Reviews for Chongqing Lao Zao ???? in Flushing, NY
One suggestion: if you are going there for lunch, be sure to arrive before 11:40am at least to be able to get a table. And if... you’re 20-ish in the queue and they tell you no availability, remember to ask about the table where you need to take off yourshoes (basically ?). I do think online reservation will make the whole experience much better as well as their service. As forthe hot pot itself, I love the variety of choices. And to be honest the spicy broth did not amaze me, but the mushroom broth wasvery umami and savory! Read more
Difficult to get a table on weekends but once you’re in, you’re golden! The smell from outside drew me to this place and... once inside, the aroma is even stronger. The interior is so beautifully decorated and is way different than any other hot potrestaurant. You can get a 9 grid hotpot but we opted for the two split pot. The 9 grid is the same flavor for each section andit looks nice but we wanted a spicy and non spicy side. The menu is large and has everything you could want in a hot pot.Everything tasted fresh and came out promptly. I especially liked the cumin beef plate and the tofu strips. I even reallyenjoyed the grapefruit yakult drink. It was made fresh and really cooled me down from the spicy food! The sauce bar hadeverything you need but didn’t end up using much of it since the pot was so flavorful already. Probably my favorite hot potplace around here and will return again! Read more
One of the most popular hotpot places! I came many times indeed! Service is good as always! It’s deserved to be waiting! First... time try this chili beef {????} OMG! Super spicy~ ???? ???? Read more
So good! We got the tomato broth and mild spicy broth, tomato was so good. Milky beef was also yummy, recommend trying... it. Loved the design of the restaurant, service was great, waitress was so helpful. They also have little drawstring bags toput your coat in so it doesn’t smell, very cute and thoughtful. There’s a sauce bar for you to make your own sauce. We camefor lunch, expected the wait to be 2hrs but we got seated in about an hour. Nice thing about this area is that there’s plentyto do while you wait. Read more
Expect a long wait but it's worth it for excellent hotpot in a unique and comfortable environment. So many options for the hot... pot but trust your waiter and you'll be in good hands. If you like spice, this will satisfy. Read more
Food - 5/5 Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 5/5 I dined with two people who were born and raised in Beijing and they... swear by the authenticity of this Chinese hot pot venue. Between the deeply ornate and intimate atmosphere, the speedy kitchenservice, and the incredible food variety at your fingertips, dining here is an *event*; much more than a meal. Best enjoyed ingroups of 4-8 so that you can fill the table completely with dishes. I really appreciated that the staff would place your coatsin protective cloth bags, so that the aromas won’t penetrate the fabric. You also get disposable aprons, for potentialbroth/oil splatter. The only caution to give is the line in - best to get in right at opening! A rare gem which opened duringthe pandemic and excelled by any pre-pandemic measure. Read more
My favorite hot pot spot in Flushing! The decor looks like you step foot right into a Chinese village. Their tomato broth is... amazing, and mushroom soup is pretty good too. Definitely get the milky beef, it's so tender and delicious! But sometimes theyrun out, but have many other beef options. Service is friendly and fantastic, our server spoke really good English and had greatrecommendations. Remember to Use the Google Waitlist option and get on the wait list ~4 hours in advance, and you'll be good togo. If you just show up, you'll be waiting forever. Read more
The best hot pot we've ever been to. There are many hot pot places, but not one beats this one. It's worth traveling from NYC or... long Island for this hot pot. We've gone here before and didn't dine because the wait was too long. But if you go after 9pm on aweekday, you should be able to sit with no wait. Hot pot is spicy but incredibly flavorful that you almost don't need thesauce. We got medium spicy, and it was really tasty. We got tomato on the other side, and it was really yummy with and withoutthe stuff we put in hot pot. I recommend getting frozen Tofu in the spicy soup and also get mung bean noodles! Milky beef wasreally cool but not my favorite. Read more