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What's the best hot pot in SGV?

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

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#1Hai 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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#2Umi 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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#3YGF MalatangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.7

"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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#5HP 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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#6Mo-Mo-ParadiseArcadia · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.3

"Hot Pot spot in Arcadia. Shabu."

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#7ShabuyaAlhambra · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.3

"Hot Pot spot in Alhambra. Shabu."

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#8Jazz CatCity of Industry · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.3

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

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#9Happy 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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#10Yin 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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#11All That ShabuAlhambra · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.2

"Hot Pot spot in Alhambra. Shabu."

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#12Tori Tori Shabu N SushiArcadia · Japanese · $★ 4.2

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

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#13Xiao Long KanAlhambra · Hot Pot · $$$★ 4.1

"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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#14Shancheng LameiziSan Gabriel · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.1

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

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#15Boiling PointMonterey Park · Hot Pot · $$★ 3.9

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

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#16TAWA GatewaySan Gabriel · Dining Plaza · $$★ 4.3

"TAWA Gateway is the big plaza at Valley Blvd and Del Mar in San Gabriel, the former Focus Plaza and San Gabriel Square, anchored by the 99 Ranch Market that has been there since 19…"

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#17MikiyaTemple City · Japanese · $$$★ 4.7

"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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#18YumiyakiRowland 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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#19Myung 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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