Yin Tang Spicy Hot Pot

Akari a month ago

I had an uncomfortable experience here regarding tipping. Our meal was a little over $60. This is a largely self-service malatang restaurant: customers select their own ingredients, and the main table service we received was having the cooked food brought to us. When I received the check, I voluntarily left a tip and rounded the total up to $70. I completed the check with the amount I chose. What happened next was what bothered me. A staff member brought my already-completed check back to me because my tip was less than 15%. I was told that although tipping was “not mandatory,” since we had eaten the food and had no complaints about it, I “should” tip at least 15%. The staff member also explained that their hourly wage was only a little over $2 and used that as a reason why I should increase my tip. After being pushed this way, and feeling that I can’t leave if I don’t pay more “tips”, I changed the tip to 15%. I understand that tipping is customary in the U.S., and I had already chosen to leave a tip. What I object to is a restaurant confronting a customer after the customer has completed the check and pressuring the customer to change a voluntarily chosen tip to a minimum pe

Natasha Muñoz 8 months ago

The place was great, the food amazing, i got too excited and put too much stuff on it so i took a lot home. Li was very helpful and nice, helped us to save the food on the containers and all. Super nice she deserves a raise 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Antony Barao 9 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the most surprising and delicious soups I’ve ever had This restaurant has a very interesting concept. You walk in, pick the ingredients you like, place them on a tray, and the chefs take your selection to the kitchen and prepare a fresh soup based on exactly what you chose. It feels personalized, and the whole process makes the experience unique and fun. What truly amazed me was the taste. It turned out to be one of the most delicious soups I have ever eaten. I honestly didn’t expect it to be this good. The flavors were perfectly balanced, the broth was rich, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys great food and a creative dining experience.

Chelsea Mooneyhan Edited 8 months ago

I absolutely ADORE this place. They have my favorite broth out of any hotpot I’ve tried in the area and I find myself coming here every week. Plus the waitress is so nice! She always has a big smile and is very welcoming. I’ve seen people in other reviews complain about the staff hounding for tips, but I’m here weekly and have never had this happen. I love yin tang / hotpot fairy and will continue to be a loyal customer!

Maddie a year ago

You'll probably see bad reviews regarding tipping. These folks bus the tables, and bring the food out. Yes you may pick out the "fillings" but that it, they bring you your food, refill the water and if you have left overs they'll help you pack it. I think that is very much so worthy of being tipped. The two people on the floor are very hardworking and super friendly. They service tables with optimal speed and are very welcoming to newcomers. It's just them two and they have to take breaks during slow times or eat their lunches in between customers. This place is a recurring visit for me. I can make it as expensive as I want it to be because it's based off of weight. The atmosphere is very cozy and niche. It offers a variety of soup bases, vegetables, and soup additions. I prefer the broth here over the Carrolton location. This is great spot if you're craving hot pot but don't want to dish out traditional hot pot prices.