Unpretentious venue specializing in classic Chinese dishes & spicy dry pots in simple surrounds.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Jagadeesh Rahul
It was my first time and I had a good hype for this place from my Asian friends. This place was packed on a weekend and I heard they are busy most weekends. The place is cozy and we had to wait 15 mins to get a table. Their service is friendly and quick. We got the bbq fish which is this location famous for. I have to say I was surprised by the size and quantity. It was a big fish and good for 3 to 4 people. Though the fish was big it was mostly bones and their broth was spicy and sour with ample of veggies. We got Jasmine rice to go with it and it was good. The fish was fresh and the broth was soothing. We also got complimentary Ube dessert. Overall had a nice time and will definitely come back to try out their other dishes.
… moreNilaTheCat Y
The dry pot was honestly pretty average. The beef was extremely tough — really hard to chew and not flavorful at all . The vegetables even came with century egg pieces that looked a bit odd… not sure if they were fresh .
… moreCH
Huge menu but I’m here to rave about their spicy dry pot. It’s a huge portion to be shared family style. The combination of flavor and ingredient is incredible, haven’t had anything as good for quite awhile. Personally I highly recommend the spicy dry pot with intestine. You can select spicy level. Plenty of parking in the lot. 5% off if you pay cash. Typical chinese restaurant, zero ambiance and mediocre service, but that’s how you know it’s authentic. Expect to pay 25-30 per person.
… moreL C
Food: 5/5 DELICIOUS! Got the medium spicy grilled fish, definitely SPICYYY. Super tasty, fish super fish. The catfish is killed right before we eat so you know it’s quality fish!
Also got the salt pepper fried tofu, yummy as well! Wish the onion was more cooked thoroughly. Overall definitely recommend!
Service: 5/5 fast on ordering, bringing tea to table, providing additional napkins/utensils when needed
Ambiance: 4/5 on the dim side. The seats are bit narrow and small. Nice fish tank when first walk in though! Small cozy restaurant.
… moreAlso got the salt pepper fried tofu, yummy as well! Wish the onion was more cooked thoroughly. Overall definitely recommend!
Service: 5/5 fast on ordering, bringing tea to table, providing additional napkins/utensils when needed
Ambiance: 4/5 on the dim side. The seats are bit narrow and small. Nice fish tank when first walk in though! Small cozy restaurant.
Kim Phung
It has just opened the indoor seating last week. If you love spicy, this is a must go restaurant. I love spicy and order mild but too much for me, so so hot, be careful. We ordered a pot of deep fried cat fish, it said “market price” and we paid $43.5, but it’s a large portion for at least 3 adults. Because the pot is bedding with veggies, mushrooms and clear chewy noodles. Yang Chao fried rice is absolutely amazing as well.
… moreYuan LIU
General Pot’s authentic Chongqing flavor, generous portions, and very stylish decors win me over. (Bewarned that Chongqing is the hotter one among the two most popular Sichuan cuisines.)
The place comes recommended by Chihuo San Francisco Bay Area. For appetizers we ordered bean jelly with chili sauce and mixed beef & tripe with chili sauce. Both local favorites, the former from Chongqing, the latter from Chengdu with its own legend. (Its Chinese name, 夫妻肺片, translates into husband-wife lung slices. By the way, lung is not a main ingredient in this dish if used at all.) Both are quite on the mark.
For the main course, we ordered spicy pig’s large intestine in dry pot. This was the first time I had dry pot. (I tend to believe that it was a relatively recent development.) It has some characteristics of a hotpot, but comes fully cooked. It also has some characteristics of a stew, but the flavor is closer to sir fry and braise. Given the restaurant is called General Pots, I highly recommend that you get one. Here is a new cooking technique that I don’t want to do at home. Of course, pork intestine is always a great ingredient for this type of cooking.
General Pots is in a less densely populated open mall. We entered at peak dinner time, and get seated quickly. The service was also relatively quick. (Dry pot takes a while.)
I cannot leave without a praise of its Northern Sichuan themed decor. I have seen quite a number of new Chinese restaurants in the SF Bay Area open with decors that I call all show, no-substance. Some of them also try to create a “high cuisine” environment to jack up price (without a taste to match). Not General Pots. Its decor and lighting is very stylish without being in your face. Seating is very comfortable. Definitely a place I’d like to visit again.
… moreThe place comes recommended by Chihuo San Francisco Bay Area. For appetizers we ordered bean jelly with chili sauce and mixed beef & tripe with chili sauce. Both local favorites, the former from Chongqing, the latter from Chengdu with its own legend. (Its Chinese name, 夫妻肺片, translates into husband-wife lung slices. By the way, lung is not a main ingredient in this dish if used at all.) Both are quite on the mark.
For the main course, we ordered spicy pig’s large intestine in dry pot. This was the first time I had dry pot. (I tend to believe that it was a relatively recent development.) It has some characteristics of a hotpot, but comes fully cooked. It also has some characteristics of a stew, but the flavor is closer to sir fry and braise. Given the restaurant is called General Pots, I highly recommend that you get one. Here is a new cooking technique that I don’t want to do at home. Of course, pork intestine is always a great ingredient for this type of cooking.
General Pots is in a less densely populated open mall. We entered at peak dinner time, and get seated quickly. The service was also relatively quick. (Dry pot takes a while.)
I cannot leave without a praise of its Northern Sichuan themed decor. I have seen quite a number of new Chinese restaurants in the SF Bay Area open with decors that I call all show, no-substance. Some of them also try to create a “high cuisine” environment to jack up price (without a taste to match). Not General Pots. Its decor and lighting is very stylish without being in your face. Seating is very comfortable. Definitely a place I’d like to visit again.
Tatum Tsu
This place makes the best fish glutens!!! Also my favorite spicy pot place! I usually order a fish gluten spicy pot adds two other main dishes such as beef tongue and fried fish! It’s amazing and such satisfying flavors! I come back here almost every month
… moreAj Lopes
I’ve eaten here several times in the past year and it’s just the most flavorful restaurant in the area. The spicy beef and fish gluten plates are amazing. The flavors in the broth to the vegetables is amazing.
… moreAndrew
Actually good tasting Chinese restaurant.
Portion is large, most dishes I ordered taste great and authentic, lots of non-spicy options and the spicy ones are not overly spicy.
Overall a bit on the pricy side tho. However
Lunch special is affordable and just a bit smaller than a regular portion.
… morePortion is large, most dishes I ordered taste great and authentic, lots of non-spicy options and the spicy ones are not overly spicy.
Overall a bit on the pricy side tho. However
Lunch special is affordable and just a bit smaller than a regular portion.
Julia Lee
The Lamb Rib dry pot and the BBQ whole catfish were delicious. However both had a similar taste (using the mala tongue numbing Chinese peppercorn as a base with chili peppers). Service was brusque but quick. We got decent service as my friend spoke Mandarin to the server. I would come back but would order these two dishes separately next time. Too similar in flavoring.
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