top electric range and get cooking!
We each ordered the 'hot' broth with beef. The crimson broth packs a kick, with a strong chili base and hints of cinnamon and szechuan pepper, while the plate of add-ins gives plenty of choices: thinly sliced raw beef, a generous portion of napa cabbage, tofu cake, fish ball, fishcake, cellophane noodles, enoki mushrooms, a small cob of corn, and an egg. Some items (like the tofu and the egg) will take a little while to simmer while the beef is done in seconds.
This is a fine option downtown for a meal where the aim is to catch up and converse, since you'll be working at your dish for a while.
Just remember: it's cash only.
After seeing 3.5 stars on Yelp every time I checked into this place, I felt like I needed to come out of hibernation to vindicate this place and move it to its proper 4 – 5 star range.
This place is so good.
If you are looking for a Hot Pot place in the JC area, and you don't want to drive, or go to Manhattan, or Chinatown, especially with the crappy weather we've been having lately, but it's been so cold that there isn't anything else you want to eat but hot boiling soup and freshly cooked meat, then look no place further than Hot Pot Best.
I've here here so many times now that for the first time ever, I am a duchess on Yelp at some establishment. ( I am convinced it's because the clientele who dine here do not use Yelp, because I've seen the same people here once or twice while I was there..)
It's that good to me. I like that you can order a single hot pot or you can share a large one. I like that you can order 3 different types of broth ( spicy, regular, seaweed). I like that the broth is made well and that you can actually drink that on its own before it starts to really boil and before you add all your ingredients. ( I think that says something, when the foundation of the meal is made well before you even add anything to it) I like that you can order one of their set combo platters ( meat, mushrooms, veggies, rice, glass noodles, tofu) for under 20 bucks or you can go a la carte and really go crazy – like fish balls with roe inside, beef tendon meatballs, angus beef, lamb, premium fatty beef, pork belly, 4 or 5 different kinds of tofu, 4 or 5 different kinds of mushrooms, a seafood platter, and more…)
But what I like most is that they choose high quality cuts of meat and that the vegetables also look really fresh. So when you're done with cooking all your food, that broth isn't oily and disgusting, it's ready for you to drink it like a well seasoned soup.
I also like that they have a sauce station and you can go and make the concoction that suits your palate the best.
Contrary to all the reviews about bad service, I've been here multiple times and they have always been super quick and attentive – usually we get seated right away, and well, you're cooking your own food, so really…not sure what service you are expecting…and, they let me order as much food as I want and then commend me for eating all of it. I appreciate that.
I really don't know what's not to like about Hot Pot Best. I'll definitely be back.