I am so sad that California hot pot has closed. I know they were struggling with having the very confusing inline ordering system I think to limit server staff, but always was happy with the hot pot. Pretty good pricing for a great single serving hot pot. Also liked their fries... Real sad to see them go.

Me and my sister went on the new year day. I think the owner didn't expect how crazy people will come to have dinner. We came around 6 pm and it was only a chef and a server and there were full house. The server is pretty nice to try to serve all the customer even it was crazy full like 40 people. The food is decent compare to other personal hot pot place. I will give the server 5 stars.

CASH ONLY Parking: Small lot adjacent to restaurant Ambience: Fairly small and cramped, but well-decorated with various frames hung above the wooden seating available. Service: Friendly but busy! Seemed a bit understaffed, but the staff are very accommodating and patient once they are able to come around to help explain the QR system, take your order, etc. To get started, you use their tablet near the front door to create a ticket. You then scan their QR code, input your ticket #, and customize your order. There's a wide range of options for customization--the most I've seen of any hot pot place, including broth, meat, spice level, whether you want it precooked, etc. You can go pay for your order and they'll seat you afterwards. Taste: We all ordered different options and all of them were fairly decent. Broth was fairly clear and there was a actually a good amount of meat per bowl. Also got the dirty fries, which were fairly good as good. Their milk tea and ice cream (came with matcha powder on top and strawberry jam?) tasted weird, would not recommend. Appreciate their self-serve tea options, including unsweetened green tea, lychee lemonade, and peach strawberry green tea. Overall, it's worth a try for the customization options and the hot pot itself, but it's a bit expensive and can be quite a wait.

Great budget-friendly option for hot pot. I went around 8:30PM on a weekday and there was no wait at all. Their ordering process is a bit different. They have you create a ticket and scan a QR code to order online. Once you place the order, you go up to the cashier and pay. Note that they do not take card, only cash or zelle! For $20, I got a milk tea, large pot filled with generous amounts of 4 different types of protein, and ice cream for dessert. There's also free juices/teas on the side of the cashier along with the sauce bar. Personally I think the sauce bar could be better especially since there was no satay sauce. I really missed the thai spicy broth from boiling point but they have a tom yom option here that was super tasty. The pot is pretty similar size to boiling point as well but its def filled up more. I also had the dirty fries and it was the bomb dot com. It came with green onions, drizzled with their house made sauce, and covered in bacon bits. It made for a great appetizer for the table.

Friday dinner at 5 pm - premium set with Japanese broth (double giant prawns, and USDA prime beef) , bottle of beer, ice cream, glass noodles - upgrade set with Malibu broth (beef + lamb) Service: self ordering, customize your own hot pot. The self order system was too confusing to customers. First, create ticket. Second, scan and order,. Finally, pay and wait Ambiance: casual Price: so far so good Food quality: big portion of the hotspot, the broth was good and taste full, unlimited glass noodles/ rice free refill. Self-served station for sauces and free drinks. Remarks: Private parking lot. Cash only!

California Hot Pot is one of those places that I always consistently go to for the caring staff and overall quality meal for the price. The restaurant staff is really nice and are always sure to accommodate me even when I bring people or eat alone. If you need anything at all (explanation of the QR code system, turning off your fire, etc.), they are happy to help you out. The restaurant is really small, so I always try to go right when they open around 5pm. Because I'm usually able to be seated right away, I would definitely say that this affects my experience here versus others who may have to wait a while in line. The menu is really customizable, so you can choose what option works best for you in terms of broth, meat, spice level, and size of order. I typically order a regular or premium set, but I find that the regular is a good-sized portion for me most of the time. Some things I really appreciate about this place are that the teas are included in the regular size's price (I love the strawberry green tea) and the broth taste here is really clean! I love ordering the Malibu broth with medium spice (I find that this compares to a mild at most other places). Some things to consider: - Although quite a deal, I would say that most of the hot pot options do have a lot of cabbage - I personally don't mind for the price ($15 after tax usually for a regular), but definitely a point to consider for some! - The QR system can be quite confusing, so ask to have them explain it to you if it's your first time! - Make sure to get there early! It may take a while to be seated, especially if you have a large group since the place is small - They only accept CASH or ZELLE, so make sure you can pay with one of those options before you go! - They have parking in the lot with an entrance on the side of the restaurant :)