Show Hotpot秀海福麻辣烫 in Irvine, CA

4.7(525)Irvine, CA
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 525 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Irvine, CA • 4.7★
Show Hotpot秀海福麻辣烫 in Irvine, California, a renowned Chinese buffet destination, serves up a delightful dining experience with its extensive offerings. This esteemed all-you-can-eat establishment is committed to providing a clean and hygienic environment, setting it apart from other buffet-style restaurants. With a wide variety of options to choose from, including vegetarian food and dessert, there's something for every palate. The restaurant's convenient amenities, such as takeout and delivery, make it an ideal choice for busy individuals and families alike. Reviewers rave about the taste and service options, including the ability to choose ingredients for their hotpot.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2540 Main St STE L, Irvine, CA 92614, USA, Woodbridge, Irvine, California
Phone
(949) 381-5381
Today
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Rating
4.7 (525 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Vegetarian Food**×5**Service Options**×2**Taste**

Also mentioned

**Delivery****Dessert****Takeout**Ability To Choose Ingredients For Their **Hotpot**Families AlikeFood Court Where Show Hotpot Is Located Well-MaintainedMake It An Ideal Choice For Busy Individuals

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
5/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
10/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast food turnaround noted in FAQ
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Authenticity score 35/100
Authenticity score35/100
Chinese nameHot Pot

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.4 weighted · 525 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.7 from 525 reviews(↓ 0.30 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median525 / 640 median
03,200 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.15) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3200+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Dogs AllowedCurbside PickupVegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCovered Outdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Full Menu

35 items with prices
  • Golden Fish Tofu Skewers (2 pcs) 黄金鱼腐串(2 pcs)$7.59

    Crispy on the outside, soft and bouncy fish tofu on the inside. Served fresh and hot.

  • Signature Beef Bone Soup Combo 招牌牛骨汤套餐$19.99

    Choose your spicy level protein type ,come with vegetables, 1 side choice of rice or noodles, and 1 choice of drink.

  • Sichuan Pepper & Sesame Beef Bone Soup Combo 双麻牛骨汤套餐$19.99

    Choose your spicy level protein type ,come with vegetables, 1 side choice of rice or noodles, and 1 choice of drink.

  • Fish Maw Chicken Soup Combo 花胶鸡汤套餐$19.99

    Choose your protein type ,come with vegetables, 1 side choice of rice or noodles, and 1 choice of drink.

  • Rich Tomato Soup Combo 番茄浓汤套餐$19.99

    Choose your protein type ,come with vegetables, 1 side choice of rice or noodles, and 1 choice of drink.

  • Pickled Cabbage Soup Combo 老坛酸菜汤套餐$19.99

    Choose your spicy level protein type ,come with vegetables, 1 side choice of rice or noodles, and 1 choice of drink.

  • Northeastern Old-Style Soup Combo 东北老式汤套餐$19.99

    特点（少汤） /喜欢吃网红黏糊麻辣烫的宝宝们 可小料区加麻酱 灵魂搭配 牛肉 玉米面条+素菜 contain cumin and sesame ！only a little bit soup..

  • Spicy Mala Mix Combo 香辣麻辣拌套餐$20.99

    Choose your spicy level protein type ,come with vegetables, 1 side choice of rice or noodles, and 1 choice of drink.

  • Mala Chili Oil Soup Combo 麻辣红油汤套餐$20.99

    Fiery chili oil soup with assorted vegetables, tofu, and your choice of lamb, beef, or seafood. Served with a free drink and your choice of rice or noodles.spicy level medium +

  • Signature Beef Bone Soup Base 招牌牛骨汤底$2.19

    FIRST CHOOSE THE SOUP BASE THEN ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS

  • Sichuan Pepper & Sesame Beef Bone Soup Base 双麻牛骨汤底$2.19

    Contains peanut and milk

  • Fish Maw Chicken Soup Base 花胶鸡汤汤底$2.19

    Non-Spicy Soupbase

  • Rich Tomato Soup Base 番茄浓汤汤底$2.19

    FIRST CHOOSE THE SOUP BASE THEN ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS

  • Pickled Cabbage Soup Base 老坛酸菜汤底$2.19

    FIRST CHOOSE THE SOUP BASE THEN ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS.

  • Northeastern Old-Style Soup Base 东北老式汤底$2.19

    特点（少汤） /喜欢吃网红黏糊麻辣烫的宝宝们 可小料区加麻酱 灵魂搭配 牛肉 玉米面条+各类素菜 鲜蘑 contain sesame and cumin！

  • Spicy Mala Mix 香辣麻辣拌$2.19

    FIRST CHOOSE THE SOUP BASE THEN ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS

  • Mala Chili Oil Soup Base 麻辣红油汤底$2.19

    FIRST CHOOSE THE SOUP BASE THEN ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS!!!!SPICY LEVEL MED+!!!!

  • Mild Spicy Beef Ramen Bowl 微辣牛骨风味拉面$13.99

    Beef slices, Fried egg ,Daily Vegs .Fresh Tofu .牛肉片 煎蛋 韩式拉面 当日时蔬 鲜豆腐

  • Non Spicy Beef Ramen Bow 不辣牛骨风味拉面$13.99

    Beef Slices . Fried egg .Vegs . Korean Ramen . Fresh Tofu cook with Chicken soupbase.Simply and Heaithy

  • QQ Crispy Chicken Rack QQ 鸡架$10.99

    The popular Chinese appetizer .Contains small bones

  • Spicy Squid Skewers (2 pcs) 香辣鱿鱼串 (2 pcs)$9.59

    Spicy.

  • Tempura Fish Cake 炸甜不辣$8.59

    Favorite. Spicy.

  • Spicy Chicken Cartilage 香辣鸡脆骨$8.59

    Contains Soft bone

  • Sesame Balls (8 pcs) 芝麻球 (8 pcs)$7.59

    Redbeans

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

525 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 525 reviews, with an average rating of 4.7 stars.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the price like at Show Hotpot?

The price at Show Hotpot is considered good for the customizable selections, with some reviewers noting it's similar to other places.

Is the food at Show Hotpot hygienic?

There are concerns about the hygiene at Show Hotpot, with one reviewer finding maggots in their food.

How is the service at Show Hotpot?

The service at Show Hotpot has been reported as not very communicative, with a tip prompt that can be confusing.

Is the food at Show Hotpot customizable?

Yes, the food at Show Hotpot is customizable, with options such as spicy savory beef broth.

Is Show Hotpot open late?

Yes, Show Hotpot is open late, until almost midnight.

How spicy is the food at Show Hotpot?

The food at Show Hotpot can be very spicy, even at the medium level.

Is Show Hotpot a good option for carry out and delivery?

Yes, Show Hotpot is geared more toward carry out and delivery, with disposable bowls and utensils.

Is Show Hotpot a good option for a quick meal?

Yes, Show Hotpot is a good option for a quick meal, with one reviewer noting they were able to order right away on a Saturday night.

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What is the quality of the ingredients at Show Hotpot?

The quality of the ingredients at Show Hotpot has been reported as variable, with one reviewer noting the sliced beef was very fatty.

Is the food court where Show Hotpot is located well-maintained?

No, the food court where Show Hotpot is located has been reported to be run down.

Is Show Hotpot a good option for those looking for a variety of items to choose from?

No, Show Hotpot has been reported to have limited options, with one reviewer noting there were not as many items to choose from as other places.

Is the food at Show Hotpot oily?

Yes, the food at Show Hotpot has been reported to be oily, with one reviewer noting the soup was too oily for their taste.

Does Show Hotpot秀海福麻辣烫 offer delivery or takeout?

Show Hotpot秀海福麻辣烫 offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

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A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

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7
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6
Professional Services
6
Utilities & Infrastructure
4
Government & Public Services
1

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