Tasty Pot - Seattle

I had a limited amount of time, so I inquired about when my order would be ready. I was informed it would take 10 minutes. However, after waiting 10 minutes, my order still wasn't prepared, so I politely checked in to see how much longer it would take. They did manage to prepare my order, for which I was grateful, but unfortunately, the quality was disappointing—it was overly greasy and lacked substance. I had ordered the same dish before, and it was enjoyable then. I can't help but wonder if my order was intentionally made poorly because they might have thought I was complaining when I was merely checking on the status in a friendly manner. This experience occurred on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The staff working that day came across as unprofessional and unkind.

We initially planned to go to Boiling Point down the street, but they were only offering takeout due to staffing issues. So, we decided to check out Tasty Pot since it was nearby. My boyfriend ordered the beef soup, which he really enjoyed. I tried the broth and found it to have a nice hint of spice; it was quite tasty. When you order hot pot, you get a complimentary bubble tea option, either green or black tea. Since I'm not really a fan of hot pot, I opted for the pork rice dish. It was good, but I was a bit disappointed to find only three pieces of meat, so it didn't quite fill me up.

First of all, the service was fast and efficient. Placing an order over the phone was a breeze, and the food arrived promptly. The dishes were tasty, although I would have liked a richer broth. Overall, my group left feeling satisfied and we plan to return.

We tend to choose Tasty Pot over Boiling Point most times because we feel there is more MSG in Boiling Point. And honestly, it's just a hot pot: they all taste pretty similar most of the time. We like to come to Tasty Pot when we have a craving for a nice Chinese hot pot and this definitely satisfies our cravings without leaving too big of an MSG feeling in our mouths like Boiling Point. 1. Beef Hot Soup 4/5 The classic soup flavor you can get here. It has a strong beef flavor and comes with many ingredients. Love that it comes in a sizzling hot soup and you are able to turn it off whenever you want. The meal also comes with a cup of tea and the tea is surprisingly very good quality! 2. Curry Flavor Hot Soup 3/5 Honestly the curry flavor is pretty forgettable. Tried this broth just to try a new flavor, but we liked the beef soup much better.

With the cold and rainy season upon us, hot pot is always one of the best comfort foods to eat to keep our tummies warm. For me, one of my favorite go to places is Tasty Pot. Located near the Costco Home Depot in Shoreline area, I highly recommend checking out this place if you're into having your own hot pot at a reasonable price. Having visited here multiple times over the last couple of years, here are some things to note: Things to note: Parking: Plenty there's a huge lot in front of the restaurant Reservations: If you go during non peak dining areas, almost never a wait. If you're traveling with a big group, recommend coming in early or calling ahead to see if you can do a reservation COVID 19 cleanliness: I have dined here in person a few times and felt pretty safe in regards to how the staff does their cleaning protocol and such. Hot Pot Options: I loveeee the amount of choices here. You do have the option to pick your spice level, rice or noodles, and add additional toppings. Do note that the pricing AND size for the hot pot option varies. Just read the menu carefully and info is located in the corner. Plus, you get a small free green or black tea on the side! Hot Pot Itself: Overall, I enjoy the quality of the hot pot here. Portion is quite generous and it's very nice that you get a variety of ingredients. : Top favorite would have to be the lamb and Japanese Miso. Plus, wait time for your food is rather short and not too long. Other food appetizer: Highly recommend trying out the takoyaki or popcorn chicken. Very tasty and fresh Service: Staff is pretty quick and efficient in addressing your needs. May need to wave your hand in the air once in awhile though if the place is busy. Overall, you can't go wrong with this place and I personally, can't wait to visit again.