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What's the best hot pot in the SGV?

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Locals' current top pick for hot pot in the SGV is YGF Malatang in Arcadia, followed by Hai Di Lao Arcadia in Arcadia and Umi Hot Pot & Sushi in City of Industry. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1YGF MalatangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$4.8

"YGF Malatang in Arcadia lets you build your own hot pot. You pick what you want, pay by the pound, and they cook it for you. We go mild, but it still hits hard with spice."

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#2Hai Di Lao ArcadiaArcadia · Hot Pot · $$$4.8

"Hai Di Lao is the hot pot chain known for over-the-top service, attendants who fold your clothes, free manicures while you wait, and noodle-pulling performances at the table."

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#3Umi Hot Pot & SushiCity of Industry · Hot Pot · $$4.8

"An all-you-can-eat restaurant combining hot pot, sushi, and a wide variety of buffet selections."

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#4YumiyakiRowland Heights · Japanese · $$$4.6

"Yumiyaki in Rowland Heights is a sister restaurant to Mikiya where they serve premium wagyu beef shabu."

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#5MikiyaTemple City · Japanese · $$$4.6

"Mikiya is an all you can eat wagyu shabu restaurant in Temple City. They are famous for their A5 wagyu beef, which is high quality and tasty."

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#6HP Hot Pot & BBQSan Gabriel · Hot Pot · $$4.5

"HP Hot Pot & BBQ in San Gabriel is one of the better all-you-can-eat spots in the area."

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#7Tori Tori Shabu N SushiArcadia · Japanese · $4.4

"Arcadia shabu and sushi spot combining hot pot and Japanese fare in one sitting."

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#8Myung GaArcadia · Korean · $$$4.3

"Myung Ga in Arcadia is a solid spot for Korean comfort food, especially if you're looking for a legit kimchi jjigae."

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#9Mo-Mo-ParadiseArcadia · Hot Pot · $$4.3

"Hot Pot spot in Arcadia. Shabu."

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#10ShabuyaAlhambra · Hot Pot · $$4.3

"Hot Pot spot in Alhambra. Shabu."

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#11Jazz CatCity of Industry · Hot Pot · $$4.3

"Hot Pot spot in City of Industry. Shabu."

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#12Happy Lamb Hot PotSan Gabriel · City of Industry · Hot Pot · $$4.3

Order: Tender Chicken Hot Pot Set

"The new San Gabriel Happy Lamb brings its savory herbal bone broth to Tawa Gateway Plaza with a remarkably generous $9.90 soft-opening set."

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#13Yin tangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$4.2

"If you like hot pot but hate being stuck with stuff you don't want, Yin Tang is for you."

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#15All That ShabuAlhambra · Hot Pot · $$4.2

"Hot Pot spot in Alhambra. Shabu."

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#16Shancheng LameiziSan Gabriel · Hot Pot · $$4.1

"Hot Pot spot in San Gabriel. Sichuan hot pot."

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#17Xiao Long KanAlhambra · Hot Pot · $$$4.0

"Xiao Long Kan is a famous hot pot chain in Alhambra that specializes in Chinese hot pot. The interior makes you feel like you're eating in a Chinese palace."

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#18Boiling PointMonterey Park · Hot Pot · $$3.9

"Hot Pot spot in Monterey Park. Individual hot pot."

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