Nan Hot Pot — Restaurant in Plano

4/5 – A promising new Chongqing-style hotpot spot with bold flavors and a few quirks We checked out Nan Hotpot on a Saturday night. It’s a brand-new spot that took over a former Japanese restaurant, now remodeled with stylish decor and a Chongqing-inspired vibe. What really got our attention was the unique ingredient selection—some items we haven’t seen at other DFW hotpot places—so we decided to give it a try.

Parking was a bit frustrating. After circling the front and side lots with no luck, we had to park in the back. Unfortunately, there’s no proper sidewalk from the back to the entrance—just uneven grass and dirt. A bit of an adventure before dinner. The colorful flags out front felt a little cheesy, likely part of their grand opening decor.

We were quoted a 25–30 minute wait, but it turned into more like 40 minutes. Thankfully, the waiting area is roomy and comfortable. While we waited, we overheard the bartender (a very persuasive young woman) confidently recommending tequila reposado to some guests at the bar. It was less of a suggestion and more like a mission—she could’ve sold that bottle to a monk. We weren’t sure if we were waiting for hotpot or being recruited into a tequila tasting. It was kind of hilarious—and honestly, props to her hustle.

Once we were seated, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, though the chairs were a bit too firm for comfort. Our server was great—friendly, attentive, and even helped us drop shrimp paste into the broth, which you don’t often see. It was a thoughtful touch, especially on a busy night.

The sauce bar was fairly standard, but the spicy Chongqing soup base really stood out—rich, bold, and full of numbing Sichuan heat. We also appreciated the small portion sizes, which made it easy to try more dishes. During dinner, someone had a birthday and the whole vibe shifted with music and dimmed lights—it was sweet, but a little awkward in the moment.

The dessert was excellent, definitely a level above what you’d find at places like Haidilao. And the restaurant is huge—they’ve even got private rooms for bigger groups.

Our total came out to about $200 with tip, which felt a little pricey but reasonable given the variety and experience. Overall, Nan Hotpot is a fun, flavorful new addition to the DFW hotpot scene. With a few improvements—like parking access, comfier seating, and fine-tuning wait times—it could easily become a go-to spot. We’ll definitely be back… and maybe next time we’ll try the...

Bf and I stopped by for date night this evening! We are regular hot pot enthusiasts and have our favorites in the area, namely Nan’s next door neighbor Seapot. We heard this place just opened and wanted to compare!

The Good: You get a good amount for your $. I got a lot more pork than I was expecting compared to other places I enjoy ordering off of the iPad There was a nice large waiting area if you had to wait We didn’t try them, but they had a very large drink variety (fruit teas, yogurt drinks, sodas, alcohol etc) and some cute looking bingsu

The Eh (because nothing was truly bad): The robot that brought our orders would stop just far enough away that someone needed to stand up to get them The tables were uncomfortable, as someone tall with thicker thighs. It was a tight squeeze for my legs and no back support. I’m 5’10” and about 175 lb Our soup base was odd. I don’t like spice which is why we always get pork bone, but this didn’t taste like the others. In fact it was nearly flavorless? I usually make a ponzu based sauce but made it with vinegar because there was no ponzu. I don’t know what type of vinegar this was but it tasted off and I didn’t enjoy it as much as usual On that note, the sauce bar costs $3 apiece. Similar to Hai Di Lao, but not included like in AYCE places. Hai Di Lao also has a sauce bar with more variety — this felt more limited with a lot of duplicates slight irk but the robot went around loudly blasting APT by Rose ( a song I do like ) at max volume and in 2-3 pieces lol I had trouble getting a waitress’s attention to pay the check. I even pressed the call button on the iPad twice but eventually had to flag someone down after about 10 minutes

My overall experience: it was alright. Not one of my area favorites and far from cheapest, but I wouldn’t say it was bad and I wouldn’t protest at returning. I think they may struggle to compete with Seapot next door which is phenomenal.

NOTE ALSO: the parking lot is way smaller than seapot’s. We arrived just before 6 pm on a Friday night. I’d say about half an hour later it got really busy and would’ve been hard to find...

A Brothy Ballet of Flavors, Fire, and Feng Shui ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Imagine if Picasso painted with chili oil. Or if Monet’s muse was marbled wagyu swirling through a bubbling yin-yang pot of flavor. That’s Nan Hot Pot in Plano. A place so immaculately clean, it makes Haidilao in Frisco look like a college dorm ramen night.

First things first: yes, the location is a bit of a spicy maze—wedged off a congested artery of 75 North where GPS signals go to cry. But trust me, the moment you step inside and are greeted by that aromatic steam rising like the breath of a Sichuan dragon, you’ll forget the traffic ever existed. (Bonus: free parking and zero parking lot brawls. Looking at you, H-Mart.)

The vibe? Sleek. Airy. Genuinely zen. Nan doesn’t overcompensate with neon gimmicks or robot servers doing TikTok dances. It’s like they took the blueprint from Haidilao and Marie Kondo’d the hell out of it. More space, better lighting, and booths that feel like warm, wood-toned hugs.

But let’s get to the pot: Broth game? A Michelin dreamscape. We went yin-yang: spicy mala on one side, creamy mushroom collagen on the other. The mala has just enough heat to remind you that you’re alive, while the mushroom base whispers gentle umami lullabies to your soul.

Meats? Hand-cut heaven. The wagyu was so tender it nearly apologized for melting in my mouth. The shrimp paste was sculpted into art. And dipping sauces? You’re the artist here—go Picasso with scallions, garlic, sesame paste, and chili crisp.

Oh, and pro tip: get the handmade noodles. The staff literally does a noodle dance tableside, stretching and twirling carbs into delicious destiny.

Verdict: Nan Hot Pot is the hot pot pilgrimage worth your detour, your gas money, and maybe even your last cheat day. It’s hot pot, elevated—with better feng shui and far fewer TikTok distractions. Bring friends. Bring appetite. Leave only with a full heart and...