XiaoLongKan - Houston, Texas

Carin Johnson

Go here! This place is fabulous! Drove from the North side to get here, and it was worth it. The staff is ridiculously kind and accommodating. Never had to ask for anything. First timers so they politely explained everything. Take their advice... order a few things then add on. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. Coconut jelly dessert served in a real coconut. Had a lovely conversation with a young server with longer hair while she packed up our leftovers. We ordered way too much.
THINGS TO KNOW:
If you are not tech savvy, they don't use paper menus. No fountain sodas. Napkins are in a drawer, in the table, at your waist. Start with the lowest level of spice possible because it's still fairly spicy. We chose 3 cooking broths but could have just done 2.
GO EAT HERE AT LEAST ONCE!!

Mark Lay

Best hot pot in town. Price is expensive compared to others, but the service and food quality meet the price. Service is quick (place order through QR code), and staff are super friendly and attentive. Extra amenities include mouthwash in the bathroom for after eating. This place really thought about everything!!

Anton S.

Update 12/8, after improving my hotpot knowledge/expertise - 4 stars:
The service here is slow. The ordering process through the app takes a lot of time. I do not recommend this place for a party of 2 or less. The pre-defined portion sizes are too big and too expensive for a couple. The value at AYCE hotpots is much better than here.
However, the spicy broth is still one of the best in Houston in terms of flavor.

Old review (5 stars):
Top notch chinese hot pot! We ordered 3 broth (spicy, chicken and pork), deluxe beef and lamb and assortment of veggie. Everything tasted great. Their sauce bar has everything too, including desserts. Price is really fair. Every now and then someone was checking on us - super friendly staff. Also great ambience with some traditional interior design.

Stephan Zhu

The broths here are super flavorful and the selection of items is great! I honestly had such a great experience here. The only downside is you end up smelling like the hot pot broth, but that's pretty much a given anywhere you go to eat hotpot. Definitely one of the better places in Chinatown.

Pratik Zora

On my inaugural visit to this restaurant, the waiter went above and beyond to create a comfortable and welcoming experience. Skillfully guiding me through the menu, the waiter assisted in choosing well-portioned and delicious dishes. The freshness of the ingredients was evident in every bite, contributing to an exceptional dining experience. The inviting atmosphere further enhanced the overall enjoyment, leaving me with a strong inclination to revisit this establishment in the future.

Will Johnson

We had a great time. If you don't like spicy go number 1 trust me. Even 1 is pretty hot. Great staff always there to help

Hassan Ghaffar

Great ambiance, good service, and the food and experience was amazing. we ordered multiple beef, lamb, and seafood options. my favorite items were the Spicy beef slices and the crystal beef. the flavor of the the broth plus the flavor of the seasoning on the beef was just perfect.

They have a halal section on the menu and the staff is very knowledgeable about the halal options

Citlalli

I had an amazing experience here. The waitstaff was amazing, attentive, kind, and informative. For the New Year, they had new year gifts that you could win, and it really meant a lot for me for us to be included in the culture. It was really touching! The food was so good and reasonably priced.