Hou Yi Hot Pot in New York, NY

4.3(753)New York, NY
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 753 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

New York, NY • 4.3★
Hou Yi Hot Pot in the heart of New York, New York's Manhattan neighborhood is a Chinese buffet haven. With a rating of 4.3 and over 753 reviews, this restaurant has earned its reputation as a go-to destination for those seeking a delicious and varied dining experience. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread featuring two flavorful options for the shared hot pot, along with a meat selection that has been praised for its great taste and a variety of vegetables and noodles to complement it. The restaurant's no-frills atmosphere is offset by its cozy ambiance, complete with a sauce station and an ice cream bar with 12 different flavors and toppings.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
92 Hester St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 966-3420
Today
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.3 (753 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

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholAll you can eatBeerComfort foodWine

Planning

Reservations and groups
Dinner reservations recommendedAccepts reservations

Reviews

753 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Hou Yi Hot Pot kid-friendly?

Yes, according to multiple reviews. One reviewer mentioned 'I'm vegan and love coming here with friends and family who aren't, options are great!' and another reviewer said 'My visit was characterized by quality. This restaurant has a great location and warm atmosphere.'

Are there many options for hot pot at Hou Yi Hot Pot?

Yes, according to multiple reviews. One reviewer mentioned 'great dining experience. Large selection of soup base, seafood, meat, veggies, etc.' and another reviewer said 'you make your own sauce, you pick your broth(up to2), then you order ingredients on a paper, they come collect and then bring it to you'.

Is Hou Yi Hot Pot clean?

Yes, according to multiple reviews. One reviewer mentioned 'inside, it’s incredibly clean and welcoming' and another reviewer said 'one bathroom but very spacious'.

What is the wait time like at Hou Yi Hot Pot?

Some reviewers mentioned 'there's often a wait' and 'I wish I could leave 0 stars. The staff was very unfriendly and unwelcoming'.

Is the ambiance good at Hou Yi Hot Pot?

Mixed reviews, but some reviewers mentioned 'ambiance (4/5): Plenty of seating and we were spaced far enough apart from other patrons' and 'the surroundings invited you to relax and enjoy'.

Is Hou Yi Hot Pot worth visiting?

Some reviewers mentioned 'this is my favourite nyc hotpot AYCE place and its love personnified' and 'I usually don’t like leaving bad reviews, but I felt like I should warn people. The place was dingy and the mural on the wall had a bunch of eldritch monsters with tits- super weird vibes'.

Does Hou Yi Hot Pot have a good selection of drinks?

Yes, according to multiple reviews. One reviewer mentioned 'self service drinks in fridge, and all the ingredients are ok good' and another reviewer said 'they have so many cool drinks to try and it’s included in the all you can eat price !!!'.

Is Hou Yi Hot Pot a good place to go with family?

Yes, according to multiple reviews. One reviewer mentioned 'I'm vegan and love coming here with friends and family who aren't, options are great!' and another reviewer said 'my visit was characterized by quality. This restaurant has a great location and warm atmosphere'.

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Where is Hou Yi Hot Pot located?

Hou Yi Hot Pot is located at 92 Hester St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York.

Does Hou Yi Hot Pot offer delivery or takeout?

Hou Yi Hot Pot offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Hou Yi Hot Pot good?

Hou Yi Hot Pot is well-rated with 4.3 stars from 753 reviews.

Nearby Places

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112 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Miguel Abreu Gallery

Gallery

36 Orchard Street

~380 ftWe-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-212-995-1774Website
Harkawik

Gallery

~380 ftWe-Su 11:00-18:00
+1-212-970-3284Website
Chinatown Soup

Arts Centre

16B Orchard Street

~440 ftMo-Sa 12:00-19:00
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Theaters & performance venues

The Metrograph

Cinema

7 Ludlow Street

~580 ft
+1-212-660-0312Website

Banking

TD Bank

Bank

314 Grand Street

~620 ftMo-Fr 08:30-18:00, Sa 09:30-14:00, Su 11:00-14:00
+1 212-966-0152Website

Restaurants

Hou Yi Hot Pot

Restaurant

~10 ftMo-Su 12:00-22:00
+1-212-966-3420
Zara Pizza

Restaurant

84 Hester Street

~90 ft10:00-19:00
+1 646-476-4450
Yuki Sushi

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37 Allen Street

~100 ftMo-Su 10:30-01:00
+1-917-409-0429
East dumpling

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~140 ft
Kuih Cafe

Restaurant

46 Eldridge Street

~150 ftFr-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-646-799-9340Website
Nuan Xin Rice Roll

Fast Food

67 Eldridge Street

~170 ftMo-We,Fr-Su 10:00-19:00
+1-212-920-0156
Rong Hang

Restaurant

38 Eldridge Street

~230 ft11:00-22:00
+1-212-625-8999;+1-212-625-8555
King Dumplings

Fast Food

74 Hester Street

~250 ft09:00-22:00
+1 917-251-1249
Scarr's Pizza

Fast Food

35 Orchard Street

~320 ftMo-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00, Su 12:00-23:00
+1-212-334-3481Website
D. Salam African Cuisine

Fast Food

89 Canal Street

~350 ft
+1-212-775-0009
Spicy Village

Restaurant

68B Forsyth Street

~380 ftMo-Sa 10:30-23:30
+1-212-625-8299Website
Mắm

Restaurant

70 Forsyth Street

~380 ft

Grocery & Markets

Lucky Star Grocery

Convenience

67B Eldridge Street

~190 ft
+1-212-431-7891
Highline

Convenience

83 Canal Street

~330 ft24/7
Lucky Hester Corner Grocery

Convenience

119D Hester Street

~340 ft

Specialty Food

Great Wall Seafood Wholesale

Seafood

24 Allen Street

~290 ft
Regina’s Grocery

Deli

27 Orchard Street

~350 ftMo-Su 10:30-20:00
+1 917-261-5792Website
Ben Meat Market

Butcher

288 Grand Street

~600 ft
+1-212-334-8429
Ling Kee Beef Jerky

Butcher

44 Canal Street

~610 ftMo-Su 10:00-20:00
+1-212-965-1206
Aqua Best

Seafood

~640 ft

Bars & Pubs

Inhabit karaoke lounge

Bar

~310 ft
Treasure Club

Bar

~410 ft
Up Stairs Bar

Bar

~430 ftMo 00:00-02:30; We 14:30-00:00; Th 00:00-02:30, 14:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-04:00, 14:30-00:00; Su 00:00-02:30, 14:30-00:00; PH open
David’s Bar

Bar

76 Forsyth Street

~430 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

Sam's Fried Ice Cream

Ice Cream

37 Orchard Street

~320 ftWe, Th, Su 15:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 14:00-23:00
+1 212-224-0003Website
Smoove Ice Cream & Kulu Desserts

Ice Cream

279 Grand Street

~550 ft
Minus Celsius Ice Cream

Ice Cream

302 Grand Street

~580 ft
Harper's Bread House

Bakery

271 Grand Street

~590 ft

Cafes & Coffee

S. Wan Cafe

Cafe

~400 ftMo-Sa 07:00-18:30
+1-212-966-8269
Round K by Sol

Cafe

78 Canal Street

~410 ft
+1 347-741-1601

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~410 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~430 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~460 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~470 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~490 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~500 ft

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~500 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~520 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~520 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~650 ft

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~630 ft

Alternative medicine

HK Herbal

Herbalist

73A Eldridge Street

~260 ft
+1-212-334-9443Website

Other healthcare

Good Luck Spa

Massage

33 Orchard Street

~330 ft
+1-718-427-5457
E-Spa

Massage

~370 ft
+1-929-988-3388

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Allen Street Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2 Allen Street

~620 ftMo-Su 09:30-19:00
+1-212-966-8287

Other services

Laundry

Laundry

~90 ft
The Sill

Florist

84 Hester Street

~100 ft
Panda NY Bus

Ticket

28 Allen Street

~270 ft
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Liu Fu Kitchen & Supply Inc

Kitchen

17 Allen Street

~320 ft
+1 212-966-5786
ML Graphic & Printing

Print Shop

~330 ft
+1-212-233-0213
Family Laundromat

Laundry

~340 ftMo-Su 08:00-17:00
JFK Restaurant Equipment Supply

Trade

55 Canal Street

~450 ft
+1-646-613-1898
Hung Guan Laundries

Laundry

62 Hester Street

~460 ft
+1-917-237-1617
K&M Camera

Photo

~510 ftMo-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 12:00-18:00
+1-212-523-0954Website
Da Hing Florist

Florist

289 Grand Street

~510 ft
+1-646-649-5088

Hair services

Mei Sning Barber Shop

Hairdresser

109 Hester Street

~190 ft
Blue Sky Hair Salon

Hairdresser

73B Eldridge Street

~250 ft
+1-212-941-6157
DG Hair Salon

Hairdresser

76 Canal Street

~410 ft
+1 347-923-6266

Beauty & spa

Yang's Fragrant Salon

Beauty

64 Forsyth Street

~350 ft
+1-646-525-8016

Body art

First Class Tattoo

Tattoo

52 Canal Street

~570 ftMo-Su 12:00-22:00
+1-646-998-5203Website

Technology & IT services

Chenlin Graphic & Design

Graphic Design

32 Allen Street

~250 ft
+1-646-449-8710

Financial & accounting services

Income Tax

Tax Advisor

69 Chrystie Street

~630 ft
+1-646-255-4341

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~410 ft
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Bench

~440 ft
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~440 ft
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~450 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~450 ft
Bench

Bench

~460 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~630 ft

Places of worship

Bok Yee Buddhist Temple

Place Of Worship

~500 ft
Grace Faith Church

Place Of Worship

~630 ft

General retail

New JS Discount Inc

Variety Store

86 Hester Street

~80 ft

Specialty stores

November 19

Gift

37 Orchard Street

~320 ft
+1-646-838-8386Website
Pickle Bookstore

Books

~380 ft
Aedes Perfumery

Perfumery

16A Orchard Street

~450 ftMo-Sa 12:00-19:00
+1 212-206-8674Website
Coming Soon

Gift

53 Canal Street

~510 ftMo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00
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Nature Collection

Cosmetics

102 Eldridge Street

~640 ft
+1-646-613-8621Website

Clothing & fashion

Susan Alexandra

Fashion Accessories

33 Orchard Street

~320 ft
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Kabi

Fashion Accessories

~340 ft
Kickznasion

Shoes

23 Orchard Street

~370 ftMo-Su 12:00-20:30
Maiden Name

Clothes

~380 ftWe-Su 12:00-19:00
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Wray

Clothes

38 Orchard Street

~380 ft
+1-646-791-5015Website
Sandt Liang

Clothes

~390 ft
+1-347-949-3518Website

Sports facilities

PingPod Club

Sports Centre

42 Allen Street

~270 ft
JDI Barbell Club

Sports Centre

~500 ft
Labor Skateboard Shop

Sports

46 Canal Street

~590 ftSu 11:00-19:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
+1-646-351-6792Website
Gotham Archery

Sports Centre

73 Allen Street

~640 ftMo off; Tu-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
+1-212-775-0010Website
Bo Law Kung Fu

Sports Hall

290 Grand Street

~650 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

Sky Ting Yoga

Fitness Centre

17 Allen Street

~310 ft

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - Allen St & Hester St

Bicycle Rental

~190 ft
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Zoomo

E Bike

119A Hester Street

~290 ftMo-Fr 10:00-18:00
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M & C E-Bike Sale & Service

E Bike

68A Forsyth Street

~370 ft
+1-646-869-6167
Citi Bike - Forsyth St & Canal St

Bicycle Rental

~490 ft
Website
Citi Bike - Forsyth St & Grand St

Bicycle Rental

~620 ft

Public transportation

95 Bus Stop

Bus Station

95 Canal Street

~380 ft
+1 212-965-8880Website
Tiger Bus

Bus Station

~440 ft
Wanda Coach

Bus Station

103 Canal Street

~440 ft
+1 917 717 4666Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~390 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~600 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~610 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~620 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~620 ft

Fuel & charging stations

Blink

Charging Station

59-63 Allen Street

~400 ft
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Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

59 Allen Street

~400 ft24/7
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