Hotpot Express

Pure deliciousness and fun. Highly recommend. The boat noodle broth was excellent.

Tried the lemongrass and beef boat broth both were amazing! If you are on a budget keep in mind it adds up quickly but it's very delicious! Staff is very friendly! Will return and recommend!

We live nearby and tried this spot for the first time tonight! Food is fresh and the staff was super friendly! 5 stars from us

Absolutely love this place. Hot pot is amazing and hits the spot every time. The service is great and the atmosphere is laid back. Will always go back!

Loreal Slofkosky

This was my first time ever having Hotpot; I really enjoyed it. For those like me the experience is very like fondue. There are burners at each table where your creations are cooked. You start by choosing your base/broth (they have 2 that are vegetarian. Then select your ingredients.. Seafood, veggies, dumplings, noodles. Then it's time to cook.. About 10 minutes later it's time to eat. What I really liked was my friend could have seafood and traditional broth and I could have vegetarian broth veggies, noodles tofu, even veg dumplings. It's a really fun experience in a low key setting.

Kimmy Cagle

We finally got to try this place out and it's was fantastic. We went early on a Saturday night it was only us and another couple. The server (may have been the owner) was so welcoming and cheerful! We chose the "Fan Favorite" Boat Noodle Broth, which is a solid classic choice, as well as the House Special Tom Yum. That was our favorite! It was a very relaxed, but fun atmosphere and the man who was helping us was very friendly. Overall a good experience and we want to take our friends there to try it out too.

Nat G

I absolutely love this place, great prices, great service, and it doesn't make me feel bloated like other foods. It's also great for people with dietary restrictions, I'm gluten free and was so glad they had rice noodles. Everything is separate in the fridge so you have nothing to worry about. They also have a nice selection of other things that aren't hot pot. The main problem I see most people having is finding the price for the soup base, it's very small but it is right under the steamed rice and above boat noodle broth, it's $5.50 . I highly recommend it to anyone!

HOUSE BAPTISTA

My lady and I both ate the Kasoy soup, which was absolutely delicious. It was so rich in flavour and aroma. Also came to our table nice and hot which is a big plus for me. The gentleman who served our table was extremely friendly and gave us a warm welcome. At last I found my place for a good soup. Can't wait to be back for more. I highly recommend this place, should you need a bowl of soup. Will post some pics on my next visit.

LLL

Nice little place to go with friends. Very unique Thai style hotpot and definitely interesting to try it out! The portions are little bit small but acceptable, definitely excellent customer service. The owner himself was really nice and care about the customer. Will definitely come back again and highly recommend this place for hotpot.

Erich Barnard

Our first time here was pretty surprising. For such a little hole in the wall, the food was delightful. The Boat Noodle Broth was to die for, and each of the available ingredients was extremely fresh. We did a split broth with the pho, and that too was pretty darn good. Check them out, and let's make sure this place sticks around!

Kevin A.

My wife and I went here for our anniversary and it was great. The owner was awesome and provided excellent customer service. The restaurant was very well kept and had a great vibe to it. When you first walk in you can see the huge refrigerator in the back where you can get your hotpot items for the broth. Items are categorized by the plate color. Those colors will determine the price. At the end of the night we were super full for the price.

Brian O’Hart

Pure deliciousness and fun. Highly recommend. The boat noodle broth was excellent.

Er Gadd

BeBack Rating- yes sir! We were passing by the area and just happened to notice their business sign. We were curious to see how good their hot pot was since we've had it before and loved this style of Pho. The best thing about hot pots is that you can add all kinds of meats, seafood, and vegetables that you prefer to eat with the Pho broth. Well, they did not disappoint. We loved the idea of picking the ingredients in the different colored plates in plain view so you absolutely know what you're adding to the soup. We had the beef flavored broth with....well, see the pics. Yes, I agree that the person who helped us was polite, helpful and attentive. The only negative would be the bowls and plastic soup spoons. I prefer regular utensils and sturdy bowls. Finally, the three color drink was one of the best ones I've had and I've taken in a whole bunch of em' over the years with it's various tapioca and jelly ingredients. Overall, spending the 15 bucks per person average was worth it at this restaurant!

S Lee

While driving around the Sacramento area in the evening looking for a late-night dinner spot, I happened upon Hotpot Express. Hotpot Express provides an innovative take on the traditional hotpot experience in which diners can select their broths (up to 3 different broths can be chosen) and then select their hot pot contents from a self-serve refrigerator. Diners are charged by the plate with each colored plate representing a different price point. They provide a medium-sized selection of noodles, vegetables, meats, fish cakes, and dumplings for patrons to enjoy. The owner was very friendly in explaining the restaurant's concept and providing us with recommendations, which we appreciated given it was our first time at this spot. We went with the miso and authentic boat noodle broth. Both broths were very flavorful and I'm definitely glad we were able to sample both! From the fridge we went with a selection of noodles (egg and udon noodles), napa cabbage, seafood mushrooms, fish balls, and tofu. The hot pot ingredients tasted fresh and of high-quality. If you're looking for a new hot pot place to try with a unique dining experience to go along with delicious food, then I definitely recommend giving Hot Pot Express a try!

Morriah Antu

My husband and I love to go here for a little date night out. You pick your broth and there are fridges with a good variety of things you can take to build your own soup. For me, the best part is if you want 2 different broths they have a split pot so we each got what we wanted! Service is great everytime we have went, i cant say enough great things about it!

Anna Gonzalez

Absolutely love this place. Hot pot is amazing and hits the spot every time. The service is great and the atmosphere is laid back. Will always go back!

J J

Tried the lemongrass and beef boat broth both were amazing! If you are on a budget keep in mind it adds up quickly but it's very delicious! Staff is very friendly! Will return and recommend!

Melissa Silva

We live nearby and tried this spot for the first time tonight! Food is fresh and the staff was super friendly! 5 stars from us

Self serve by the plate w/lots of different meat and veggie options. Owners were friendly, prices were fair and the restaurant was clean. Will be back!

I recently dined at this hotpot place and I cannot say enough good things about it. the food was absolutely delicious an fresh, with a wide variety of high-quality meats and vegetables to choose from. The broth was flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The service was exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff( who I think is also the owner) who was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered a great recommendation. the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and family. I highly recommend this place. Ohhh, and their ice-cream was AMAZING!!!

We have been coming here for years. When they first opened, we lived around the corner. We moved 20 minutes away almost 7 years ago. We try to come at least once a year. The owner always recognizes us. The house special is the best broth. Lots of fresh veggies and meats to throw in. Papaya salad is the best in the sacramento area.

CR Navarrete

Self serve by the plate w/lots of different meat and veggie options. Owners were friendly, prices were fair and the restaurant was clean. Will be back!

Cristina De Peralta

We have been coming here for years. When they first opened, we lived around the corner. We moved 20 minutes away almost 7 years ago. We try to come at least once a year. The owner always recognizes us. The house special is the best broth. Lots of fresh veggies and meats to throw in. Papaya salad is the best in the sacramento area.

Stephanie Sanchez

Owner is the coolest and most chill guy ever, we did a cool game. Great food for a great price, the playlist was amazing!! Definitely get the fans favorite broth it was worth it. One thing to consider is to make sure that what you grab you’ll eat it because you can’t put it back on the fridge!! Overall will definitely set it at one of the best places to eat in north sac!

My daughter has been begging to visit a hot pot restaurant for months. We found this place when we were in Citrus Heights. It's tucked in a small strip mall close to the Stone Casino. The atmosphere is very pleasant and clean. This is a small family-owned restaurant. The owner, who greeted us upon entering and gave exceptional service was great. We ordered the traditional house soup base. My daughter loved the mushrooms, the dumplings, and the short ribs, and hard-boiled eggs that she added to the broth. She was in heaven. The owner and I had a nice chat afterwards about baseball 🙂

Dorena G.

My daughter has been begging to visit a hot pot restaurant for months. We found this place when we were in Citrus Heights. It's tucked in a small strip mall close to the Stone Casino. The atmosphere is very pleasant and clean. This is a small family-owned restaurant. The owner, who greeted us upon entering and gave exceptional service was great. We ordered the traditional house soup base. My daughter loved the mushrooms, the dumplings, and the short ribs, and hard-boiled eggs that she added to the broth. She was in heaven. The owner and I had a nice chat afterwards about baseball 🙂

I came here with my husband and brother in law. My husband was really craving hot pot and it was thankfully very close to us. We arrived and were greeted/seated immediately. The waiter was very nice and attentive. He checked on us just the right amount, it wasn’t like he was hovering but we never had to wait around to either ask him a question or for him to clear the table. Perfect service in my opinion. The food: while it was better than the last hot pot experience I had it still wasn’t that great. A lot of it tasted stale to me and it was really expensive for the portion sizes. We ended up spending over 100$ total. The receipt was not itemized so we couldn’t see how it came out to that much. He also took the plates throughout the meal so we weren’t able to keep track of it manually. I do like that the different price points are color coded I just wish the receipt was itemized. In my opinion the chicken broth was the best of the 3 we tried. (Chicken, the boat one and regular beef) the chicken was the only one that wasn’t too salty for me. I likely wouldn’t eat here again unless I wasn’t the one paying for it because it is just too expensive in my opinion.

Kai Stephenson

I came here with my husband and brother in law. My husband was really craving hot pot and it was thankfully very close to us. We arrived and were greeted/seated immediately. The waiter was very nice and attentive. He checked on us just the right amount, it wasn’t like he was hovering but we never had to wait around to either ask him a question or for him to clear the table. Perfect service in my opinion. The food: while it was better than the last hot pot experience I had it still wasn’t that great. A lot of it tasted stale to me and it was really expensive for the portion sizes. We ended up spending over 100$ total. The receipt was not itemized so we couldn’t see how it came out to that much. He also took the plates throughout the meal so we weren’t able to keep track of it manually. I do like that the different price points are color coded I just wish the receipt was itemized. In my opinion the chicken broth was the best of the 3 we tried. (Chicken, the boat one and regular beef) the chicken was the only one that wasn’t too salty for me. I likely wouldn’t eat here again unless I wasn’t the one paying for it because it is just too expensive in my opinion.

The atmosphere was much like a sports bar when my husband and I went. A loud game played over the TV. We ordered the 3 divider since we were trying for the first time and wanted to see what we liked best out of their special sauces. I would equate this to more of a pho type hot pot, the seafood items we had tasted very fishy despite them just having opened for the day. All sauces were pre packaged and ripping open several packs took away from the experience for me. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean 👌🏼 not a bad experience, but not my type of hot pot.

Kayla Lucero (Spork93)

The atmosphere was much like a sports bar when my husband and I went. A loud game played over the TV. We ordered the 3 divider since we were trying for the first time and wanted to see what we liked best out of their special sauces. I would equate this to more of a pho type hot pot, the seafood items we had tasted very fishy despite them just having opened for the day. All sauces were pre packaged and ripping open several packs took away from the experience for me. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean 👌🏼 not a bad experience, but not my type of hot pot.