5 Pot

Love this place ! So delicious ! It was our first time and the owner explained everything so well! Broth is delicious and the place is clean and cute ! 100 recommend !

Omg yes! Delicious. Doesn't break the bank and you get more than enough in 1 lb of food.

Good 👍

Lou Vargas

Their spicy broth is flavorful, and the taste varies depending on your choice of toppings; therefore, each meal is unique to your own taste. Additionally, the price is based on the weight of your bowl before adding the broth.

thermo dynamics

awesome. 1st time here with a bike group and they were very welcoming and patient with us. i forgot his name (robin’s friend) he was very nice and down to earth. and lady at cashier was friendly too. thank you. will take my girlfriend here next time.

Jenna Blaustein

This was my third time at this restaurant. You select vegetables , different types of tofu, meat, noodles and misc. (quail eggs, seaweed etc.) from a large buffet, pick a type of bone broth (the real deal, not the salt water. Offered at many similar places) and choose your condiments. Food is fresh and delicious.

Jonathan Cheng

I love trying out new places and now there's finally a hot pot place in Pasadena! With the limited amount of asian cuisines in Pasadena, this would make a great addition. Came on a Wednesday night and was seated promptly. I made sure I got a large variety of food types so I could try everything and paired it with the bone soup so I can taste all the flavors. And man, the food was outstanding! Everything paired well and I was super full by the end of it. Being brand new, everything was clean and bright and I was able to enjoy my meal. If you haven't tried hot pot yet, this would be the spot to try as it offers a clean and tasty meal customized to your liking.

Phil Richardson

Excellent meal. High quality ingredients. Large variety of ingredients. None of the broths are vegetarian so I got the mixed bowl. You just pick up the ingredients you want like everyone else and they cook it in the kitchen for you without the bone broth. They have several tofu selections in addition to many vegetables and a couple of noodles. A sweet drink comes with the meal. You can get any sized portion you want, they just weigh it and you pay by the pound. I got one pound and it was just right for me.

Sierra Schiano

Very interesting hot pot restaurant! You load your bowl up with raw ingredients (veggies, mushrooms, tofu, seafood, noodles, beef & lamb, etc) and then they weigh the bowl and charge you by the pound ($15.99/lbs I think). Then they take the bowl back to the kitchen, add broth, and cook all the ingredients. There’s unlimited passion fruit tea and dipping sauces available. The standard broth is very light & mild. Food was tasty and staff was very friendly & helpful! Gender neutral bathroom at the back

Mitch Weddle

5 POT offers a deliciously satisfying, fully customizable, bowl of hotpot style soup! I've never seen this type of hotpot before. Their website calls it "customizable mini hot pot." Each customer fills their own bowl from the buffet of dozens of classic hotpot ingredients. They offer a choice of one of three soup bases (original, bone broth, or tomato) and charge 14.99 per pound. They weigh your ingredients at the register and take your bowl back to the kitchen to be prepared. On the way back to your table you make your own little bowl of dipping sauce at the buffet. After just a few minutes a huge bowl of soup is delivered right to you. I chose the bone broth and my wife had the original. I was really happy with my choice. It brought a smile to my face and I chuckled with food joy as I took my first sip of the rich creamy broth. I went with mainly noodles and beef. My wife chose seafood and more vegetables than I had. We were both delighted with our personalized hotpot style soup! As of writing this review 5 POT is still in it's soft open and has only been open for 13 days. We were part of a large group for our friend's 30th birthday and in spite of this the service was fast and very friendly. That's a good sign for the future of the quality of service here. It gets an A+ from me. So, do yourself a favor and give this place a try soon!

Gerard A Mark

Great food. I loved it! Very authentic. I recommend!

Anastasiia B.

Love this place ! So delicious ! It was our first time and the owner explained everything so well! Broth is delicious and the place is clean and cute ! 100 recommend !

Amanda Nevarez

Omg yes! Delicious. Doesn't break the bank and you get more than enough in 1 lb of food.

Thảo Huỳnh

Good 👍

Shawn Sheng

Build your own hot pot. You can grab whatever you want and however much you want, it is priced by weight.

Wow! I love this place! You walk in, grab a bowl and rings and go down the line picking the items you want in your personalized hot pot. They have a nice selection of veggies, meats, fish and noodles. Bring it to the counter, choose your broth and they will take it back and make it for you. Meanwhile, you can make your own dipping sauce and enjoy a glass of iced tea with free refills. It's included with your hot pot! Everything was fresh and delicious! I loved all the flavors. Located on Colorado across from Target and Total Wine and More, it's a great addition to the neighborhood! Makes a fun, inexpensive date night or a great gathering for friends. Perfect place to eat before a movie at the Academy or Landmark theaters. I know I'll be back!

Create your own hot pot bowl and they'll cook it. 15.99/lb and choice of broth style. They give you huge bowls so it's actually tons of food and easy to share. Great new spot and definitely will come back!

Loved the self-serve hot pot here. We tried the dry pot (currently make your own sauce with chili oil, vinegar, scallions and garlic) and original. Both were really good. Thought that value was good too.

Typically, a hot pot setup is best enjoyed with multiple friends to share various types of ingredients with. As much as I love hot pots, they also kind of require a special condition and a pretty empty stomach. Here in 5 Pot you get to customize everything. In other words, it could easily be a simple hang out or even a solo spot. It may seem like just another hot pot place on the surface...but it's actually quite a different experience that's definitely worth a try.

Well, I wasn't expecting much because 5 Pot is located in Pasadena. I've never had this style of mini hot pot before. Was randomly craving for some after a long break from it. The place sure does live up to its good reviews. You just come in, pick the veggies, meats, and noodles you want, then weigh and pay. I bought a huge pot and it was worth every penny. All the ingredients tastes fresh and went well together. I especially recommend their tomato broth!

If you’re craving a cozy, flavorful meal that hits all the right notes, 5 POT in Pasadena is an absolute must-try. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming — perfect for a casual lunch with friends, a comforting dinner, or a first-time foodie adventure. What makes this spot stand out is the customizable hot pot experience. You pick your broth, load up your bowl with fresh ingredients, and watch it come to life with rich, savory flavors. Diners rave that the broth hits that perfect balance — not too salty or greasy like some places tend to be — and every bite feels just right. The service is friendly and fast, with a team that makes you feel right at home from the first hello. Portion sizes are generous, the fresh ingredients shine, and the variety keeps you coming back to try something new each visit. Families, groups of friends, and solo diners all seem to find something to love here — whether it’s your go-to gochujang-spiked bowl or a smooth, bone broth base that warms you from the inside out. Price point? Super reasonable for the quality and portion size — a perfect spot for repeat visits without breaking the bank. Bottom line: If hot pot is your love language, or you want to discover why everyone’s talking about it, 5 POT delivers delicious bowls and good vibes every time. Highly recommended for a relaxed, flavorful Pasadena meal. 🍲🔥

Nyna Boone

If you’re craving a cozy, flavorful meal that hits all the right notes, 5 POT in Pasadena is an absolute must-try. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming — perfect for a casual lunch with friends, a comforting dinner, or a first-time foodie adventure. What makes this spot stand out is the customizable hot pot experience. You pick your broth, load up your bowl with fresh ingredients, and watch it come to life with rich, savory flavors. Diners rave that the broth hits that perfect balance — not too salty or greasy like some places tend to be — and every bite feels just right. The service is friendly and fast, with a team that makes you feel right at home from the first hello. Portion sizes are generous, the fresh ingredients shine, and the variety keeps you coming back to try something new each visit. Families, groups of friends, and solo diners all seem to find something to love here — whether it’s your go-to gochujang-spiked bowl or a smooth, bone broth base that warms you from the inside out. Price point? Super reasonable for the quality and portion size — a perfect spot for repeat visits without breaking the bank. Bottom line: If hot pot is your love language, or you want to discover why everyone’s talking about it, 5 POT delivers delicious bowls and good vibes every time. Highly recommended for a relaxed, flavorful Pasadena meal. 🍲🔥

Charles Li

5pot recently opened up in pasadena. Walking by, we always wanted to try the restaurant. Boy the food is delicious. Our group got a mix of customized hotpot soups with bone broth and tomato soup!

Brian Wu

Create your own hot pot bowl and they'll cook it. 15.99/lb and choice of broth style. They give you huge bowls so it's actually tons of food and easy to share. Great new spot and definitely will come back!

Esther Leng

Well, I wasn't expecting much because 5 Pot is located in Pasadena. I've never had this style of mini hot pot before. Was randomly craving for some after a long break from it. The place sure does live up to its good reviews. You just come in, pick the veggies, meats, and noodles you want, then weigh and pay. I bought a huge pot and it was worth every penny. All the ingredients tastes fresh and went well together. I especially recommend their tomato broth!

Steph Couvrette

Loved the self-serve hot pot here. We tried the dry pot (currently make your own sauce with chili oil, vinegar, scallions and garlic) and original. Both were really good. Thought that value was good too.

Joe Neuburger

Wow! I love this place! You walk in, grab a bowl and rings and go down the line picking the items you want in your personalized hot pot. They have a nice selection of veggies, meats, fish and noodles. Bring it to the counter, choose your broth and they will take it back and make it for you. Meanwhile, you can make your own dipping sauce and enjoy a glass of iced tea with free refills. It's included with your hot pot! Everything was fresh and delicious! I loved all the flavors. Located on Colorado across from Target and Total Wine and More, it's a great addition to the neighborhood! Makes a fun, inexpensive date night or a great gathering for friends. Perfect place to eat before a movie at the Academy or Landmark theaters. I know I'll be back!

Eugene H

Typically, a hot pot setup is best enjoyed with multiple friends to share various types of ingredients with. As much as I love hot pots, they also kind of require a special condition and a pretty empty stomach. Here in 5 Pot you get to customize everything. In other words, it could easily be a simple hang out or even a solo spot. It may seem like just another hot pot place on the surface...but it's actually quite a different experience that's definitely worth a try.

Nice small hot pot buffet styles selections of self customize items and about 4 to 5 choices of base for the soup. I recommend original (mild spicy although not spicy at all) and the ice tea self served is pretty decent, the mushrooms, fish balls, and veggies are yummy, if you like it cooked til its quite soft. I prefer a little crunch to my vegetables not that mushy for me. Very friendly service and overall a nice spot to try. The portion size are very fulfilling and massive at about $15.99 I believe, a bit pricey than other hot pot spots. It's Pasadena so mostly paid parking unless you park across the street in free lot near Target or some street parking that are 1 or 2 hours max.

D C

Nice small hot pot buffet styles selections of self customize items and about 4 to 5 choices of base for the soup. I recommend original (mild spicy although not spicy at all) and the ice tea self served is pretty decent, the mushrooms, fish balls, and veggies are yummy, if you like it cooked til its quite soft. I prefer a little crunch to my vegetables not that mushy for me. Very friendly service and overall a nice spot to try. The portion size are very fulfilling and massive at about $15.99 I believe, a bit pricey than other hot pot spots. It's Pasadena so mostly paid parking unless you park across the street in free lot near Target or some street parking that are 1 or 2 hours max.