Hi Pot
About This Spot
Stepping into Hi Pot in Cupertino feels like joining a lively, welcoming gathering where the rich aromas of simmering broths and sizzling spices set the tone for a meal meant to be savored slowly. The space hums with quiet energy—friends and families gathered around bubbling hot pots, hands selecting ingredients, and the occasional clink of chopsticks punctuating warm conversations. It’s a place where the pace invites you to lean in, share stories, and relish the rhythm of a meal unfolding.
The dining experience here is thoughtfully communal, built around customizable hot pots that bring together bold Sichuan mala heat, the comforting depth of bone broths, and the vibrant flavors of Shanghai and Taiwanese home cooking. Whether you prefer to explore the fiery depths of a spice pot or the soothing notes of a milder base, there’s a clear joy in crafting a pot layered with fresh vegetables, rich proteins, and delicate tofu skin, creating a mosaic of tastes with each bite.
What makes Hi Pot feel particularly special is its unpretentious approach to authentic flavors, paired with the subtle warmth that comes from knowing you’re in a spot where the food connects people. Even the appetizers—scallion pancakes crisped to order or cool, spicy cucumber slices—offer a moment to pause and appreciate the care in each bite. This is a place that invites you to slow down, savor complexity, and perhaps discover a new favorite way to experience Chinese cuisine.
Even amidst a bustling lunch crowd, the atmosphere remains inviting rather than rushed, a testament to how a simple meal can create meaningful moments. Whether it’s your first visit or one of many returns, Hi Pot offers a grounded, flavorful exploration that gently reminds you of the joy in shared comfort food and the stories it tells.
What’s Available Here
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Has wheelchair-accessible car park - Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Has fast service
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves comfort food
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Has toilet
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Good for groups
- Popular with university students
- Accepts reservations
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
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S H 02 Jan 2026
The dry pot order comes with rice and sweet green tea. You may choose the degree of spicy, and add items to the pot! It’s a bit oily and salty, but it does taste good!
E. 28 Dec 2025
Went on a Saturday, during lunch time had ~5-10mins wait to be seated and 20-30mins for the food to be served. They have options from not spicy to very spicy. Food was good, the fried potatoes that soaked up meat juices was great. Lunch also has free rice and free tea (which was too sweet in my opinion). Heads up All dry dishes have protein in them so it's not really vegetarian friendly. The presentation of the food in little baskets were very nice. Free parking areas around the restaurant.
Ed Yu 04 Dec 2025
Talk about being surprised in a good way. I was planning to try another restaurant but ended up here instead. I came here during soft opening years ago and I wrote this restaurant off because at that time the food didn't taste good and most importantly there weren't enough frogs in the frog pot to warrant the price. I'm not sure whether they got their act together afterwards or they changed ownership/chef but the food improved dramatically. Not only is the food great tasting but also even the individual pots have enough stuff. I love the flavors. One reason the food tastes so good is because they lightly fried the food before cooking them in the pot so the flavors are baked in. It's a popular restaurant so they are definitely short staffed but be patient and the server will get to you. They also don't allow you to overextend your stay before closing time so if you go close to closing time, be prepared to eat fast. However these are so minor compared to how great the food tastes so I didn't deduct any stars off. Overall the best dry pot place in the bay area.
Maribel Mullins 28 Nov 2025
We shared one hi pot - all vegetarian. It was spicy delicious!! This is my new favorite restaurant. As appetizers, we had the pancake scallions and the hot and spicy cucumber - both were also amazing!
Z Xue 02 Nov 2025
I recently dined at Hi Pot and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. The restaurant offers a wide range of choices for hotpot, with a great selection of meats, vegetables, and other ingredients. I appreciated the variety of options, which allowed me to create a customized meal that was perfect for my taste preferences. The food was of excellent quality, with fresh ingredients that were perfectly cooked. I particularly enjoyed the spicy broth, which had just the right amount of heat and added a wonderful depth of flavor to the meal. The price was also very reasonable, considering the quality and variety of the food that was offered. Also, they offered free sweet tea. However, one area where Hi Pot could improve is in their staffing on Sundays. During my visit, it seemed like there was only one waiter on staff, which led to some delays in service. Despite this, the waiter was incredibly friendly and did his best to keep up with the demands of the restaurant. With more staff on hand, I'm sure the experience would have been even more enjoyable. Despite this minor issue, I would highly recommend Hi Pot to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying hotpot meal. The food is of exceptional quality, with a wide range of choices that are sure to please any palate. The price is also very reasonable, making it an excellent value for the quality of food that is offered. If you're looking for a great hotpot experience, Hi Pot is definitely worth a visit.
Duck Bun 31 Oct 2025
There aren’t too many places to get dry pot around here — this is a solid offering. We definitely prefer the dry pot to the hot pot here. Portions are pretty generous, and I find medium spiciness to be a good level. I definitely recommend ordering white rice alongside the dry pot so that it’s not too overwhelming. This spot doesn’t generally seem too busy, and service is minimal but fine.
Elaine Wang 07 Oct 2025
I really love both the drypot and hotpot here! My sister and I both don't really like mala flavor specifically so we got non spicy for both and it was still super flavorful. Plus it made it easy to drink the hot pot soup which had a garlicy creamy bone broth flavor that was super rich and tasty. I got the pork drypot and added a bunch of stuff like fish fillet (recommend), taro, fish balls with roe, and mushrooms. I don't regret adding any of these extras and I had a good amount of leftovers. I really liked the pork belly. For appetizers we got the stinky tofu which was tasty and the garlic taiwanese sausage which is a classic that I always love. The sauce was good with the stinky tofu as well. Overall I'd definitely come multiple times and I highly recommend it!
michelle cho 18 Sep 2025
I came here to eat Marotang with my husband. After putting in what you want, boil it in the kitchen. I chose a very spicy taste, but it was less spicy than I thought. And the taste was so good and not salty.I also ordered meat noodles. The taste was good and it was not salty. My husband and I decided to visit again..