3 Kingdoms Hot Pot
Located at 134B Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041, 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot offers a delightful dining experience that is perfect for both casual gatherings and celebrations. This cozy restaurant provides a warm, inviting atmosphere, ideal for a relaxed meal with friends or family. The restaurant stands out for its unique approach to hot pot dining, where the focus is on smaller portion sizes, allowing guests to sample a wide variety of dishes without the worry of waste.
One of the highlights of 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot is its impressive selection of soup bases. Whether you’re a fan of spicy dishes or prefer something milder, there’s a base for everyone. Guests rave about the balance of spice in the hot pot, especially the spicy beef oil base, which delivers a rich, flavorful experience without being overwhelming. Additionally, the chicken and pork bases are well-loved for their subtle yet savory taste, making them an excellent choice for those seeking a more delicate flavor.
The quality of the ingredients at 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot is top-notch. The fresh meats and vegetables, along with a variety of hot pot toppings, ensure that every dish is packed with flavor. The plating of the dishes is beautifully done, and you can taste the attention to detail in both the ingredients and the preparation. The restaurant also offers a sauce and snack bar for an added touch, with a small charge per person.
With an average cost of $20 to $30 per person, 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot presents an affordable option for high-quality dining. The friendly staff are always available to assist newcomers, offering recommendations based on personal preferences and dietary needs. For those looking for a little extra entertainment, the second floor of the restaurant features karaoke rooms, making it a fun place for a lively night out.
Overall, 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot combines delicious food, great service, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot for hot pot lovers in Mountain View.
3 Kingdoms Hot Pot Reviews
This place is a great option for hotpot. Came on a Sunday night and the staff were so helpful and quick to bring out our food. They have a large variety of soup bases and hotpot ingredients and everything came out so beautifully plated! Would highly recommend their spicy hot pot base as it had a great balance of spice and flavor. The chicken and pork base was also great and it wasn't overly salty and you could really taste the chicken and pork in the broth. Will definetly be coming back again!
The spice is insane. Definitely my go-to for spicy Chinese hot pot. The restaurant is tucked away in downtown Mountain View where the streets are always alive and beautifully lit. I was surprised to find out there were two floors - first floor is also shared with Teaspoon and second floor has karaoke rooms! I've been many times and service is usually quick, but on some days (busy or slow) I've been forgotten before. They have a variety of soup bases to choose from and I usually go for half original beef spicy oil base (medium spice) and half sauerkraut fish/mustard green base. The menu included many options for hot pot toppings and they all came out fresh. The meat tastes and looks high quality. They have a sauce/snack bar (~ $3-$4 per person) which is convenient. I also found it convenient to order Teaspoon from the QR code as well and it came straight to my table. I will be back soon for sure.
Excellent hot spot option. High quality meats, with flavorful base broths. imo slightly cheaper than Haidilao, without all the crazy waits. Since my family doesn't like spicy, we got two non-spicy broths that were both quite good - the mushroom broth and the pork broth. Both were solid. I liked that the pork broth even came with pork stomach. I love the sauce bar, where you can also get sesame balls (actually quite good), shrimp chips, green bean soup (not good basically all water no green bean), chicken feet, and fruit. We got a bunch different meat and vegetables. Don't miss out on their crazy special deals for $4 a plate of beef. We also got the mixed special tripes (who knew there were so many!), which tbh was too much tripe for us, but it was fun trying all of them (I think my favorite was the golden one). Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what beef / lamb we got, but honestly all of them were good. Besides meat and veggies, we also got an order of ciba (chinese mochi) that was quite good.
Never fails. The hotpot base is cheaper than a lot of other places (Liuyishou, Haidilao etc) but the ingredients are on the pricier side. Amenities include: sesame balls, shrimp chips, strawberry and chocolate ice cream to top off an extensive sauce bar! The staff are always super sweet and very accommodating! If coming here be sure to double check the offers for that week-- last week I got two free beers with a valid ID. There's also an upstairs karaoke room that I haven't utilized yet but hotpot plus karaoke sounds like quite the combo.
I had a wonderful dining experience at 3 Kingdoms Hot Pot What impressed me the most was their small-portion dishes, which are perfect for people like me who don't have a big appetite. It allowed us to try a variety of dishes without worrying about waste--so thoughtful! Additionally, the average spending per person is between $20 and $30, which is very reasonable and makes it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal. The staff are really friendly. If it's your first time then they will help you choose the best options. The restaurant has a cozy and inviting ambiance, perfect for casual meals or celebrations Most importantly, the quality of the food was exceptional. Every dish was fresh and delicious, with great attention to detail in both ingredients and flavor. Overall, this is a restaurant I'd definitely return to and highly recommend to anyone who appreciates quality dining!