Lepot Chinese Hotpot
If you're in the mood for a delicious and fun dining experience, Lepot Chinese Hotpot is the place to be. Located at 507 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, this cozy and trendy spot offers a perfect combination of casual vibes and flavorful dishes. Whether you're a hotpot enthusiast or new to this unique dining style, Lepot provides a memorable experience with a wide variety of ingredients and broths to choose from.
One of the highlights of Lepot Chinese Hotpot is its diverse menu, which features popular dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. The Pork Bone and Beef Combo are crowd favorites, offering rich, savory flavors that pair perfectly with the hotpot experience. For something a bit more adventurous, the Quail Eggs and Lamb Combo provide an exciting twist, adding layers of flavor and texture to your meal. If you're celebrating a special occasion, be sure to try the Valentine Pot, a fan-favorite with a unique blend of ingredients that makes every bite even more enjoyable.
Lepot Chinese Hotpot has a great vibe for all types of diners. With its moderate noise level, it’s a comfortable setting for both casual dates and family gatherings. The restaurant is also kid-friendly, making it a great choice for those with little ones in tow. The trendy decor adds to the relaxed atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy your meal while immersing yourself in the unique ambiance.
No matter what you're in the mood for, Lepot Chinese Hotpot offers a delightful blend of great food and an inviting atmosphere that is sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a local or visiting Minneapolis, this spot is worth a visit!
Reviews
Thinly sliced raw fatty beef, dipped into a simmering bowl of Szechuan spicy broth (both pepper and mala spice)... I swirl it for 10 seconds or so then let it rest on my sauce of choice - sesame paste sauce, or chili garlic oil sauce. I'll eat it, along with noodle or rice, a qail egg perhaps. My mouth explodes with flavor. Every time. Hot pot, hot pot. In my gastronomical journey through life, Chinese hot pot is possibly my greatest encounter. And locally, it's Le Pot. Best broth bases - mala spicy, pork bone, and Tom yum are endorsed by me and my girlfriend Great foodstuffs - qual egg, udon noodles, good fatty beef, crab sticks, good old cabbage, tofu, bean curd, enoki mushroom etc - Lamb and pork are alright at this location, could be better Great sauce bar, as I can assemble my staples - Sauce 1: black vinegar, chili oil with flake, garlic oil with garlic, sesame oil, scallions, cilantro (about equal parts and adjust); season with sugar, salt and soy sauce if desired - Sauce 2: lots of sesame paste, and leave as is or maybe add scallions, chili oil, sesame seed **I do wish they had chive paste** - Sauce 3: Oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, cilantro, green onion, black vinegar Value - it's like 30-35 dollars a person here. - I often leave more satisfied here than I do after a "fancy" night on the north loop What's missing - ambiance is okay - I do like a huge communal pot - Chive flower paste - Pork and lamb could be better - Broths are good, but I like the Chicago restaurants best Local hot pot honorable mentions - the place at Asia Mall with the electric rack innovation - Legendary Spice - you are free to grab a tray and raid their fridges/freezers for whatever meat, vegetable, etc you want. But the borth wasn't as good. Overall, it's rather expensive but quality is in some ways lower than Le Pot. - J Pot - Korean bbq and hot pot. The Chinese flavors were not as authentic, broths not as good to me, but wow having Korean bbq and hot pot at the same time! It's a decent value too.
LePot was my first hotpot experience after recommendation from a foodie friend. I honestly think this is the only place I'll ever go in the future! The restaurant itself is a bit hit or miss; some of the controllers for the burners are unattached, tables or chairs can be a bit wobbly. The servers, though, are excellent & I think that more than makes up for anything aesthetic-wise. The fact that each person gets their own pot is a game changer. I had the Tom yum broth with egg noodles. My friends and I got a bunch of different items: crawfish, sole filets, fried bean curds, potatoes, golden fish balls, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, beef ribeye, eggs, kimchi, broccoli, & napa cabbage. Everything tasted fresh & cooking your own foods to your liking is actually pretty fun. We were all (happily) stuffed when we left!
This is by far the best hot pot option in Minnesota. I have been a regular here for the past 7+ years and my friends/boyfriend and I go here at least once to twice a month. The service is quick and friendly, the space is cleanly as well. I love that after you eat you can grab some Kung Fu bubble tea since they're in the same building. I have tried the pork bone broth, the mushroom, the tom yum and the spicy broth, ALL ARE GREAT! My favorite is the tom yum. The spicy is a bit oily but still great. I love that you can do two flavors as well! I love their selection of veggies and noodles! I do wish they had more cuts of beef/meat but I am very satisfied either way. I wish they'd bring back their free dessert they used to do but I understand why it's no longer a thing. I will always be a loyal customer here and I bring all of my family and friends here. They always love it. Be prepared to smell like hotpot though lol. Please go here and try it if you haven't!
Came on a Monday night for the AYCE selection. We've eaten here before they offered AYCE and loved it then too! They were out of the pork bone soup which is our favorite. Other than that, everything else was great. Love the dipping sauce bar. Good selection of meat and veggies. The AYCE menu is different from the Ala carte.
My absolute favorite date night place. There is never a wait, the food is amazing, and incredible prices