The Ultimate Lonely Hearts Hot Pot Spot in Seattle 🍲💔

If you’ve read the title, you probably already guessed the place. Yeah, my Seattle friends told me it’s not the best value and wouldn’t normally recommend it… but let’s be real — when you’re tired, overworked, and emotionally drained, what choice do you have? 😮‍💨 So there we were, two exhausted souls dragging ourselves into The Dolar Shop at 7:30 PM on a Monday. 🍲 The Setup: Individual pots for each person — not exactly group-friendly, but perfect for solo diners or dates that satisfy both romance and Chinese food cravings 💑❤️. 🥣 Our Broth Combo: Classic Silver Soup with pork stomach and fresh chicken + Spicy Broth. The silver soup was flavorful (though I could still taste a bit of MSG), but the real star? The meat quality! 🥩 🌟 What We Ordered: Thin-Sliced Marbled Beef Set Tripe Beef Tongue Fresh-Cut Beef 🎯 Must-Try Favorites: Thin-Sliced Marbled Beef: The perfect fat-to-lean ratio — tender, not greasy, just pure protein melting in your mouth 😋👌 Tripe: My favorite since trying Shu Da Xia in Boston! Crispy Fried Pork: Thin, crunchy shell with juicy meat inside 🥓 🥬 Set Includes: Veggie platter + unlimited noodles! 💡 Pro Tip: Go for lunch during Happy Hour for 20% off — the ultimate budget-friendly hack! 🥳 🍧 Free DIY Ice Jelly: Topped with hawthorn, osmanthus honey, taro balls, fruit, walnuts, raisins, boba… the king of free desserts! 🍡🍓 💔 Vibe Check: Not your traditional group hot pot experience — more for quiet, introspective meals or low-key dates. If you’ve got a big crew, hit up Lao Ma Tou. But for lonely hearts like me? This is our comfort zone. 😋 Broke Foodie Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️ 💰 Price: ~$80 per person 📍 The Dolar Shop 11020 NE 6th St #90, Bellevue, WA 98004 🏷️ #TheDolarShop #LonelyHotPot #SeattleEats #BellevueFood #HotPotForOne #AsianComfortFood #SeattleFoodie #SoloDining