Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot

Surprised to see this place is only 3 stars on Yelp as we really like this place (both for takeout to do at home as well as dine-in). This is a popular chain in China with a few locations in the Bay Area.We went on Christmas day 2024 and the staff was friendly and attentive.Food-wise the quality of the beef was great. On our recent visit the lamb shoulder was very very "game-y", much more than usual and had some signs of oxidation. We've ordered it before and it wasn't that way, but worth mentioning. The DIY sauce bar has everything you'd want there from a standard hot pot place.No comments on ambiance really, maybe it's a little too dark inside? But overall it's clean so no complaints.

been thinking about this place so often and finally had the opportunity to stop by again and it did not disappoint! for myself and two other friends what we've ordered this time around was just the perfect amount and we were able to share a lot of various dishes which I love and appreciate the variety. we had ordered the fatty beef belly , the angus ribeye, and short rib for meats. for the rice cakes, spinach (cook it in a non-spicy soups if you have the option because sometimes the oil might soak up through the leafs and it could be quite difficult to eat), enoki mushrooms, seaweed (came in slices not knots - which is actually pretty difficult to cook), lotus roots, tofu skin rolls, and potatoes. 10/10 still recommend this spot (already wanting to go back as im writing this review). The ambience is very relaxing and pretty intimate and great for small parties. and the service was pretty attentive and I appreciate how quick everything came out!

The place is beautiful, it reminds of ancient China days. I love it!! The service is spot on, they are super attentive, friendly, and easy going.We ordered more, but we started eating I forgot to take more photos. We also got Kobe, prawns, and combination mushrooms. I like Seapot too. It's definitely different, this is not all you can eat. Seapot is modern looking. You don't get some of the exotic stuff that you would find at Seapot. For examples brain, pork blood, I believe I saw pigs ears, and chicken feet too. I don't eat those particular parts of animals. If you're someone that enjoys that, this spot is for you. This is our second time there. I will definitely come back, that's how much I enjoyed it. The food was fresh and impeccable.

the place is very spacious and lots of seats with great ambiance. staffs are very attentive and nice and service is great!!! love the hotpot here and you can mix your own sauces and they give lots of desserts that you can take your own and seriously, top notch for the taste!!! very recommended place and for sure that i will be back again...

This is notably one of my favorite hotpot chain restaurants. While there isn't an AYCE option, I really love the large and unique variety of à la cart menu items to select from. It can get expensive if you go to town and not track what you're ordering. They also have really flavorful broths. Spicy is really spicy, so proceed with caution!If you're adventurous and want to try something exotic, this is the place! Challenge your friend (or yourself) to some pig brains! They have all kinds of funky stuff, you'll have to check it out for yourself.Make sure you order some "fortune bags." You'll have to trust me on this one.They also have a condiments/snacks/dessert bar. Definitely save room for the desserts! The restaurant was very nicely decorated and clean. They have hair ties and glass wiping cloths at the entrance. In the restroom there are complimentary toiletries for freshening up after your meal.Service was quick and friendly.

I think this is a great hotpot spot with lots of options. You can get up to 9 soup bases with the nine boxes square pot, but we only got two soup bases. We got the tomato soup and the mild spicy soup. I think the tomato soup is not as good as HDL's and I would like to try the bone soup next time. I can't handle spices really well but the mild soup was still fairly spicy. They have a huge side bar and lots of free snacks and sauces. Please do note you have to pay $3 for the sauce bar. My favorite item from the menu is the fungus with fresh shrimp curd. The fungus soaks up the soup and paired so well with the shrimp. The meat we got were fresh. The booths were huge and the lights created a nice ambiance. The staffs were helpful and extremely quick. I would recommend this place to my friends!

First time here and want to say that their soup base is amazing. You give me a good soup base and that's enough for me to give you 3-4 stars. The rest of the experience was also good which contributes to the 5 stars. I'm a sucker for a good spicy soup with a balance of the bone broth. We got the mild spicy one and that was hella spicy tbh.Ingredients and meat were fresh. We got the mushroom combo, fish fillet, shrimp paste, lamb and beef combo, fatty beef, quail eggs and fried rice cake. The fried rice cake is a little greasy but has a sweet interior and good texture when first eaten. My only complaint is that the price was a bit high. We ended up spending $150 amongst 3 people before tip and although it was good, I was not expecting it to be as pricey as it was. Would still come back though lol I did wish I got the soup to go. The sauces were good and had snacks like sesame balls and coconut desert and some soups. The space was large. Servers speak mandarin but understand English. They do not really check up on you as much which is why I can understand all the negative reviews but if you waive them down, they will come (common in many authentic Chinese restaurants).

Shancheng Lameizi is a hot pot chain that has a very popular spot in Socal. Even though the line is much shorter here, the quality here doesn't suffer much at all.I have been to both locations and I really enjoyed the food from both. The meat slices were tender and the broth was deeply flavorful. They are known for their mala spicy broth so I highly recommend it if you can take the heat! This paired amazing with some beer and great company. The ambiance here is what takes it over the top. Fast service and enough space for a group. Really clean and polished feel inside. This is the perfect place to hang out with friends while you eat and drink.Another thing to judge hotpot places by is their side dish bar. From the jello to the fried sesame balls and range of sauces, they really got everything. You can get really full just eating the snacks from the bar! I give this place 5 stars because I love the food and vibe here. The only thing I would say is skip the "fresh beef" dish. I expected thinly sliced beef and got thick chunks with an egg on top.

Not sure why the rating is low, but I enjoyed my meal here! They give generous amounts of ingredients and we definitely over-ordered haha also love all the snacks and sides at the sauce bar - definitely worth the extra few dollars! They were pretty busy even on a weekday lunch

Overpriced, portions are on the smaller side...Both food and service are acceptable.Soup base pricey.