Long time no see hot pot — Restaurant in Doraville

The previous hot pot restaurant at this location, Nice to Meet You, really set the Sichuan hot pot standard for Atlanta. Long Time No See continues that tradition in its own way.

During the soft opening, they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. Our server was fantastic—thoroughly explaining the ordering process and everything included in the AYCE $29.99 price.

Now for the highlights: the hot pot bases are some of the best in Atlanta. The tomato base tasted like it had been stewed for hours, bringing out a rich tomato flavor. If you know, you know—good tomato broth is hard to come by. But the real star of the show was the Beef Tallow Hot Pot Soup Base (牛油锅底). It was both flavorful and perfectly spiced at the medium level, just right for our high spice tolerance.

The meat/veggie selection was excellent, and the quality stood out. The tripe and aorta were incredibly fresh, and all of the side dishes were made to order. The Crispy Pork (小酥肉) was spot on—fried twice, as it should be. Drinks were also included, and the best part was the sugar-free options. They had sugar-free jasmine tea, white peach, and even an orange drink, which was unexpected at this price point.

Service was top-notch, even with some new staff members still learning the ropes. Everyone was attentive and made sure customers had what they needed. I really hope this place keeps up its standards and sticks around for...

I heard that a new hot pot buffet called “Long Time No See”opened in Doraville, so I wanted to take my parents to try it out. But when we got there, it turned out to be “That Year We Met” — maybe the restaurant changed owners. The staff was friendly and helped us choose the soup bases. We went with the yuan yang pot: a mushroom broth for my parents who prefer lighter flavors, and a beef tallow spicy broth for myself. Their snack dishes were quite nice while waiting for the hot pot to boil — crispy fried squid, fried pork bites, sweet fried buns, and taro balls were all tasty. The sliced beef and lamb rolls were classic and satisfying. Vegetables like enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, winter melon slices, and taro were fresh and plentiful. The tripe and shrimp paste were especially good — the beef tripe (golden, black & white) was crunchy but not greasy, and the shrimp paste was very flavorful. The variety of meatballs was also enjoyable. However, the seafood was a bit lacking. The mussels and tiger shrimp weren’t very fresh, with the shrimp tasting a bit dry and loose in texture. The dipping sauces were standard with all the basics. Overall, it was still a satisfying hot pot experience — perfect for a cold winter day. I just hope they can add more fresh seafood options in the future to make it even...

In short, among the many hot pot places in Atlanta, this new restaurant is one of the few that made me want to come back after my very first visit!

Ingredients: Dishes like beef tripe and ox aorta are served with plenty of ice to ensure freshness—even the taro comes on ice! You can really feel the owner’s dedication to keeping the ingredients fresh.

Facilities: The sunken-style pot combined with the smokeless ventilation system makes dining more comfortable with little lingering odor. They even provide disposable bibs, which is a thoughtful touch.

Service: The servers were attentive throughout—checking whether all the dishes had arrived and whether we needed more broth. It really felt like they genuinely cared.

I truly hope this hot pot restaurant, which started from Jusgo Food Court, continues to grow while keeping the owner’s passion for fresh ingredients and...